Bimedica
Bimedica is a Spain-based B2B distributor of medical and sanitary supplies, serving hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies, and parapharmacies across eight product categories including gloves, surgical products, wound care, incontinence management, and sustainable healthcare textiles.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersMolíns De Rey, Spain
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bimedica does
Bimedica, operating under the legal entity Barna Import Medica S.A., is a Spain-headquartered medical and sanitary supplies distributor founded in 1985 and based in Molins de Rei, Barcelona. The company sells a broad portfolio organized into eight product categories: gloves/masks/TST clothing, surgical area products, antisepsis and disinfection, wound care, bandages and immobilizers, incontinence management and hygiene, sanitary textiles, and complementary products. Notable proprietary sub-brands include Sensiflex Bio (award-winning sustainable nitrile examination gloves), Filsan (hospital textiles made from recycled plastic bottles), Naturdrape (surgical procedure sets), and the ABS and Naturcare incontinence ranges, several of which carry EU MDR 2017/745 Class I Medical Device certification.
The business operates a B2B model, selling primarily to hospitals, clinics, health centers, nursing homes, pharmacies, parapharmacies, and orthopedics retailers, with a relationship-based go-to-market executed through sales representatives and a gated professional registration portal. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a per-account basis. Geographic reach is concentrated in Spain but supported by multilingual website presence in English, French, and Portuguese, indicating active outreach into France, Portugal, and English-speaking European markets. Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of medical consumables and reusable healthcare textiles, with a recent strategic emphasis on sustainability-led product differentiation rather than technology or platform plays.
Bimedica firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bimedica
- Legal name
- Barna Import Medica S.A.
- Website
- https://bimedica.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Bimedica is a Spain-based B2B distributor of medical and sanitary supplies, serving hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies, and parapharmacies across eight product categories including gloves, surgical products, wound care, incontinence management, and sustainable healthcare textiles.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bimedica industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Supplies
- NAICS
- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK)
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Where Bimedica is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Molíns De Rey
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Bimedica business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical/Sanitary Supplies Sales: Bimedica generates revenue through the sale of medical and sanitary supplies including gloves, masks, surgical products, wound care, incontinence management, and sanitary textiles to healthcare facilities and professionals.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Bimedica product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bimedica distributes and supplies a broad portfolio of medical and sanitary products to healthcare professionals and institutions, including examination and surgical gloves, masks, surgical drapes and sets, wound care dressings, antiseptics and disinfectants, incontinence management products (absorbent pads, underwear, bed pads), and sanitary textiles (hospital clothing, linens, footwear). The company operates under legal entity Barna Import Medica S.A. and sells both proprietary sub-brands (Sensiflex® Bio, Filsan®, ABS®, Naturcare®, Naturdrape®, Novamed®) and third-party medical supplies across Spain and other European markets.
Product overview
Bimedica is a comprehensive healthcare and sanitary products company operating as Barna Import Medica S.A., based in Molins de Rei, Barcelona, Spain. The company offers a broad portfolio organized into 8 main product categories: (1) Gloves, Masks and TST Clothing including Sensiflex® Bio sustainable gloves; (2) Surgical Area Products featuring Naturdrape® surgical sets; (3) Antisepsis, Disinfection and Cleaning; (4) Wound Care; (5) Bandages and Immobilizers; (6) Incontinence Management and Hygiene under ABS® and Naturcare® sub-brands including absorbent pads (ABS® Lady, ABS® Men), bed pads, and Pants Fit disposable underwear; (7) Sanitary Textiles including the Filsan® eco-friendly clothing line; and (8) Complementary Products. Key sub-brands include Novamed® and ABS® SkinCare for skincare. The offering spans single-use medical supplies, reusable textiles, and specialized healthcare solutions primarily serving healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and care facilities across Spain and internationally through multiple language sites.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sensiflex® Bio Examination Gloves Powder-free nitrile examination gloves made from renewable raw materials, designed for healthcare professionals seeking eco-friendly disposable glove options. Awarded Product of the Year 2023 by ANECORM.
- Filsan® Hospital Clothing Hospital clothing line manufactured from recycled plastic bottles, offering sustainable textile solutions for healthcare facility uniforms and garments.
- Naturdrape® Surgical Procedure Sets Configurable surgical draping sets and procedure packs providing sterile coverage adaptable to various surgical interventions.
- ABS® Lady Anatomical Absorbent Pad Anatomical absorbent pad for light urinary incontinence with natural cotton layer, waterproof outer film, and superabsorbent particles (SAP). Available in Normal, Extra, and Maxi absorption levels. Certified as Class I medical device under MDR 2017/745.
- ABS® Men Anatomical Absorbent Pad Anatomical absorbent pad for men with active lifestyles experiencing light urine leakage. Features Level 2 and Level 3 absorption options with double core technology and clinically tested 8-hour odor reduction. Certified as Class I medical device under MDR 2017/745.
- Pants Fit Disposable Absorbent Underwear Disposable absorbent pants available in three variants: Maxi (night use), Plus (daily use), and Lady (for women). Features elastic waistband combining lycra and non-woven fabric with a five-layer absorbent core.
