Medhold Medical

What Medhold Medical does

Medhold Medical (legally Medhold Group (Pty) Ltd) is a Southern African medical device distributor founded in 1988 and headquartered in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. The company operates as an exclusive or preferred distributor for a portfolio of world-class international medical device manufacturers, including Intuitive Surgical (da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery), Maquet/Getinge (surgical tables, theatre lights, pendants, CSSD equipment), GE Healthcare (patient monitoring, ECG, maternal-infant care), Welch Allyn (diagnostics), Ferno (emergency stretchers), Medicon (surgical instruments), Radiometer (blood gas), and several others. Medhold organises its offering into 13 care divisions spanning the full hospital spectrum — Theatre, ICU/High Care, Orthopaedic Solutions, Emergency & Trauma, CSSD, Digital Solutions, Maternal Infant Care, Diagnostic Cardiology, Private Practice, General Ward, and Radiation Oncology — and reaches customers across South Africa (six regional offices) and five additional African countries (Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Malawi).

The business generates revenue through hardware resale and distribution of internationally manufactured medical technology, supplemented by professional education, CPD-accredited training across 16 clinical specialties, clinical engineering services, and projects delivery for equipment installation and integration. The company holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device quality management. All sales are conducted through a direct, quote-based enterprise field-sales motion; there is no public pricing or e-commerce channel, and procurement is handled via phone, email, website contact forms, and regional offices. Pricing is contractually negotiated, often on multi-year terms, reflecting the large capital-equipment nature of hospital procurement.

Following Old Mutual Private Equity's prior 50% ownership, Sanlam Private Equity (controlled by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe) acquired a majority stake in February 2026, with the stated objective of expanding Medhold's advanced medical technology offerings across Southern Africa and enhancing its social responsibility initiatives. The company employs 251-500 people across its regional office network and is led by Group CEO Matthew Stephens and CFO Chris Baird, with G. Maritz and L. Selloane serving as General Managers.

Name

Medhold Medical

Legal name

Medhold Group (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://medhold.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Medhold Medical is a Southern African medical device distributor, founded in 1988, that supplies world-class international brands (Intuitive da Vinci, Maquet/Getinge, GE Healthcare, Welch Allyn, Ferno) to hospitals and clinics across 13 care divisions in South Africa and five African countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Perioperative Supply Chain, Instruments & Surgical Logistics (HLAFAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Surgical equipment supply
• Operating theatre equipment
• Patient monitoring systems
• Healthcare technology solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Distribution: Medhold Medical distributes a broad portfolio of medical devices, surgical instruments, and healthcare equipment to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals across Southern Africa. Revenue is generated through the resale and distribution of internationally manufactured medical technology, spanning categories such as theatre products, patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology, ICU equipment, orthopaedic solutions, emergency & trauma, CSSD/sterilisation, and digital solutions. The company acts as an exclusive or preferred distributor for several manufacturers in the Southern African region.
2. Professional Education & Training: Medhold Medical provides comprehensive professional education and training across multiple clinical specialties including anaesthesia, blood gas, cardiology, digital solutions, electrosurgery, infection control, laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery, maternal infant care, orthopaedics, patient monitoring, robotic surgery, smoke evacuation, surgical instruments, theatre lights & tables, ventilation, and emergency & trauma. Training services support the adoption and proper use of distributed medical technologies and are available as CPD-accredited resources for healthcare professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medhold Medical distributes and supplies a comprehensive portfolio of world-class medical devices, surgical equipment, and healthcare technology to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals across Southern Africa. The company operates across 13 care divisions (Theatre, ICU/High Care, Orthopaedic Solutions, Emergency & Trauma, CSSD, Digital Solutions, Maternal Infant Care, Diagnostic Cardiology, Private Practice, General Ward, Radiation Oncology) acting as the exclusive or preferred regional distributor for global manufacturers such as Maquet/Getinge, GE Healthcare, Intuitive Surgical, Welch Allyn, Ferno, and Radiometer. Beyond device supply, Medhold delivers clinical engineering, projects, and CPD-accredited professional education and training to support adoption of advanced medical technology.

