About Bgs
The market leader and radiation expert introduces itself
Since its foundation in 1981, BGS has been one of the pioneers in the use of accelerated electrons (beta rays) and gamma rays. Like no other in Europe, we have mastered the demanding processes used in the refinement of plastics and the sterilization of medical devices, for example. BGS has been instrumental in shaping and co-developing pioneering processes that are now considered the technological standard. Our medium-sized company is still privately owned and has developed into Germany’s largest provider of irradiation services through continuous growth. For our customers, this means flexibility in order organization, reliability in processing and a comprehensive full-service offering.
The precise application of electron or gamma radiation creates customized solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors. Through this refinement step, we generate new areas of application, create potential savings in product manufacturing and thus become a crucial part of our customers’ value chain.
Company founded in 1981, still privately owned today
8 E-Beam units with an output of 0.5 to 10 MeV
5 MCi strong cobalt-60 gamma plant in Wiehl and 6 MCi strong cobalt-60 gamma plant in Bruchsal
The world’s largest handling system for E-Beam treatment of products up to 12 x 1.60 meters
Irradiation of more than 300,000 pallets with packaged products per year
Crosslinking of more than 200 million meters of winding products per year
More than 200 customers from 30 countries
Average processing time of less than five days for products from delivery to dispatch
More than 200 employees at three locations
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More InformationOur mission
We offer our customers comprehensive solutions to make their products safer and more efficient with the energy of ionizing radiation.
Our values
As an organization, we act together, courageously and responsibly for our customers!
We are the preferred partner for material optimization and the destruction of harmful germs using ionizing radiation.
We offer our customers needs-oriented advice and solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. We are there where our international customers need us.
As a quality leader, we are characterized by optimal, customer-oriented processes and the highest standards of service in terms of advice, reliability and innovation.
Innovative ideas and shared energy: strategic partnerships with universities and leading research institutes as well as close customer relationships are crucial for innovation and the ongoing development of new areas of application for our services. We work together on various research and development projects and have already been recognized as a TOP 100 innovator three times in a row (2019, 2020, 2021).
Discover the milestones in BGS’s company history since 1981.
Thanks to state-of-the-art process technology and IT systems, we offer the highest quality standards – without losing flexibility for individual solutions. The systems at our three sites in Wiehl, Bruchsal and Saal are state of the art and are configured differently in order to serve a wide range of products and meet customer requirements. Nevertheless, the “principle of redundancy” applies: at least one location is always able to take over products from other locations. In this way, BGS contributes significantly to reliability in production. Regional diversification also ensures that we are close to our customers. This not only offers advantages for logistics. BGS is “close” to your products and needs!
Our location in North Rhine-Westphalia near Cologne.
Our location in Baden-Wuerttemberg near Karlsruhe.
Our location in Bavaria near Regenburg.
Since 1981, we have been recognized experts in the use of ionizing radiation for the optimization of materials and the sterilization of medical devices.
Our customers particularly appreciate the specialist knowledge and many years of experience of our employees in advising them and solving their problems.
We are a valued partner to many leading companies in major industries such as automotive, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and plastics.
The highest quality standards guarantee compliance with current regulatory requirements. We also support and advise you on the sterilization requirements of your products.
Our organization focuses on innovation. We work with you to develop new applications for long-term commercial success.
We offer the stability of an independent, privately owned medium-sized company.