Ekkomed

What Ekkomed does

Ekkomed A/S is a privately held Danish medical equipment distributor established in 1991, headquartered in Holstebro, Denmark. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and consumables to Danish healthcare institutions, spanning anesthesia equipment, electrosurgery instruments, endoscopy accessories, patient monitoring sensors (notably SpO2 sensors), diagnostic instruments, surgical tools, MRI-compatible equipment, ultrasound accessories, thorax drainage, patient cooling, and hygiene products. The catalog includes products from recognized international manufacturers such as Philips, Nellcor (Medtronic), Masimo, REGER, BOWA, GE Healthcare, Mindray, Nihon Kohden, Nonin, Welch Allyn, Riester, Sonoscape, and others, with the company functioning as a multi-brand reseller rather than an OEM. A notable technical specialization is its range of non-stick bipolar forceps manufactured from advanced steel and silver alloy, plus SpO2 sensor compatibility across Philips IntelliVue, Masimo SET, Nellcor OxiMax, Mindray, Nihon Kohden, Criticare, and Ohmeda platforms.

Name

Ekkomed

Legal name

Ekkomed A/S

Website

https://ekkomed.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ekkomed A/S is a Danish privately held distributor of medical equipment and consumables serving Danish healthcare institutions since 1991, offering anesthesia, electrosurgery, endoscopy, patient monitoring, and diagnostic products from global manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAOAHAE

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device)

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Health, OTC & Pharmacy Wholesale Distribution

SECONDARYTLAIALAD

Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.)

Keywords

• Medical equipment distribution
• Anesthesia equipment supply
• Electrosurgery instruments
• Patient monitoring accessories
• Diagnostic medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Holstebro

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Distribution: Ekkomed distributes medical equipment and supplies to Danish healthcare institutions, generating revenue through product sales with payment terms of 20 days net. The company offers both stocked items and special-order (skaffevarer) products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ekkomed A/S is a Danish medical equipment distributor that supplies instruments, devices, and consumables for anesthesia, diagnostic, electro-surgery, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ultrasound, patient monitoring, and accessories. The company sources products from recognized international manufacturers (REGER, BOWA, Philips, Masimo, Nellcor, Mindray, Nihon Kohden, Nonin, Riester, Welch Allyn, Sonoscape, Atmos, Grena) and sells them to Danish hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions.

Product overview

Ekkomed A/S is a Danish medical equipment distributor established in 1991, serving the Danish healthcare sector. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and accessories organized into distinct product categories: anesthesia equipment (nerve stimulators, pressure infusion, intubation, bloodlessness devices, anesthesia masks), diagnostic equipment (pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, headlamps, stethoscopes, ENT instruments, spirometry), electrosurgery (bipolar/standard forceps from REGER and BOWA, electrosurgery generators, monopolar handles, smoke suction, cables), endoscopy (hemostasis clips, injection needles, polypectomy tools, endoscopes), surgical instruments (scalpel handles, tweezers, scissors, needle holders), MRI-compatible equipment, suction systems, patient cooling, thorax drainage (Atmos), ultrasound accessories (gel, probe covers, printing paper), cleaning/hygiene products, and extensive medical accessories (batteries, ECG electrodes, cables, SpO2 sensors, light sources, medical paper). Products span both reusable surgical instruments and disposable clinical supplies, with SpO2 sensors featuring compatibility across major monitoring platforms including Philips IntelliVue, Masimo SET, Nellcor OxiMax, Mindray, Nihon Kohden, Criticare, and Ohmeda.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SpO2 Sensors (Pulse Oximetry Sensors)

Quantifiable outcome

• Established supplier to Danish healthcare since 1993

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REGERcoreOthersGerman manufacturer of bipolar forceps and electrosurgery instruments. Ekkomed distributes REGER products including standard and non-stick bipolar forceps in various configurations (straight, angled, bayonet).
• BOWAcoreOthersGerman manufacturer specializing in electrosurgery equipment. Ekkomed distributes BOWA bipolar forceps and related accessories for electrosurgery applications.
• EmballagereturminorOthersPackaging return organization. Ekkomed is a member of Emballageretur, participating in sustainable packaging waste reduction through recycling.
• Philips HealthcarecoreOthersEkkomed distributes Philips SpO2 sensors, soft sensors, finger sensors, ear sensors, adapter cables, and related patient monitoring accessories compatible with Philips medical equipment.
• Nellcor (Medtronic)coreOthersEkkomed distributes Nellcor SpO2 sensors including OxiMax technology products, finger sensors, Y-sensors, wraps, and pulse oximeters including the PM10N handheld monitor.
• MasimocoreOthersEkkomed distributes Masimo SpO2 sensors including RD SET, LNCS series, disposable sensors, finger sensors, ear sensors, and adapter cables featuring Masimo SET technology.
• GE HealthcareminorOthersSupplier of medical equipment and accessories including ultrasound equipment and patient monitoring solutions.
• NonincoreOthersEkkomed distributes Nonin SpO2 sensors and finger sensors featuring PureSAT signal processing technology for accurate oxygen saturation measurements.
• SonoscapeminorOthersManufacturer of ultrasound equipment distributed by Ekkomed.
• emcoolsminorOthersMedical equipment manufacturer whose products are distributed by Ekkomed.
• EnvitecminorOthersManufacturer of oxygen sensors (O2 cells) distributed by Ekkomed.
• LecstripminorOthersSupplier of medical strips and testing accessories distributed by Ekkomed.
• GrenaminorOthersMedical equipment manufacturer whose products are distributed by Ekkomed.
• RiesterminorOthersManufacturer of diagnostic instruments including blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, and otoscopes distributed by Ekkomed.
• Welch AllynminorOthersManufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment including ophthalmoscopes and diagnostic stations whose products are distributed by Ekkomed.
• MindraycoreOthersEkkomed distributes Mindray compatible SpO2 sensors and accessories for patient monitoring equipment.
• Nihon KohdencoreOthersEkkomed distributes Nihon Kohden compatible SpO2 sensors for patient monitoring applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mediq: European medical device distributor supplying hospitals, clinics, and home-care providers. Comparable multi-brand distribution model with focus on medical devices, consumables, and adjacent services across European geographies.
• OneMed Group: Nordic-headquartered medical device and consumables distributor serving hospitals and primary care across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Directly comparable as a regional multi-brand medical distributor with overlapping product categories including patient monitoring accessories, surgical consumables, and diagnostic supplies.

Broad incumbents

• Owens & Minor: U.S.-listed global medical distribution and healthcare logistics provider. Comparable in providing medical-surgical supplies and patient monitoring consumables to hospital customers.
• Henry Schein: Global Fortune-500 distributor of medical, dental, and animal health products. Comparable in distributing SpO2 sensors, electrosurgery consumables, and diagnostic instruments, though at vastly larger scale and broader geography.
• Medline Industries: Largest privately held medical distributor in the U.S., with a global manufacturer-and-distributor model. Overlaps in surgical instruments, patient monitoring supplies, and electrosurgery consumables for hospital customers.
• Cardinal Health (Medical Segment): Global medical products distributor serving hospitals and healthcare systems. Comparable in distributing patient monitoring accessories, surgical supplies, and anesthesia equipment at scale.

Regional players

• AddVision: Nordic medical technology distributor with focus on surgical, anesthesia, and critical-care products. Comparable regional B2B medical equipment distributor serving Scandinavian hospital markets.
• Pls Medical: Danish-headquartered medical equipment and supply distributor serving hospitals and clinics. Comparable domestic Danish medical distributor with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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