Medicom
Medicom (AMD Medicom Inc.) is a privately held Canadian-founded manufacturer of infection prevention and control products — PPE, dental specialty items, sterilization monitoring, and wound care — sold through authorized distributors across 13+ countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersPointe-claire, Canada
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Medicom does
Medicom (AMD Medicom Inc.) is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of infection prevention and control products founded in 1988 in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, during the global HIV crisis to supply medical gloves. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes personal protective equipment — including masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, and protective apparel — alongside surface disinfectants, sterilization monitoring products, wound care supplies, and a broad portfolio of dental specialty items spanning preventives, matrix bands, dams, and fluoride varnishes. Its portfolio is organized under more than twenty sub-brands (SafeMask, AssureTouch, SafeWear, ProSurface, AssureCheck, SafeMatrix, SafeSeal, DentiCare, Duraflor, Kolmi, Ocean Pacific, and others) and is anchored by proprietary technologies such as the patented VersaGown Flexneck isolation gown and patent-pending SafeMatrix dental bands.
Medicom manufactures on three continents — North America (including a Quebec facility that produced its billionth mask in October 2024), Europe (via the wholly owned Kolmi subsidiary), and Asia — and sells across 13+ countries spanning North America, Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Ukraine), Asia Pacific (Japan, Taiwan, China), and Australia. The company holds ISO 13485:2016 certification, with FDA-cleared and Health Canada–approved products including N95/FFP respirators, and operates under the regulatory oversight of IRSST and CNESST.
The business model is primarily B2B distribution through authorized dealers and distributors reaching dental practices, medical facilities, government organizations, industrial sites, animal health providers, laboratories, and wellness operators, supplemented by a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (shop.medicom.com) and the SafeAdvantage Loyalty Program targeting dental practices in the US and Canada. Medicom is led by founder Ronald Reuben (CEO and Chair) and has received strategic capital from Canada's Strategic Innovation Fund ($53.3M, Dec 2023) and Investissement Quebec ($4M, Apr 2020) to support capacity and innovation investments.
Medicom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Medicom
- Legal name
- AMD Medicom Inc.
- Website
- https://medicom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Medicom (AMD Medicom Inc.) is a privately held Canadian-founded manufacturer of infection prevention and control products — PPE, dental specialty items, sterilization monitoring, and wound care — sold through authorized distributors across 13+ countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Medicom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE), Sterilization, Infection Control & PPE (Autoclaves, Disinfectants, Barriers) (HLAMAFAH)
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Where Medicom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pointe-claire
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Medicom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical Supplies Distribution: Medicom generates revenue through the manufacture and distribution of infection prevention and control products including masks, gloves, gowns, disinfectants, sterilization products, wound care, preventives, and dental specialty products. Products are sold to dental practices, medical facilities, government organizations, industrial facilities, animal health providers, and consumers through authorized dealers, distributors, and e-commerce channels.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
Medicom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Medicom (AMD Medicom Inc.) manufactures and distributes infection prevention and control products for healthcare, dental, government, industrial, animal health, and consumer markets. The product portfolio includes personal protective equipment (masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, apparel), surface disinfectants, sterilization monitoring products, wound care dressings, dental specialty products (matrix bands, prophy angles, fluoride varnish), and essential disposable supplies, sold primarily through authorized dealers and distributors with a consumer e-commerce storefront.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SafeMask: Face masks and respirators including SafeMask Vision, SafeMask Artisan, SafeMask Curve, SafeMask SofSkin, SafeMask Premier, SafeMask Master Series, SafeMask Architect Pro, SafeMask FreeFlow, SafeMask Classics, SafeMask Junior, SafeMask TailorMade, SafeMask Cone, and SafeMask Protectors
- AssureTouch
- SafeWear
- ProSurface
- DentiCare
- Duraflor
- AssureCheck
- SafeGauze
- HemoStat
- SafeMatrix
- SafeJet
- Ritmed
- Ocean Pacific
- Hedy
- SafeSeal
- SafeBasics
- Paragon
- SafeShield
- VersaGown
- Midnight
Products and services
- SafeMask Face Masks and Respirators Medical-grade face masks and respirators for healthcare, dental, industrial, and consumer use. The SafeMask line includes SafeMask Vision, SafeMask Artisan, SafeMask Curve, SafeMask SofSkin, SafeMask Premier, SafeMask Master Series, SafeMask Architect Pro (filters 95%+ of solid airborne particles for up to 8 hours), SafeMask FreeFlow, SafeMask Classics, SafeMask Junior, SafeMask TailorMade, SafeMask Cone, and SafeMask Protectors.
