Rauserv C.C.
Rauserv C.C. is a Johannesburg-based South African distributor and light manufacturer of autoclaves, laboratory equipment, and medical devices serving dental, clinical, and laboratory customers across Southern Africa since 1986.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersJohannesburg, South Africa
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rauserv C.C. does
Rauserv C.C. is a South African Close Corporation headquartered in Steeledale, Johannesburg, founded in 1986 with a focus on maintenance and repair of large steam sterilizers. The company has evolved into a specialized distributor and light manufacturer serving three primary verticals — dental, medical/clinical, and laboratory — across the Southern Africa region. Its core technology stack centers on autoclaves and laboratory equipment, including the proprietary Rautoclave Series (150-4275 litres, custom-configurable, relaunched in December 2016) and a broad catalog of imported equipment from international manufacturers such as Astell Scientific, Sturdy, Equitron, MesaLabs, Mediwise, Cominox, Optika, Heal Force, Hanna Instruments, and others.
The company's product range spans dental autoclaves (16-24L), medical benchtop and floor-standing autoclaves (16-350L, SANS 347 certified), laboratory autoclaves (benchtop to large 4275L units), theatre tables (RAU-OT 8004A hydraulic at R39,270 and RAU-OT 8005 electric at R98,950), suction units, examination lamps, microscopes, centrifuges, incubators, water purification systems, and sterilization validation consumables (biological indicators, Bowie Dick tests, chemical indicator strips). Pricing is unit-based and VAT-exclusive in ZAR, with stock-clearance sales on discontinued items.
Rauserv operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion from its Johannesburg office, with phone, email, and website as primary touchpoints, supplemented by trade show presence at Lab Africa and Africa Health exhibitions. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (autoclaves, theatre tables, suction units, microscopes), professional service and repair contracts with emergency call-out support, and ongoing consumables/accessories sales. The company has no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and operates as an independent Close Corporation under founder/senior management control, with Bradley Rautenbach serving as General Manager.
Rauserv C.C. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rauserv C.C.
- Legal name
- Rauserv c.c.
- Website
- https://rauserv.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Rauserv C.C. is a Johannesburg-based South African distributor and light manufacturer of autoclaves, laboratory equipment, and medical devices serving dental, clinical, and laboratory customers across Southern Africa since 1986.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Rauserv C.C. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical and Laboratory Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Dental Equipment & Supplies (3843), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sterilization Services & Contract Reprocessing (ETO/Gamma/E-beam providers) (HLAHANAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution (CRAOAGAB), Air Quality & Environmental Infection Control (HEPA Filtration, Isolation Barriers, CSSD/HVAC Solutions) (HLAHANAK)
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Where Rauserv C.C. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Johannesburg
- HQ country
- South Africa
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
Rauserv C.C. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: One-time sale of autoclaves, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, and sterilizing accessories. Products sold include benchtop and floor-standing autoclaves, theatre tables, suction units, examination lamps, and various laboratory instruments.
- Service and Repairs: Full service and repairs division offering technical support, emergency call-out services, and maintenance for all equipment sold. Well-trained technical team available to assist with autoclaves and laboratory equipment problems.
- Consumables and Accessories: Ongoing sales of sterilizing accessories including biological indicators, Bowie Dick tests, chemical indicator strips, data loggers, and cleaning products like Cham-mate.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Medical Floor Standing Autoclaves - 100-350 Litre |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Electric Theatre Table RAU-OT 8005 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Hydraulic Theatre Table RAU-OT 8004A |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Portable Suction Unit SS-101 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Portable Suction Unit RSU-342 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Concentric Ring Bath 6-Hole |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Stainless Steel Bedpan |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silicone Resuscitator |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Rechargeable Retinoscope |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Rauserv C.C. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rauserv C.C. distributes and manufactures sterilization, laboratory, and medical equipment for dental, clinical, and research customers across Southern Africa. Its portfolio spans benchtop and floor-standing autoclaves, theatre tables, suction units, examination lamps, microscopes, incubators, centrifuges, water purification systems, and sterilization validation consumables. The company also operates a full service-and-repairs division with emergency call-out support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Rautoclave Series: Large steam sterilizers/autoclaves manufactured by Rauserv, now relaunched in 2016 in sizes from 150 to 4275 litres
- Rauserv
- Rauserv Distiller
Products and services
- Laboratory Autoclaves Benchtop, floor-standing, vertical, and pressure-cooker autoclaves for laboratory sterilization, available in capacities ranging from 16 litres to 4,275 litres, sold to research institutions, universities, and pharmaceutical labs.
