What Medec International does

Medec International bv is a privately-held Belgian medical device manufacturer headquartered in Aalst, Belgium, with approximately 40 years of research and development experience in anaesthesia and critical care ventilation. The company designs, produces, and assembles its products in-house in Belgium, selling anaesthesia workstations (Caelus, Caelus Lite, and Caelus Eco variants), ICU ventilators (Aeolus), modular patient monitors (ME7 and ME8), and a broad accessories portfolio including breathing systems, valves, tubing, flowmeters, and pressure regulators. Its technology platform is unified by proprietary features including the PureTouch capacitive touchscreen interface, VoluProtect and BaroProtect safety systems to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury, RotaSphere fresh gas flow display, Balanced Flow Ventilation with Dynamic Expiratory Control, Variable Volume Ventilation, and an optional qCON-qNOX module for EEG/EMG-based depth-of-anaesthesia monitoring.

The company sells exclusively through a global distributor network, supported by participation in international exhibitions and local congresses to connect directly with end-users. Primary customers are hospitals with operating rooms and intensive care units, along with anaesthesiologists and ICU physicians as clinical end-users. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales (anaesthesia workstations, ICU ventilators, patient monitors) and recurring hardware sales of accessories and spare parts, with a secondary revenue stream from technical and sales training services provided at the Belgian facility. All products are CE-marked under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with standard terms including prepayment, Letter of Credit at sight, or open account arrangements.

Medec operates as an independent, founder/management-owned company with no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or parent company. Its market positioning emphasizes patient safety, intuitive interfaces that reduce training time and human error, and cost efficiency through durable equipment and free software updates. The company competes in the global anaesthesia and critical care equipment market through proprietary technology differentiation rather than scale-based competition.

Name

Medec International

Legal name

Medec International bv

Website

https://medec-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medec International is a Belgian medical device manufacturer producing anaesthesia workstations, ICU ventilators, patient monitors, and accessories, serving hospitals and anaesthesiologists globally through a distributor network, with proprietary safety and ventilation technologies developed over 40 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Anesthesia & Airway Management Equipment (Workstations, Laryngoscopy, Ventilation adjuncts) (HLAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Anaesthesia workstations
• ICU ventilators
• Patient monitors
• Medical device manufacturing
• Critical care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalst

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of anaesthesia workstations, ICU ventilators, and patient monitors as capital equipment. Includes associated accessories and consumables.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: Wide range of accessories including breathing systems, expiratory valves, tubing, breathing bags, hoses, flowmeters, pressure regulators, and wall plugs.
3. Training Services: Technical and sales training sessions provided at Medec's facility in Belgium.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Medec International designs, manufactures, and sells anaesthesia workstations (Caelus family), ICU ventilators (Aeolus), modular patient monitors (ME7/ME8), and a broad range of medical accessories. Products are produced and assembled in-house at their Belgian facility and sold globally through a distributor network to hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Product overview

