Bowers Medical Supply

Name

Bowers Medical Supply

Legal name

Bowers Medical Supply

Website

https://bowersmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Supply Distribution

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

PPE, Safety & Infection Control Supplies Distribution (JanSan-adjacent) (CRAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Medical supply distribution
• Healthcare wholesale
• Fall prevention equipment
• Diagnostic medical equipment
• Long-term care supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Supplies Distribution: Wholesale distribution of medical supplies to healthcare facilities across Canada. Products include examination gloves, protective apparel, wound care, fall prevention equipment, diagnostic equipment, and various medical consumables sold through online catalogue and direct sales relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bowers Medical Supply distributes a comprehensive catalogue of medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities across Canada. Products span disposable medical supplies (examination gloves, protective apparel, wound care), skin and perineal care, fall prevention and pressure relief equipment, diagnostic instruments, compression therapy, mobility aids, surgical supplies, emergency equipment, and rehabilitation products sourced from multiple third-party manufacturers. Customers include acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, primary care clinics, alternate care settings, home healthcare providers, dental practices, and health & wellness centers.

Product overview

Bowers Medical Supply is a Canadian national healthcare supplier founded in 1972, distributing a comprehensive portfolio of medical supplies and equipment across multiple market segments including Acute Care, Long Term Care, Primary Care, Alternate Care, Home Health Care, Dental Care, and Health & Wellness. The company's offering is not a unified software platform but rather a broad catalog of branded medical products from third-party manufacturers, including examination gloves (Bowers DermaSheer, DermaTUFF, DermaSense lines), skin care products (Bowers Single Step line, AmeriDerm Perishield), fall prevention equipment (PSC Wireless Caregiver Alert System, PSC bed rails, bed pads and alarms, Skil-Care fall mats), pressure relief products (Intensive Therapeutics HeelZup Cloud and Reusable lines, Custom Care PressureGuard mattresses), diagnostic equipment (Welch Allyn ophthalmoscopes, Connex Spot Monitors, Littmann stethoscopes), compression therapy products (BSN Medical JOBST line), mobility aids (Human Care neXus III Rollator, AMG Medical reach extenders), and various stainless steel ware, instruments, and surgical supplies. Bowers Medical Supply operates primarily as a distributor/reseller rather than a product manufacturer, cataloging thousands of products organized by category and market segment for healthcare facilities across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Care Medical Supplies Product category comprising surgical equipment, protective apparel, diagnostic instruments, and disposable supplies for hospitals and acute care medical facilities in Canada.
• Long Term Care Medical Supplies Product category comprising fall prevention, skin care, incontinence, positioning, and pressure relief products for nursing homes and extended-care facilities in Canada.
• Bowers Examination Gloves (DermaSheer Vinyl, DermaTUFF Nitrile, DermaSense Latex) Private-label examination gloves in vinyl, nitrile, and latex materials for clinical examinations and procedures across healthcare facilities.
• Protective Apparel and Respirators Health care surgical particulate respirators, procedure masks, and related personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
• Bowers Single Step Skin Care Line Combined shampoo and body wash, wash cream, and perineal cleanser/moisturizer for patient bathing, skin care, and incontinence care in healthcare settings.
• AmeriDerm Perishield Barrier Ointment Barrier ointment for skin protection against moisture and irritants for healthcare and long-term care use.
• Bowers Adhesive Bandages Adhesive bandages for minor wound care and protection in clinical and home care settings.
• PSC Fall Prevention and Caregiver Alert Equipment Wireless caregiver alert systems, fall management alarms, bed sensor pads, bed rails, seat belts, and gait belts for nursing homes, hospitals, and home care.
• Skil-Care Fall Mats and Resident Safety Equipment Bedside roll-on fall mats, Safeside fall mats, positioning wedges, Geri-Sleeves, EZ Glide universal sheets, and resident safety items for long-term care.
• Span America Fall Safety and Pressure Relief Equipment Risk Manager fall mats, bedside safety mats with Nano-silver infusion, Geo-Matt pressure relief surfaces, Encore bed parts, and bedside pendant holders.
• Intensive Therapeutics HeelZup Pressure Relief Devices HeelZup Cloud Solo, Cloud Reusable, and Reusable heel elevation devices that suspend heels to reduce pressure ulcers and friction.
• Custom Care Convertible PressureGuard Mattress Pressure relief mattress with Star Chamber air support system providing flotation in powered and non-powered states for pressure injury prevention.
• Welch Allyn Diagnostic Equipment 3.5V standard ophthalmoscopes, Connex Spot Monitors with SureBP vital signs, FlexiPort blood pressure cuffs, integrated gauge adapters, and related diagnostic instruments and accessories.
• BSN Medical JOBST Compression Therapy Products Opaque medical compression stockings (20-30 mmHg), Bella Strong armsleeves with silicone band for edema management, and Actimove supports.
• Human Care neXus III Rollator and Mobility Aids neXus III rollators with metal basket and accessories supporting patient mobility and rehabilitation.
• DJO Canada Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Products Aircast foam walkers for lower leg immobilization, Cryo-Cuff cold therapy, DJO bracing solutions, and Thera-Band rehabilitation products.
• ZOLL AED Plus Emergency Response Equipment AED Plus defibrillators, wall cabinets, CPR-D padz, black carry bags, and emergency response equipment for healthcare facilities.
