PMD MEDICAL

What PMD MEDICAL does

PMD MEDICAL is a French B2B medical equipment and consumables wholesaler founded in 1979 and headquartered in Nîmes (825 rue Bacchus), specializing in supplies for dermatologists, aesthetic medicine physicians, plastic surgeons, and general practitioners across metropolitan France. The company distributes a broad portfolio spanning over 13 product categories, including surgical instruments, wound care, cryotherapy equipment, injectables, sutures, sterilization equipment, diagnostic tools, medical lighting, and examination furniture. It combines third-party branded products from premium manufacturers (Ethicon, TSK, DermLite, Euronda, Promotal, Novak M, Namrol, Swann-Morton, BD Medical, Aesculap/B. Braun) with its own private-label consumables (PMD MEDICAL branded surgical sets, hydroalcoholic gel, drapes, compresses, cotton, and examination drapes).

The company's commercial infrastructure centers on a B2B e-commerce platform (pmd-medical.com) complemented by a professional ordering portal, PMD Portail Pro, built on Odoo and offering personalized pricing, stock visibility, multi-user access, and a web-exclusive loyalty program (Fidélité Exclusivité Web). The Frequent Purchases tracking system aggregates recurring orders across internet, phone, fax, and SMS channels. Payment integrations include PayPal, Fintecture instant bank transfer, and 3D Secure credit card processing, while logistics are handled by CIBLEX for 24-48 hour delivery across mainland France. Mandatory professional installation is integrated for major equipment such as Class B autoclaves and examination tables.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales (€1,169–€5,990+), recurring consumable sales, professional installation services, and cabinet installation advisory services. The sales motion is advisor-led, combining telephone consultation, B2B e-commerce, fax/email ordering, and peer referrals. PMD MEDICAL reports 200+ equipped medical cabinets across France and a 4.8/5 verified review rating. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no disclosed external investment, no international shipping, and operations restricted to metropolitan France and Corsica.

Name

PMD MEDICAL

Legal name

PMD MEDICAL

Website

https://pmd-medical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PMD MEDICAL is a French B2B medical equipment and consumables wholesaler founded in 1979, distributing dermatology, aesthetic medicine, and plastic surgery supplies to 200+ medical practices across metropolitan France via e-commerce and advisor-led sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment & Consumables Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (42421)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Medical equipment distribution
• Dermatology supplies wholesale
• Medical consumables distribution
• Aesthetic medicine equipment
• Medical practice installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nîmes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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 Consumables Sales: Recurring sales of disposable medical supplies including sutures, syringes, needles, dressings, bandages, compresses, surgical blades, gloves, masks, examination drapes, antiseptic solutions, and hygiene products. Consumables represent high-volume, repeat-purchase revenue with various brands (Ethicon, TSK, Kai, Swann-Morton, BD Medical). Sold via e-commerce and phone orders with delivery across France.
2. Medical Equipment Sales: One-time sales of durable medical equipment including examination tables/divans, examination chairs, autoclaves, dermatoscopes, electrosurgical units (bistouris), cryotherapy equipment, medical lighting, diagnostic instruments, and surgical furniture. Equipment spans various price points from €1,169 to €5,990+ for premium motorized tables. Brands include Promotal, Novak M, Namrol, Euronda, DermLite, Waldmann. Some equipment requires professional installation.
3. Professional Installation Services: Mandatory professional installation for specific equipment including autoclaves (class B), washer/disinfectors, examination divans, chairs, and tables. Installation performed by certified professionals. Fees calculated based on location and time required, with installation costs quoted separately from product prices. Installation serves as both a revenue stream and quality assurance mechanism.
4. Cabinet Installation Advisory: Comprehensive advisory and project management services for physicians establishing new medical practices or renovating existing ones. Includes needs assessment, equipment selection advice, installation coordination, and ongoing support. The company claims to have supported installation of over 200 medical cabinets across France. Positioned as a key differentiator and relationship-building service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PMD MEDICAL is a B2B wholesaler and distributor of medical equipment and consumables serving healthcare professionals in France since 1979. The company sells durable medical equipment (examination tables, chairs, autoclaves, dermatoscopes, electrosurgical units, cryotherapy devices, medical lighting) and high-volume consumables (sutures, syringes, needles, gloves, drapes, dressings, antiseptic solutions), distributed primarily via its e-commerce platform pmd-medical.com, telephone sales, and dedicated PMD Portail Pro portal. It also provides cabinet installation advisory and professional installation services for major equipment, with over 200 medical cabinets equipped across France.

Product overview

PMD MEDICAL is a French B2B medical equipment and consumables distributor founded in 1979, specializing in supplies for dermatologists, aesthetic physicians, and plastic surgeons. The company operates a unified e-commerce platform (pmd-medical.com) with a complementary professional ordering portal (PMD Portail Pro), offering over 13 product categories including surgical instruments, wound care, cryotherapy, injectables, sutures, hygiene supplies, disinfection, sterilization equipment, diagnostic tools, medical lighting, examination furniture, and branded PMD MEDICAL consumables. The portfolio combines third-party branded products from manufacturers (TSK, Ethicon, Euronda, DermLite, Namrol, Novak, Swann-Morton) with PMD MEDICAL's own private-label consumables (surgical sets, disinfectants, drapes, gauze, cotton products). Services include equipment installation support, cabinet setup consultation, and a dedicated professional ordering portal. The company serves over 200 medical practices across France with 24-48 hour delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surtron 80 Electrosurgical Unit

