IBIOM

What IBIOM does

IBIOM Instruments Ltée/Ltd. is a Sherbrooke, Quebec-based manufacturer of ergonomic medical equipment and furniture, founded in 1978 in Montréal by André Choquette — then head of the cardiology department at Sainte-Justine Hospital — as a producer of video stations for radiology training. The company pivoted in the 1990s into ergonomic medical furniture and now designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio that includes ECHO-FLEX examination and treatment tables (the signature curved-mattress line co-developed with Université de Montréal and CHU Sainte-Justine), TRIAD and HEMA+ treatment chairs, the ERGO XR2 radiology imaging chair, the Foster line of geriatric recliners and patient chairs, the INO care chair, ergonomic seating (Model 200, HÅG Capisco, Capisco Saddle, 3-in-1 adjustable chair), and gel/foam cushions and positioners. All products are designed and manufactured in Canada at the Sherbrooke facility, which also houses business and R&D staff.

The company's go-to-market is direct sales led by a professional consultation team that routes specific product inquiries to Umano Medical, with quote-based pricing and no public price list. IBIOM serves Canadian healthcare facilities across at least six verticals — hospitals (radiology, cardiology, oncology, chemotherapy, nephrology/dialysis, nuclear medicine, emergency, intensive care, gynecology), medical day clinics, private practices, blood collection centers, seniors' residences, and medical offices — through a single-country distribution channel. Its core value proposition is the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders among healthcare professionals through ergonomic design, supported by lifetime warranties on steel structures and welds and bilingual French/English customer service.

Since April 2023, IBIOM has operated as an integral part of Umano Medical following acquisition. The company is privately held, has 11–50 employees at its single Sherbrooke site, sells exclusively in Canada, has no identified venture capital or institutional funding rounds, and does not publicly disclose revenue. Its parent company context implies access to a broader product set (Umano Medical products are cross-linked on the IBIOM website), but the IBIOM subsidiary remains focused on its ergonomic medical furniture niche.

Name

IBIOM

Legal name

IBIOM Instruments Ltée/Ltd.

Website

https://ibiom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IBIOM is a Sherbrooke, Quebec-based manufacturer of ergonomic medical furniture — including ECHO-FLEX treatment tables and TRIAD/HEMA+ treatment chairs — serving Canadian hospitals, clinics, blood collection centers, private practices, and seniors' residences. Operating since 1978, it has been an integral part of Umano Medical since April 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Furniture & Equipment

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB)

Keywords

• Ergonomic medical equipment
• Treatment tables
• Treatment chairs
• Medical furniture
• Healthcare ergonomic furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution: IBIOM designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic medical equipment and furniture directly to healthcare facilities. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of treatment tables, treatment chairs, examination tables, and ergonomic furniture. The company operates as a supplier and manufacturer with products sold directly to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

IBIOM designs, manufactures, and distributes ergonomic medical equipment and furniture for healthcare facilities in Canada. The company's portfolio centers on electric height-adjustable ECHO-FLEX examination and treatment tables, ergonomic treatment chairs (TRIAD, HEMA+, ERGO XR2), the Foster family of geriatric chairs and patient recliners for seniors' residences, the INO care chair, ergonomic task chairs for healthcare staff, and gel/foam pressure-redistribution cushions. All products are designed and manufactured at IBIOM's Sherbrooke, Quebec facility.

Product overview

IBIOM manufactures and distributes ergonomic medical equipment and furniture designed to reduce workplace injuries and improve patient comfort. The product portfolio centers on two core categories: treatment chairs (TRIAD, HEMA+, ERGO XR2, Foster family of recliners and patient chairs, INO care chair) and ECHO-FLEX examination/treatment tables (5002, 5002 CA-51, 5002 CA-55, 4800-G, 4800-G with CA-10, 4800-GY, 4400-D, 4400-G). Supporting these are ergonomic chairs and stools for healthcare staff (Model 200, HÅG Capisco 8106, Capisco Saddle 8105, 3-in-1 adjustable chair), orthopedic cushions and gel plates for pressure ulcer prevention (Cubic Gel Cushion, Flat Gel Cushion, ViscoConfort Positioner, ViscoConfort Gel Positioner), and accessories including anti-fatigue mats and height-adjustable workstations. Products serve diverse healthcare settings including hospitals (radiology, cardiology, oncology, chemotherapy, nephrology/dialysis, emergency, intensive care, nuclear medicine), outpatient clinics, blood collection centers, medical offices, private practices, and seniors' residences. Entirely designed and manufactured in Canada (Sherbrooke, Québec).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ECHO-FLEX: Line of electric examination and treatment tables designed for echocardiography, ultrasound, gynecology, and general medical examinations, featuring ergonomic curved mattress design and electric height adjustment.
• TRIAD
• HEMA+
• Foster
• ERGO XR2

