- Business
- Serstech AB develops and manufactures handheld Raman spectrometers and related software for rapid chemical identification, primarily serving safety and security sectors including law enforcement, customs, first responders, hazmat teams and military operations. The company offers core products such as the Serstech Arx mkII, a one-hand operated device with patented autofocus for identifying narcotics, explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, biotoxins and chemical warfare agents through packaging; Serstech Arx and Arx+ models for precise substance detection; the patented SERS kit enabling identification of low-concentration and fluorescent samples like heroin; Serstech 100 Indicator with Heroin ID Kit for security applications; and ChemDash software with substance libraries for data analysis and compliance, including FDA-compliant versions targeting pharmaceutical and life-science markets for verifying incoming goods non-destructively. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Lund, Sweden, Serstech conducts all design, development and production in Sweden, with a U.S. office in Key Largo, Florida, and distributes globally through partners in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Recent developments include transitioning to in-house production alongside third-party facilities to enhance capacity, resilience and cost efficiency with significant COGS reductions; doubling the sales team to six professionals to accelerate growth; launching upgraded Serstech 100 Indicator and ChemDash for pharmaceuticals in 2024; closing the Romanian office to consolidate operations in Lund; securing multiple partner orders such as 5.6 MSEK from Proengin Inc., 12.4 MSEK and 10 MSEK from Singapore, 9.7 MSEK from Chilean partner Aerotech, 1.9 MSEK from Field Forensics and others totaling over 40 MSEK in 2024-2025; and recruiting a new Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Financial Officer.