Action Health

What Action Health does

Action Health is a privately held U.S. healthcare packaging and medical supplies company founded in 1980 as Action Bag Company and rebranded under its current name in 2016. The company manufactures and distributes a broad catalog of polyethylene-based disposable packaging products — recloseable zip bags, pharmacy and hazardous drug bags, 95kPa biohazard specimen transport bags, patient belonging and post-mortem body bags, orthopedic soft goods, bandages, dressings, equipment covers, and RX shipping supplies — primarily to hospitals, hospital systems, pharmacies, clinical laboratories, long-term care facilities, home healthcare providers, and scientific research institutions. Underlying technology is centered on flexible plastic packaging manufacturing, with HDPE and LDPE material science applied to application-specific SKUs that meet regulatory standards such as USP 800 for hazardous drug handling and 95kPa pressure-rated specimen transport.

The business operates a transactional, one-time sales model with unit-based catalog pricing, a $100 minimum order, Net 30 credit terms for approved accounts, and a 3% credit card processing fee. Custom-printed products are quoted individually with separate plate and set-up charges. Distribution is multi-channel: direct inside sales via phone, fax, and email; a self-serve e-commerce website; long-standing contract supplier relationships with all leading GPOs, buying groups, and wholesale distributors; and partnerships that reach all classes of trade in the healthcare market. Action Health is WBE certified through the City of Chicago and WBENC and WOSB certified nationally, which supports customer diversity supplier initiatives. In January 2025 the company acquired Tetra Medical Supply Corp., another Woman-Owned manufacturer and distributor, to expand its GPO contract offering and product portfolio. The company is headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, operates a second office in Woodstock, Illinois, and serves North America.

Name

Action Health

Legal name

Action Health

Website

https://actionhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Action Health is a privately held U.S. healthcare packaging manufacturer and distributor, selling polyethylene-based disposable bags and medical supplies to hospitals, pharmacies, labs, long-term care, and home healthcare via direct sales, GPO contracts, and wholesale distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK), Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE), Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK)

Keywords

• Healthcare packaging products
• Medical packaging supplies
• Pharmacy packaging bags
• Specimen transport bags
• Reclosable medical bags

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodstock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Packaging Product Sales: One-time transactional sales of disposable medical packaging products including zip bags, specimen bags, pharmacy bags, orthopedic soft goods, bandages, hospital/patient care supplies, equipment covers, and Rx shipping supplies. Manufacturing volume enables competitive pricing.
2. Custom/Printed Product Orders: Custom-printed products with design assistance, artwork help, and specific size/color/closure customization. Quotes provided based on design needs, timeline, and price point. Custom orders subject to cancellation charges and separate plate/set-up fees.
3. Cross Reference Analysis Services: Personalized cross-reference analysis service where customers submit current item numbers and Action Health matches with their product line. Drives customer acquisition through demonstrated savings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Action Health manufactures and sells flexible plastic healthcare packaging products — including recloseable zip bags, pharmacy and hazardous drug bags, 95kPa biohazard specimen transport bags, patient belonging and post-mortem bags, orthopedic soft goods, bandages, dressings, equipment covers, splints and instruments, and RX shipping supplies — to hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, long-term care, home healthcare, and scientific customers through GPO contracts, wholesale distribution, and direct sales, supplemented by custom printing and cross-reference analysis services.

