What HoverTech International does

HoverTech International is a US-based medical device company headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, operating since 1997 as a specialist in safe patient handling and mobility solutions. The company designs and manufactures air-assisted transfer and repositioning equipment — most notably the HOVERMATT® air-assisted transfer mattress, the HOVERJACK® inflatable lift device, the SITASSIST™ positioning aid, the HOVERMATT® PROS™ pressure-injury off-loading system, and the PATRAN® single-patient-use slide sheets — built around a core platform of low-pressure air technology that reduces friction and shear during patient transfers and repositioning. The portfolio is extended by accessories (HT Air 1200 air supply, HOVERCOVER™ protector sheets, positioning wedges, carts, kits) and by distributed products from its parent group's Etac and Molift brands, including floor lifts (Molift Smart 150), ceiling lifts (Molift Air 500), gantry/rail systems, slings (RgoSling), sit-to-stand aids (Etac Turner Pro), and shower/commode chairs (Etac Clean).

The company sells primarily through a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting healthcare facilities across the care continuum: acute care hospitals, multiple clinical departments (Emergency Room, Critical Care, ICU, Operating Room, Radiology, Labor & Delivery, Med-Surg, Bariatric Care), home healthcare, and emergency medical services (EMS). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with medical device industry norms. Marketing is driven by clinical education — on-demand webinars, case studies, technical studies, product demonstration videos, an Early Mobility Program, and clinical expert resources — rather than consumer or performance channels, reflecting the clinical-evidence-led nature of the buying decision. Distribution is executed through a combination of direct sales to hospitals and healthcare systems and broader healthcare supply distribution networks.

HoverTech operates as a privately held subsidiary of Etac, a Sweden-headquartered international medical device group whose broader portfolio includes the Etac, Molift, and Immedia brands. The company holds registered trademarks across its core product lines (HOVERMATT®, HOVERJACK®, HOVERSLING®, Q2ROLLER®, SITASSIST™, HOVERCOVER™, PATRAN®) and maintains a patents resource page indicating active IP filings. No revenue, funding, or growth-rate figures are publicly disclosed in the available source material.

Name

HoverTech International

Legal name

HoverTech International

Website

https://hovermatt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HoverTech International designs and sells air-assisted patient handling and mobility devices—including the HOVERMATT® and HOVERJACK® product lines plus distributed Etac/Molift lift solutions—to hospitals, clinical departments, home healthcare agencies, and EMS providers across the care continuum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Safe Patient Handling and Mobility)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Patient handling equipment
• Air-assisted transfer devices
• Medical mobility solutions
• Lateral transfer products
• Pressure injury prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device and Supply Sales: Revenue generated through the sale of medical devices and supplies for safe patient handling, including air-assisted transfer products, lift systems, positioning aids, and related accessories. Products are sold to healthcare facilities and providers across acute care, outpatient, and home healthcare settings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HoverTech International manufactures and sells air-assisted patient handling and mobility medical devices, including transfer mattresses (HOVERMATT), repositioning systems (HOVERMATT PROS), inflatable transfer devices (HOVERJACK), lateral transfer aids (Q2ROLLER), and related accessories for healthcare facilities. The company also distributes complementary Etac and Molift patient lift products such as sit-to-stand aids, floor lifts, ceiling lifts, slings, and shower chairs in the US market.

Product overview

HoverTech International offers a comprehensive portfolio of Safe Patient Handling & Mobility solutions organized as a multi-product platform centered on air-assisted transfer and repositioning technology. The core product line includes the HOVERMATT® PROS™ (advanced repositioning/off-loading system), HOVERMATT® (air-assisted transfer mattress), HOVERSLING® (repositioning sheet), HOVERJACK® (air-assisted floor-to-bed lift), SITASSIST™ (radiology sitting assistance), Q2ROLLER® (lateral transfer device), along with Positioning Wedges, Kits, HOVERCOVER™ (protector sheets), PATRAN® Slide Sheets, and supporting Air Supplies, Carts, and Air Supply Accessories. The portfolio is complemented by distributed Etac & Molift products including Sit-to-Stand aids, Floor Lifts (Molift Smart 150), Ceiling Lifts (Molift Air 500), Gantry and Rail Systems, Slings (RgoSling), and Shower Chairs (Etac Clean). The integrated ecosystem is designed to reduce pressure injuries, increase early mobility, and protect caregivers from handling injuries across the healthcare continuum including acute care, outpatient, and home healthcare settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOVERMATT®: Air-assisted patient repositioning and off-loading system
• HOVERMATT® PROS™
• HOVERSLING®
• HOVERJACK®
• SITASSIST™
• Q2ROLLER®
• HOVERCOVER™
• PATRAN®