- ABS® Absorbent Bed Pads Class I medical device bed pads for incontinence treatment in bedridden patients. Features fast-absorbing cellulose core, non-slip waterproof layer, and rhomboidal structure for fluid diffusion.
- Naturcare® Tex Reusable Bed Pads Reusable washable bed protection made with 100% cotton layer and waterproof polyvinyl backing. Rated for minimum 150 wash cycles with 2.5 liters/m2 absorption capacity. Latex-free certified.
- Novamed® Patient Skincare Line Patient hygiene skincare product line including moisturizing cream, shower gel, cologne, and bath sponges for hospital and care facility use.
- ABS® SkinCare Dermatological Line Dermatological skincare line featuring moisturizing bath gel with panthenol, soothing wipes with aloe vera, and enriched creams with hyaluronic acid for sensitive skin care in incontinence and elderly care contexts.
- Disposable Bib Large disposable bib (70x37cm) for protecting patient clothing against stains, food debris, or liquid spillages. Features cellulose layers with high liquid absorption and integrated crumb catcher. Latex-free certified.
Companies that use Bimedica
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Bimedica technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Bimedica partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Bimedica competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Henry Schein: US-based healthcare distribution and services company selling medical, dental, and animal health products to office-based practitioners and hospitals. Comparable to Bimedica's B2B medical-supplies distribution model with multi-channel healthcare customers.
- Owens & Minor: US-listed medical distribution and Patient Direct provider of medical supplies to hospitals and home-care settings. Comparable distribution-led model serving hospitals and care residences with consumables, gloves and surgical supplies.
- Paul Hartmann AG: German-headquartered medical supplies manufacturer and distributor with a portfolio spanning wound care, hygiene, surgical consumables and incontinence products. Highly comparable to Bimedica's broad multi-category medical/supplies offering serving hospitals and care facilities across Europe.
- Ansell Limited: Australia-headquartered global leader in examination and surgical gloves plus protective apparel. Direct overlap with Bimedica's gloves, masks and TST clothing category and competes with Sensiflex Bio in sustainable nitrile glove segments.
- Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish global provider of wound care, surgical solutions (drapes, gowns, gloves) and antiseptics to hospitals and healthcare professionals. Directly comparable to Bimedica's surgical-area, gloves/TST and wound-care categories with similar infection-prevention customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Essity AB (BSN medical): Swedish hygiene and health company whose BSN medical portfolio covers wound care, compression therapy and surgical consumables. Comparable to Bimedica's incontinence/hygiene, wound care, and sanitised-textile product ranges.
- Medline Industries: Large US-based manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions serving hospitals, surgery centres and care homes. Overlaps with most of Bimedica's categories, including gloves, surgical, wound care and incontinence, on a much broader geographic scale.
- B. Braun SE: German medical technology and pharmaceutical company with manufacturing across surgical, wound care, infusion, and hygiene consumables. Wide incumbent player that overlaps with Bimedica across surgical supplies, antisepsis and patient-care products.
- Cardinal Health: US-listed multinational medical products distributor with extensive healthcare supply-chain operations including gloves, surgical supplies and patient-care products. A broad incumbent competitor for Bimedica's hospital procurement contracts.
Emerging players
- Intersurgical S.p.A. European specialist manufacturer of respiratory care, anaesthesia, and PPE consumables including surgical masks. Overlaps with Bimedica's masks and surgical-area categories as a focused complementary competitor in the European hospital supply market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bimedica social profiles
Digital presenceBimedica compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Bimedica financial estimates
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Bimedica leadership team
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Bimedica M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Bimedica
What does Bimedica do?
Bimedica distributes and supplies a broad portfolio of medical and sanitary products to healthcare professionals and institutions, including examination and surgical gloves, masks, surgical drapes and sets, wound care dressings, antiseptics and disinfectants, incontinence management products (absorbent pads, underwear, bed pads), and sanitary textiles (hospital clothing, linens, footwear). The company operates under legal entity Barna Import Medica S.A. and sells both proprietary sub-brands (Sensiflex® Bio, Filsan®, ABS®, Naturcare®, Naturdrape®, Novamed®) and third-party medical supplies across Spain and other European markets.
Is Bimedica a public or private company?
Bimedica is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Bimedica founded?
Bimedica was founded in 1985. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Bimedica based?
Bimedica is headquartered in Molíns De Rey, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Bimedica make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical/Sanitary Supplies Sales.
Who are Bimedica's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Henry Schein, Owens & Minor, Paul Hartmann AG, Ansell Limited and Mölnlycke Health Care. Broad incumbents are Essity AB (BSN medical), Medline Industries, B. Braun SE and Cardinal Health. Intersurgical S.p.A. is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bimedica have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bimedica.
What industry is Bimedica in?
Bimedica's product category is Medical Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAHAE, Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device), with a secondary code of CRADALAK, Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products). Its NAICS code is 42345 and its SIC code is 5047.