What SCEMED does

SCEMED (operated as "Scemed by Winncare") is a French medical equipment manufacturer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Halluin, in the Lille metropolitan area. The company designs, manufactures, and sells three integrated product ranges for healthcare facilities: Transfer (ceiling-rail patient lifts, mobile lifts, verticalizers, harnesses, and fall-management equipment), Hygiene (shower chairs, shower trolleys, in-bed showers, changing tables, and a line of therapeutic bathtubs manufactured 100% in France), and Disinfection (bedpan washer-disinfectors and waste grinders). Its flagship LUNA X5 ceiling-rail lift, launched in April 2025, combines fixed and portable motor functionality with eco-designed aluminum rails made from 75% post-consumer recycled material, while the patented Integralift system conceals a complete patient lift inside a wardrobe cabinet to preserve room aesthetics; the DEKO 190 bedpan washer-disinfector has demonstrated operational lifespans exceeding 20 years in hospital settings. SCEMED holds patents on the Integralift design and LUNA X5 automatic-locking harness hooks, and is certified under the European EN/SO NF 10 335 medical device standard for patient lifts.

The company serves primarily EHPAD nursing homes, public and private hospitals, and secondarily maternity and oncology/palliative care departments across France. Its go-to-market is a direct field-sales model — regional sales managers provide on-site demonstrations and project consultations — supplemented by a distribution partnership with UGAP, the French central public procurement body, where SCEMED has been listed since 2017 for bathtubs, shower equipment, and wellness bathing solutions. Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales of medical equipment bundled with installation services and ongoing maintenance contracts, priced on a quote basis rather than published price lists. Commercial reach is supported by content marketing (white papers on infection prevention, ergonomics, and patient handling best practices), trade show participation (Paris Healthcare Week, FNADEPA, Ageing Fit), and detailed customer case studies. SCEMED is a wholly owned subsidiary of Winncare, a French medical well-being group, and the company's brand now operates under the DBA "Scemed by Winncare"; no external venture or private equity investment is indicated in the available material.

Name

SCEMED

Legal name

SCEMED

Website

https://scemed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCEMED is a French medical equipment manufacturer (a Winncare subsidiary) producing patient lifts, shower/hygiene equipment, therapeutic bathtubs, and bedpan disinfection systems for EHPAD nursing homes, public and private hospitals, and maternity wards across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services (HSABAKAJ), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Medical equipment manufacturing
• Patient transfer systems
• Healthcare hygiene equipment
• Bedpan disinfection systems
• Therapeutic bathing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Loos

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: One-time sale of medical equipment including patient lifts, hygiene products, and disinfection systems to healthcare facilities. Equipment typically sold with installation services and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SCEMED designs, manufactures, and sells medical equipment for healthcare facilities across three product ranges: Transfer (ceiling-mounted rail lifts such as LUNA X5, invisible Integralift wardrobe lifts, mobile lifts, and standing verticalizers), Hygiene (shower chairs and trolleys, in-bed shower systems, therapeutic bathtubs), and Disinfection (DEKO 190 bedpan washer-disinfectors and Pulso grinders). Equipment is sold primarily to French nursing homes (EHPAD), hospitals, and maternity wards, with installation and maintenance services.

Product overview

SCEMED (Scemed by Winncare) is a French medical equipment manufacturer serving healthcare facilities for 30 years, organized around three core product ranges: Transfer (patient lifts on rails and mobile, verticalizers, harnesses), Hygiene (shower chairs and trolleys, in-bed showers, changing tables, therapeutic bathtubs), and Disinfection (bedpan washers and grinders). The flagship LUNA X5 ceiling rail lift combines fixed and portable motor technology with eco-designed aluminum rails (75% recycled) and adjustable load capacity up to 275 kg. The product portfolio also includes the invisible Intégralift wardrobe-mounted lift, mobile lifts (Solar, Stellar/Pulsar, Lotus), shower trolleys (Marina in hydraulic/electric versions, Amfora, NOVUM 2000), shower/toilet chairs (OXO, Cascata), the DEKO 190 bedpan washer-disinfector, and a range of therapeutic bathtubs (Batéïa Évo, Relax, Magic 1000, Lanira, Harmonia, Indra) manufactured 100% in France at the Lille metropolitan site. Products target EHPAD (nursing homes), hospitals, and maternity wards across France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LUNA X5: Rail transfer system with design, simplicity, durability and eco-design features.
• Integralift
• DEKO 190
• MARINA

Products and services

• LUNA X5 Rail-Based Patient Lift Ceiling-rail patient lift system combining fixed and portable motor in one device, with eco-designed aluminum rails (75% recycled), adjustable load capacity (150/200/275 kg), and a lifting height reaching 2500 mm to floor level. Designed for healthcare facilities managing patient transfers.
• Integralift Invisible Patient Lift

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% time savings in patient transfers with Integralift
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UGAPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 March 2017UGAP is the French central purchasing body for public healthcare establishments. SCEMED products have been listed on the UGAP catalog since 2017, initially for bathtubs and later expanded to include shower equipment and wellness bathing solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prism Medical: UK-based provider of ceiling hoist systems, mobile lifts, and bathing equipment. Directly overlaps with SCEMED's LUNA, Integralift, and therapeutic bathtub portfolio, serving care homes and NHS-adjacent facilities.
• Arjo: Swedish-headquartered global leader in patient handling and hygiene equipment (lift systems, shower chairs, bedpan washers). Directly competes with SCEMED across all three product ranges and serves EHPAD and hospital customers worldwide.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based manufacturer of patient lifts, transfer devices, and wound management solutions. Comparable in product scope (mobile lifts, ceiling systems) and customer base (long-term care, hospitals).
• Guldmann: Danish manufacturer specializing in ceiling-mounted patient lift systems and H-rail infrastructure. Directly comparable to SCEMED's LUNA X5 rail transfer system and Integralift offerings, serving nursing homes and hospitals across Europe.
• Handicare: Norwegian/Swedish provider of patient lifts, transfer aids, and stairlifts. Competes with SCEMED in mobile patient lifts and verticalizers, with overlap in European nursing home and home care channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Acquired by Baxter in 2021, Hillrom offers patient lifts, hospital beds, and hygiene systems as part of a broad acute-care portfolio. Overlaps directly with SCEMED's transfer and disinfection product lines and competes for the same hospital procurement contracts.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of wheelchairs, patient lifts, and homecare equipment. Overlaps with SCEMED's mobile lift and transfer product lines within a much broader mobility and DME portfolio.

Others

• Winncare Group: Parent company of SCEMED and a major European medical bed and patient handling group. Relevant as the corporate parent providing distribution, capital, and cross-border leverage to SCEMED's operations.

Emerging players

• Mangar International: UK-based manufacturer of inflatable patient handling equipment, including fall recovery cushions (comparable to SCEMED's Eagle cushion). Overlaps in the patient-handling niche with a more focused mobility product line.
• Benmor Medical: UK specialist in patient handling and bariatric lifting solutions. Comparable niche focus and customer base (UK care homes, NHS trusts), with a smaller product portfolio than SCEMED.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scemed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=lFYiGa_yfgU
• Xx.com/edscem

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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