What Serac Group does

Serac Group is a privately held French industrial company founded in 1969 by Jean-Jacques Graffin, headquartered in La Ferté-Bernard, France. The company designs and manufactures liquid filling and capping machines, with specialized expertise in Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and aseptic processing technologies for sensitive and viscous liquids. Its portfolio spans eight end-markets — dairy products, syrups and drinks, oils and sauces, household products, personal care, lube oils and automotive products, paints and thinners, and agrochemicals — and includes proprietary platforms such as the SBE Elite linear PET blow molding machine, BluStream® cap decontamination module, ESL Combox, Modulo filling nozzle, and the SAS (Serac Aseptic System). The CUP Division, formed from the January 2023 acquisition of DOSELEC and merger with Nova, makes Serac a world leader in cup packaging machines for food products and contributes €30 million in sales.

Name

Serac Group

Legal name

Serac Group

Website

https://serac-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Serac Group is a French industrial company that designs and manufactures liquid filling, capping, and aseptic packaging machines for dairy, beverage, edible oil, personal care, automotive, paint, and agrochemical manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Beverage Manufacturing (3121), Food Manufacturing (311), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Extrusion Blow-Molded Containers (HDPE/PET Bottles & Jugs) (IMANAGAA), Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE)

Keywords

• Liquid filling machines
• Aseptic packaging systems
• PET blow molding
• Cup packaging machinery
• Capping equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Terrassa

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of liquid filling and capping machines. Machines are sold as capital equipment to manufacturers across dairy, beverages, oils, household products, personal care, automotive, paints, and agrochemicals sectors. Revenue generated from machine sales, installation, and integration services.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive service offerings including equipment maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, spare parts supply, technical support, and operator training. These services provide recurring revenue through service contracts and parts sales.
3. CUP Division (Cup Packaging): Following the acquisition of DOSELEC and merger with Nova, Serac's CUP Division generates €30 million in sales, making Serac a world leader in cup packaging machines for food products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Serac Group designs and manufactures liquid filling and capping machines for industrial manufacturers across dairy, beverages, oils & sauces, household products, personal care, automotive, paints, and agrochemicals sectors. The company specializes in solutions requiring stringent hygiene standards, Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and aseptic processing, precise filling accuracy, and explosive-proof configurations, providing complete line integration from PET preform through shrink-wrapping.

Product overview

Serac Group designs and manufactures liquid filling and capping machines for multiple industries including dairy, beverages, oils and sauces, household products, personal care, automotive, paints, and agrochemicals. The product portfolio centers on filling and capping technology with specialized solutions for ESL (Extended Shelf Life) and aseptic processing. Key products include the SBE Elite linear PET blow molding machine with magnetic transfer technology, FCS-X Human-Machine Interface, My Serac digital platform for customer support, BluStream cap decontamination module, ESL Combox (combined blow molding and decontamination), Modulo nozzle for cup packaging, and the SAS (Serac Aseptic System) for low-acid aseptic filling. The CUP Division, formed from combining Doselec and Nova, positions Serac as a world leader in cup packaging machines. Services include equipment maintenance, hardware/software upgrades, line integration, training, and spare parts support across sectors organized by application area: Dairy Products, Syrups & Drinks, Oils & Sauces, Household products, Personal Care, Lube oils & Automotive products, Paints & Thinners, and Agrochemicals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CUP Division: World leader in cup packaging machines for food products, formed from the combination of Doselec and Nova, generating €30 million in sales.
• SBE Elite
• BluStream
• ESL Combox
• Modulo Nozzle
• FCS-X
• My Serac

