70+
Years of expertise
Actini Group, an expert in heat treatment since 1953
Actini Group, a story of people
Actini Group is an international industrial group specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and support of solutions for sterilization, decontamination, neutralization, thermal processing, and process preparation for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as research laboratories.
For over 70 years, the group has been developing customized sterilization, decontamination, thermal processing, process preparation, and manufacturing solutions for the most demanding environments. Thanks to the complementary expertise of its companies, ACTINI, SOFAST, TCM, ACTINI INC, and ACTINI USA, the group supports its customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their facilities.
Group Key Figures
200+
Employees
5,000+
Units in operation
4
Production sites
6
Sales offices
90%
Of revenue generated from exports
5
Affiliated companies
65+
Countries served
Our Mission
To design solutions that ensure the safety of critical processes
The healthcare, biotechnology, and regulated processes industries face growing challenges related to microbiological safety, regulatory compliance, traceability, and industrial performance.
Actini Group’s mission is to design and deploy reliable, innovative, and sustainable solutions that enable its customers to control their processes, protect their operators, ensure the quality of their products, and meet the most demanding international standards.
Our business sectors
Actini Group supports companies in the life sciences and regulated industries in managing their critical processes. Drawing on its expertise in sterilization, decontamination, neutralization, heat treatment, process development, and custom manufacturing, the group serves the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as vaccine manufacturers, cell and gene therapy companies, research laboratories, and biological containment facilities ranging from BSL-2 to BSL-4.
From research and development to large-scale industrial production, Actini Group supports its clients at every stage of their facilities’ lifecycle by ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Our companies
One group, five complementary areas of expertise
Actini Group brings together several specialized companies that share a common goal: to help manufacturers manage their critical processes while ensuring performance, regulatory compliance, and operational safety. This synergy enables the group to offer a comprehensive range of services covering design, manufacturing, installation, qualification, maintenance, and technical support.
As a specialist in industrial heat treatment, ACTINI has been developing technologies for sterilization, decontamination, neutralization, and pasteurization for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries for over 70 years.
Areas of Expertise:
- Decontamination of biological effluents
- Sterilization of liquids
- Neutralization of effluents
- Industrial heat treatment
Areas of Expertise:
- Decontamination of biological effluents
- Sterilization of liquids
- Neutralization of effluents
- Industrial heat treatment
SOFAST designs and manufactures GMP equipment for sterile and regulated environments. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers in their sterile production projects.
Areas of Expertise:
- GMP autoclaves
- cGMP washers
- Clean steam generators
- Process skids
- Preparation and transfer of sterile products
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Areas of Expertise:
- GMP autoclaves
- cGMP washers
- Clean steam generators
- Process skids
- Preparation and transfer of sterile products
TCM applies its expertise to industrial projects requiring custom-made equipment, complex process systems, or specialized manufacturing services.
Areas of Expertise:
- Stainless steel fabrication
- Industrial piping
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Pressure vessels
- Welded structural fabrication
- Industrial maintenance
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Areas of Expertise:
- Stainless steel fabrication
- Industrial piping
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Pressure vessels
- Welded structural fabrication
- Industrial maintenance
Based in Canada, ACTINI INC designs, manufactures, and markets the group’s technologies to Canadian companies in the life sciences, research, and pharmaceutical industries.
Areas of Expertise:
- Decontamination of biological effluents
- Thermal sterilization
- Effluent neutralization
- Solutions for laboratories and bioproduction
- Local technical support
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Areas of Expertise:
- Decontamination of biological effluents
- Thermal sterilization
- Effluent neutralization
- Solutions for laboratories and bioproduction
- Local technical support
Basée aux États-Unis, ACTINI USA accompagne les industriels américains dans le déploiement des technologies du groupe pour les applications de stérilisation, décontamination et neutralisation.
