Benta Group
Benta Group is a privately-held Lebanese healthcare holding company operating pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO services, and medical device distribution across Lebanon, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, serving multinational pharmaceutical companies, Lebanese hospitals, and over 2,750 pharmacies.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersDbayeh, Lebanon
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Benta Group does
Benta Group is a privately-held Lebanese-domiciled international healthcare holding company operating across pharmaceutical manufacturing, contract development and manufacturing (CDMO), medical device distribution, and healthcare logistics. The group runs a multi-affiliate structure: Benta Trading (founded 1989) functions as a healthcare distributor serving over 2,750 pharmacies and 300 hospitals in Lebanon as exclusive distributor for selected multinational pharmaceutical and medical device companies; Benta Pharma Industries / BPI (founded 2006) operates as a Lebanese pharmaceutical manufacturer producing innovative health products and CE marked medical devices; Benta Lyon (acquired 2021) is a French CMO/CDMO with over 51,000 m2 of manufacturing buildings serving multinational pharmaceutical companies from early development through industrial manufacturing, packaging, and logistics; Benta Med and Meditec distribute medical devices, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and ORL products in Lebanon; and NerPharMa (acquired February 2026 from NMS Group) is a Milan-based CDMO specializing in oncology, biologics, and high-potency drug product and drug substance services from an EMA- and US FDA-accredited facility.
The group's revenue mechanics blend four models: contract-based CDMO/CMO services billed to multinational pharma clients, distribution fees and transactional margins from pharmaceutical supply across Lebanese retail and institutional channels, hardware sales of medical devices and surgical equipment, and project-based healthcare infrastructure services. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-driven, combining field sales for Benta Trading's hospital and pharmacy network, direct enterprise engagement with multinational pharma for CDMO contracts at Benta Lyon and NerPharMa, and event-driven industry presence (including five consecutive CPHI Worldwide appearances). Named multinational principals distributed or partnered include Sanofi, Medtronic, Fresenius Kabi, Biocon Biologics, Viatris, CSL Behring, Edwards Lifesciences, Getinge, DORC, Karl Storz, and Carl Zeiss. Operationally the company has 501-1,000 employees across Lebanon, France, Italy, and an emerging presence in Saudi Arabia, with no disclosed external institutional funding and management/founder-controlled ownership led by Chairman & CEO Bernard Tannoury.
Benta Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Benta Group
- Legal name
- Benta Group
- Website
- https://benta-group.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Benta Group is a privately-held Lebanese healthcare holding company operating pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO services, and medical device distribution across Lebanon, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia, serving multinational pharmaceutical companies, Lebanese hospitals, and over 2,750 pharmacies.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Benta Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Contract Development Manufacturing (CDMO)
- NAICS
- Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Central Fill & Pharmacy Outsourcing Services (HLAFALAM)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pharmacy Logistics, Returns, Reverse Distribution & Compliance Services (CRAOAHAJ), Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)
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Where Benta Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dbayeh
- HQ country
- Lebanon
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices4 records
Markets served
Benta Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and CDMO Services: Benta Group operates as an international healthcare group delivering integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing and CDMO services. Benta Lyon provides full services from early development stages to industrial manufacturing, packaging and logistics for multinational pharmaceutical companies. NerPharMa provides integrated services from clinical-stage development to full-scale commercial production.
- Healthcare Distribution: Benta Trading distributes pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment to the Lebanese hospital sector, public health institutions, serving over 2,750 pharmacies and 300 hospitals, in addition to public health institutions and dispensaries. It operates as the exclusive distributor for selected pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
- Medical Devices Sales and Distribution: BentaMed and Meditec supply hospital and operating room needs, including equipment and instruments from multinational companies, serving the Lebanese market.
- CMO/CDMO Contract Manufacturing: Benta positions itself as a one-stop shop CMO partner in all galenic forms from process chemistry to distribution, serving both local businesses and multinational corporations.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Benta Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Benta Group is a healthcare holding company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products and medical devices through its operating subsidiaries. It operates pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Lebanon (BPI), France (Benta Lyon), and Italy (NerPharMa), provides contract manufacturing and CDMO services to multinational pharmaceutical companies, and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical devices to hospitals, pharmacies, and public health institutions primarily in Lebanon.