Products and services

• TRIAD Treatment Chair Ergonomic treatment chair designed to provide optimal patient comfort during long treatments including dialysis, radiation, and chemotherapy, with electric adjustment mechanisms, synchronized armrests, adjustable footrest, and lumbar support for both patients and healthcare professionals.
• HEMA+ Treatment Chair Compact and versatile treatment chair designed for short-term treatments, emergency departments, blood collection centers, and vaccination centers, with electric height adjustment, synchronized backrest/leg section recline, swivel/removable armrests, and Trendelenburg positioning capability.
• ERGO XR2 Radiology Chair Medical imaging chair designed for X-ray positioning of patients with limited mobility, with retractable armrests for lateral imaging, sliding height-adjustable seat, and central brake system for easy positioning and fall prevention.
• Foster Patient Recliner Geriatric care chair designed for seniors with limited mobility requiring full care, with padded cushions and lumbar support, reclining backrest, adjustable footrest, and removable covers for easy cleaning and infection control.
• Foster Recliner Relaxation-focused recliner chair designed for seniors' residences, with ergonomic design featuring a padded seat and backrest, angled armrests, tilted backrest and footrest for positional variation, and easy-to-clean removable cushion covers.
• Foster Sleep Chair Multi-position chair designed for seniors that transitions from upright seating to full reclining/sleep position, with modular design that can evolve from recliner to full care chair depending on resident needs.
• Foster Patient Chairs Collection of geriatric patient chairs available in various configurations for seniors' residences, made with durable steel frame and including modular accessories such as IV poles and adjustable armrests.
• ECHO-FLEX 5002 Treatment Table Electric examination and ultrasound table for general ultrasound, featuring the curved mattress allowing technicians to work close to patients and reducing arm hyperextension injuries, with electric height adjustment from 21 to 37 inches.
• ECHO-FLEX 5002 CA-51 Treatment Table Specialized echocardiography table with cardiac opening in the long section for cardiac imaging access, featuring the curved mattress, backlit hand remote control, and optional retractable side rails.
• ECHO-FLEX 5002 CA-55 Treatment Table Echocardiography examination table with cardiac opening on the backrest rather than the long section, with optional triangular transvaginal ultrasound opening and backlit hand remote for adjustments.
• ECHO-FLEX 4800-G Treatment Table Versatile treatment table for general ultrasound and gynecology with a tilting backrest, folding leg section, and removable gynecological stirrups, electric height adjustment from 21 to 39 inches.
• ECHO-FLEX 4800-G with CA-10 Treatment Table Multi-specialty table for general ultrasound, gynecology, and cardiology with retractable cardiac opening, removable stirrups, and adjustable leg section, with the curved mattress designed for close patient access.
• ECHO-FLEX 4800-GY Treatment Table Treatment table designed for general ultrasound and gynecology with tilting backrest and retractable leg section, suitable for radiology and medical imaging departments.
• ECHO-FLEX 4400-D Treatment Table Simplified examination table for general ultrasound and medical examinations, electric height adjustable from 24.5 to 36.5 inches with 0 to 80 degree tilt backrest, featuring the curved mattress for close patient access.
• ECHO-FLEX 4400-G Treatment Table Examination table with retractable leg section and removable gynecological stirrups for general ultrasound, medical examinations, and gynecology; simplified version of the 4800 series.
• INO Care Chair Lightweight, stable versatile care chair with excellent maneuverability, offering great configuration flexibility with up to eight armrest choices, five wheel choices, and four seat heights, suitable for home care and retirement homes.
• Model 200 Chair Affordable ergonomic task chair for healthcare professionals, available in various height options with footrest ring and no armrests for close patient access; recommended as ultrasound chair for medical technicians.
• HÅG Capisco 8106 Chair Active sitting ergonomic chair allowing front, side, and reversed seating positions, with unique back and seat design that promotes movement throughout the day; usable with counter-height and adjustable-height desks.
• Capisco Saddle 8105 Chair Backless saddle-styled ergonomic stool/chair inspired by riding saddle design that places the pelvis forward with spine in neutral position and legs at open angle for improved blood circulation and reduced muscle injury risk.
