Serres

What Serres does

Serres is a Finnish medical device company founded in 1973 that designs, manufactures, and distributes single-use surgical fluid management systems for hospital operating rooms. Its core product portfolio centers on the Serres Suction System — a closed-loop workflow comprising the next-generation Serres Sylva® suction bag, traditional Serres suction bags, canisters, large-volume accessories, and the Serres Nemo fluid disposal unit — engineered to eliminate healthcare worker contact with collected blood and fluids while reducing waste-handling cost and carbon emissions.

The company manufactures from production sites in Kauhajoki, Finland (with corporate headquarters in Espoo) and serves more than 50 markets through a global distributor network rather than direct sales. It reports that its products support over 90,000 surgical procedures per day and that 50% of the World's Top 100 Hospitals (per Newsweek/Statista 2026) use the Serres Suction System. Both production sites are ISCC PLUS certified for sustainable manufacturing.

Serres generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of single-use consumables (suction bags, canisters, accessories) and capital/disposal equipment (Serres Nemo). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by country and distributor. In January 2026, European healthcare-focused private equity firm G Square acquired a majority stake to accelerate international expansion (particularly into the United States), fund new products and commercial capabilities, and pursue targeted acquisitions; the long-standing family owner Paree Group retains a significant minority stake and continues as a strategic partner.

Name

Serres

Legal name

Serres

Website

https://serres.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Serres is a Finnish MedTech company that designs and manufactures single-use surgical fluid collection and disposal systems (Serres Sylva® bags and Serres Nemo) for hospital operating rooms, distributed across 50+ markets and used in 50% of the World's Top 100 Hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surgical Fluid Management

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Suction, Irrigation & Fluid Management Systems (HLAHADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG), Single-Use Surgical Devices & Procedure Packs (Disposable instruments, drapes, kits) (HLAHADAM), Single-Use Technologies (SUT) & Disposable Fluid Management (bags, assemblies, connectors) (HLAAAJAC)

Keywords

• Surgical fluid management
• Medical suction devices
• Operating room equipment
• Medical waste disposal
• Fluid collection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surgical Suction Bags and Canisters: Single-use suction bags and canisters for surgical fluid collection. Extremely durable single-use products providing reliable performance in surgical settings.
2. Fluid Disposal Systems: Serres Nemo disposal solutions and accessories for managing collected surgical fluids.
3. Large Volume Solutions and Accessories: Product accessories and large volume fluid management solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Serres designs, manufactures, and sells single-use surgical suction bags, canisters, large-volume fluid management accessories, and the Serres Nemo disposal system for operating rooms. Its products form a closed-loop workflow for the collection, handling, and disposal of biohazardous surgical fluids, serving hospitals and surgical centers worldwide.

Product overview

Serres offers a unified portfolio of surgical fluid management products comprising the next-generation Serres Sylva® Suction bag system and traditional Serres Suction bags as collection solutions, paired with Serres suction canisters and Large Volume Solutions & Accessories. The integrated offering is complemented by the Serres Nemo disposal system, which completes the closed-loop workflow from fluid collection to disposal. Together, these products support over 90,000 surgical procedures daily and enable hospitals to achieve significant cost savings and carbon emission reductions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Serres Sylva®: Next-generation surgical suction system with Serres Sylva® Suction bag, designed for sustainability, ease of use, and safety in operating rooms.
• Serres Nemo

Products and services

• Serres Sylva® Suction bag Next-generation single-use surgical suction bag designed for sustainable fluid collection in operating rooms, featuring a closed-loop system that eliminates contact with collected blood and fluids. Targeted at hospitals, surgeons, and operating room staff.
• Serres Suction bags Extremely durable single-use suction bags designed for safe and efficient surgical fluid collection, eliminating healthcare worker contact with biohazardous fluids. For hospitals and operating room environments.
• Serres suction canisters Canister-based surgical suction collection system used in operating rooms to manage surgical fluids as part of the Serres fluid management portfolio.
• Large Volume Solutions & Accessories Accessories and large-volume fluid management solutions for handling high-volume surgical fluid collection requirements in hospitals.
• Serres Nemo Fluid disposal solution that completes the Serres closed-loop workflow by efficiently collecting and disposing of suction bag contents, with documented up to 97% cost savings in waste handling and 97% reduction in carbon emissions from waste transport. Targeted at hospitals seeking cost-efficient and sustainable operating room waste management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% cost savings in waste handling when using Serres Nemo disposal system
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification)minorOthersSerres achieved ISCC PLUS certification at both production sites, demonstrating sustainable manufacturing practices and circular economy commitment.
• MediplastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMediplast is a distributor and customer who perceives Serres as a progressive and caring collaborator. They represent Serres products in certain markets.
• Serres Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSerres distributors are trusted members of the Serres family who represent the company in more than 50 markets globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Becton Dickinson (BD): Global medical technology leader with a substantial Medical segment including surgical instruments, fluid management, and disposable products used across operating rooms. BD is a broad incumbent that competes with Serres in surgical fluid collection and disposal at scale.
• Cardinal Health: Major US-based medical product distributor and manufacturer with surgical and OR products including suction canisters and fluid management. Competes through distribution scale, broad product portfolio, and US hospital relationships.
• Stryker: Leading global MedTech company with a Surgical and OR equipment portfolio including fluid management accessories. While broader than Serres, Stryker competes in the same operating room workflow where Serres' suction systems are deployed.
• Medline Industries: Large privately-held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies including surgical fluid collection products. Competes with Serres through both direct manufacturing and extensive US distribution network.

Direct peers

• B. Braun Melsungen: German medical device and pharmaceutical company with a dedicated Hospital Care division offering surgical suction systems, fluid collection, and disposal products. Directly competes with Serres in surgical fluid management for hospitals globally.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-owned MedTech company specializing in wound management and surgical solutions, including OR fluid management and single-use surgical products. Strong European hospital presence directly comparable to Serres' positioning.
• ICU Medical: US-based medical device company focused on IV therapy, closed-system transfer devices, and fluid management for clinical settings. Comparable in product category emphasis on safe fluid handling and single-use medical disposables.
• Amsino International: Medical device manufacturer specializing in fluid delivery and management products including suction canisters and OR fluid collection systems. Direct competitor in single-use surgical fluid management consumables.
• ConvaTec: Global medical products company with hospital care offerings including surgical and patient care consumables. Comparable single-use medical product portfolio targeting OR and hospital workflows.
• Halyard Health (Owens & Minor): Provider of single-use medical products including surgical fluid management and OR supplies; now part of Owens & Minor. Competes with Serres in surgical consumables and fluid collection categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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