SAN Group is a multinational corporation. We offer goods and services to our customers and manage investments on five continents. Driven by contributing to the development of a better tomorrow, we invest in what we understand and have a passion for: animal health, crop protection and nutrition, food safety, real estate development, as well as green energies. This passion is not only our “burning wick in the candle” but it’s also the driver behind our growth and success.
Not only the DING, but also the operations and investments of SAN Group stand firm on three legs: Biotechnology (SAN Vet, SAN Agrow), real estate development (SAN Real) and private equity investments (SAN Pacific).
ANIMAL HEALTH
Global Business Unit
SAN Vet
SAN Vet is dedicated to healthy life stock farming. This is achieved though biosecurity, vet diagnostic, vaccines and - as a last resort - veterinary pharmaceuticals. All goes hand in hand with premium customer consulting and service. Through in-house R+D facilities as well as partnerships with external institutions and universities, SAN Vet is continuously expanding and securing the quality of its portfolio.
CROP PROTECTION & NUTRITION
Global Business Unit
SAN Agrow
SAN Agrow contributes to sustainable agriculture through biotechnological crop protection, nutrients, and biopesticides. Through in-house R+D, we gain new insights in the areas of microbial biocontrol agents, microbial fermentations, plant extracts, bio stimulants, as well as plant nutrition for the horticultural industry to create new products for expanding our portfolio.
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Global Business Unit
SAN Real
SAN Real develops and manages real estate projects. The portfolio ranges from student homes, apartments, and townhouses to commercial properties and hotels. The goal of our projects is to build high-quality premises affordable for the customer. DER FÖRTHOF is a winery and hotel project in Krems/Danube, Austria, managed by SAN Real. Find out more on the websites of SAN Real and DER FÖRTHOF.
A BETTER FUTURE DEMANDS INVESTMENTS
GLOBAL BUSINESS UNIT SAN PACIFIC
At SAN Pacific we invest in what we understand and have a passion for. This holds true for biotechnology, real estate, green energy, and human education. Current projects include future foods as a contribution to secure global nutrition (e.g., vegan meat and instant noodles from plant proteins), green hydrogen production powered by solar energy, or real estate projects based on circular economy in terms of used resources. Find out more under investments or in our news section.
Latest News
from us
Plinio Barbarino is the new Sales and Marketing Director of SAN Group
With effect of January 2022, Plinio Barbarino (54) took over the position of Sales & Marketing Director of SAN Group. Plinio is a top senior expert in his profession.
Andrea Manica is the new CTO of SAN Group
Andrea Manica (39) is the new CTO of SAN Group. The senior scientist takes over this position at the beginning of January 2022, and as of now is responsible for the Research and Development unit of SAN Group.
SAN Group supports 24h bike challenge for a good cause
SAN Group, through its brand DER FÖRTHOF, is the main sponsor of the Lower Austrian team cycling at the 24h bike challenge organized by Licht ins Dunkel, a nationwide Austrian charitable initiative.
SAN Group receives “Climate Active Mobile Award”
Climate protection minister Leonore Gewessler recognizes SAN Group as an exemplary climate active partner for converting the vehicle fleet to e-cars.
Joint endeavor: SAN Group and BOKU in chemical-free plant protection
SAN Group signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and its Department IFA-Tulln to support future technologies on chemical-free plant protection.
SAN Group acquires AniCon Labor GmbH
SAN Group acquires the German company AniCon Labor GmbH situated in Hoeltinghausen, Lower Saxony, and with it expands its portfolio with autogenous vaccines and veterinary diagnostics.
Groundbreaking ceremony for SAN Biotech Park
The groundbreaking ceremony for SAN Biotech Park in Herzogenburg, Lower Austria was the start of the construction of the newest regional headquarters and the center for research and development of SAN Group.
Erich Erber awarded professional title “Professor”
Erich Erber was awarded the professional title “Professor” for his achievements in science and research by the Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.
SAN Group builds first green hydrogen production facility in Lower Austria
As of 2022, SAN Group will produce up to 100kg of CO2-neutral green hydrogen daily at its site in Herzogenburg, Lower Austria.
Martin Blauensteiner is the new Managing Director of SAN Real
Martin Blauensteiner (37) takes over from Peter Kickinger as Managing Director of SAN Real. The real estate and construction company is part of SAN Group.
Peter Kickinger is the new CFO of SAN Group
Peter Kickinger (56) is the new CFO of SAN Group. He is an experienced manager and has taken over this position in mid-January. As of now, he is responsible for all financial matters of the company group.
Matthias Klemm is new Managing Director of bio-ferm
Matthias Klemm (51) is the new Managing Director of bio-ferm GmbH. He was born in Cologne, has a business degree and will realign Sanagrow, the crop protection segment of the SAN Group.
Erich Erber gets started once again with SAN Group
After selling Erber Group (Biomin, Romer Labs) to the Dutch group Royal DSM, Erich Erber founds a new company group, SAN Group. It comprises 200 employees on four continents with annual sales of approx. 50 million euros.