Block Imaging
Block Imaging is a multi-vendor medical imaging service, parts, and refurbished equipment provider serving US hospitals, imaging centers, and independent service organizations from its Holt, Michigan headquarters, operating as an affiliate of Siemens Healthineers following its 2023 acquisition.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersHolt, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Block Imaging does
Block Imaging is a US-based multi-vendor medical imaging service, parts, and equipment provider serving hospitals, health systems, imaging centers, and independent service organizations across the US, France, and Japan. Founded by Bruce Block in the 1990s and headquartered in Holt, Michigan, the company operates from a 120,000 sq ft refurbishment and parts facility, supported by a 17,000 sq ft West Coast repair depot in Rancho Cordova, CA (acquired from Varex Corporation in 2021) and wholly-owned subsidiaries in France (Block Imaging SAS) and Japan (Nihon Block Imaging). Its core offering is an integrated ecosystem combining multi-vendor field service contracts, a 40,000+ SKU validated multi-branded parts catalog, and refurbished equipment sourcing across CT, MRI, PET/CT, C-arm, O-arm, Cath labs, X-ray, mammography, DEXA, and ultrasound modalities from major OEMs including Siemens, GE, Philips, Toshiba, Neusoft, and Fujifilm.
The business generates revenue across four streams: recurring multi-vendor service contracts (Full Coverage, Preventative Maintenance, and Time & Materials), one-time parts sales, one-time refurbished equipment sales, and usage-based equipment rentals. Parts are priced at roughly 20% of OEM quotes and equipment at 30-70% below new-system pricing, addressing hospitals under pressure to extend the life of aging imaging assets. Distribution combines direct field sales to hospitals, imaging centers, IDNs, and GPOs, inside sales teams, an e-commerce website, and OEM distribution partnerships (notably as sole nationwide US distributor for Neusoft Medical CT scanners). In May 2023, Block Imaging was acquired by Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health and now operates as an affiliate of Siemens Healthineers, with a sub-brand Cube Mobile Imaging extending into mobile imaging services.
Block Imaging firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Block Imaging
- Legal name
- Block Imaging Inc.
- Website
- https://blockimaging.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Block Imaging is a multi-vendor medical imaging service, parts, and refurbished equipment provider serving US hospitals, imaging centers, and independent service organizations from its Holt, Michigan headquarters, operating as an affiliate of Siemens Healthineers following its 2023 acquisition.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Block Imaging industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Imaging Equipment Services
- NAICS
- Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Portable, Mobile & Point-of-Care Imaging Systems (HLAHABAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Computed Tomography (CT) Systems (HLAHABAB), Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SPECT/PET) (HLAHABAE), Interventional Radiology & Image-Guided Therapy Systems (HLAHABAG), Mobile Imaging Services (HLAFAKAC)
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Where Block Imaging is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Holt
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Block Imaging business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Multi-Vendor Service Contracts: Flexible service contracts covering MRI, CT, PET/CT, C-Arm, Mammography, X-Ray, and Cath Lab equipment. Options include Full Coverage, Preventative Maintenance, and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts. Service is provided by nationwide field service engineers.
- Parts Sales: Sales of 40,000+ validated, multi-branded imaging parts including CT tubes, HV tanks, detectors, and replacement components. Parts are available for same-day shipping with testing and validation.
- Equipment Sales: Buy, sell, and trade of refurbished medical imaging equipment including CT, MRI, PET/CT, C-arm, Cath labs, X-rays, Mammography, DEXA, and Ultrasound systems. New equipment also available through distributor partnerships (Neusoft).
- Equipment Rental: Rental program for medical imaging equipment for facilities needing temporary or short-term solutions
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Full Coverage Service Contract |
| Subscription | Annual | Preventative Maintenance Only |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Time & Materials (T&M) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Block Imaging product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Block Imaging provides multi-vendor service, validated replacement parts, and refurbished/new medical imaging equipment to healthcare facilities across the U.S. and select international markets. The company combines flexible field-service contracts, a 40,000+ multi-OEM parts inventory with in-house CT tube repair, and equipment sourcing across CT, MRI, PET/CT, C-arm, X-ray, mammography, cath lab, DEXA, O-arm, and ultrasound modalities.
