July 2023 – Schaefer-Tec, renowned for its focus on innovation, growth, and quality support, has recently decided to join the Aptco Group in a strategic partnership. Aptco Group, an international technology group specializing in lab instrumentation distribution, servicing, and manufacturing, aligns perfectly with Schaefer-Tec’s continuous commitment to customers and suppliers and drivers for success and growth. Schaefer-Tec has gained a strong reputation as a reliable supplier of innovative solutions for science and engineering across the DACH territory, France, Italy, and Romania.
Customers and partners of Schaefer-Tec are assured that this partnership will not disrupt their existing relationships. Business operations will continue as usual, and they can continue to communicate with their trusted contacts at the various Schaefer-Tec offices.

Martin Bossard, CEO of Schaefer-Tec
We are extremely pleased to be joining the Aptco Group, which will consolidate our future, create new opportunities for innovation and growth, and will certainly increase our visibility on the market.

Danny Pattyn, CEO of the Aptco Group
Schaefer-Tec is much more than a well-known name in the European market. It is a strong team with almost 60 years of experience, a wide range of high-quality products, and a large number of loyal customers. For the Aptco Group, this acquisition is an excellent opportunity to strengthen its presence in the European market.
Both Aptco Group and Schaefer-Tec are confident that this strategic partnership will yield numerous benefits for customers, employees, and stakeholders. Together, they aim to expand their market reach, and provide enhanced support to the scientific and engineering communities they serve.
For more information about Aptco Group, please visit aptco-group.com.
For more information about Schaefer-Tec, please visit schaefer-tec.com.
What an incredible display of energy, enthusiasm, and interest on the third day of the Phenom SEM Roadshow in Germany organized by IB-FT GmbH and Schaefer Technologie GmbH together with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Next to the line-up of speakers from different fields, insightful presentations and live demonstrations on the ThermoScientific Phenom XL desktop SEM, Phenom ProX desktop SEM, LUXOR SEM COATING and Imina Technologies SA, attendees had the opportunity to witness real-time analyses of their own samples.
The feedback from participants thus far has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their admiration for the wealth of insightful and relevant content presented. The event’s focus on delivering informative and valuable insights, rather than being overly commercial, has been particularly appreciated. Moreover, the certificate of participation provided at the end of each day is seen as a delightful addition and a testament to the seminar’s quality.
The Phenom SEM on tour continues its journey, with Göttingen as the next destination tomorrow and five more locations scheduled for the following week. After that, this electron microscopy event will extend its reach to several other countries, encompassing:
Belgium, by Benelux Scientific on 28.09 and 26.10.
Netherlands, by Benelux Scientific B.V. on 05.10 and 12.10.
France, by France Scientifique on 05.10, 26.10 and 16.11.
Austria, by Schaefer Technologie GmbH on: 17.10 and 19.10.
Switzerland, by Schaefer Technologie GmbH on 31.10 and 02.11.
So proud to see already results of this remarkable initiative by the companies within our group. Their collaborative efforts are making a substantial impact by providing valuable electron microscopy techniques to benefit a multitude of people.