FAMAT Sampling SA is a Swiss engineering company founded in 1974 (originally as Favre & Matthijs SA) with over 50 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing high-performance sampling valves and systems. The company specializes in precise, hygienic, and contamination-free sampling solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage, and cosmetics industries. Their flagship innovation is the patented EPT® (Expanding Piston Technology), which enables safe, sterile sampling without O-rings in product contact, zero dead space, and perfect sealing from vacuum up to 10 bar. All sampling systems are designed for total drainability, CIP/SIP compatibility, and full compliance with GMP aseptic environment standards. FAMAT offers manual, aseptic, steam-barrier, and pressurized sampling valves, with complete technical documentation, FDA and USP Class VI certifications available upon request.