Intermed

What Intermed does

Intermed S.r.l. is an Italian medical device distributor founded in 1996 and headquartered in Milan (via Ludovico d'Aragona 11, P.IVA 11703230158). The company distributes electromedical equipment, non-invasive diagnostic devices, professional diagnostics, consumables, first aid and resuscitation supplies, rehabilitation and mobility aids, orthoses, orthopedic footwear, and telemedicine solutions. Its portfolio is organized into five category brands: DynaMed (electromedical and diagnostics), RehaMed (wheelchairs, rollators, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom aids, orthotics), LifeMed (home care), TeleMed (the Tel-eMED remote vital-parameter monitoring platform for chronic disease patients), and PraxiMed (professional medical supplies).

Underlying technology centers on distributed third-party electromedical hardware paired with the proprietary Tel-eMED telemedicine platform, which captures and transmits vital parameters for at-home chronic disease monitoring; product details highlight secure data transmission and high-tech brand selection as core engineering pillars. Proprietary product extensions include the Reha Bask tilting wheelchair system, the Fiber II carbon fiber power wheelchair, electric scooters and lift chairs under the RehaMed line, and the Activa orthopedic footwear line for diabetic and rheumatic foot conditions.

Intermed operates a direct sales model with a nationwide network of agents and Product Specialists covering all 20 Italian regions, supported by regional technical consulting at hospitals, physician offices, and points of sale. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales across the DynaMed, RehaMed, LifeMed, TeleMed, and PraxiMed lines, supplemented by technical assistance services for medical devices and software. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued per customer engagement, and no e-commerce channel exists. Distribution partnerships with international brands (HEINE, SECA, AND, BOSO, 3M Littmann, Beghelli, F. Bosch, Semperit, Lance Paragon, Cardia International) anchor the portfolio. In 2023, Intermed exhibited for the first time internationally at ArabHealth in Dubai, and sponsors professional congresses such as A.N.M.C.O.

Name

Intermed

Legal name

Intermed S.r.l.

Website

https://intermeditalia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Intermed S.r.l. is a Milan-based Italian medical device distributor founded in 1996, selling electromedical equipment, diagnostics, rehabilitation aids, orthopedic footwear, and Tel-eMED telemedicine solutions through a nationwide direct sales network serving hospitals, clinics, home care patients, and people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Electromedical equipment
• Diagnostic devices
• Rehabilitation mobility aids
• Telemedicine solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of electromedical devices, non-invasive diagnostic equipment, professional diagnostics, consumables, medication, first aid and resuscitation equipment, rehabilitation devices, wheelchairs, orthoses, and orthopedic footwear. Products are sold through a direct sales network of agents covering all Italian regions.
2. Telemedicine Solutions: Sale of telemedicine products and solutions for remote monitoring of vital parameters, including the Tel-eMED system for chronic disease patient monitoring.
3. Technical Support Services: Technical assistance services for medical devices and software, including remote technical support and product consulting services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Intermed S.r.l. distributes electromedical devices, non-invasive diagnostic equipment, rehabilitation and mobility aids, professional medical consumables, and telemedicine solutions (Tel-eMED) across Italy. The portfolio spans five main category brands—DynaMed (electromedical/diagnostics), RehaMed (rehabilitation/mobility), LifeMed (home care), TeleMed (remote monitoring), and PraxiMed (professional supplies)—sourced from international brands including HEINE, SECA, AND, BOSO, 3M Littmann, and Beghelli.

