Serac, Inc.

What Serac, Inc. does

Serac is a France-headquartered industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1969 by Jean-Jacques Graffin, specializing in the design and production of liquid filling, capping, blow molding, and aseptic packaging machinery. Its core product portfolio spans four functional areas — packaging manufacturing (PET preform-to-bottle blow molding including the new SBE Elite magnetic transfer system), filling and capping, filling and sealing, and multifunction blocks — plus the CUP Division, formed in 2023 from the Doselec acquisition and Nova integration, which provides dosing and cup/jar packaging lines and contributes approximately €30 million in annual sales. The company serves eight industry verticals: dairy products, syrups and drinks, oils and sauces, household products, personal care, lube oils and automotive products, paints and thinners, and agrochemicals, with proprietary technologies including the BluStream cap decontamination module (Oscar de l'Emballage 2019), E-BEAM chemical-free electron beam sterilization, and the SAS aseptic system with patented probe technology.

Serac operates a project-based, quote-driven enterprise sales model through seven international offices (France, United States, China, India, UAE, Mexico, Russia, Brazil) and wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (Serac Asia, Serac MidAm, Serac Do Brasil), employing approximately 750 people across five production sites. Revenue is generated from capital equipment sales (liquid filling, blow molding, and capping machines), complete line integration and engineering services including factory and site acceptance tests, and a recurring aftermarket stream covering spare parts, training, hardware/software upgrades, and production optimization. Stated FY2024 revenue is €178 million, with the group controlled by the Graffin family following Rose Graffin's 2022 appointment as Présidente Directrice Générale of Serac Holding. The company holds 78+ aseptic lines and 1,000+ dosing systems installed worldwide, reflecting more than five decades of specialization in ESL and aseptic packaging for sensitive liquid products.

Name

Serac, Inc.

Legal name

Serac Group

Website

https://serac-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Serac is a France-based industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1969, designing liquid filling, blow molding, and aseptic packaging machinery for dairy, beverage, oils, and chemical product manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Liquid filling machines
• PET blow molding
• Aseptic packaging equipment
• Cup packaging systems
• Packaging line integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Carol Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Machinery Sales and Manufacturing: Serac designs, manufactures, and sells industrial liquid filling, blow molding, and capping machines. Revenue is generated from equipment sales, installation, and engineering services for packaging lines.
2. Aftermarket Services: Services include equipment maintenance, spare parts, technical support, training, hardware and software upgrades, and production optimization services.
3. Line Integration and Engineering: Complete line engineering and integration services including equipment selection, factory acceptance tests, and site acceptance tests for turnkey packaging solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Serac designs and manufactures industrial liquid filling, capping, and PET blow molding machines used in packaging lines. The company specializes in aseptic and Extended Shelf Life (ESL) processing for sensitive products, serving dairy, beverages, oils and sauces, household products, personal care, automotive fluids, paints, and agrochemicals. In addition to equipment, Serac delivers complete line integration, engineering services, and aftermarket support including spare parts, training, and maintenance.

Product overview

Serac is a French industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1969, specializing in the design and manufacture of liquid filling and capping machines and complete packaging line solutions. The company's core product portfolio centers on four main functional areas: packaging manufacturing (PET preform-to-bottle through blow molding), filling and capping, filling and sealing, and multifunction blocks for integrated blow-fill-cap operations. The product range includes the new SBE Elite linear PET blow molding machine with magnetic transfer technology, FCS-X Human-Machine Interface, My Serac digital platform, BluStream cap decontamination module (Oscar de l'Emballage winner), E-BEAM chemical-free decontamination technology, Modulo nozzle systems, and LINEA XS fillers. A dedicated CUP Division (formed from Doselec and Nova integration, generating €30M in sales) provides dosing and filling solutions for cups and jars. Serac serves diverse sectors including dairy, beverages, oils and sauces, household products, personal care, automotive fluids, paints, and agrochemicals, with expertise in ESL (Extended Shelf Life) and aseptic processing for sensitive products. The company operates globally with engineering services, line integration capabilities, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liquid Filling and Capping Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 bottles per minute combined output for dual-flavor drinkable yogurt lines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SidelcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for combi systems (blow-fill) for edible oil applications. Collaboration combines Sidel's blowing expertise with Serac's filling/capping technology. Three Combis installed at Lesieur's bottling facility.
• DoseleccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition completed January 2023. Doselec specializes in design of dosers and cup packaging machines for preformed cups. Integration created the CUP Division, generating €30 million annual revenue and establishing world leadership in cup packaging machines.
• NovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration of Nova with Doselec created the CUP Division, making Serac a world leader in cup packaging machines for food products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sidel: Global supplier of PET bottling, stretch-blow molding, filling and capping equipment for beverages, dairy, and liquid food. Sidel is both a strategic combi-systems partner for Serac (Lesieur) and a direct competitor in blow-fill-cap and aseptic filling, making it the closest comparable on product, customer base, and go-to-market.
• KHS GmbH: Manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for beverages and liquid food, with strong presence in PET, glass, and can filling/capping. Directly comparable to Serac in filling technology, blow molding, and aseptic/ESL systems for beverage and dairy customers.
• ProMach: US-based provider of packaging machinery and integrated line solutions across filling, capping, labeling, and bottling. Comparable to Serac as a direct supplier of liquid filling and packaging equipment to dairy, beverage, personal care, and chemical customers, with overlapping product categories.
• IMA Group: Italian packaging machinery group specializing in filling, aseptic processing, and end-of-line equipment for pharma, food, and personal care. Directly comparable to Serac in aseptic/filling technology and in serving dairy, personal care, and chemical-adjacent customers.
• Synerlink (Coesia): Specialist in cup filling and sealing machinery for dairy, dessert, and food products. Directly comparable to Serac's CUP Division (Doselec/Nova) in preformed cup and FFS filling equipment for yogurt, dessert, and multi-layer recipes.

Broad incumbents

• Tetra Pak: Broad incumbent in aseptic carton and liquid food packaging equipment and processing. Competes with Serac in aseptic dairy/beverage filling and shares target customers in dairy, juice, and ESL applications, but operates at much larger scale and across a wider portfolio.
• Krones AG: German-based global supplier of packaging and bottling machinery, including stretch blow molders, fillers, cappers, and complete line integration for beverage and liquid food. Overlaps with Serac in filling, capping, blow molding, and line integration, but Krones addresses a much broader range of line formats and end markets.
• GEA Group: Global supplier of process technology and components for the food, dairy, and beverage industries, including filling and packaging equipment. Overlaps with Serac in dairy and beverage liquid processing/packaging but spans a much broader process-equipment portfolio.
• Coesia: Italian industrial group owning multiple packaging machinery brands including Sidel-related and other filling/automation businesses. Comparable as a parent-of-peers in liquid filling and packaging equipment, with shared end-markets and overlapping engineering/integration capabilities.
• Barry-Wehmiller Companies: US-based packaging machinery platform with brands spanning filling, labeling, and end-of-line equipment. Broadly comparable as a multi-brand supplier of liquid and dry filling machinery serving food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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