Aseptic containment expert SKAN completes acquisition of Metronik

Published: 6-Aug-2025

SKAN has acquired the Slovenia-based company to aid its digitisation of its isolator technology and manufacturing processes

The SKAN Group, a Switzerland-based specialist in isolator systems for aseptic production in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has finalised the acquisition of a majority stake in Metronik.

Metronik is a Slovenia-based provider of software solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing digitalisation. 

This strategic acquisition enables SKAN to combine its expertise in aseptic isolator technology with Metronik’s modular MES software platform, which supports the full digitisation of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and compliance with GMP standards. 

This strategic acquisition enables SKAN to combine its expertise in aseptic isolator technology with Metronik’s modular MES software platform

Metronik’s software integrates diverse manufacturing equipment and digitalises previously manual workflows, enhancing efficiency, quality assurance, and regulatory adherence.

Metronik employs over 160 staff and reported revenues exceeding EUR 25 million in 2024.

The company will be integrated into SKAN’s Services & Consumables segment, with the existing management retaining a 24% stake and continuing operational leadership.

SKAN expects the acquisition to contribute positively to earnings in the current financial year, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive provider across the pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain.

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