Sterval

Name

Sterval

Legal name

Sterval

Website

https://sterval.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Decontamination Equipment

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Tank/Vessel/Confined Space) (IMAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pathological & Anatomical Waste Management (BPALAGAE)

Keywords

• Decontamination equipment
• Hospital sterilization solutions
• Medical instrument reprocessing
• Infection prevention equipment
• Medical autoclave distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Clane, Co. Kildare

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including sterilisers, washer-disinfectors, heat sealers, and pre-cleaning stations. Equipment ranges from compact units for healthcare centres to large-scale industrial systems for hospitals.
2. Consumables: Recurring sales of consumables including instrument wraps, reels and pouches, medical footwear, and detergents/cleaning products through supplier partnerships.
3. Technical Support & Validation Services: After-sales service including maintenance, troubleshooting, out-of-hours support, and validation/testing/inspection of sterilisation and washing-disinfection processes per ISO 13485 requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sterval supplies and validates decontamination solutions for Irish healthcare Central Decontamination Units (CDUs) and adjacent sectors. Its offering bundles capital equipment (autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, heat sealers, pre-cleaning stations) sourced from European manufacturers under exclusive Irish distribution agreements, plus consumables (sterilisation wraps, pouches, medical footwear, detergents), data archiving software (SterKive and SteriSight), and recurring technical support, validation, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Sterval is a healthcare decontamination solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of sterilisation, disinfection, and consumables products for Central Decontamination Units (CDUs) in Irish hospitals and healthcare facilities. The product portfolio centers on Lautenschläger autoclaves (ProtoCert, ZentraCert, MagnoCert, LaboCert) for sterilisation, KEN washer-disinfectors (BWD bedpan washers, IQ instrument washers, food/pharma washers, ultrasonic washers) for disinfection, and Famos heat sealers (F70, F108, F110, F220 series) and pre-cleaning stations for instrument processing. Sterval also supplies consumables including Blue Medical wrap, Bolsaplast packaging, Suecos medical footwear, and Serchem detergents. The SterKive software system provides data archiving for parametric release, and SteriSight cloud facility enables digital archive of machine cycle reports. All products are supported by validation and technical support services, with the company holding ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SterKive: Independent software data archiving system designed to interpret, record and archive critical data for parametric release of processed loads from Autoclaves, Washer Disinfectors and Ultrasonic Units.