Product overview
Block Imaging is a multi-vendor service, parts, and equipment provider for medical imaging equipment. The company operates as a unified ecosystem combining three core offerings: Multi-Vendor Service (flexible, nationwide service coverage for imaging equipment across brands and modalities), Imaging Parts (40,000+ validated multi-branded parts including CT tubes, HV tanks, and other components), and Equipment Sourcing (buy, sell, trade, and rent refurbished imaging equipment including CT, MRI, C-Arm, X-Ray, PET/CT, Mammography, DEXA, Interventional Radiology, O-Arm, and Ultrasound). Equipment is sourced from major manufacturers including Siemens, GE, Philips, Toshiba, Neusoft, and Fujifilm. The company also offers equipment rental and mobile imaging services through Cube Mobile Imaging. Block Imaging operates from its 120,000 square foot headquarters in Holt, Michigan, a 17,000 square foot West Coast facility in Rancho Cordova, California, and international operations in France (Block Imaging SAS) and Japan (Nihon Block Imaging). The company was acquired by Siemens Healthineers and CommonSpirit Health in 2023.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Multi-Vendor Service Flexible, nationwide multi-vendor field service contracts for medical imaging equipment across MRI, CT, PET/CT, C-arm, X-ray, mammography, and cath lab modalities. Offers Full Coverage, Preventative Maintenance, and Time & Materials (T&M) contract options delivered by multi-OEM trained field engineers to hospitals, imaging centers, IDNs, and GPOs.
- Imaging Parts Catalog of 40,000+ validated, multi-branded medical imaging parts including CT tubes, HV tanks, detectors, RF coils, and other replacement components. Parts are tested and validated and available for same-day shipping to healthcare facilities and ISOs.
- Refurbished Imaging Equipment (Buy / Sell / Trade) Buy, sell, and trade of refurbished medical imaging equipment including CT scanners, MRI machines, C-arms, X-ray systems, PET/CT, mammography, DEXA, interventional radiology, O-arm, and ultrasound systems from major providers such as Siemens, GE, Philips, Toshiba, Neusoft, and Fujifilm. Refurbishment is performed at the 120,000 sq ft Holt, MI facility.
- Equipment Rental Short-term and long-term rental of medical imaging equipment for healthcare facilities needing temporary solutions during equipment transitions, capacity surges, or evaluation periods.
- CT Machines Computed Tomography scanner equipment including new and refurbished systems from Siemens, GE, Philips, Toshiba, and Neusoft, featuring Neuviz 16 Essence, Neuviz 64 IN, and Neuviz 128 models.
- MRI Machines Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment including 1.5T and 3T systems, open MRI, and wide-bore options from various manufacturers.
- C-Arm Imaging Systems Mobile C-arm fluoroscopy systems including OEC 9800, 9900, Elite CFD, and other models from Siemens, Philips, and other manufacturers, for use in surgical and interventional imaging.
- X-Ray Systems General X-ray and portable X-ray equipment including systems from Fujifilm and other manufacturers, offered via Block's official Fujifilm Healthcare Solutions X-ray partnership.
- Molecular Imaging / PET-CT Systems Nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging systems for diagnostic and molecular imaging applications, sourced from major OEM providers.
- Mammography Systems Digital mammography systems for breast imaging and screening applications.
- Interventional Radiology / Cath Lab Systems Catheterization laboratory and interventional radiology systems including GE Innova, Philips Allura FD10/FD20, and related equipment for cardiac and vascular procedures.
- DEXA Bone Densitometry Systems Bone densitometry systems from GE and Hologic for bone density measurement and osteoporosis screening.
- O-Arm Surgical Imaging Systems Surgical O-arm imaging systems for intraoperative imaging during spinal and orthopedic procedures.
- Ultrasound Systems Ultrasound imaging systems for general diagnostic imaging applications from various manufacturers.
- Urology Imaging Systems Urology imaging equipment including R/F rooms and related systems for urological imaging procedures.
- C-Arm Imaging Tables Specialized tables designed for C-arm fluoroscopy procedures, sold as accessories to C-arm imaging systems.
- CT Tube Repair and Reload Service In-house CT tube repair and reload service for CT scanner tubes and high-voltage tanks, performed at Block Imaging's CT Tube Repair and Reload Depot (West Coast facility) with 32 staging bays.
- Cube Mobile Imaging Mobile imaging services providing temporary or portable imaging equipment solutions for healthcare facilities, launched as a sub-brand to expand Block Imaging's mobile imaging service offering.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nearly $1 million in savings for Delta Health through Block Imaging service partnership, with CT tubes available at 20% of OEM pricing and overnight parts delivery
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Block Imaging
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Block Imaging technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Block Imaging partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Apple Manufacturing AcademyminorBlock Imaging participates in Apple Manufacturing Academy, a free training program under Apple's $600 billion Advanced Manufacturing Initiative. Program pairs Apple engineers with small and medium-sized manufacturers to deploy AI in manufacturing workflows. Block hosted facility tours demonstrating AI application in medical imaging equipment servicing operations.
- Fujifilm Healthcare SolutionscoreOfficial Fujifilm partnership for X-ray equipment distribution. Block Imaging serves as authorized partner for Fujifilm Healthcare Solutions X-ray products in the US market.
- JPI Healthcare SolutionsminorBlock Imaging named official distributor of JPI Healthcare Solutions digital radiography equipment, expanding equipment portfolio for digital X-ray solutions.
