Kenex (Electro-Medical)

What Kenex (Electro-Medical) does

Kenex (Electro-Medical) Limited is a UK-based manufacturer specialising in radiation-protection hardware for medical imaging and interventional procedures. From a single facility in Harlow, Essex, the company designs and builds X-ray shielding systems (table-mounted, overhead suspended, and mobile shields), ceiling suspension systems (tracks, columns, arms), imaging accessories (cassette and DR detector holders, pedestals, patient chairs, positioning aids), LED surgical and examination lamps, and X-ray-protective clothing. The underlying technology stack is mechanical and materials-led: lead glass (2.2 mm Pb equivalent), lead vinyl and lead acrylic (0.5 mm Pb equivalent) shielding materials, heavy-duty aluminium ceiling tracks with a patented carriage design, twin-pin steel ceiling columns with a patented safety collar, and patented collision-resilient devices that allow shields to yield upward when struck by a C-arm. Quality and regulatory compliance is a defining feature: the firm operates to ISO 13485 (UKAS-accredited), holds CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745 and EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, and conforms to IEC 60601, ISO 14971 and IEC EN 61331.

The company sells through a direct, quote-based model via a website Quick Quote system, supplemented by an overseas partner network for international markets; pricing is in GBP, FCA Harlow per Incoterms 2020, exclusive of VAT, with 90-day quote validity and net-30 credit terms for account customers. There is no public price list, no installed software, no app, and no public API. The primary customer is healthcare facilities performing interventional radiology, cardiac catheterisation, and general radiography, where occupational scatter-radiation exposure of clinical staff is the problem being addressed; secondary users include A&E departments and operating rooms. The product set is complemented by a Bespoke Solutions service for room-specific and OEM-specific custom designs (for example, shields tailored to Philips Allura tables).

Kenex is privately held, independently owned, and operates without external funding, parent company, or disclosed M&A activity. The firm has no published revenue or headcount trend, and the workforce range is reported at 11-50 employees. Distribution is worldwide via direct shipping and a published list of overseas partners, with products shipped FCA Harlow through a network of carriers.

Name

Kenex (Electro-Medical)

Legal name

Kenex (Electro-Medical) Limited

Website

https://www.kenex.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenex (Electro-Medical) is a manufacturer and supplier of X-ray shielding, imaging accessories, operating lamps, and protective clothing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Protection Medical Devices

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Contrast Media Injectors & Radiology Accessories (HLAHABAK)

Keywords

• Radiation shielding systems
• X-ray protection devices
• Interventional radiology accessories
• Medical imaging equipment
• Protective medical apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Hardware Sales: Sale of physical medical devices including X-ray protection systems, imaging accessories, operating lamps, protective clothing, and suspension systems. Products are sold directly and through international distribution partners. Quote-based pricing with payment terms net 30 days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kenex designs, manufactures, and supplies X-ray radiation protection systems (table-mounted, overhead suspended, and mobile shields), imaging accessories (cassette/DR detector holders, mobile pedestals, patient imaging chairs, positioning aids), LED operating lamps, X-ray protective clothing, and ceiling suspension systems. Products are sold to hospitals, interventional radiology suites, cardiac catheterization labs, and diagnostic imaging facilities worldwide, with bespoke custom solutions available.