- AssureTouch Medical Examination Gloves
Quantifiable outcome
- Filters out 95% of solid airborne particles free of oil for up to 8 hours (SafeMask Architect Pro)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Medicom
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Medicom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Medicom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Medicom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ansell: Global leader in protective gloves and PPE for healthcare and industrial markets — directly comparable to Medicom's AssureTouch/Ocean Pacific exam glove line and broader infection prevention portfolio.
- Henry Schein: Leading dental and medical distributor supplying practices with masks, gloves, sterilization, and disposables — overlaps Medicom's dental channel breadth and serves the same authorized-dealer customer base.
- Patterson Companies: Dental-focused distribution company supplying consumables, equipment, and PPE to North American dental practices, directly competing for the same dental customer wallet that Medicom's SafeAdvantage program targets.
- Molnlycke Health Care: Specialist in wound care and surgical/infection prevention solutions (Mepilex, Biogel gloves, surgical gowns) — closely comparable to Medicom's SafeWear, SafeGauze, and wound care portfolio targeting hospitals and surgery centers.
- Hu-Friedy (Envista): Dental instrument and consumables manufacturer (now under Envista) with PPE, sterilization pouches, and infection control products competing directly with Medicom's SafeMatrix, SafeSeal, and dental specialty lines.
Broad incumbents
- 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare and PPE giant whose respirators (N95), surgical masks, and infection prevention products overlap directly with Medicom's SafeMask line, though 3M operates across many categories beyond infection control.
- Cardinal Health: Large medical products distributor with surgical gloves, gowns, and PPE categories that overlap Medicom's medical and government segments, though Cardinal Health operates a much broader portfolio.
- Owens & Minor: Medical/surgical supply distributor with significant PPE and infection prevention exposure (including the Halyard brand) — overlapping Medicom's medical-grade gown, glove, and sterilization categories.
- Kimberly-Clark Professional: Major manufacturer of gloves (KleenGuard), masks, and wipers across healthcare and industrial channels, directly comparable on the exam glove and surface disinfectant categories that Medicom serves.
Emerging players
- Top Glove: World's largest rubber glove manufacturer with low-cost Asia production competing on exam glove price — represents the commodity supply pressure Medicom faces in its AssureTouch and Ocean Pacific lines.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Medicom social profiles
Digital presenceMedicom financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Medicom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Medicom subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Medicom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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Medicom M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Medicom
What does Medicom do?
Medicom (AMD Medicom Inc.) manufactures and distributes infection prevention and control products for healthcare, dental, government, industrial, animal health, and consumer markets. The product portfolio includes personal protective equipment (masks, respirators, gloves, gowns, apparel), surface disinfectants, sterilization monitoring products, wound care dressings, dental specialty products (matrix bands, prophy angles, fluoride varnish), and essential disposable supplies, sold primarily through authorized dealers and distributors with a consumer e-commerce storefront.
Is Medicom a public or private company?
Medicom is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Medicom founded?
Medicom was founded in 1988. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Medicom based?
Medicom is headquartered in Pointe-claire, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Medicom make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Supplies Distribution.
Who are Medicom's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ansell, Henry Schein, Patterson Companies, Molnlycke Health Care and Hu-Friedy (Envista). Broad incumbents are 3M Health Care, Cardinal Health, Owens & Minor and Kimberly-Clark Professional. Top Glove is listed as an emerging player.
Does Medicom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Medicom.
What industry is Medicom in?
Medicom's product category is Medical Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADANAI, Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care, with a secondary code of CRAOAHAE, Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device). Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 5047.