Develops and produces in Feldkirch ecological washing, cleaning and care products based on renewable raw materials.
Uni Sapon GmbH
Feldkirch (Industriepark Runa), ATNew on Amplifa
About Uni Sapon
Uni Sapon GmbH, based in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, produces ecological washing, cleaning, dishwashing, care and body care products based on renewable, plant-based raw materials. The product range includes all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, limescale removers, cleaning stone, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher powder, laundry concentrates, oxygen bleach, universal paste as well as care products for wood, leather and natural stone. The company relies on a circular system with concentrates and reusable containers; one bottle of concentrate can yield up to 125 spray bottles of ready-to-use cleaning solution. The surfactants are exclusively of plant origin, including sugar surfactants such as Coco-Glucoside and Lauryl Glucoside; the products are free of microplastics and GMOs. In addition to direct sales via its own online shop, Uni Sapon offers B2B bulk manufacturing of ecological cleaning products, for example for Christoph Fischer GmbH (em chiemgau). Production is certified to the ECOCERT standard for Eco washing and cleaning agents; body care products carry NATRUE and Vegan Society certification.
- Site
- Feldkirch
- Processes
- Manufacture of ecological washing and cleaning agents (concentrates), Production of cleaning and care products (cleaning, dishwashing, washing, care, body care), Refill/circular system with concentrates and reusable containers, Production of washing, cleaning, dishwashing, care and body care products, Trade in health products, Production of ecological cleaning products (B2B: bulk manufacturing, e.g. for Christoph Fischer, Newsletter/online shop (D2C)
- Materials
- Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, anionic surfactants of plant origin, Organic jojoba oil, Wool wax, Organic beeswax, Carnauba wax, Citric acid
- Certificates
- ECOCERT Eco washing and cleaning agents (Ecodetergents Standard v6), ECOCERT Eco washing and cleaning agents made with organic raw materials, Natrue (body care products), Vegan Society Trademark, ECOCERT Eco washing and cleaning agents, NATRUE (body care), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1984
- Industries
- Household/eco cleaning agents, Laundry care, Leather, wood and natural stone care, Body care/natural cosmetics, B2B bulk manufacturing (private label)
- 01
Raw material selection (plant-based surfactants, wax, acid and mineral raw
- 02
Formulation development
- 03
Production of the concentrates
- 04
Filling into reusable containers
- 05
Distribution (D2C shop and B2B bulk)
Raw Materials & Formulations
Coco-Glucoside
Non-ionic sugar surfactant of plant origin for cleaning products and shampoo.
Lauryl Glucoside
Plant-based sugar surfactant used as a mild washing raw material.
Anionic surfactants of plant origin
Exclusively plant-based anionic surfactants for the cleaning products.
Organic jojoba oil
Care raw material in the ecological multi-care balm.
Wool wax, organic beeswax, carnauba wax
Natural waxes for wood, leather and surface care products.
Citric acid, tartaric acid, plant-based lactic acid
Acid components in the ecological limescale remover.
Sodium percarbonate, soda
Components of the oxygen bleach; they decompose during washing into soda, water and active oxygen.
Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate Peroxide, Lauryl Polyglucose
Ingredients of the ECOCERT-certified dishwasher powder.
EM-X ceramic powder
Ingredient of the ecological universal paste.
Locations
Feldkirch
ATCompany headquarters: development, production, distribution (Industriepark Runa)
- Materials
- Plant-based surfactants, waxes, acids, mineral raw materials
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of ecological washing and cleaning agents (concentrates)Engineering | – | – | – | – | plant-based raw materials, surfactants of plant origin, pure natural essential oils |
| Production of cleaning and care products (cleaning, dishwashing, washing, care, body care)Engineering | – | – | – | – | renewable raw materials |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The washing and cleaning agents are certified to the ECOCERT standard “Eco washing and cleaning agents” (Greenlife SAS); body care products are NATRUE and Vegan Society certified. Uni Sapon products are also recommended by the Austrian environmental advisory consumer guide (Einkaufsratgeber der Österreichischen Umweltberatung) and by Greenpeace.
| Evidence | Feldkirch |
|---|---|
| ECOCERT Eco washing and cleaning agents | |
| NATRUE (body care) | |
| Vegan Society Trademark | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1984
Founding of Uni Sapon
- 1986
As pioneers, operator of the first refill stations in brick-and-mortar retail (more than 30 locations).
- 2016
Green Brands Austria – Austria's favourite green brand (BIORAMA Reader's Choice, 1st place)
- 2017
SME Award Vorarlberg, retail category
- 2018
Climate Protection Award Vorarlberg, 2nd place in the Innovative Companies category
- 2019
Energy Globe Austria, winner in the Sustainable Plastics category (zero-waste concept); Entrepreneur Award for Marion Reichart (innovation)
- 2020
Energy Globe Vorarlberg – win for the reusable transport packaging made from mushrooms project