Product overview
Benta Group is an international healthcare group delivering integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing, CDMO services, and strategic healthcare solutions across global markets. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio architecture comprising pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and distribution operations. Benta Pharma Industries (BPI) serves as the Lebanese manufacturing hub, while Benta Lyon (acquired 2021) provides CMO/CDMO services in France with 51,000+ m2 facilities. Benta Trading handles distribution across Lebanon serving 2750+ pharmacies and 300 hospitals. The group also operates Benta Med for medical devices and Meditec for orthopedics. The February 2026 acquisition of NerPharMa in Milan further expands their European CDMO capabilities in oncology, biologics, and high-potency manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Benta Lyon CMO/CDMO Services Full-service Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO) services based in Saint-Genis-laval, France, offering pharmaceutical production from early development stages to industrial manufacturing, packaging, and logistics for multinational pharmaceutical companies. Facility spans over 51,000 m2.
- NerPharMa CDMO Services Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) based in Milan, Italy, specializing in formulation and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms, with expertise in high-potency compounds, oncology, biologics, oral solid dosages, and injectables. Facility accredited by EMA and US FDA, employing 100+ staff.
- Benta Pharma Industries (BPI) Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical manufacturing based in Zouk El Khrab (Dbayeh), Lebanon, producing innovative health products and CE marked medical devices. Established in 2006 as a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Lebanon.
- Benta Trading Healthcare Distribution Healthcare distribution services across Lebanon, representing major multinational pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Serves over 2,750 pharmacies, 300 hospitals, plus public health institutions and dispensaries. Operations based at the Benta Trading Building, Fouad Chehab Avenue, Sin El Fil, Lebanon.
- Benta Med Medical Device Supply Medical device distribution arm supplying hospital and operating room needs in Lebanon with surgical equipment and instruments from multinational manufacturers including Karl Storz, Carl Zeiss, Dorc, Atmos, and FitStation. Also offers solutions to healthcare providers.
- Meditec Orthopedic and Specialty Implants Supply Specialty medical device distribution in Lebanon providing orthopedic, neurosurgery, and ORL (ear, nose, throat) products, equipment, and implants from multinational manufacturers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Serves over 2,750 pharmacies and 300 hospitals in Lebanon
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Benta Group
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Benta Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Benta Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- NMS GroupcoreBenta acquired NerPharMa from NMS Group in February 2026. This acquisition strengthens Benta's European industrial platform and expands its specialized oncology, biologics and high-potency manufacturing capabilities. NerPharMa is strategically located in one of Europe's leading pharmaceutical hubs.
- SanofiflagshipSaudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources met Sanofi executives to explore localizing vaccine and biopharmaceutical manufacturing in the Kingdom. Benta Group's pharmaceutical facilities were visited as part of these high-level talks to strengthen industrial partnerships in pharmaceuticals.
- GetingeminorGetinge is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website, representing medical device and surgical equipment supply partnerships.
- DORCminorDORC is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website, representing medical device distribution partnerships.
- Biocon BiologicsminorBiocon Biologics is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- MedtronicminorMedtronic is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website, representing medical device distribution.
- Fresenius KabiminorFresenius Kabi is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- CSL BehringminorCSL Behring is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals LtdminorAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- ViatrisminorViatris is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- AbbotminorAbbot is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- EdwardsminorEdwards (Lifesciences) is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website.
- Bellevue Medical CentercoreBenta Trading and Bellevue Medical Center held a signing ceremony to formalize a strategic partnership designed to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen medical supply capabilities. This collaboration underscores both organizations' commitment to excellence, innovation, and advancing patient care.
- GetingeminorGetinge is listed as a partner on Benta Group's website, representing medical device and surgical equipment supply partnerships.