Product overview

Intermed S.r.l. is an Italian medical devices company distributing electromedical equipment, non-invasive diagnostics, and rehabilitation/mobility aids. The product portfolio is organized into five main category brands: DynaMed (electromedical devices, diagnostics, telemedicine solutions including Tel-eMED for remote vital parameters monitoring), RehaMed (wheelchairs, rollators, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom aids, orthotics), LifeMed (home care products), TeleMed (telemedicine and remote patient monitoring solutions), and PraxiMed (professional medical supplies). The DynaMed line includes professional diagnostics, consumables, disposables, and first aid equipment from brands like HEINE, SECA, AND, and 3M. RehaMed encompasses tilting wheelchairs (Reha Bask series), electric scooters in multiple power levels, electric lift chairs in various models (CHANEL, EMPIRE, etc.), carbon fiber power wheelchairs (Fiber II), rollators (Mosca, Daytona, Vienna, etc.), and shower/commode chairs. Orthopedic footwear is offered under the Activa brand for diabetic and rheumatic foot conditions. The company was established in 1996 and serves the Italian market through a network of regional agents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DynaMed Electromedical devices and non-invasive diagnostic equipment for home use, medical practices, and hospitals. Includes professional diagnostics, consumables, medication, disposables, first aid solutions, and the Tel-eMED telemedicine line for chronic disease management.
• RehaMed Rehabilitation and mobility aids including wheelchairs (standard, lightweight, special, electric, bariatric, tilting), beds, rollators, crutches, walking aids, bathroom safety products, lift chairs, scooters, decubitus prevention products, and orthoses for upper/lower limbs and torso.
• LifeMed Products for personal care and well-being, including medical devices designed for home use by patients and caregivers.
• TeleMed Telemedicine solutions and remote control of vital parameters. Tel-eMED systems designed for monitoring patients with chronic diseases requiring constant monitoring, including at home, using high-tech brands selected for detection reliability and data transmission security.
• PraxiMed Products and solutions for professional medical practice applications, including professional diagnostics, consumables, medication, disposable and non-disposable items for hospital use, and first aid/reanimation solutions from brands such as HEINE, SECA, AND, 3M, Semperit, and Lance Paragon.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• HEINEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternationally recognized brand in the medical sector. Intermed distributes HEINE products as part of their electromedical and diagnostic device portfolio, including sphygmomanometers and other diagnostic equipment.
• SECAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternationally recognized brand for medical measurement devices. Intermed distributes SECA products as part of their professional diagnostics line.
• AND (A&D Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand for medical and healthcare measurement equipment. Intermed distributes AND products including blood pressure monitors and scales.
• BOSOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman brand for diagnostic medical devices. Intermed distributes BOSO products as part of their electromedical offerings.
• 3M LittmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading brand for medical diagnostic instruments, particularly stethoscopes. Intermed distributes 3M Littmann products.
• BeghellimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company specializing in lighting and safety systems for healthcare. Intermed distributes Beghelli products as part of their medical equipment portfolio.
• F. BoschmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand for medical devices and equipment. Intermed distributes F. Bosch products.
• SemperitmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand for medical gloves and protective equipment. Intermed distributes Semperit products for hospital applications.
• Lance ParagonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand for medical diagnostic instruments. Intermed distributes Lance Paragon products for professional diagnostics.
• Cardia InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational medical device brand. Intermed distributes Cardia International products through their Italian sales network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries Italia: Medline is one of the largest privately-held medical device and DME distributors/manufacturers globally, with a direct-sales model in Italy covering hospitals, clinics, and home health — overlapping closely with Intermed's product categories (durable medical equipment, gloves, diagnostics) and customer segments.
• B. Braun Italia: B. Braun is a large German medical-device group with a direct Italian subsidiary covering electromedical, surgical, and hospital supply categories — competing with Intermed on hospital channel sales of consumables and professional diagnostic supplies.
• Henry Schein Italia: Henry Schein is a Fortune-500 medical/dental distribution platform operating in Italy with a broad catalog of diagnostics, PPE, and clinical supplies — comparable as a multi-brand medical distributor serving practitioners and clinics, though at much larger scale.
• Stryker Italia: Stryker is a global medical-device major with an Italian sales operation covering surgical equipment, hospital beds, and mobility solutions — broad overlap with Intermed's hospital and rehab/Mobility equipment portfolios at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sunrise Medical Italia: Sunrise Medical is a leading global wheelchair and mobility-aid manufacturer (Quickie, Zippie, Ruby) with a direct Italian subsidiary selling through dealers — directly comparable to Intermed's RehaMed line of standard, light, electric, bariatric, and carbon-fiber wheelchairs.
• Invacare Italia: Invacare is a global DME manufacturer covering wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, and home-care beds — a near-direct overlap with Intermed's wheelchairs (Reha Bask, Fiber II), scooters, and lift chairs (Chanel, Empire) range.
• Ottobock Italia: Ottobock is the world's largest orthotics/prosthetics manufacturer, distributing braces, orthoses, and orthopedic footwear in Italy through a specialist network — overlapping with Intermed's Activa orthopedic shoe line and upper/lower-limb orthoses catalog.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Italia: Drive DeVilbiss manufactures and distributes DME including rollators, wheelchairs, bathroom safety, and patient-lift products across Europe — a closely comparable product and channel mix to Intermed's mobility/rehab assortment.

Regional players

• Surviva S.r.l. Surviva is an Italian distributor of electromedical devices, first-aid equipment, and rehabilitation aids sold through agent networks to hospitals and public entities — a direct regional comparator to Intermed's DynaMed/PraxiMed professional offerings in the Italian market.

Emerging players

• Mindray Bio-Medical Italia: Mindray is a global electromedical-device manufacturer (patient monitors, ultrasound, diagnostics) expanding across Europe through local subsidiaries and distributors — an emerging competitor in the same professional-diagnostics segment that Intermed sources from HEINE/SECA/AND.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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