Medco Technology

What Medco Technology does

MedCo Technology, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of safe patient mobilization equipment serving healthcare facilities, home health providers, and bariatric care settings. The company designs and produces fabric-based mobilization products — slide sheets, limb slings, seated slings, full body repositioning slings, ambulation shorts, sit-to-stand slings, and seated transfer boards — across three proprietary fabric lines (Single Patient Disposable, Advantage Reusable, Apex Reusable) engineered for healthcare-grade durability (100-200+ wash cycles), moisture-wicking, breathability, and body-contouring comfort. These products are manufactured and tested in the USA.

The company's product portfolio extends beyond its proprietary fabrics into distributed lift and transfer equipment, including the MedCo Technology Gantry (a portable ceiling lift with 770-1,000 lb capacity), Molift portable floor lifts, Lopital Tango shower chairs and Lotus stand aids, Bestcare sit-to-stand lifts, and overhead ceiling track systems with installation services. This ecosystem approach creates interoperability through standardized hook-and-loop and clip connection systems, allowing MedCo slings to work across multiple equipment platforms.

MedCo generates revenue through one-time hardware sales and consumable product purchases via direct sales (phone and contact form for enterprise/institutional buyers), the Amazon marketplace (for individual and SMB buyers), and at industry conferences. The company cites more than 60 years of combined bedside care, medical product design, occupational health, and risk management experience. No venture capital, private equity, or public listing has been disclosed, and the company appears to operate as an independent, bootstrapped business with 101-250 employees.

Name

Medco Technology

Legal name

MedCo Technology

Website

https://medcotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MedCo Technology manufactures and distributes safe patient mobilization equipment — proprietary fabric slings, slide sheets, and lift systems — for healthcare facilities, home health providers, and bariatric care settings in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Mobilization Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Patient mobilization equipment
• Medical slings and lifts
• Safe patient handling
• Healthcare transfer devices
• Bariatric patient care

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Product Sales: MedCo Technology generates revenue through the sale of medical-grade patient mobilization products including slings, slide sheets, transfer boards, and lift equipment. Products are sold in both single-patient disposable and reusable formats across multiple fabric lines (Single Patient, Advantage, Apex).
2. Equipment Distribution: The company distributes third-party patient lift and transfer equipment including Molift portable floor lifts, Lopital shower chairs and stand aids, and ceiling track systems. This includes both sales and installation services for overhead lift systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MedCo Technology manufactures and sells safe patient mobilization products including proprietary fabric-based slings (Slide Sheets, Limb Slings, Seated Slings, Repositioning Slings, Ambulation Shorts, Sit to Stand Slings), Seated Transfer Boards, and the MedCo Technology Gantry portable ceiling lift. The company also distributes complementary third-party lift and transfer equipment from Molift, Lopital, and Bestcare, and installs overhead ceiling track lift systems. All products are manufactured and tested in the USA and engineered for skin safety, infection control, and durability in healthcare environments.