- MavigminorBlock Imaging certified as official dealer of MAVIG X-ray protection and medical suspension products, adding accessory product line to parts offerings.
- Neusoft MedicalcoreBlock Imaging named sole nationwide distributor for Neusoft CT scanner product line in the US. Partnership enables Block to offer new Neusoft CT solutions including Neuviz 16 Essence, Neuviz 64 IN, and Neuviz 128. Distributorship includes free ongoing remote apps training, software updates for life of system, and Neusoft-certified field service.
- Varex CorporationcoreBlock Imaging acquired the Reliable Healthcare Imaging Technology (RHIT) operation from Varex Corporation, establishing a West Coast repair and reprocessing facility near Sacramento, California. The facility expanded Block's capacity for CT tube and HV tank repair, parts testing and validation, and improved shipping turnaround for West Coast customers.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Block Imaging competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GE Healthcare: Major medical imaging OEM with extensive service organization. Competes with Block Imaging in service contracts and parts for GE-branded equipment, and represents one of the multi-vendor customer bases Block services. Also a peer given its parent Siemens now owns Block.
- Dunlee (Philips): Subsidiary of Philips that manufactures and distributes replacement CT tubes and imaging components. Competes with Block Imaging in the aftermarket parts space but operates as an OEM-aligned supplier rather than multi-vendor distributor.
- Canon Medical Systems: Medical imaging OEM offering CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems with its own service network. Represents one of the OEMs whose equipment Block services and refurbishes, and a broad incumbent competing for imaging service contracts.
- Agiliti Health: Healthcare equipment management and service company offering equipment rental, clinical engineering, and imaging service across multiple modalities. Larger-scale peer with broader service portfolio than Block Imaging, including non-imaging medical equipment.
Direct peers
- Trisonics: Independent multi-vendor service, parts, and refurbished imaging equipment provider covering ultrasound, C-arm, and other modalities. Direct competitor to Block Imaging in the third-party service organization (ISO) space with similar customer base and OEM-agnostic positioning.
- Soma Tech Intl: Refurbisher and distributor of medical imaging equipment, patient monitors, and surgical equipment. Operates a similar multi-vendor model to Block Imaging, offering buy/sell/rent of refurbished imaging systems across major OEMs to healthcare providers.
- Atlantis Worldwide: Independent multi-vendor dealer and refurbisher of medical imaging equipment including MRI, CT, and X-ray systems. Closely comparable to Block Imaging in business model, serving hospitals and imaging centers with refurbished equipment, parts, and service across multiple OEMs.
- Med One Capital: Provider of medical equipment leasing, rental, and sales with focus on imaging equipment. Comparable to Block Imaging's equipment rental business and refurbishment operations, serving hospitals with flexible equipment access.
- Richardson Healthcare: Provider of multi-vendor medical imaging service, parts, and refurbished equipment, including diagnostic imaging tubes. Directly comparable to Block Imaging in OEM-agnostic service and CT tube replacement capabilities.
Regional players
- US Med-Equip: Medical equipment rental and refurbishment provider serving US hospitals with imaging and patient monitoring equipment. Comparable in business model to Block Imaging's rental and refurbished equipment operations, primarily focused on the US market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Block Imaging leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Block Imaging subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Block Imaging funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Block Imaging M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Block Imaging
What does Block Imaging do?
Block Imaging provides multi-vendor service, validated replacement parts, and refurbished/new medical imaging equipment to healthcare facilities across the U.S. and select international markets. The company combines flexible field-service contracts, a 40,000+ multi-OEM parts inventory with in-house CT tube repair, and equipment sourcing across CT, MRI, PET/CT, C-arm, X-ray, mammography, cath lab, DEXA, O-arm, and ultrasound modalities.
Is Block Imaging a public or private company?
Block Imaging is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Block Imaging founded?
Block Imaging was founded in 1990. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Block Imaging based?
Block Imaging is headquartered in Holt, United States, in the North America region.
How does Block Imaging make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Multi-Vendor Service Contracts are the primary driver. The others are parts Sales, equipment Sales and equipment Rental.
Who are Block Imaging's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GE Healthcare, Dunlee (Philips), Canon Medical Systems and Agiliti Health. Direct peers are Trisonics, Soma Tech Intl, Atlantis Worldwide, Med One Capital and Richardson Healthcare. US Med-Equip is listed as a regional player.
Does Block Imaging have an API?
No public API is recorded for Block Imaging.
What industry is Block Imaging in?
Block Imaging's product category is Medical Imaging Equipment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHABAL, Portable, Mobile & Point-of-Care Imaging Systems, with a secondary code of HLAHABAB, Computed Tomography (CT) Systems. Its NAICS code is 334517 and its SIC code is 3844.