Products and services

• SBE Elite Linear PET Blow Molding Machine Linear PET blow molding machine incorporating a magnetic transfer system with independent shuttles that can be controlled individually with high precision. Position, speed, and acceleration are monitored in real time. Designed for production of PET bottles for food and non-food markets including beverages, dairy products, cooking oils, and hygiene/cleaning products.
• SAS (Serac Aseptic System) Aseptic filling and capping system for low-acid products including dairy, beverages, and sensitive liquids. Features H2O2 vapor bottle decontamination and validated sterile processing with patented continuous H2O2 monitoring probe. Backed by 44+ years of expertise with over 78 lines installed globally.
• Liquid Filling Machines Precision liquid filling machines handling liquids and viscous products requiring stringent hygiene standards, ESL, aseptic processing, and explosive-proof environments. Used across dairy, beverages, oils & sauces, household, personal care, automotive, paints, and agrochemicals sectors.
• Capping Machines Precision capping machines for various container types, integrated with filling systems or provided as standalone equipment.
• Cup Packaging Machines (CUP Division) Cup filling and packaging machines for food products, created from the combination of DOSELEC and Nova. World leader in cup packaging for food applications with €30 million in sales.
• Multifunction Block Combined processing blocks integrating multiple functions such as blow-fill-cap in a single machine for improved efficiency and reduced footprint.
• ESL Combox Combined PET bottle blowing and pulsed light decontamination in a single machine for sustainable ESL packaging. Combines blowing and decontamination operations for sustainability benefits while ensuring product safety.
• Complete Aseptic Bottling Lines Full engineering and integration of aseptic bottling lines including stretch blow-moulders, aseptic filler/capper, label and shrink sleeve applicators, and secondary/tertiary packaging units for complete production line solutions.
• Equipment Maintenance Services Comprehensive equipment maintenance services including technical support, spare parts supply, and production optimization for Serac filling and packaging machines.
• Equipment Upgrades Hardware and software upgrades to adapt and improve existing equipment performance, extending the life and capabilities of installed Serac machines.
• Line Integration Services Complete production line integration services ensuring seamless incorporation of Serac equipment into existing manufacturing facilities, including factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Training Services Technical training programs for operators and maintenance personnel on Serac equipment operation, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 bottles per minute production capacity with dual-flavor drinkable yogurt line
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SidelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2021Serac and Sidel formed a strategic partnership for edible oil packaging solutions. Three Serac/Sidel Combis were installed at Lesieur's bottling facility, combining Sidel's blowing technology with Serac's filling/capping expertise. This collaboration helped Lesieur rationalize bottle formats and reduce changeover times and energy consumption.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group owning multiple packaging machinery brands (e.g., Guala Dispensing, IMA-acquired lines). Comparable as a multi-brand packaging equipment platform competing in liquid filling.
• Tetra Pak: Global leader in aseptic carton packaging and processing for dairy and beverages. Competes with Serac's SAS aseptic bottling platform for sensitive liquid applications, though via a different primary packaging format.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Large-cap manufacturer of processing and packaging machinery for food, beverage, and pharma. Comparable in filling/sealing equipment for liquid foods and in serving global enterprise customers.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery conglomerate serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Overlaps with Serac in filling/capping equipment for liquid and viscous products.
• GEA Group: German industrial group focused on food processing and packaging equipment for dairy, beverage, and food. Comparable to Serac in dairy filling and aseptic processing scope.

Direct peers

• Krones AG: Global leader in PET blow molding, filling, and complete beverage packaging lines. Direct competitor in PET bottling and dairy/beverage filling, the same verticals where Serac competes.
• KHS GmbH: German manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for beverages, dairy, and liquid food. Most direct overlap with Serac in dairy and beverage filling/capping technology and global customer base.
• Sidel: French PET blowing and beverage packaging machinery maker and strategic partner of Serac in the Lesieur edible-oil Combis project. Overlaps directly in PET blowing, filling, and capping for beverages.

Emerging players

• Gerhard Schubert GmbH: German top-load packaging machinery specialist serving food and dairy. Adjacent competitor in line integration and secondary packaging for the same dairy and food customer base.
• IC Filling Systems: Smaller UK-based specialist in liquid filling and capping equipment for beverages and household products. Comparable in product scope (filling/capping) but smaller scale than Serac.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/serac_group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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