Product overview

Action Health is a healthcare packaging and medical supplies company offering a broad portfolio of products across multiple categories. The core offering includes general medical packaging (zip bags, poly bags), pharmacy bags (amber bags, hazardous drug bags), lab specimen bags, orthopedic soft goods, bandages, hospital/patient care supplies (emesis bags, patient belonging bags, body bags), equipment covers, surgical instruments, and RX shipping supplies. The company provides custom order capabilities for branded packaging and cross-reference analysis services to help customers consolidate suppliers and reduce supply chain costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Medical Packaging Reclosable and open-end polyethylene bags serving general medical packaging needs for healthcare facilities, including clear zip bags, hang hole zip bags, open-end poly bags, slider reclosable bags, and white block zip bags for general use across hospitals, labs, and care facilities.
• Pharmacy Bags Specialized pharmaceutical packaging bags for hospital and retail pharmacies, including amber bags, chemotherapy transport bags, colored zip bags, and hazardous drug bags compliant with USP 800 for safe storage and transport of medications.
• Lab Specimen Bags Laboratory specimen transport and storage bags, including clear specimen bags, cleanroom bags, and tamper-evident specimen bags designed for secure handling of biohazardous and infectious specimens.
• Orthopedic Soft Goods Orthopedic support and recovery products including abdominal binders, ankle supports, arm slings, athletic supporters/suspensories, and orthopedic shoes for patient care and rehabilitation settings.
• Bandages Wound care and bandaging products including adhesive bandages, Co-Flex cohesive bandages, and elastic bandages for medical and first-aid applications.
• Hospital and Patient Care Supplies Patient care supplies for hospitals and clinical settings, including emesis bags, infectious waste liners, patient belonging bags, and post-mortem body bags designed for hygiene, containment, and tracking in patient care environments.
• Equipment Covers Protective equipment covers and X-ray cassette covers designed to protect medical equipment and maintain hygiene in healthcare environments.
• Splints, Scissors and Tourniquets Medical instruments and emergency supplies including finger splints, limb splints, scissors, tourniquets, and miscellaneous surgical instruments for healthcare and EMS use.
• Dressings Medical dressings including casting supplies, stockinette, and T-stretch gauze for wound care and orthopedic casting applications.
• RX Shipping Supplies Prescription and pharmaceutical shipping supplies including chill packs, plastic shopping bags, and poly mailers for temperature-sensitive medication transport.
• Custom-Printed Healthcare Packaging Orders Custom-printed healthcare packaging products tailored to customer specifications, including artwork assistance, specific size, color, and closure customization, with separate plate and set-up fees.
• Cross Reference Analysis Service Personalized cross-reference analysis that compares customers' current item numbers, product descriptions, and quantities against Action Health's product line to identify cost savings and supply chain efficiency opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Providers can repurpose supply item savings into better patient outcomes
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tetra Medical Supply Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2025Action Health acquired Tetra Medical Supply Corp., a Woman-Owned manufacturer and distributor, in January 2025. This acquisition expands Action Health's GPO contract offering and product portfolio, strengthening its position as a comprehensive healthcare packaging provider.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately held manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies in the US, offering a portfolio that includes sterile packaging, exam gloves, drapes, and custom procedure packs. Overlaps with Action Health across medical packaging, pharmacy and lab supplies, and GPO contracting for hospitals.
• Cardinal Health: Major US healthcare distributor with extensive private-label medical products and packaging, serving hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories through GPO contracts. Comparable to Action Health in distribution channel strategy and broad healthcare packaging portfolio.
• McKesson: Large-scale pharmaceutical and medical-surgical distributor with packaging, pharmacy bags, and wholesale services for hospitals and retail pharmacies. Comparable distribution model and customer base to Action Health, though at vastly greater scale.
• Owens & Minor: Medical-surgical product manufacturer and distributor serving hospitals and GPOs, including patient care supplies, wound care, and sterile packaging. Direct overlap with Action Health in hospital/patient care packaging categories and IDN contract sales.
• Henry Schein: Distributor of healthcare products to office-based practitioners, dental, animal health, and medical-surgical customers, including packaging and disposable supplies. Comparable in serving ambulatory and institutional healthcare via wholesale and catalog channels.

Direct peers

• Healthmark Industries: Niche manufacturer of medical packaging and processing supplies, including sterilization packaging, instrument cleaning, and CSSD consumables used in hospitals and sterile processing departments. Closely comparable niche player to Action Health in medical packaging with similar end-customers and specialty product focus.
• Elkay Plastics:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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