For decades, located directly at the science and business hub of Berlin-Adlershof.
Microbial Solutions for Agriculture, Animal Nutrition and Industrial Applications
Selected microorganisms for targeted applications
ABiTEP is a long-standing specialist in the propagation of naturally occurring microorganisms in liquid media as well as a developer and producer of microbial additives and starter cultures for the agricultural sector based on an extensive strain bank of naturally occurring microorganisms of the Bacillus genus, including the extensively studied and well-established bacterial strain Bacillus velezensis FZB42.
We develop and manufacture microbial soil conditioners and other microbial products for agricultural applications and animal feed production.
As a pioneer in exploring the vast potential of selected microorganisms for biotechnological applications, we are an internationally respected supplier and a reliable partner for modern agriculture, science and industry, helping to unlock new microbial potential and develop innovative biotechnological products.
Our customers include professional users as well as seed manufacturers and fertiliser producers whose products are based on our high-quality, high-purity and certified microbial additives.
As part of Andermatt Group AG, we develop microbial products for agricultural applications together with national and international partners. Our goal is to provide farmers with scientifically tested solutions for defined areas of application.
Microbiological innovation shapes our
research and product development
Our mission
- We rely on microbiological knowledge and the effect of microbial additives for agriculture instead of genetic engineering and conventional chemical-synthetic agents.
- We develop microbial solutions to support agricultural applications.
- We support organic and conventional agriculture through the use of microbial products in crop production, in achieving higher yields and in soil use and fertilisation, so that farmers can best face future challenges and demands.
- We develop and produce exclusively on the basis of scientific knowledge and are convinced that most biological processes can be put into a technical framework.
- Our commitment is to offer effective products of the best quality and, in addition, to support our customers and partners with a comprehensive service in the use of our products.
Our history
- 1954: Foundation of the Biotechnology Research Centre at the Berlin-Adlershof site – at that time as a specialist for liquid fermentation, processing and enzyme technology.
- 2005: ABiTEP succeeded the Biotechnology Research Centre and from then on focused on the development and production of bacterial products for the agricultural market. In addition, the company specialised in the production of high-purity starter cultures for the food and feed market.
- 2012: Following the entry of the Swiss company Andermatt Biocontrol AG, extensive modernisation became possible to meet the increasing demand for our products and the resulting growth in the number of our employees.
- Since 2013: The development of our company is essentially characterised by continuous growth. Our product portfolio is expanded to include biological cleaning agents, among others through the acquisition of the BIOLYT, Dr. Klaus Schlippes. We are constantly increasing our capacities through further production facilities and the installation of additional state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
- 2019: Andermatt Biocontrol becomes majority shareholder of ABiTEP GmbH and since then strengthens the sales and future of our microbial products with its worldwide distribution network.
Business areas and solutions
Microbial modes of action – for specific uses and applications
Naturally occurring microorganisms offer an inexhaustible spectrum of technical and economic uses. We are driven by the desire to tap into this potential. Free of genetic engineering methods, we search for and cultivate the appropriate microbial cultures for your applications and products.
Microbiological products for agriculture
We develop and produce microbial biostimulants and plant protection products based on the bacterial strains Bacillus velezensis FZB42 and Bacillus atrophaeus ABi05.
Biodegradation – Microorganisms for composting
Our composting agents and additives made from different naturally occurring Bacillus strains use specific enzymatic capabilities of microorganisms to accelerate the degradation processes of organic substances in waste and residues through microbial activity without the use of conventional chemical pesticides, and to reduce unpleasant odours. They are suitable for mixing into fertilisers and for the production of high-quality composts.
Probiotics – Bacterial cultures for food and animal feed applications
In addition to lactic acid bacteria, we produce bacteria from other genera through liquid fermentation followed by drying under cleanroom conditions. The resulting high-purity concentrates are intended for subsequent use as starter cultures in manufacturing processes in the animal feed and food industries.
Microbial cleaning products for defined applications
Our cleaning products based on selected microorganisms have been specially developed for odour control, a wide range of surface treatments and for cleaning drains and grease traps. The products are intended for use in defined cleaning applications, where they can complement conventional cleaning methods.
There are an estimated
50,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 bacteria on Earth.