- Medical Autoclaves SANS 347 certified benchtop, floor-standing, and vertical autoclaves (16 to 350 litres) supplied to hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities for medical-grade sterilization.
- Dental Autoclaves Compact benchtop dental autoclaves (16 to 24 litre capacities) supplied to dental practices and laboratories for instrument sterilization.
- Electric Theatre Tables Full electric operating tables (Rauserv RAU-OT 8005) with 360 kg weight capacity, sold to hospitals and surgical facilities.
- Hydraulic Theatre Tables Hydraulic operating tables (Rauserv RAU-OT 8004A) for hospital and surgical use.
- Portable Suction Units Portable suction units including SS-100/SS-101 and RSU-342 models supplied to dental, medical, and clinical customers.
- Examination Lamps Medical examination lamps sold to clinics and hospitals for patient examination lighting.
- Microscopes and Microscopy Accessories Compound and stereo microscopes (brightfield, fluorescence, inverted, phase contrast, polarizing, stereomicroscope) plus Optikam Pro camera systems supplied to laboratories.
- Centrifuges Standard and refrigerated centrifuges supplied to research, clinical, and industrial laboratories.
- Incubators CO2/tri-gas, low-temperature, shaking, and hybridization incubators supplied to research and clinical laboratories.
- Water Purification Systems ASTM Type I/II/III ultrapure and high-pure water systems plus Rauserv and Equitron water distillers for laboratory and medical use.
- Laboratory Meters pH meters (HI9124, HI99161, HI99163), dissolved oxygen meters (HI9146), turbidity meters (HI93703), and beer haze meters (HI847492) from Hanna Instruments.
- Laboratory Baths Concentric ring baths, refrigerated baths, round oil baths, and water baths (circulating, stirred, un-stirred) supplied to laboratories.
- Shakers and Mixers Orbital, dual-action, general, heating, microplate, mini, rocking, separatory funnel, and waving shakers, plus roller and vortex mixers for laboratory applications.
- Ultrasonic Cleaners Sturdy UC series ultrasonic cleaners (UC-50, UC-80, UC-150, UC-300, UC-400) for dental, medical, and laboratory cleaning applications.
- Handpiece Cleaners Dental handpiece cleaners distributed for dental practice maintenance.
- BSL3 Effluent Decontamination Systems SANS 347 certified Astell BSL3 effluent decontamination systems for high-containment laboratory biohazard waste sterilization.
- Sterilization Validation Consumables and Accessories MesaLabs sterilization validation consumables including EZTest and Smart-Read biological indicators, Bowie Dick test packs, chemical indicator strips (EXT, SSI, SSE, SSW, OK series), biological incubators (1410, 1510, Smart-Well), data loggers, and Cham-mate cleaning products.
- Service and Repairs Full-service technical support, maintenance, and emergency call-out repairs for autoclaves and laboratory equipment sold by Rauserv, delivered by a dedicated in-house technical team.
Companies that use Rauserv C.C.
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Rauserv C.C. technology and API
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Rauserv C.C. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sturdy AutoclavescoreSturdy is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of autoclaves. Rauserv distributes Sturdy products in South Africa including SA series (manual), SAP series (automatic), and SA Auto series autoclaves ranging from 50 to 350 litres. Also distributes Sturdy suction units (SS-100, SS-200, SS-300 series) and UC series ultrasonic cleaners.
- Equitron MedicacoreIndian manufacturer supplying SANS 347 certified autoclaves including SLE-FA and SLE-DD series. Rauserv distributes Equitron vertical autoclaves (SLV/SG series), SLEDD models with drying, and concentric ring water baths. Products include benchtop and floor-standing models.
- MesaLabscoreUS-based manufacturer of sterilization validation products. Rauserv is Southern Africa distributor for MesaLabs products including biological indicators (EZTest, Smart-Read), Bowie Dick test packs, chemical indicator strips (EXT, SSI, SSE, SSW, OK series), and biological incubators (1410, 1510, Smart-Well).
- Astell ScientificcoreUK-based manufacturer of autoclaves and sterilization equipment. Rauserv is sole South Africa distributor for Astell products including AMA vertical range (95-135L), BSL3 Effluent Decontamination Systems, and large hospital autoclaves (160-4275L). SANS 347 certified products available.
- MediwisecoreIndian manufacturer of medical equipment. Rauserv distributes Mediwise hospital furniture and autoclaves including Equitron SLE-FA and SLE-DD autoclaves (SANS 347 approved) as well as Electric and Hydraulic Theatre/Operating tables.
- Heal ForceminorManufacturer of centrifuges and water purification systems. Rauserv distributes Heal Force products in South Africa.