• 3-in-1 Height Adjustable Chair Versatile medical chair with three working positions: sitting with backrest, sitting-standing, and perching, height adjustable from 19.25 to 35.5 inches for use at fixed-height, counter-height, and adjustable-height workstations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced workplace injuries among cardiology and radiology technicians through ergonomic design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Umano MedicalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023In April 2023, Umano Medical acquired IBIOM to expand its product offering. Together, these two Quebec-based companies combine their expertise to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the healthcare sector. IBIOM is now an integral part of Umano Medical, with both companies maintaining their combined expertise in the medical equipment market.
• Université de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Partnership with Université de Montréal and the cardiology department at Sainte-Justine Hospital to study and develop solutions for workplace injuries among cardiology technicians. This collaboration led to the development of the ECHO-FLEX curved mattress design.
• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-JustinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Original co-development partner for the ECHO-FLEX treatment table. A cardiology department head at the hospital identified the problem of workplace injuries among technicians and partnered with IBIOM to develop an ergonomic solution. The first ECHO-FLEX was rolled out first at Sainte-Justine Hospital before broader distribution.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brewer Company: Manufacturer of medical examination tables, power procedure chairs, and ergonomic seating for healthcare settings. Comparable on examination tables and treatment chairs sold to hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
• Winco Manufacturing: Manufacturer of medical chairs, blood draw chairs (phlebotomy), and treatment/recliner chairs for healthcare facilities. Directly comparable product overlap with IBIOM's HEMA+ treatment chair and Foster recliner lines serving similar patient care settings.
• Armedica: US manufacturer specializing in treatment/examination tables, mat tables, and therapy equipment for medical and rehabilitation facilities. Highly comparable on ergonomic treatment table design and direct sales to hospitals, clinics, and physical therapy settings.
• Hausmann Industries: US-based manufacturer of medical and rehabilitation furniture including treatment/exam tables, parallel bars, and physical therapy equipment. Direct comparable on product categories (treatment tables, examination tables, rehabilitation equipment) and customer base (hospitals, rehab centers, long-term care).
• Clinton Industries: Manufacturer of medical examination tables, treatment tables, and physical therapy equipment. Closely comparable on core product categories (ECHO-FLEX-style exam tables and treatment furniture) and small-to-mid manufacturer scale serving similar clinical settings.
• Umano Medical: Quebec-based manufacturer of medical beds and stretchers for hospitals and long-term care. Now IBIOM's parent company after April 2023 acquisition; the most directly comparable peer given shared Quebec base, overlapping healthcare customer base, and complementary product portfolio (beds/stretchers vs. treatment tables/chairs).

Broad incumbents

• Skytron: US-based medical equipment manufacturer offering surgical tables, hospital beds, and treatment/recliner chairs. Broader portfolio than IBIOM but directly competes in treatment and procedure chairs for hospitals and surgical centers.
• Stryker Corporation: Global medical technology leader offering hospital beds, stretchers, surgical equipment, and medical furniture. Operates broadly across healthcare but overlaps with IBIOM in hospital patient handling and treatment room equipment categories.
• Midmark Corporation: Large US-based manufacturer of medical equipment and furniture including exam tables, procedure chairs, and diagnostic equipment. Operates much broader portfolio across medical, dental, and animal health but directly overlaps IBIOM's exam/treatment table categories.
• Hillrom (Baxter): Major medical technology company (now part of Baxter) offering hospital beds, treatment chairs, and patient handling equipment. Broad incumbent with overlap on treatment tables, patient recliners, and hospital room furniture categories where IBIOM competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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