Medec International is a Belgian manufacturer of anaesthesia workstations, ICU ventilators, and patient monitors. The product portfolio centers on two core product lines: the Caelus anaesthesia platform (available in Caelus, Caelus Lite, and Caelus Eco variants) offering different feature levels and footprints for operating room use, and the Aeolus ICU ventilator for critical care settings. Supporting these are the ME7 and ME8 modular patient monitors with configurable plug-and-play modules. The portfolio is unified by shared technology including the PureTouch touchscreen interface, VoluProtect/BaroProtect safety systems, RotaSphere gas mixing, and Variable Volume Ventilation capabilities. A comprehensive accessories line rounds out the offering for complete system deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caelus Bag-in-Bottle anaesthesia ventilator designed for neonates, infants, and adults including bariatric patients, featuring PureTouch 18.5" touchscreen, VoluProtect and BaroProtect safety systems, Balanced Flow Ventilation, and RotaSphere fresh gas flow technology. For anaesthesiologists and hospital operating rooms.
• Caelus Lite Compact anaesthesia ventilator designed for optimal space allocation in operating rooms, featuring PureTouch 18.5" touchscreen, integrated working surface, and a modular platform upgradeable with advanced ventilation modes such as PRVC or VVV. For hospitals with space-constrained ORs.
• Caelus Eco Compact anaesthesia ventilator with reduced footprint and integrated working surface, featuring 15" PureTouch touchscreen, VoluProtect and BaroProtect safety systems, and optional advanced ventilation modes such as PRVC or VVV. For hospitals seeking ergonomic, space-efficient OR equipment.
• ME7 Modular patient monitor with 15" touchscreen, streamlined design, and user-friendly interface. Comes with standard 3/5-lead ECG, RESP, SpO2, PR, 2x Temp, 2x IBP and NIBP, with optional plug-and-play modules for EtCO2, AG, and SpO2 monitoring. For hospitals and surgical teams.
• ME8 Modular patient monitor with 17" touchscreen and streamlined design, with standard monitoring capabilities and optional expansions including 12-lead ECG, sidestream/mainstream/microstream EtCO2, AG, SpO2, temperature, IBP and cardiac output, plus a 3-channel thermal recorder. For hospitals requiring advanced peri-operative monitoring.
• Aeolus New-generation ICU ventilator combining 40 years of lung ventilation experience with modern ergonomic design, featuring 18.5" full-colour capacitive touchscreen, Balanced Flow Ventilation with Dynamic Expiratory Control, precise volume monitoring with inspiratory flows up to 180 L/min, and supports patients from neonates to obese patients. For ICU departments and critical care physicians.
• Accessories Wide range of medical accessories including non-rebreathing systems (Magill, Waters, Bain, Jackson Rees breathing systems), reusable expiratory valves, silicone corrugated tubing, breathing bags, high-pressure PVC hoses, wall plugs (DIN, AFNOR, BS, Medec Slidindex), vacuum regulators, Selectatec stations, flowmeters, and pressure regulators. For hospitals deploying Medec anaesthesia and ICU systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• VoluProtect® prevents volutrauma by automatically reducing lung pressure in case of an inadvertently closed APL valve
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Drägerwerk: German global leader in anesthesia workstations (Perseus, Atlan) and ICU ventilators (Evita, Savina). Closest direct competitor to Medec across both core product lines with full global service infrastructure.
• Hamilton Medical: Swiss specialist in intelligent ICU ventilation (C6, G5, T1). Closely overlaps with Medec's Aeolus ICU ventilator and competes in lung-protective ventilation technology.
• Mindray: Chinese medical device major with a strong anesthesia (Wato/Ex series) and patient monitor (ePM, N-series) portfolio. Competes head-to-head with Medec especially in emerging markets on price-performance.
• Getinge: Swedish provider of Flow-c/Flow-i anesthesia workstations and Servo ICU ventilators (acquired via Maquet). Direct peer across both of Medec's core categories with global sales reach.
• Löwenstein Medical: German ventilation specialist (Elisa, Leoni plus ICU ventilators). Comparable in mid-market positioning with focus on ventilation R&D and proprietary modes.
• Penlon: UK-based anesthesia workstation manufacturer ( Prima, SPARC) with similar mid-market, distributor-led profile. Closely comparable in scale, business model, and product focus.
• Spacelabs Healthcare: US-based patient monitoring specialist (XPREZZON, qUBE) with overlapping ME7/ME8-style modular monitor offering. Comparable in modular, configurable patient monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• GE HealthCare: Broad incumbent offering Aisys/Carestation anesthesia workstations, Engström ICU ventilators, and a wide patient monitoring portfolio under the监护品牌. Competes with Medec in hospital capital sales and tenders.
• Nihon Kohden: Japanese incumbent in patient monitoring (bedside, central station) and neurology. Comparable to ME7/ME8 monitors with broader ecosystem but less anesthesia exposure.

Emerging players

• Heyer Medical: German mid-market anesthesia and ventilator manufacturer with comparable product portfolio and European distribution approach. Useful emerging player comparable for size and positioning.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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