- OptikaminorItalian manufacturer of compound and stereo microscopes. Rauserv distributes Optika microscopes including brightfield, fluorescence, inverted, phase contrast, polarizing, and stereomicroscopes, plus Optikam Pro camera systems.
- CominoxminorItalian manufacturer of steam sterilizers (STERILCLAVE Class B autoclaves). Rauserv exhibited with Cominox at Africa Health 2016 exhibition. Products include 18B Class B autoclaves.
- Eins-SciminorLaboratory equipment manufacturer. Rauserv distributes Eins-Sci autoclaves including large steam sterilizers (160 and 400 litres) for hospital and laboratory use.
- VertisaminorManufacturer of medical waste sterilization equipment. Rauserv distributes Vertisa products in South Africa.
- Hanna InstrumentsminorManufacturer of pH meters and dissolved oxygen meters. Rauserv distributes Hanna Instruments products including HI9124, HI99161, HI99163 pH meters and HI9146 DO meter.
- PG InstrumentsminorManufacturer of spectrophotometers including atomic absorption (AA) instruments. Rauserv distributes PG Instruments products in South Africa.
- Lab CompanionminorManufacturer of laboratory equipment including shaking incubators (IST series), multi-chamber low temperature incubators (IL-11 series), and general lab equipment. Rauserv distributes Lab Companion products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Rauserv C.C. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Belimed: Provider of sterilization, disinfection, and surgical instrument reprocessing solutions for hospitals and labs. Overlaps with Rauserv's hospital and clinical autoclave offering.
- Getinge: Global leader in sterilization, infection control, and surgical workflow solutions for hospitals. Competes in the same high-end hospital autoclave and CSSD solutions space where Rauserv serves regional customers.
- STERIS: Global sterilization, cleaning, and infection prevention products and services provider. Direct competitor in the medical and laboratory sterilization equipment market across Africa.
- Tuttnauer: Global autoclave and sterilization equipment manufacturer with direct sales and distributor networks across Africa. Competes directly in the benchtop and floor-standing autoclave categories that anchor Rauserv's range.
- Astell Scientific: UK-based autoclave and sterilization equipment manufacturer whose BSL3 effluent decontamination and large hospital autoclave lines Rauserv distributes in South Africa. Represents both a partner and a competitive OEM should it sell direct.
- 3M Health Care: Major infection prevention and sterilization products supplier with broad Africa distribution. Adjacent competitor in sterilization validation, sterility assurance, and infection control consumables.
Direct peers
- Scientific Group: South African distributor of scientific and laboratory instruments including autoclaves, incubators, and analytical equipment. Competes directly with Rauserv in the lab equipment sales channel.
- Labotec: South African laboratory equipment distributor serving research, academic, and industrial labs with autoclaves, balances, microscopes, and general lab supplies. Closest comparable in scale and regional distribution model.
- Chemetrix: South African laboratory chemicals, consumables, and instruments distributor. Comparable regional value-added reseller targeting laboratory customers with mixed proprietary and third-party brands.
Others
- MesaLabs: US manufacturer of sterilization validation consumables (biological indicators, Bowie Dick tests) whose products Rauserv distributes in Southern Africa. Represents the consumables-stream peer dimension of the business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Rauserv C.C. leadership team
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Profiles1 record
Rauserv C.C. funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Rauserv C.C. M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Rauserv C.C.
What does Rauserv C.C. do?
Rauserv C.C. distributes and manufactures sterilization, laboratory, and medical equipment for dental, clinical, and research customers across Southern Africa. Its portfolio spans benchtop and floor-standing autoclaves, theatre tables, suction units, examination lamps, microscopes, incubators, centrifuges, water purification systems, and sterilization validation consumables. The company also operates a full service-and-repairs division with emergency call-out support.
Is Rauserv C.C. a public or private company?
Rauserv C.C. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Rauserv C.C. founded?
Rauserv C.C. was founded in 1986. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Rauserv C.C. based?
Rauserv C.C. is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, in the Africa region.
How does Rauserv C.C. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Repairs and consumables and Accessories.
Who are Rauserv C.C.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Belimed, Getinge, STERIS, Tuttnauer, Astell Scientific and 3M Health Care. Direct peers are Scientific Group, Labotec and Chemetrix. MesaLabs is listed as an others.
Does Rauserv C.C. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rauserv C.C..
What industry is Rauserv C.C. in?
Rauserv C.C.'s product category is Medical and Laboratory Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAB, Sterilization Services & Contract Reprocessing (ETO/Gamma/E-beam providers), with a secondary code of CRAOAGAB, Cleaning Chemicals & Disinfectants Distribution. Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 5047.