Product overview

Kenex (Electro-Medical) is a manufacturer of radiation protection systems and medical imaging accessories. The product portfolio consists of X-ray shielding systems (including table-mounted shields in various widths from 78cm to 162cm, overhead suspended shields with centre mount and horizontal pivot options, and mobile shields), imaging accessories (cassette/DR detector holders, mobile pedestals, patient chairs, positioning aids), LED operating lamps (130F, 150F, 300DF models), protective clothing, and ceiling suspension systems (tracks, carriages, columns, arms). The systems are designed primarily for use in interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization labs, operating rooms, and general radiography. Products feature collision resilience technology for C-arm compatibility, various lead equivalents (0.5mm to 1.0mm), and multiple mounting options (ceiling track, wall mount, table mount). Bespoke custom solutions are available for specific medical equipment requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• X-ray Shielding Systems Radiation protection systems including table-mounted lower body shields (78cm to 162cm widths), overhead suspended shields (centre mount and horizontal pivot options), and mobile X-ray shields designed to reduce exposure to scatter radiation during diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures. Used by interventional radiology staff in hospitals and imaging centres.
• Imaging Accessories Cassette and DR detector holders (mobile counterbalanced models, mobile cassette holders), mobile pedestals for tableside equipment, hydraulic patient imaging chairs, and silica-filled positioning aids (sandbags) for radiographic imaging procedures. Used by radiography departments and operating rooms.
• Operating Lamps LED surgical and examination lamps including LED 130F (70,000 Lux, 33cm head), LED 150F (110,000 Lux, 40cm head), and LED 300DF (160,000 Lux, 55cm head) models providing medical lighting during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Used by operating rooms, examination rooms, and interventional procedure suites.
• Protective Clothing X-ray attenuating protective clothing including aprons, thyroid shields, and protective glasses for medical personnel exposed to scatter radiation. Certified to IEC EN 61331-3 design requirements and EN 13402-3 size designation. Used by radiologists, radiographers, and interventional procedure staff.
• Suspension Systems Ceiling-mounted suspension systems including heavy-duty aluminium tracks and carriages, twin pin steel ceiling columns, robust suspension arms (supporting up to 18 kg), ceiling mounting plates, anchorage rings, and monitor suspension systems for suspending radiation shields, surgical lights, monitors, and other suspended medical equipment. Used in procedure rooms and operating theaters.
• Bespoke Radiation Protection Solutions Custom-designed radiation protection products and mounting solutions tailored to specific medical equipment or facility requirements. Includes custom shield configurations, mounting brackets, and engineered solutions for unique procedural environments. Targeted at facilities with non-standard equipment or room layouts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Significantly reduces exposure to head, eyes, thyroid, and body during interventional radiology

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MAVIG: MAVIG is a German manufacturer of radiation protection products including X-ray shields, ceiling suspension systems, and lead glass for interventional radiology — a direct, head-to-head competitor to Kenex with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• Infab Corporation: Infab Corporation manufactures X-ray protective apparel, mobile shields, and radiation protection accessories for medical imaging — directly comparable to Kenex's shielding, protective clothing, and imaging accessory categories.
• Bar-Ray Products: Bar-Ray Products is a US-based manufacturer of X-ray protective garments, mobile shields, and patient protection equipment serving hospitals and imaging centers — closely comparable to Kenex's protective clothing and mobile X-ray shield lines.
• Wake Medical: Wake Medical specializes in radiation protection equipment and accessories for interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization labs, overlapping directly with Kenex's table-mounted and overhead shielding portfolio.
• AmRay Group: AmRay Group manufactures X-ray protective clothing, lead aprons, and shielding accessories for the medical sector, competing with Kenex's protective clothing and ancillary shielding SKUs.
• AADCO Medical: AADCO Medical produces X-ray protective equipment including mobile barriers, patient shields, and lead apparel — a comparable peer to Kenex in the radiation protection niche.

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Philips is a major imaging OEM whose interventional X-ray and C-arm systems are often sold alongside integrated shielding, ceiling suspension, and lighting — making it both a channel partner and a broad incumbent competitor to Kenex.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare supplies interventional X-ray imaging systems (including C-arms and the Allura AD7 referenced in Kenex head-end shields) and bundles room accessories, competing broadly with Kenex's shielding and suspension offerings.
• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers is a leading imaging OEM with interventional angiography systems where Kenex supplies complementary shielding and suspension — overlapping indirectly through procurement and OEM room integration.

Regional players

• Schmid Radiation Therapy: Schmid Medical is a European manufacturer of radiation protection products and patient positioning aids serving the DACH and broader EU market — a regional peer with comparable product scope to Kenex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kenex-electro-medical-limited
• Xx.com/KenexMedical

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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