Tapping into this potential to find the most promising ones for defined biological and biotechnological applications is a constant challenge. It requires a thorough selection process involving extensive laboratory and field tests as well as many years of scientific research—a challenge we face every day in the development of microbial products and biotechnological processes.
Performance and services
Expert know-how and qualified services
We are the link between technical microbiology and agriculture, the food industry and environmental technology. In the future, too, our focus will be on customer-focused product and technology development for the areas of crop cultivation, plant protection, bee and animal health as well as home and garden.
Own production and manufacturing
- We specialise in batch fermentations in liquid culture (liquid fermentation) with subsequent concentration and processing.
- SIP bioreactors of 600, 5,000 and up to 7,200 litres are used for production, each supported by size-adapted work-up methods such as separation, freeze-drying and mixing processes.
- The production of homogeneous concentrates is just as well established as mixing processes on carriers according to our customers’ specifications. For this purpose, mills and mixers of various sizes are available, which can also withstand high-purity requirements.
- A high degree of automation as well as constant process control and recording ensure constant and always reproducible quality.
- In addition, we develop innovative processes to be able to use the potential of microbial products for a wide range of applications in the future.
In-house research
- With our expertise and the latest technology, we continuously develop our products and create individual solutions for our clients and customers.
- Our diverse laboratory equipment with modern bioreactors enables us to develop processes, carry out and analyse microbiological processes and fermentations on a laboratory scale of 0.25 to 15 litres based on various bacterial strains as well as freeze-drying and spray-drying experiments.
- We are in constant international exchange with universities and external research institutes.
Contract manufacturing and taking on external research and development orders
- With our experience, our expertise and our efficient production base, we take on manufacturing orders as an external service provider for other companies and suppliers in the field of biological and biotechnological products – from the provision of microbial concentrates to complete production in our production facilities.
- With our comprehensive, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and first-class qualified employees, we take on orders from companies and institutions for the research and development of specific solutions and products.
Join us in unlocking and harnessing the future potential of microorganisms for innovative solutions in agriculture and industry
Be able to rely on experience and competence – your advantages of working with ABiTEP
Benefit from our experience, technology and quality standards!
- over 60 years of expertise in the research, manufacture and application of products containing selected microbial cultures based on scientific findings
- Laboratory equipment and fermentation capacities of up to 7,200 L, with controlled process management and documented quality control for the industrial manufacture and processing of bacterial products
- consistent research, further development and optimisation of microbiological processes, procedures and methods for the characterisation and cultivation of microorganisms, in order to be able to utilise the potential of microbial products for a wide variety of applications in the future as well
- Continuous exchange worldwide – and thus always one step ahead
Benefit from our tried and tested products and starter cultures!
- extensive strain bank of active, naturally occurring microorganisms of the Bacillus genus, e.g. Bacillus velezensis FZB42, a reference strain investigated in numerous scientific publications
- our established fermentation and formulation processes enable a high concentration of defined microorganisms in the final product; the bacterial concentration and product-specific purity parameters are regularly monitored by independent, accredited testing laboratories
- guaranteed GMO-free
- liquid and dry microbial products (dry preparation on different carriers)
- multifunctional application on the plant (e.g. dipping, watering and spraying)
- long shelf life and good miscibility with other products
- easy storage and application
- high degree of automation as well as constant process control and recording for guaranteed consistent and always reproducible quality
Benefit from individual product and production solutions according to your needs!
- our basic cultures enable the implementation of your own biotechnological products and applications
- developments and production on customer demand, tailor-made for different fields of application
- fast and flexible response to individual customer requests
- worldwide use and distribution
- support for our partners with comprehensive service during use
- transparency and openness – both in product composition and in cooperation
Based on supplier declarations the raw materials are of non-GMO origin and the microorganisms used are not genetically modified.
For organic farming, we offer selected products that are approved as plant protection products for organic production in Germany
Our products comply with the OECD guidelines on microbial contaminants.
Approval for the production of food and feed additives
ABiTEP GmbH’s quality management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015
Training company and member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Berlin (IHK)
2 years warranty on storage stability at room temperature
We are happy to help
If you have any questions, would like information about our products or are interested in working with us, please write to us using the contact form or give us a call.
ABiTEP GmbH
Glienicker Weg 185
12489 Berlin
Telephone: +49 (0)30 67057-0
