Suburban Surgical Company

What Suburban Surgical Company does

Suburban Surgical Company, Inc. (SSCI) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer founded in the 1950s and headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois. The company designs, engineers, and fabricates custom and catalog stainless steel equipment serving three primary verticals: veterinary and animal care facilities, healthcare and hospital environments, and research/life science laboratories. Its product portfolio spans animal housing cages (for primates, dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, and avian species), the Imperial Modular Cabinetry line, stainless steel tables, sinks, warming cabinets, scrub sinks, hospital bassinets, case carts, transport equipment, and custom engineered equipment. Core technology centers on Type 304 stainless steel construction, heli-arc welding, polished finishes, and computer-aided design (CAD) for custom facility fit-outs. The company holds proprietary features such as the Double Swing Gravity Latch Lock for animal caging safety.

SSCI monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales of manufactured stainless steel equipment (both standard catalog items and custom-engineered solutions) complemented by professional design services. Pricing is quote-based for standard and custom orders, with a warehouse clearance channel offering published unit prices for cosmetic-blemished stock. The company employs 101-250 people and operates from a single manufacturing facility in Wheeling, IL, while distributing domestically through major veterinary wholesalers (Patterson Veterinary, Covetrus, Penn Veterinary Supply, Midwest Veterinary Supply, Animal Health International, and others) and internationally via partners in France (Centravet), Denmark (Kruuse), Greece (Petline), and Australia (Provet, VetTech Australia). Research products are distributed through LabRepco. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company's e-commerce website, direct sales inquiries via [email protected], and a YouTube channel for product demonstrations. The company emphasizes domestic US manufacturing and three generations of family expertise as core differentiators.

Name

Suburban Surgical Company

Legal name

Suburban Surgical Co., Inc.

Website

https://suburbansurgical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Suburban Surgical Company (SSCI) is a family-owned US manufacturer of custom and catalog stainless steel equipment serving veterinary clinics, hospitals, and research laboratories with cages, modular cabinetry, warming cabinets, and case carts, distributed through wholesale partners in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stainless Steel Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Practice Consumables & General Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Gloves, Swabs) (HLAMAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surgical & Procedural Instruments (Scalpels, Forceps, Retractors) (HLAMAFAA), Veterinary Medical/Surgical Supply Wholesalers (HLAMAIAB)

Keywords

• Stainless steel fabrication
• Veterinary equipment manufacturing
• Animal research caging
• Medical stainless steel equipment
• Custom cabinetry fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheeling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Stainless Steel Equipment Sales: Direct sales of manufactured stainless steel equipment for healthcare, veterinary, and research applications. Products include cages, carts, cabinetry, sinks, tables, warming cabinets, and custom fabricated equipment. Both standard catalog items and customized solutions are sold.
2. Custom Design Services: SSCI provides custom equipment design services through knowledgeable engineers capable of designing customized equipment for each facility's specific needs. This complements standard product sales with tailored solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Suburban Surgical Company (SSCI) designs, engineers, and manufactures custom stainless steel equipment for the veterinary, healthcare/hospital, and research/life science markets. Core products include Type 304 stainless steel animal cages, modular cabinetry, exam and procedure tables, sinks, carts, warming cabinets, and prep-procedure centers, offered as both standard catalog items and fully custom engineered solutions. The company operates from Wheeling, IL, with 101–250 employees, and has served these markets for over 70 years across three family generations.

