CBRN Solutions

Bertin Environics delivers CBRN systems and handheld detectors across a broad range of operational contexts. First responders and military groups around the globe are using Bertin Environics’ chemical and radiological detectors in their daily missions. Their technology is widely used for naval and maritime monitoring, providing early-warning chemical, biological, and radiological protection for ships and offshore platforms. On land, they equip armoured vehicles for reconnaissance and real-time threat detection, including integration into both light and heavily protected platforms. They also support unmanned vehicle operations—drones, UGVs, and surface vessels—to carry out remote CBRN reconnaissance without risking personnel. In addition, their fixed systems are used to secure buildings and critical infrastructure, offering continuous environmental CBRN monitoring. Their solutions are also applied in border control to detect illicit transfer of CBRN materials, and at mass events to protect large gatherings from chemical or radiological threats.

Bertin Environics develops a comprehensive range of early-warning CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection technologies.

Chemical detection: Handheld and fixed detectors use a proven and tested orthogonal detection technology consisting of a miniaturized open-loop IMS sensor and semiconductor/MOS sensors to detect CWAs and TICs. Standoff chemical gas cloud detectors use a Infrared multispectral imaging to identify and visualize dangerous gas clouds in real-time.

Biological detection: Early-warning detectors utilize UV fluorescence and elastic scattering and rapid immunoassay systems are immunochromatographic lateral flow tests used for the for the detection and identification of biological warfare agents (BWAs).

Bertin Environics serves multiple sectors but has great focus on Defense & Security. This comprises military, homeland security, and civil defense organizations that use CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection systems for a variety of applications, including naval, armoured, first response, border, and tactical monitoring.

Bertin Environics stands out from other providers through its comprehensive, scalable, and modular approach, its deep in-house expertise for developing proprietary technology, and its ability to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions for a wide range of platforms, from vehicles to buildings and unmanned systems. This approach allows for customization to specific mission needs while ensuring long-term support and easy upgrades, a capability enhanced by its position as a single-source supplier.

As part of Bertin Technologies, the company benefits from synergies in R&D, global distribution, and multidisciplinary expertise ensuring both innovation and long-term support for its customers worldwide.

Bertin Environics offers standardized COTS detection products, such as handheld or fixed CBRN detectors, and tailor-made turnkey CBRN detection systems based on these detectors. These can include for example integrated monitoring networks or vehicle-based detection platforms. Bertin Environics engineering and development teams work closely with clients to adapt solutions to specific operational environments, mission requirements, and regulatory standards.

All Bertin Environics solutions are developed, manufactured, and tested in Finland under strict quality management systems (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). The company conducts extensive validation process and standardized military testing to guarantee reliability in harsh environmental conditions. Continuous feedback from end-users helps to improve system performance and maintain operational readiness.