Products and services

• HOVERMATT PROS Patient Repositioning System Advanced air-assisted patient repositioning and off-loading system designed to reduce pressure injuries and protect caregivers during patient transfers in acute care settings.
• HOVERMATT Air-Assisted Transfer Mattress Air-assisted mattress for safe patient lateral transfer and repositioning, using air technology to reduce friction and shear during transfers.
• HOVERSLING Repositioning Sheet Repositioning sheet designed for use with HoverTech air-assisted transfer systems to support patient handling procedures.
• HOVERJACK Air-Assisted Transfer Device Air-assisted inflatable transfer device for safely lifting patients from the floor to a bed or stretcher level.
• SITASSIST Positioning Device Air-assisted device that aids patients in sitting up for radiology and imaging procedures.
• Q2ROLLER Lateral Transfer Device Lateral transfer device designed for smooth patient movement between surfaces using air-assisted technology.
• PATRAN Single Patient Use Slide Sheets Single-patient-use disposable slide sheets for safe lateral transfers and repositioning, designed to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination.
• Molift Smart 150 Portable Floor Lift Portable floor-based patient lift distributed by HoverTech for safe patient handling in healthcare and home care settings.
• Molift Air 500 Ceiling Lift Ceiling-mounted patient lift distributed by HoverTech for overhead patient transfers in clinical environments.
• RgoSling Patient Lift Slings Patient lift slings distributed by HoverTech for use with Molift lift systems to enable comfortable and safe patient transfers.
• Etac Turner Pro Sit-to-Stand Aid Sit-to-stand mobility aid distributed by HoverTech to assist patients in standing transfers.
• HT Air 1200 Air Supply Unit Air supply unit (including the HT Air 1200) that powers HoverTech's air-assisted transfer and repositioning products.
• HoverTech Patient Handling Kits Curated product kits that bundle HoverTech transfer and repositioning products for specific care scenarios and clinical settings.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EtaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoverTech is part of the Etac family of globally recognized brands. Etac is a major international medical device company headquartered in Sweden, offering a comprehensive portfolio of patient handling, wheelchair, and ambulation solutions including the Molift, Etac, and Immedia brands.
• MoliftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMolift is part of the Etac family alongside HoverTech, offering portable patient lifts, ceiling lifts, and slings. Molift products are distributed through HoverTech in the US market as part of an integrated product portfolio.
• Bridge Healthcare USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge Healthcare USA was acquired by Pelstar LLC in August 2023 to strengthen its Safe Patient Handling product portfolio. This represents a competitive market consolidation in the patient handling space, not a direct partnership with HoverTech.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Global medical device company headquartered in Sweden that manufactures patient lifts, transfer aids, and air-assisted repositioning systems (e.g., Maxi Transfer Sheet, Sara Plus), directly competing with HoverTech across acute and long-term care.
• Sizewise (Agiliti): Manufacturer and renter of specialty hospital beds, patient transfer devices, and bariatric equipment, with comparable air-assisted and lateral transfer products serving similar acute care and bariatric care segments.
• Joerns Healthcare: Specialist in safe patient handling and wound care, offering lifts, transfer aids, and repositioning products to long-term care and acute care facilities, competing directly with HoverTech's core portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Major medical technology company (acquired by Baxter in 2021) offering a broad portfolio including hospital beds, patient lifts, and surfaces, with overlapping safe patient handling solutions sold to the same acute care customers.
• Getinge: Global medical technology company providing operating room, ICU, and patient handling solutions to acute care hospitals, with overlapping product lines and similar international distribution capabilities.
• Stryker: Diversified medical device giant offering beds, stretchers, and patient handling equipment (including Sage products) to hospitals globally, competing with HoverTech in acute care facilities with much broader portfolios and resources.
• Medline: Largest privately held medical supply manufacturer and distributor, offering patient handling and DME products across the full continuum of care, competing with HoverTech on scale and broad-line distribution to hospitals and home care.
• Baxter International: Global medical products company (now including Hillrom) with hospital beds, patient support surfaces, and safe patient handling solutions, competing in the same acute care procurement cycles as HoverTech.
• Invacare: Manufacturer of home and long-term care medical equipment including patient lifts, slings, and transfer devices, with significant overlap in the home healthcare and DME segments HoverTech serves.

Emerging players

• T.H.E. Medical: Specialty medical device company offering lateral transfer and repositioning products to hospitals, with a focused product line directly competing with HoverTech's air-assisted transfer devices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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