Expertises :
- Décontamination des effluents biologiques
- Stérilisation thermique
- Neutralisation continue et batch
- Applications BSL-2, BSL-3 et BSL-4
- Accompagnement local et support technique
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Expertises :
- Décontamination des effluents biologiques
- Stérilisation thermique
- Neutralisation continue et batch
- Applications BSL-2, BSL-3 et BSL-4
- Accompagnement local et support technique
Why trust us? Our vision for the business
A family-owned group committed to supporting you
Our family-owned structure shapes the way we work. Here, we prioritize meaningful, long-term relationships over short-term results. When we promise you impeccable quality or a specific deadline, we do everything in our power to keep our word. That’s our vision of partnership.
From preliminary engineering to the workshop: a unique chain of expertise
To guarantee you complete peace of mind, we manage everything ourselves. Our teams handle it all:
- Custom design: our engineers calculate and design the perfect equipment for your fluid and your needs.
- Automation: We develop our own automation programs to ensure complete traceability.
- Manufacturing: Our expert welders and metalworkers process materials with absolute precision to eliminate any risk of contamination.
Flexibility at the heart of your projects: from standard to custom
Because every infrastructure and every process has unique needs, we reject one-size-fits-all solutions. We have developed a range of standard, proven, and ready-to-deploy equipment to effectively meet your everyday needs.
However, your on-site realities sometimes require more than standard equipment. That’s why our pre-project engineers redesign our systems to create fully custom solutions: we adapt the dimensions, configurations, and automation features of our machines so they integrate seamlessly with your space constraints, specific fluids, and existing processes.
Tailored solutions: from the laboratory bench to the industrial production line
Our strength lies in our ability to scale up or down without ever compromising on precision. We don’t just equip large production plants; we also design solutions perfectly suited for research laboratories, R&D centers, and containment facilities.
Whether it’s compact equipment for processing small volumes on a lab bench or a large-scale industrial facility, we apply exactly the same standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Innovating to lower your energy bills
For us, true innovation should simplify your life, not make your machines more complicated. Our R&D team focuses on what directly impacts your daily life: your operating costs (OPEX) and your environmental footprint.
Thanks to our patented heat recovery systems, our installations can recover up to 85% of the energy generated during the cycle.
In practical terms, what does this mean for you?
- Your energy consumption is minimized (steam, electricity, cooling water).
- Your carbon footprint is drastically reduced, helping you meet your environmental goals.
- Your safety remains absolute: this energy optimization occurs in the background, without ever altering or compromising the precision of your thermal cycles.
Certified equipment for absolute regulatory compliance
Operating in critical sectors requires unquestionable guarantees. That is why the rigor of our design and manufacturing processes is validated by the most demanding certifications on the market. Certified to ISO 9001 for our quality management system and ISO 14001 for our environmental commitment, we design systems that strictly meet international regulatory requirements.
From compliance with DESP/ASME directives for pressure equipment to adherence to cGMP criteria and the strictest biosafety standards (containment levels BSL-1 through BSL-4), we provide you with all the necessary validation documentation to ensure your audits are a success and to secure your operations for the long term.
A global presence and reach
Technological challenges know no borders—and neither do we. To support our customers wherever their challenges lie, we have established a robust international infrastructure. Through our strategically located subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Europe, as well as an extensive network of local agents and technical partners, we ensure maximum responsiveness on every continent.
From the delivery of our equipment to its commissioning and maintenance, we guarantee our global partners the same level of excellence, responsiveness, and compliance with international standards.
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Close to your needs, wherever you are
Actini in a few dates
1953
Creation of Actini France by William-Patrick de STOUTZ and production of the first ACTINI exchangers.
1953-1990
Years marked by numerous technical developments, the invention of unique heat treatment technologies and the filing of our first patents.
2000
Creation of the Biopharma entity, specializing in the supply of industrial decontaminators and sterilizers, and the start of Actini's international expansion.
2010
ACTINI expands its offer with the creation of the Laboratory range for biotech research centers and start-ups, and opens its American and Chinese subsidiaries.
2018
Sofast, a Bordeaux-based company specializing in the supply of preparation and sterilization equipment, joins the ACTINI Group.
2018
Bioadvise, a consulting company, is founded. A Canadian and a French structure enable the group to offer a complete range of consulting services
2023
The ACTINI Group, with its 7 decades of expertise and experience, celebrates its 70th anniversary.