Product overview

Medhold Medical is a leading medical devices distributor serving Southern Africa, established in 1988. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical equipment across 13 care divisions: Theatre, ICU/High Care, Orthopaedic Solutions, Emergency & Trauma, CSSD, Digital Solutions, Maternal Infant Care, Diagnostic Cardiology, PVT Practice, General Ward, and Radiation Oncology. Their product portfolio centers on distributed world-class brands including Maquet (Getinge) theatre equipment (POWERLED II, VOLISTA, Ezea surgical lights; Betaclassic, Lyra, Meera, Corin, Yuno II, Magnus operating tables; Moduevo pendants), GE Healthcare cardiology/patient monitoring systems, CARESCAPE ventilators and patient monitors, Welch Allyn diagnostics, RADIOMETER blood gas analyzers, Ferno emergency equipment, Giraffe maternal infant care products, and MEDICON surgical instruments. The company provides not only products but also clinical engineering services, education, and training across these equipment categories. Medhold operates as exclusive distributor for several advanced technologies in Southern Africa, including Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robotic surgery platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maquet Surgical Operating Lights (POWERLED II, VOLISTA, LUCEA, Ezea)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Intuitive Surgical SàrlcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedhold Medical is a distributor of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical technology in Southern Africa. A Joint Privacy Notice (effective April 2024) governs the joint collection and processing of personal data related to Intuitive Technology sales, marketing, maintenance, and services. Medhold is referred to as a 'distributor' of Intuitive Technology including the da Vinci Surgical system and other minimally invasive robotic-assisted technology.
• GetingecoreTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Getinge products including steam sterilisers (GSS67H-series, Solsus 66), CSSD equipment, sterilisation consumables and monitoring, washer disinfectors, drying cabinets, fluid and blanket warming cabinets, and the Getinge IMS digital instrument management system. Getinge products form a significant part of Medhold's CSSD and Theatre care divisions.
• Maquet (Getinge Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Maquet (a Getinge Group brand) surgical tables (Corin, Meera 7200, Betaclassic, Lyra, Yuno II, Magnus Hybrid), theatre lights (Powerled II, Volista, Ezea), ICU and theatre pendants (Moduevo), and hybrid operating theatre solutions. These products are featured prominently across Medhold's Theatre, ICU/High Care, and Hybrid Operating Theatre categories.
• GE HealthcarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes GE Healthcare products including MAC ECG recorders (MAC 600, MAC 2000, Mac 5), Centricity Cardio Workflow PACS, Enterprise Archive, patient monitoring equipment (CARESCAPE V100, B105, B125, B155, B450, B650, B850 series), telemetry (ApexPro), and CARESCAPE Central Station. GE Healthcare products are featured in Medhold's Cardiology, Patient Monitoring, and ICU/High Care divisions.
• Welch AllyncoreTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Welch Allyn products including thermometry, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, stethoscopes, laryngoscopes, exam lights, women's health products, BP/vital signs monitors, wall-mounted diagnostics sets, and portable diagnostic sets. Welch Allyn products are featured in Medhold's Emergency & Trauma and Diagnostic Cardiology care divisions.
• FernomajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Ferno emergency stretchers and patient handling equipment including Model 26s, F2, PRO28Z, 35X PROFlexx, Mondial, POWER X1, and iNX stretchers, as well as EMS equipment (EZ-Slide, FAST Chair, Scoop, Spine and Immobilization, iNTRAXX, O2, Rescue equipment). Ferno products serve Medhold's Emergency & Trauma and Orthopaedic Solutions divisions.
• Medicon Surgical InstrumentsmajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Medicon surgical instruments across multiple specialties including ENT, General Surgery (including FLEXITRAC retractor system), Laparoscopy, Maxillofacial/OMF (including micro saws, dental), Neuro Cranial, Neuro Spinal (including spinal retractor systems), Orthopaedic (arthroscopy, hand surgery), Cardiac, Plastic Surgery (including rhinoplasty, liposuction), and Urology. Medicon products are a core part of Medhold's CSSD/Surgical Instruments category.
• RadiometermajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Radiometer blood gas analysers (ABL90 FLEX PLUS, ABL800 FLEX PLUS), immunoassay (AQT90 FLEX), blood gas samplers, and transcutaneous CO2 monitors. Radiometer products serve Medhold's Emergency & Trauma and ICU/High Care divisions.
• ArjomajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Arjo products including the Tornado Flusher Disinfector (1800, 1810), Ninjo Flusher Disinfector (1600, 1610), Amigo Flusher Disinfector 607, and associated detergents and rinse products. Arjo products serve Medhold's CSSD division for bedpan washing and sluice room hygiene.
• TerumomajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Terumo products including Terufusion infusion pumps (Smart Midpress), Terufusion syringe pumps (Smart), Terufusion Open TCI pumps, Terufusion infusion sets, and Terumo Luer-Lock syringes. Terumo products serve Medhold's Emergency & Trauma and ICU/High Care divisions.
• BaxtermajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Baxter products including Welch Allyn diagnostic solutions (connected vital signs and frontline diagnostics). Baxter products are featured in Medhold's Emergency & Trauma care division.
• DJO SurgicalmajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes DJO Surgical products including the DJO Reverse Shoulder System for shoulder anthroplasty. DJO products serve Medhold's Orthopaedic Solutions division.
• Bexen CardiomajorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes Bexen Cardio products including Reanibex defibrillator series (100, 300, 500, 700, 800, 800NM) across various configurations. Bexen Cardio products serve Medhold's Cardiology and ICU/High Care divisions.
• GE Healthcare (Diagnostic Imaging / Maternal Infant Care)majorTechnology or IntegrationMedhold distributes GE Healthcare maternal and infant care products including the Giraffe Omnibed CARESTATION, Giraffe Incubator CARESTATION, Giraffe Warmer, Panda iRes Warmer, Lullaby Warmer, Giraffe STAR Resuscitation System, Lullaby Resus Plus, Lullaby Resus Prime, Bilisoft 2.0 Phototherapy, and Lullaby LED Phototherapy. These products serve Medhold's ICU/High Care and Maternal Infant Care divisions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medtronic South Africa: Global medical device manufacturer with a South African direct presence across surgical, cardiac, and patient monitoring portfolios. Medtronic competes for the same hospital procurement budgets and key opinion leaders that Medhold serves.
• Dräger South Africa: German anaesthesia, ventilation, and patient monitoring specialist with a direct South African sales and service operation. Dräger competes head-to-head with Medhold's ICU/High Care, ventilation, and anaesthesia product categories.
• Stryker South Africa: Global orthopaedic and surgical equipment company with a South African commercial presence. Stryker competes with Medhold's Orthopaedic Solutions and Theatre divisions on orthopaedic implants, surgical instruments, and OR integration.
• Smith+Nephew South Africa: Global medical device company with established South African operations in orthopaedics, sports medicine, and advanced wound management. It is a direct competitor in Medhold's orthopaedic and surgical instruments categories.
• Siemens Healthineers South Africa: Global medtech manufacturer with a direct South African commercial presence in imaging, diagnostics, and advanced therapy. It sells both directly and via channel partners, overlapping with Medhold's hospital equipment and diagnostic cardiology divisions.
• Getinge South Africa: Swedish medtech manufacturer (parent of Maquet) operating its own South African sales and service infrastructure for theatre, CSSD, and ICU equipment. Getinge is simultaneously Medhold's largest principal and a direct competitor for integrated OR and sterilisation contracts.
• GE Healthcare South Africa: GE Healthcare's South African operation provides patient monitoring, cardiology, maternal-infant care, and imaging equipment. It is both a key Medhold principal and a direct competitor on large hospital system contracts, making it a hybrid partner/incumbent peer.
• Fresenius Kabi South Africa: German medical device and infusion technology specialist with a direct South African operation covering infusion pumps, syringes, and critical care consumables. It overlaps with Medhold's ICU/High Care and Emergency & Trauma portfolios.
• Philips Healthcare South Africa: Royal Philips' direct South African medical device subsidiary covering patient monitoring, diagnostic imaging, and connected care. It competes with Medhold's hospital channel by offering branded capital equipment and service contracts directly to South African healthcare systems.

Direct peers

• Surgipharm (Imperial Health Sciences): Pan-African pharmaceutical and medical product distributor serving hospitals and pharmacies across multiple African countries. Surgipharm operates a comparable multi-country distribution model to Medhold, reaching institutional healthcare buyers across Southern and East Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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