- Additional Partners (Maquet, Stargen, Acteon, Storz, Merz, Atramat, YueChen, Inpress, Gruppo Bioimpianti, Regional, Yibon, Sterivic)minorVarious medical device and pharmaceutical companies listed as partners on Benta Group's website.
- 3a Ka3baminorBenta Group collaborated with 3a Ka3ba to host a special end of year comedy event dedicated to the LSEDL Society, bringing together doctors and healthcare professionals.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Benta Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Recipharm: European-headquartered CDMO offering contract manufacturing and development services to pharmaceutical companies. Directly comparable to Benta Lyon and NerPharMa in the CDMO/CMO segment serving multinational pharma clients across multiple dosage forms.
- Aenova Group: European pharmaceutical CDMO offering contract manufacturing across multiple dosage forms and therapeutic categories. Comparable to Benta's European CDMO operations in scale, scope, and client mix.
- Pharmathen: European pharmaceutical CDMO specializing in generics, complex generics, and finished dosage form manufacturing. Closely comparable to Benta Lyon's and NerPharMa's European CDMO offerings to multinational clients.
- Fareva: French-headquartered pharmaceutical CDMO with manufacturing operations across Europe. Closely comparable to Benta Lyon in geography, CDMO service offering, and customer base of multinational pharmaceutical companies.
Broad incumbents
- Catalent: Global CDMO providing development and manufacturing services across biologics, softgel, oral, and specialty dose forms. Overlaps directly with Benta's CDMO ambitions, particularly in oncology, biologics, and high-potency manufacturing through NerPharMa.
- Eurofarma: Latin American-headquartered multinational pharmaceutical company with manufacturing, CDMO, and distribution operations. Comparable in being a multi-vertical integrated pharma platform expanding into biologics and specialty.
Regional players
- Tabuk Pharmaceuticals: Saudi-headquartered pharmaceutical manufacturer with branded generics and specialty manufacturing. Comparable to Benta Group's regional pharmaceutical manufacturing ambitions and emerging Saudi expansion.
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals: MENA-based pharmaceutical manufacturer and injectables specialist with branded and generic operations. Comparable to BPI and Benta Trading in regional pharmaceutical manufacturing and MENA distribution footprint.
- Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries): MENA pharmaceutical manufacturer with manufacturing and distribution operations across the Gulf. Comparable to Benta's MENA manufacturing and regional distribution business model.
Emerging players
- Biocon: Global biopharmaceutical company with biologics manufacturing and CDMO services. Comparable to Benta Group's expansion into biologics and high-potency manufacturing through NerPharMa, and a current listed partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Benta Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Benta Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
Benta Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Benta Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Benta Group
What does Benta Group do?
Benta Group is a healthcare holding company that manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical products and medical devices through its operating subsidiaries. It operates pharmaceutical manufacturing plants in Lebanon (BPI), France (Benta Lyon), and Italy (NerPharMa), provides contract manufacturing and CDMO services to multinational pharmaceutical companies, and distributes pharmaceuticals and medical devices to hospitals, pharmacies, and public health institutions primarily in Lebanon.
Is Benta Group a public or private company?
Benta Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Benta Group founded?
Benta Group was founded in 1970. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Benta Group based?
Benta Group is headquartered in Dbayeh, Lebanon, in the Middle East region.
How does Benta Group make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and CDMO Services are the primary driver. The others are healthcare Distribution, medical Devices Sales and Distribution and CMO/CDMO Contract Manufacturing.
Who are Benta Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Recipharm, Aenova Group, Pharmathen and Fareva. Broad incumbents are Catalent and Eurofarma. Regional players are Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries). Biocon is listed as an emerging player.
Does Benta Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Benta Group.
What industry is Benta Group in?
Benta Group's product category is Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Contract Development Manufacturing (CDMO). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAFALAM, Central Fill & Pharmacy Outsourcing Services, with a secondary code of CRAOAHAJ, Pharmacy Logistics, Returns, Reverse Distribution & Compliance Services. Its NAICS code is 42421 and its SIC code is 5122.