• Covidien/Kendall Diagnostic and Surgical Equipment 5400 diagnostic tab electrodes, Valleylab REM Polyhesive return electrodes, Spacemaker dissection balloons, endotracheal tubes, and electrosurgical supplies.
• Medegen Plastic Ware and Stainless Steel Instruments Sterilizable male urinals, bedside pitchers with straw port, wash basins, instrument trays, and reusable plastic ware for healthcare facilities.
• 3M Health Care and AMG Medical Examination Instruments Littmann stethoscopes, TempaDOT thermometers, Red Dot electrodes, surgical tapes, AMG Medical ear syringes, Metzenbaum scissors, O.R. scissors, MedPro reach extenders, Airgo mobility aids, I.V. stands, and AquaSense bath safety products.
• Digital Flyers and Promotional Specials Digital flyers showcasing promotional pricing and special offers on selected medical supplies for healthcare facility customers.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• 3M Health CareminorOthersSupplier of medical supplies including Littmann stethoscopes, TempaDOT thermometers, Red Dot electrodes, surgical tapes, and personal protective equipment featured in Bowers Medical Supply catalogue.
• Welch AllynminorOthersSupplier of diagnostic equipment including ophthalmoscopes, otoscopes, Connex spot monitors, FlexiPort blood pressure cuffs, and vital signs monitoring devices.
• PSC (Positioning Systems Corporation)minorOthersSupplier of fall management products including bed pads, chair pads, alarms, sensor pads, bed rails, and comprehensive fall prevention solutions.
• Skil-Care CorporationminorOthersSupplier of long-term care equipment including positioning wedges, Geri-Sleeves, fall mats, bedside safety products, and resident comfort items.
• BSN Medical (JOBST)minorOthersSupplier of compression therapy products including JOBST compression stockings, Actimove supports, and medical compression garments.
• Span AmericaminorOthersSupplier of pressure relief mattresses including Risk Manager mats, Geo-Matt surfaces, Encore bed parts, and pressure management solutions.
• AMG MedicalminorOthersSupplier of medical equipment and instruments including AquaSense bath safety products, Airgo mobility aids, MedPro clinical supplies, and examination instruments.
• Medegen Medical ProductsminorOthersSupplier of plastic ware and stainless steel instruments including wash basins, urinals, instrument trays, and general medical supplies.
• Covidien (Kendall)minorOthersSupplier of electrosurgical products, electrodes, endotracheal tubes, and surgical supplies including Valleylab return electrodes.
• Intensive TherapeuticsminorOthersSupplier of HeelZup pressure relief products including Cloud Solo and Cloud Reusable heel elevation devices for pressure ulcer prevention.
• ZOLL MedicalminorOthersSupplier of AED equipment including AED Plus, wall cabinets, CPR-D padz, and emergency response equipment.
• Remington MedicalminorOthersSupplier of rehabilitation equipment including Thera-Band products, foam rollers, heat therapy covers, and TENS/electrotherapy supplies.
• DJO CanadaminorOthersSupplier of orthopedic products including Aircast walking boots, Cryo-Cuff cold therapy, and DJO bracing solutions.
• priMEDminorOthersSupplier of PRIMAGARD procedure masks and protective equipment including mask box holders for infection control.
• Human CareminorOthersSupplier of mobility aids including neXus III rollators and accessories for patient mobility and rehabilitation.
• OmronminorOthersSupplier of blood pressure monitoring equipment including ComFit blood pressure cuffs for diagnostic use.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: Global wholesale distributor of medical and surgical supplies, including to Canadian healthcare providers. Comparable as a broad incumbent medical supply distributor with overlapping product categories and customer types.
• Owens & Minor: Global medical products distributor serving hospitals and healthcare providers. Comparable as a med-surg distributor with overlapping categories (gloves, surgical supplies, patient care products) and acute care focus.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest privately held medical supply manufacturers and distributors in North America. Comparable across med-surg consumables, gloves, skin care, and patient care products with a broader portfolio.
• McKesson Canada: Canadian arm of McKesson, a global pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor. Comparable as a Canadian national medical supply wholesaler serving hospitals, pharmacies, and long-term care customers with substantially greater scale.

Emerging players

• NDC (National Distribution & Contracting): Group purchasing and distribution organization supporting independent medical supply distributors across North America. Comparable as a distributor-support ecosystem serving overlapping customer types (long-term care, home health, primary care).

Direct peers

• Henry Schein: Large North American distributor of medical, dental, and healthcare supplies to office-based practitioners and institutions. Directly comparable as a multi-segment healthcare supply distributor serving acute, dental, and alternate care customers.
• Patterson Companies: Distributor of dental, animal health, and medical supplies across North America. Comparable as a multi-vertical healthcare supply distributor with overlapping dental and primary care customer segments.
• Stevens Company: Canadian medical supply distributor serving hospitals and healthcare facilities. Comparable as a domestic Canadian distributor serving overlapping customer segments with a similar product mix.

Regional players

• AMD-Ritmed: Canadian medical and surgical supply distributor focused on Canadian healthcare customers. Comparable as a domestic distributor with overlapping categories in disposables, wound care, and examination supplies.
• Northwest Health Care Products: Canadian medical supply distributor serving Western Canadian healthcare markets. Comparable as a regional Canadian distributor operating in the same geography with overlapping categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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