2024
Based in Mâcon, TCM joins Actini Group, bringing new expertise in custom design for your projects in boilermaking, piping, sheet metal work, and pressure vessels.
Comprehensive thermal expertise for every stage of your process
Why Choose Actini Group?
- Over 70 years of experience in critical processes
- More than 5,000 pieces of equipment installed worldwide
- An international presence in more than 65 countries
- An integrated group covering the entire project lifecycle
- Complementary expertise brought together within five specialized companies
- A strong presence in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
- Standard and custom solutions
- An ongoing commitment to innovation and industrial performance
Want to know more?
For any questions, requests for quotes, or upcoming projects, our team of qualified professionals is here to help. They will be happy to advise you and support you at every step.
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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Actini Group?
Actini Group is an international industrial group specializing in the design and manufacture of solutions for sterilization, decontamination, neutralization, heat treatment, and process preparation for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as research laboratories.
Since 1953, the group has been supporting its customers in managing their critical processes, from engineering to maintenance.
Which companies make up Actini Group?
Actini Group comprises five complementary companies:
- ACTINI, a specialist in heat treatment, sterilization, and decontamination;
- SOFAST, an expert in GMP equipment such as autoclaves, washers, and process skids;
- TCM, a specialist in boiler making, piping, and custom industrial manufacturing;
- ACTINI INC, which markets the group’s solutions in Canada;
- ACTINI USA, which supports the group’s clients in the U.S. market.
This complementary mix enables the group to cover the entire lifecycle of industrial projects.
In which sectors does Actini Group operate?
Actini Group supports companies in the life sciences and regulated industries in managing their critical processes. Its solutions are used in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as in research laboratories, R&D centers, vaccine manufacturing, cell and gene therapies, and biological containment facilities ranging from BSL-2 to BSL-4.
What do GMP, cGMP, and BSL mean?
The equipment and processes developed by Actini Group meet the requirements of the most heavily regulated environments.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) refers to the Good Manufacturing Practices applied in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics industries to ensure product quality, safety, and traceability.
cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) refers to the application of GMP in accordance with the most recent standards and regulatory requirements.
BSL (Biosafety Level) defines the levels of biological containment for laboratories and facilities handling biological agents. Actini Group’s solutions can be deployed in environments ranging from BSL-1 to BSL-4, including high-security laboratories.
What is the difference between ACTINI and SOFAST?
ACTINI and SOFAST are two complementary companies within the Actini Group. ACTINI specializes in industrial heat treatment technologies, including liquid sterilization, decontamination of biological effluents, effluent neutralization, and pasteurization for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries. SOFAST specializes in the design and manufacture of GMP equipment for sterile and regulated environments, such as GMP autoclaves, cGMP washers, clean steam generators, and process skids for the preparation and transfer of sterile products.
Where is Actini Group located?
Actini Group serves customers in more than 65 countries through its production sites, subsidiaries, and sales offices located in Europe and North America. The group has a presence in France through ACTINI, SOFAST, and TCM; in Canada through ACTINI INC; and in the United States through ACTINI USA. This organizational structure ensures local support while drawing on internationally recognized industrial expertise.
What types of equipment does Actini Group manufacture?
Actini Group designs, manufactures, and installs equipment for critical processes in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as for research laboratories.
Its main solutions include biological effluent decontamination systems, thermal sterilization equipment, neutralization systems, GMP autoclaves, cGMP washers, clean steam generators, process skids, fermenters, process vessels, pressure vessels, and custom-built industrial equipment.
What services does Actini Group offer?
Actini Group supports its customers at every stage of their projects through a comprehensive range of services, including engineering, design, manufacturing, installation, qualification, maintenance, retrofitting, and on-site technical support. This approach ensures the performance, regulatory compliance, and longevity of the facilities throughout their lifecycle.
What technologies does Actini Group specialize in?
Actini Group develops and integrates technologies for thermal sterilization, decontamination of biological effluents, neutralization, pasteurization, fermentation, process preparation, GMP cleaning, and energy recovery. These technologies are used in regulated environments that require a high level of microbiological safety and compliance.