Products and services

• Lautenschlager Autoclave Range (ProtoCert, ZentraCert, MagnoCert, LaboCert) High pressure steam sterilisers for medical, laboratory, and pharmaceutical applications at 121°C and 134°C per EN 285, ranging from compact 1 StU units (ProtoCert) to large-scale 6-24 StU industrial systems (MagnoCert), including pharma-specific units (LaboCert). Sold to Irish hospitals, CDUs, laboratories, and biotech facilities.
• KEN Washer-Disinfector and Bedpan Washer Range (IQ4, IQ5, IQ6, BWD 731/733/736/738) Instrument washer-disinfectors with touch panel operation and lowest-in-market energy/water consumption (IQ series), plus bedpan washers for hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. Sold to Irish CDUs, hospitals, and care facilities.
• KEN Food, Pharma, and Industrial Washers (CC I221, HC 948, MPW 25/50, TW 1225, DW Series) Industrial washers and disinfectors for food containers, production equipment, trolleys, and dishwashing applications. Includes hopper washers, multi-purpose production washers, and trolley wash-disinfectors with pass-through options. Sold to Irish food processing and pharmaceutical plants.
• KEN USC 5 Ultrasonic Washer Efficient pre-treatment of tubular instruments using pulsing wash and ultrasound with Quick-Click system accommodating up to 12 tubular instruments. Sold to Irish CDUs and hospitals.
• Famos Heat Sealer Range (F70, F108, F110, F220) Heat sealers for sterilisation packaging from compact impulse sealers (F70) through to top-of-range rotary sealers with internal printers (F220), plus front tables and roll holders. Sold to Irish hospitals, CDUs, and clinics.
• Famos Pre-Cleaning Stations Automatic pre-cleaning stations with ultrasonic cleaning for initial cleaning of dirty instruments, removing blood, tissue, and proteins before washer-disinfector processing. Sold to Irish hospital CDUs.
• Blue Medical Sterilisation Packaging and Consumables Sterile barrier systems including SMS wrap (two outer spunbond layers embedded in the middle), available in different colours, weights, and cut-to-order sizes, plus sterilisation and monitoring consumables. Sold to Irish hospitals and CDUs.
• Bolsaplast Medical Bags and Reels Medical bags and rolls for sterilisation processes designed for hospitals, clinics, sterilisation centres, vet centres, and general medical environments. Sold to Irish healthcare facilities.
• Suecos Medical Footwear Medical environment shoes with ergonomic design and comfort technology for healthcare professionals. Sold to Irish hospitals and clinics.
• Serchem Detergents and Cleaning Products Premium quality alkaline and neutral decontamination detergents specifically for instrument reprocessing in sterile service departments. Sold to Irish CDUs and hospitals.
• SterKive Data Archiving Software Software that interprets, records, and archives critical data essential for parametric release of processed loads from autoclaves, washer-disinfectors, and ultrasonic units. Sold to Irish CDUs and hospitals requiring audit-grade compliance documentation.
• SteriSight Cloud Facility Cloud-based connection service providing tamper-proof storage of machine cycle reports and secure online archiving that eliminates paperwork and enables instant file retrieval. Sold to Irish hospital CDUs as part of autoclave/washer installations.
• Technical Support, Validation, and Maintenance Services After-sales service including maintenance, troubleshooting, out-of-hours support, and validation/testing/inspection of sterilisation and washing-disinfection processes per ISO 13485. Sold to Irish hospitals, CDUs, and healthcare facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% savings on wrapping consumables compared to existing supplier (based on Irish hospital trial)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LautenschlägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer with over 125 years of experience delivering sterilisation products worldwide for medical and laboratory applications. Since 2009, Sterval & Lautenschläger have supplied and supported Irish hospitals with customised sterilisation solutions. Products include ProtoCert, ZentraCert, MagnoCert, and LaboCert autoclave series.
• KEN Hygiene SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish manufacturer with over 70 years of experience delivering disinfection products worldwide for medical and laboratory applications. Over the past 10 years, Sterval & KEN have delivered disinfection solutions customised to Irish CDU and clinic needs. Products include bedpan washers, instrument washers (IQ4, IQ5, IQ6), and food/pharma washers.
• FamoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of extensive range of heat sealers (10 different models including F70, F108, F110, F220 series) and pre-cleaning stations for medical instrument processing. Famos products comply with DIN 58953-7:2008 and ISO 11607-2 standards.
• Blue MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch manufacturer supplying advanced sterilisation packaging and control solutions including highest quality sterile barrier systems, sterilisation and monitoring products. Their SMS wrap comprises two outer spunbond layers embedded in the middle, available in different colours and weights.
• BolsaplastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer of quality medical packaging for sterilisation processes. Bolsaplast products include medical bags and rolls designed for hospitals, clinics, sterilisation centres, vet centres, and general medical environments. ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 11607-1 certified.
• SuecosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of medical shoes designed for healthcare professionals. Suecos brings ergonomic design and comfort technology developed with best technicians and designers for medical environment footwear.
• SerchemminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK manufacturer of premium quality, cost-effective cleaning products for decontamination. Serchem offers a range of alkaline and neutral decontamination products specifically for instrument reprocessing in sterile service departments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Steris: Global leader in sterilisation and infection prevention with direct capital equipment, consumables, and service offerings across hospitals. Comparable to Sterval as a full-spectrum sterilisation/disinfection provider serving hospital CDUs, but at vastly greater scale and with integrated manufacturing and digital services.
• Getinge: Swedish-listed incumbent providing sterilisation, disinfection, and surgical workflow solutions to hospitals worldwide. Competes with Sterval for the same Irish hospital CDU budgets and offers a broad product portfolio that includes sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and digital traceability.
• Miele Professional: German manufacturer of professional cleaning, disinfection, and laboratory washing systems including washer-disinfectors used in medical and laboratory settings. Comparable to KEN and BWD washers Sterval offers, with a broader commercial and industrial cleaning footprint.
• Olympus Medical: Global medical device manufacturer with a growing endoscope reprocessing and infection prevention portfolio. Adjacent to Sterval's hospital CDU focus, particularly relevant as endoscope decontamination expands into core CDU workflows and digital traceability.

Direct peers

• Belimed: Swiss manufacturer of washer-disinfectors, sterilizers, and sterile processing solutions serving hospitals and CSSDs. Direct competitor to the KEN and Lautenschläger product lines Sterval distributes, with overlapping offerings in instrument cleaning and sterilisation.
• Matachana: Spanish manufacturer of steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilisation, and CSSD equipment sold globally to hospitals and laboratories. Comparable to Sterval's Lautenschläger-based sterilisation offering and competes directly for hospital CDU capital projects.
• Tuttnauer: Global autoclave and sterilisation manufacturer serving medical, dental, and laboratory markets. Comparable to Sterval's ProtoCert/ZentraCert/MagnoCert/LaboCert Lautenschläger autoclave portfolio, with overlap in healthcare-centre and hospital installations.
• Steelco: Italian manufacturer of washer-disinfectors, sterilisers, and endoscope reprocessors for hospitals and CSSDs. Directly comparable to KEN hygiene systems and Lautenschläger products Sterval distributes, targeting the same hospital sterile processing departments.

Emerging players

• AT-OS: Italian manufacturer of washer-disinfectors and endoscope reprocessors for hospital and laboratory CSSDs. Competes with the KEN IQ-series and BWD bedpan washer product ranges Sterval supplies, with growing presence in European decontamination workflows.
• Wassenburg Medical: Dutch specialist in endoscope washer-disinfectors and traceability solutions for hospitals. Adjacent to Sterval's hospital decontamination focus, increasingly relevant as Sterval broadens its digital traceability (SterKive/SteriSight) and CDU integration story.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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