About Physitek Group
Bringing the lab to the field
Scientific instrumentation is an essential tool at the heart of scientific advances in many sectors. As a distributor and manufacturer of physico-chemical measurement instruments, Groupe Physitek supplies a wide range of portable spectrometers featuring cutting-edge technologies – X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) – Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) – or near infrared (NIR) – for the home inspection, laboratory, safety and materials control (industry & environment) markets. These solutions help to increase productivity, improve quality and identify potential risks.
Discover the history of the company :
Founded in 1982, Fondis Electronic is today an integral part of Groupe Physitek, which also includes the German company Analyticon instruments and, more recently, Sirio Analitix in Italy. The group embodies constant evolution, guided by a clear vision and strategic ambitions.
The beginnings of portable instrumentation and initial expansion
In the 2000s, Fondis Electronic specialised in the sale of lead paint analysers. This initially small market experienced significant growth in 2005 with the introduction of precise regulations governing lead diagnostics.
Since then, Fondis Electronic has focused on four areas of expertise: the laboratory, elemental spectrometry, security and home inspection, with the latter remaining the dominant area. In 2016, the company marked a strategic turning point with the launch of its first product developed in-house, the FEnX, a lead analyser. Designed for a niche market subject to regulations in France, Switzerland and the United States, this product was a resounding success. This momentum continued with the launch of FEnX 2.
Organic growth and acquisition strategy
Since 2005, Fondis Electronic has been working with investment funds to support its dynamism and promote growth. The company combines organic growth with external growth opportunities. This strategy began in 2008 with the acquisition of Bioritech, the first step towards further expansion.
In 2019, the Group took a further step forward with the acquisition of Analyticon instruments, a German company specialising in complementary fields. This merger strengthened the company’s technical capabilities and increased its European presence. The name Groupe Physitek reflects this commitment to physics and technology (‘PHYSI-TEK’). The acquisition has enabled the pooling of resources and skills, including two doctors specialising in X-rays, thereby strengthening theoretical and technical know-how.
The expansion strategy continued in March 2024 with the acquisition of Sirio Analitix in Italy. This new subsidiary brings with it sales expertise and a strategic position in Southern Europe. With Fondis Electronic, Analyticon and Sirio Analitix, the Physitek Group now covers a vast European market with a complete range of portable instrumentation.
The Physitek Group, a human-sized company
Despite its growth, the Physitek Group retains a human scale. Team stability is a priority, with employees who have often been with the company for many years. Respect for skills, collaborative working and listening to each other are at the heart of its corporate culture. With teams based in France, Germany and Italy, attention to integrating cultural differences is essential to ensuring effective collaboration.
Future prospects in elemental spectrometry
The future of Groupe Physitek lies in innovation and the development of new products. The design of the FEnX-T, in the field of elemental spectrometry, marks an important milestone. This product, the result of collaboration between the various subsidiaries, strengthens the Group’s position in this strategic sector.
Over the years, Groupe Physitek has grown while remaining true to its core values. By responding effectively to market needs and maintaining ethical and responsible management, the company has become a key player in portable instrumentation in Europe.
Our mission, our values
Mission : Bring the laboratory into the field and Solve our customers’ technical problems by offering them quality products & services that meet their needs.
Proximity : Our technical sales team comes to meet you, understand your needs and offer you customized solutions.
Values : All employees of the Physitek Group are guided by core values that reflect our way of working – Professionalism, team spirit, commitment and ambition
Expertise : Our technical team carries out the after-sales service on site or in our premises as soon as possible, the installation, the qualification of the instruments and the training of users.
Quality : Certified ISO 9001 (2015), our commitment is to deliver quality products & services that meet your needs.
The Groupe & its subsidiaries
UI investissement, BNP Paribas Développement, Socadif and Rives Croissance are supporting the management of the Physitek Group in its development project.
The Group employs 100 people at three sites near Paris, Frankfurt and Milan.
Groupe Physitek comprises 5 subsidiaries: Fondis Electronic, Physitek Devices, analyticon instruments, Servantech and Sirio analitix.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of Physitek Group’s strategy. The first report is online for the year 2021, it concerns all the subsidiaries of the group and is available in French, English and German.
Eric, the president of the group explains: “For years now, we have been implementing environmental, economic and social measures without communicating”. This report therefore presents an inventory of our environmental and social footprint but also an action plan for 2022 that aims to improve. The group’s four CSR commitments are :
1- Ensure gender equality
2- Consume and produce responsibly
3- Improve the well-being of employees
4- Promote lifelong learning
🔗 CSR Report 2022 🔗 CSR Report 2022 (DE version)
🔗 Groupe Physitek Ethical Chart 🔗 Groupe Physitek Ethical Chart (DE version)
