Merivaara

Merivaara is a forerunner in intuitive healthcare technology and industrial design, with surgery room solutions being a key focus and growth area. The company was founded in 1901 and is part of the Finnish Lojer Group. Merivaara's products and solutions improve patient safety and increase quality and efficiency of surgery operations in leading international hospitals. The company is known for its 'Design from Finland' mark awarded in 2021.

Merivaara's story begins in 1901 when two young blacksmiths, Juho Sjöstedt (later Merivaara) and Richard Polsa, established Helsinki New Iron Bed Factory, Polsa & Sjöstedt in a stone shed in Helsinki, Grand Duchy of Finland. The company initially produced iron beds and forge work. In 1906, Juho Sjöstedt changed his name to Juho Merivaara and the company's name was changed to Polsa & Merivaara. In 1908, Juho Merivaara became the sole owner. The first operating table came out from production in 1910.

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