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ medical cabinets equipped across France
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aesculap (B. Braun)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAesculap, a B. Braun company, is a major surgical instrument manufacturer whose products are distributed through PMD MEDICAL. Featured prominently in product catalog with dedicated brand showcase on website.
• Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, is a leading manufacturer of sutures and surgical products. PMD MEDICAL distributes Ethicon suture products including Monocryl Plus resorbable sutures.
• TSK LaboratorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSK Laboratory manufactures aesthetic injection devices including STERiGLIDE cannulas, LDS needles, and injection equipment. Key partner for aesthetic medicine consumables.
• EurondacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuronda is an Italian manufacturer of autoclaves and sterilization equipment. PMD MEDICAL distributes Euronda E6 and E8 autoclaves with professional installation services.
• DermLitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDermLite manufactures dermatoscopes for dermatology diagnostics. PMD MEDICAL distributes the full range including DL5 Plus with PigmentBoost, UV, and AI capabilities.
• PromotalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromotal is a French manufacturer of medical examination furniture including divans, tables, and chairs. Products include Duolys, iDuolys, iQuest, and Quest series. Key partner for Made in France medical furniture.
• Novak McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNovak M is a manufacturer of medical examination tables and chairs featuring LINAK motors and elegant design. Products include SXL PLUS table with Red Dot Design Award 2020 recognition.
• NamrolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNamrol manufactures examination chairs and medical furniture including the Dama series with programmable positions and anatomical seating, featured in PMD MEDICAL's product lineup.
• Waldmann (Derungs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaldmann, part of Derungs group, manufactures medical lighting including examination lamps, surgical lamps, and ceiling-mounted luminaires. PMD MEDICAL distributes Waldmann VISIANO and other lighting products.
• KaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKai is a Japanese manufacturer of surgical blades and punches. PMD MEDICAL distributes Kai biopsy punches and single-use dermatological instruments.
• Swann-MortoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwann-Morton is a UK manufacturer of surgical blades and scalpels. PMD MEDICAL distributes Swann-Morton sterile surgical blades.
• BD MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBD (Becton Dickinson) manufactures medical devices including hypodermic needles (Microlance 3 series) and syringes. Distributed through PMD MEDICAL's consumables catalog.
• AnioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaboratoires Anios is a French manufacturer of disinfection and hygiene products for medical environments. PMD MEDICAL distributes Anios antiseptic and disinfection solutions.
• TorkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTork manufactures hygiene products including paper hand towels, dispensers, and wiping solutions for professional healthcare settings. Featured in PMD MEDICAL's hygiene offerings.
• BSN MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSN Medical produces medical devices including wound care and compression products. Distributed through PMD MEDICAL's care and dressing category.
• H&O EquipmentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorH&O Equipments manufactures cryotherapy equipment and accessories. Partnered with PMD MEDICAL for nitrogen and thermotherapy products including spray units and accessories.
• CortexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCortex manufactures CryoPro liquid nitrogen sprays for cryosurgery. Distributed through PMD MEDICAL's cryotherapy and nitrogen product line.
• FranklabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranklab produces surface disinfectants and cleaning products for medical use. PMD MEDICAL distributes Franklab FB Spray disinfectant and detergent products.
• NacaturcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNacatur manufactures examination gloves and protective equipment. PMD MEDICAL distributes Nacatur latex examination gloves including Naturex 626 Salus non-powdered variant.
• MidmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMidmark manufactures autoclaves for medical practices with QuickSteam technology. Distributed through PMD MEDICAL with variable lead times depending on manufacturer availability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bastide Group: Listed French medical equipment, homecare, and consumables distributor serving healthcare professionals across France. Directly comparable as a French B2B specialty medical distributor with overlapping customer base and similar product categories.
• Holtex: French manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and consumables, serving similar healthcare professional segments in France. Comparable as a France-based medical supplies company with both proprietary products and distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Global Fortune 500 distributor of medical and dental supplies, equipment, and services to office-based healthcare practitioners. Highly comparable business model at much larger scale, serving similar specialist customer segments including dermatology and aesthetics.
• Medline Industries: Privately held global manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and clinical solutions serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician offices. Comparable as a major medical supplies distributor with overlapping categories.
• Owens & Minor: Global medical product distribution and healthcare supply chain company serving hospitals and healthcare providers. Comparable medical distribution business model with broader hospital focus but overlapping product categories.
• Patterson Companies: US-listed value-added distributor focused on dental and animal health with growing medical segment. Comparable as a specialty-focused medical/dental distributor with similar practitioner customer base and consumables-led model.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest US medical-surgical supply distributors serving physician offices, surgery centers, and healthcare facilities. Comparable as a B2B medical supplies distributor, though with significantly broader portfolio and scale.
• Cardinal Health: Global medical products and pharmaceutical distributor serving hospitals, ambulatory care, and physician offices. Comparable as a healthcare distributor serving provider customers, though at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Mediq: European healthcare distributor of medical devices, supplies, and home care products across multiple European countries. Comparable as a European medical supplies distributor, though with broader geographic and customer footprint.

Regional players

• OneMed Group: Nordic-focused medical supplies distributor serving healthcare professionals across Scandinavia. Adjacent peer with similar B2B medical supplies distribution model but operating in a different European geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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