Product overview

Suburban Surgical Company (SSCI) is a family-owned manufacturer of stainless steel equipment serving three primary markets: veterinary/animal care, research/laboratory, and healthcare/hospital. The company offers over 70 years of manufacturing expertise producing modular cabinetry systems (Imperial line with Reception, Standard, Exam, and Full Height configurations), animal housing cages and enclosures (for avian, primate, rodent, rabbit, guinea pig, cat, and dog), hospital equipment (bassinets, scrub sinks, warming cabinets, carts, stands), and specialized case carts for surgical supply transport. Products are available in standard configurations as well as custom designs. The portfolio includes core equipment products, accessories (cabinet finishing components, cart shelves), and warehouse clearance items. All products emphasize Type 304 stainless steel construction, with offerings ranging from standard catalog items to fully customized solutions for specific facility requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veterinary Cages
• Veterinary Tables Stainless steel examination and procedure tables designed for veterinary clinics and animal care facilities.
• Veterinary Sinks Stainless steel sink units for veterinary examination and procedure rooms.
• Veterinary Faucets and Drains Stainless steel faucet and drain assemblies for veterinary and laboratory applications.
• Gurneys and Transport Equipment Mobile gurneys and transport equipment for moving animals within veterinary facilities.
• Veterinary Electronic Scales Electronic weighing scales for measuring animal weights in veterinary settings.
• Veterinary Pens and Enclosures Enclosed pen systems and animal enclosures for veterinary and animal care facilities.
• Prep-Procedure and Treatment Centers Integrated prep and treatment center units combining sinks, counters, and storage for veterinary procedures.
• Veterinary Design Services Custom design services for veterinary facility layout and equipment specification.
• Avian Cages Stainless steel cages specifically designed for housing birds in research and veterinary settings.
• Primate Cages Stainless steel cages for primates featuring keyhole suspended arrangements, squeeze backs, and environmental enrichment components.
• Rodent and Mouse Cages Caging systems designed for rodents and mice in research laboratory environments.
• Rabbit Cages Stainless steel rabbit housing cages with options for stack and suspended configurations.
• Guinea Pig Cages Caging units designed for guinea pig housing in research facilities.
• Stainless Steel Cubicles Stainless steel cubicle enclosures for animal housing and research applications.
• Cage Racks Stainless steel rack systems for organizing and supporting animal cages.
• MAYO Stands Stainless steel Mayo stands for surgical instrument support in research and clinical settings.
• Wall and Door Guards Protective stainless steel guards for walls and doors in animal housing facilities.
• IV Stands Stainless steel intravenous stands for administering fluids to animals.
• Sponge Receptacles Stainless steel receptacles for surgical sponges in medical and research settings.
• Hospital Bassinets Stainless steel hospital bassinets designed for maneuverability, stability, and infection control with optional storage drawers and cabinets.
• Linen Hampers Stainless steel linen collection hampers for healthcare facilities.
• Scrub Sinks Stainless steel scrub sinks for healthcare facility surgical preparation areas.
• Foot Stools Stainless steel foot stools for healthcare and hospital settings.
• Hospital Stands Various stainless steel stands for hospital equipment support.
• Hospital Receptacles Stainless steel waste receptacles for healthcare facilities.
• Warming Cabinet Single door warming cabinet (36.00" x 30.125" x 24.036") for warming post-surgery blankets and irrigation or intravenous solutions with digital temperature control and circulating fan.
• Regal Stainless Steel Case Carts Heavy-gauge Type 304 stainless steel closed case carts for surgical supply transport, available in single door, double door with center post, and double door with overlapping configurations.
• Classic Stainless Steel Utility Carts Type 304 stainless steel utility and equipment carts with tubular uprights functioning as push handles and 5-inch diameter swivel casters.
• Imperial Modular Cabinetry Coordinated modular cabinetry systems available in multiple heights (Reception, Standard, Exam, Full Height) with various drawer and door configurations for veterinary and healthcare facilities.
• Upper Cabinets Wall-mounted upper storage cabinets for modular cabinetry systems.
• Pass-Thru Cabinets Pass-through cabinet configurations for efficient workflow between rooms.
• Undercounter Cabinets Undercounter storage cabinets designed to fit beneath work surfaces at various heights.
• Stainless Steel Instrument Tables Stainless steel instrument tables on wheels with cross brace or shelf configurations, constructed of Type 304 stainless steel for instrument organization during procedures.
• Warehouse Clearance Items New, fully functional equipment with cosmetic blemishes offered at reduced prices, including clearance cages, tables, and pre-owned caging.
• Custom Equipment Design Services SSCI provides custom equipment design services through knowledgeable engineers capable of designing customized equipment for each facility's specific needs, complementing standard product sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cross-infection risk minimized through easy-to-clean stainless steel construction
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patterson VeterinarycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based authorized distributor of veterinary products. Part of the primary distribution network for SSCI's animal care equipment.
• Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based authorized distributor serving the veterinary market with SSCI products.
• CovetruscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based authorized distributor in the veterinary supply channel.
• LabRepcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of research products. Focuses on research and life science facility customers.
• Midwest Veterinary SupplycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based authorized distributor serving veterinary practices.
• CentravetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrance-based international distributor serving the European veterinary market.
• Kruuse Worldwide Veterinary SuppliercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor with worldwide reach serving veterinary supply needs.
• Provet (Australia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian-based international distributor serving the veterinary market in Australia and region.
• VetTech AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian veterinary technology distributor serving the Australian market.
• Petline (Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek-based international distributor serving the veterinary market in Greece.
• IntriquipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational equipment distributor serving veterinary and related markets.
• Animal Health InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based authorized distributor serving animal health and veterinary markets.
• Laboit Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based distributor in the veterinary supply channel.
• Magnum Mobile Specialty VehiclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based distributor specializing in mobile specialty vehicles for veterinary applications.
• New Vet EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA-based distributor focused on new veterinary equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midmark Corporation: Midmark designs and manufactures equipment for veterinary, dental, and medical markets, including stainless steel tables, cabinetry, and procedure centers that overlap directly with SSCI's core product portfolio and customer base.
• Lakeside Manufacturing: Lakeside manufactures stainless steel hospital and material handling equipment including case carts, utility carts, and instrument tables, serving healthcare facilities with a similar product set and channel approach to SSCI.
• Pedigo Products: Pedigo designs and manufactures stainless steel surgical case carts, instrument tables, and hospital furniture for operating rooms and clinical settings, directly mirroring SSCI's Regal Case Cart and hospital equipment offerings.
• Lab Products: Lab Products manufactures research animal housing and laboratory equipment, including stainless steel caging systems for rodents and other species — closely overlapping with SSCI's research product line sold through LabRepco and other distributors.
• Hausmann Industries: Hausmann manufactures medical, physical therapy, and exam room equipment including stainless steel tables and treatment furniture, providing overlapping offerings to hospitals and clinics similar to SSCI's healthcare line.
• Clinton Industries: Clinton Industries manufactures stainless and powder-coated medical and physical therapy equipment including treatment tables, cabinets, and carts — comparable stainless fabrication capability and healthcare end-markets to SSCI.
• Shor-Line: Shor-Line manufactures stainless steel veterinary cages, kennels, exam tables, and surgery tables — a near-identical product focus to SSCI's veterinary line and a direct competitor in U.S. veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
• Blickman: Blickman produces stainless steel medical, surgical, and laboratory equipment including case carts, Mayo stands, instrument tables, and hospital furniture — directly comparable to SSCI's hospital product line.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker is a global medical technology leader offering hospital beds, surgical equipment, and procedural infrastructure that shares healthcare end-customers with SSCI, though at much greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Skytron: Skytron is a broader medical capital equipment manufacturer offering surgical tables, lights, and case management solutions, with overlapping functionality to SSCI's hospital products but a wider portfolio focus on the OR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/suburbansurgicalco
• Facebookfacebook.com/suburbansurgicalcompanyinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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