Product overview

MedCo Technology is a manufacturer of safe patient mobilization solutions combining fabric-based products (slings, slide sheets, and ambulation shorts) with distributed lift and transfer equipment. The core product line includes Slide Sheets (friction-reducing disposable and reusable sheets), Limb Slings (for limb elevation with single patient and reusable options), Seated Slings (available in Single Patient, Advantage, Apex, and Mobile variants), Full Body Repositioning Slings (for turning and repositioning), Ambulation Shorts (for fall-safe patient ambulation), and Sit to Stand Slings. The company also distributes complementary equipment including the MedCo Technology Gantry (portable ceiling lift), Molift portable floor lifts, Lopital Tango shower chairs and Lotus stand aids, overhead ceiling track systems, and Bestcare sit-to-stand lifts. Products are manufactured in the USA with skincare-focused fabrics featuring moisture wicking, breathability, and body contouring comfort. The portfolio is designed to work together through standardized hook-and-loop and clip connection systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Slide Sheets Friction-reducing fabric sheets designed for safe patient mobilization including bed boosting, turning, repositioning, lateral transfers, and X-ray plate positioning. Available in Single Patient Disposable and Reusable versions with silicone coating for superior friction reduction; reusable versions withstand a minimum of 200 standard washes. Used by caregivers in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings.
• Limb Slings Devices for elevating and supporting patient limbs during wound care, dressing changes, or physical therapy. Includes Limb Lifters for progressive mobility and Limb Slings for use with overhead or portable floor lifts. Available in Single Patient and Apex Reusable fabrics. Designed for clinical caregivers, wound care staff, and physical therapists.
• Seated Slings Slings designed for efficient placement and positioning during seated patient mobilization and transfers. Features body-contouring fabric without plastic stays or bulky padding. Available in Single Patient, Advantage Reusable, Apex Reusable, and Mobile Seated Sling variants. Weight capacity up to 600 lb (272 kg). For use in institutional and home care settings.
• Full Body Repositioning Slings Slings designed to remain under patients for turning, repositioning, and lifting. Features positioning options from high seated to fully supine positioning. Available in Single Patient, Advantage Reusable, and Apex Reusable fabrics with weight capacities up to 1000 lb (454 kg). Used by healthcare staff for high-acuity and bariatric patients.
• Ambulation Shorts Specialized shorts allowing caregivers to safely ambulate patients while reducing fall-related injury risk. Features custom tension buckles, storage pockets for straps, and multiple attachment points for overhead or portable floor lifts. Available in Single Patient and Apex Reusable fabrics, with bariatric sizes up to 800 lb (362 kg). Designed for home health, rehabilitation, and post-surgery ambulation.
• Sit to Stand Slings Slings designed for sit-to-stand lifts, providing comfortable experience without underarm pressure or skin irritation. Features body contouring shape, controlled stretch, and moisture wicking. Available in Single Patient and Apex Reusable fabrics with 500 lb (227 kg) capacity. Used with compatible sit-to-stand lifts.
• Seated Transfer Boards Transfer boards designed to assist with surface-to-surface seated transfers. The Standard model features curved shape with 550 lb (250 kg) capacity, while the 24" Square model has multiple hand grips with 330 lb (150 kg) capacity. Made of high-density polymer for superior cleaning and infection control. Used by caregivers for bed-to-chair or chair-to-chair transfers.
• MedCo Technology Gantry Portable Ceiling Lift A portable ceiling lift system providing ceiling track lift benefits without permanent installation. Features adjustable height and width, tool-free adjustment, free-flowing lockable casters, and weight capacity up to 1000 lb (454 kg). Part numbers MTG770-3 (770 lb SWL) and MTG1000-3 (1000 lb SWL). Designed for healthcare facilities with budget constraints that can benefit from portable lift coverage.
• Molift Portable Floor Lifts (Distributed) Portable floor lifts distributed by MedCo Technology from manufacturer Molift. Includes Smart 150 (330 lb), Mover 180 (397 lb), Mover 205 (452 lb), and Mover 300 (660 lb) models. All use hook and loop connections compatible with MedCo slings. Sold and supported for healthcare facilities and home care use.
• Tango Shower Chair & Commode (Distributed) Showering and toileting aid by Lopital for individuals with standing or balancing challenges. Available in Tango (400 lb), Tango XL (550 lb), and Tango XXL (800 lb) models. Distributed by MedCo Technology as part of its comprehensive patient mobilization portfolio.
• Lotus Stand Aid (Distributed) Standing transfer aid by Lopital for individuals able to stand but have walking challenges. Lotus model has 440 lb capacity; Lotus XL has 500 lb capacity. Distributed by MedCo Technology.
• Overhead Lift Systems (Installation Service) Custom ceiling track lift systems installed by MedCo Technology with capacities from 660 lb to 1100 lb (300-500 kg), plus Molift Duo freestanding two-column system with 660 lb capacity. Service includes sales and installation for overhead lift systems in healthcare facilities.
• Bestcare BestStand SA500 (Distributed) Sit-to-stand lift by Bestcare for patients who can tolerate seated positions but need help standing. Compatible with MedCo Technology loop sit-to-stand slings. 500 lb (227 kg) weight capacity. Distributed by MedCo Technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reusable Slide Sheets withstand minimum 200 washes; Reusable slings (Seated, Sit to Stand, Repositioning, Ambulation Shorts, Limb) withstand minimum 100 washes
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoliftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMolift supplies portable floor lifts (Smart 150, Mover 180, Mover 205, Mover 300) and ceiling track systems compatible with MedCo Technology slings. MedCo Technology distributes Molift products and integrates their lift equipment with their proprietary sling lines.
• LopitalcoreTechnology or IntegrationLopital supplies the Tango Shower Chair & Commode (in three models up to 800 lb capacity) and Lotus Stand Aid (up to 500 lb capacity). MedCo Technology distributes these products as part of their comprehensive patient mobilization portfolio.
• ProCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProCare is a vendor partner that produced a video highlighting features of the Tango Shower Chair & Commode compared to traditional bariatric shower chairs, providing marketing support for Lopital products distributed by MedCo Technology.
• ASPHPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Society of Safety Professionals (ASPHP) - MedCo Technology is a vendor sponsor, participating in society events to showcase their products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish medical-device company and a global leader in patient handling and hygiene, offering lifts, slings, transfer aids, and bariatric solutions that directly overlap MedCo's portfolio across hospitals, long-term care, and bariatric segments.
• Etac: Nordic manufacturer of mobility and patient-transfer products including slings, hoists, and transfer boards, competing in the same safe-patient-handling category with overlapping bariatric offerings.
• Handicare: Provider of patient lifts, ceiling hoists, slings, and transfer aids for mobility-impaired users across institutional and home care, directly overlapping MedCo's product mix and customer segments.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based direct competitor focused on patient lifts, slings, and transfer aids for post-acute and long-term care, with comparable reusable sling and ceiling-lift offerings sold through similar facility channels.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: US-based durable medical equipment manufacturer with broad patient-transfer, sling, and lift offerings distributed through medical supply channels — a competitor on price-sensitive and home-health segments.
• Prism Medical: Specialty provider of safe-patient-handling solutions (ceiling lifts, slings, transfer equipment) primarily serving North American long-term care and home-care markets, directly comparable to MedCo's positioning.
• Guldmann: Danish manufacturer specializing in ceiling hoist systems, slings, and safe-patient-handling equipment, closely comparable on sling technology and portable lift mechanics, with strong European presence MedCo lacks.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Large incumbent with the Liko and Hillrom safe-patient-handling lines (overhead lifts, slings, transfer devices), competing in the same hospital and post-acute care channels as MedCo but with much broader portfolio scale.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Dominant medical-surgical distributor carrying slings, lifts, and DME from multiple manufacturers; competes with MedCo as a channel that hospitals and IDNs already procure through, shaping access to end customers.

Emerging players

• HoverTech International: Specialty manufacturer of air-assisted lateral transfer and repositioning devices that compete head-to-head with MedCo's slide sheets in acute care facilities, representing a direct product overlap in the friction-reduction category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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