Paramedical

What Paramedical does

Paramedical s.r.l. is an Italian private limited company founded in 1996 and headquartered in Salerno, with operations in Pontecagnano Faiano across approximately 1,500 square meters of facility space. The company manufactures in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents — specifically clinical chemistry dyes, turbidimetry kits, and hematology products — and serves as the exclusive Italian distributor for the PKL brand (IVD diagnostics) and PPC brand (scientific laboratory equipment). Its product portfolio spans automated urine analysis workstations (PKL PPC 100, 160, 330, 360, 380, and the AI-enabled US-2000 workflow), blood collection vacuum tubes, IVD reagents, urine strips, hematology and chemistry analyzers, and general laboratory equipment such as vortex mixers, magnetic and overhead stirrers, tube rotators, and hot plate stirrers, alongside laboratory glassware and furniture.

The company's commercial model combines direct sales to laboratories with exclusive agency arrangements, specifically PKL and PPC for Italy-wide distribution and Terumo for the Campania region's laboratory line. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment and consumable sales supplemented by ISO 9001:2015 certified technical assistance, preventive maintenance, calibration, and consulting services for ISO and electrical certifications. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across clinical analysis laboratories (primary), chemical analysis laboratories (primary), school laboratories (secondary), and healthcare facilities (secondary). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and CE marking certifications, has obtained an Italian Free Sales Certificate (FSC) for the PKL PPC product line, and maintains a multilingual website (Italian, English, Spanish, French).

Growth channels are primarily domestic Italian direct sales, with international outreach concentrated through participation in the POR Campania FERS 2014-2020 EU-funded internationalization program, including Medlab Dubai (2019, 2021) and Medlab Asia Pacific Singapore (2019) trade shows targeting Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. Distribution relies on direct sales inquiries, phone, and email, with an e-commerce platform publicly announced as 'coming soon'. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds or external institutional investors, and has a headcount in the 11-50 range.

Name

Paramedical

Legal name

Paramedical s.r.l.

Website

https://paramedical.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paramedical s.r.l. is an Italian IVD manufacturer and laboratory equipment distributor, producing clinical chemistry, turbidimetry, and hematology reagents while serving as exclusive Italian agent for PKL and PPC diagnostic and scientific equipment brands, primarily serving clinical and chemical laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In Vitro Diagnostics

NAICS

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing (325413)

SIC

In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

IVD Reagents, Assay Kits & Consumables (Non-instrument) (HLAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory Automation, Sample Prep & Liquid Handling (IVD Lab Diagnostics) (HLAHAAAN), Diagnostic & Laboratory Packaging (Specimen Containers, Transport Tubes) (IMALAIAF), Hematology & Coagulation Diagnostics (HLAHAAAB), Clinical Chemistry & Hematology Diagnostics (automated analyzers, blood testing) (HLAAALAH)

Keywords

• In vitro diagnostics
• Laboratory reagents
• Clinical chemistry equipment
• Urine analysis systems
• Blood collection tubes

Headquarters

HQ city

Salerno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In Vitro Diagnostic Products Distribution: Paramedical distributes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products including reagents, blood collection tubes, urine analyzers, and related consumables under the PKL brand for which they are the exclusive agent in Italy.
2. Laboratory Equipment Distribution: Distribution of scientific equipment including hematology analyzers, chemistry analyzers, centrifuges, stirrers, vortex mixers, microscopes, and other laboratory instruments under the PPC brand for which they are exclusive agent.
3. Technical Assistance Services: ISO 9001:2015 certified technical assistance service on all supplied equipment and many other scientific devices. Includes preventive maintenance and calibration services.
4. Consulting Services: ISO certification consulting services and electrical certifications through connected companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paramedical manufactures clinical chemistry dyes, turbidimetry and hematology reagents, and IVD diagnostic products, and acts as exclusive Italian distributor for the PKL and PPC product lines covering automated urine analysis systems, blood collection vacuum tubes, urine reagent strips, laboratory equipment (vortex mixers, stirrers, rotators, rollers), laboratory glassware and furniture for clinical, chemical and school laboratories.

Product overview

Paramedical s.r.l. is an Italian manufacturer and distributor of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and laboratory equipment. The product portfolio centers on the PKL and PPC branded product lines, which include automated urine analysis systems (PKL PPC 100, 160, 330, 360, 380, US-2000) combining chemistry and sediment analysis; clinical chemistry reagents and analyzers; hematology systems with 3-part and 5-part differential capabilities; and laboratory equipment including vortex mixers, tube rotators/rollers, magnetic stirrers, overhead stirrers, and hot plate magnetic stirrers. The company also distributes blood collection vacuum tubes, IVD reagents, urine strips, and laboratory glassware. Products feature interfaces including RS-232, USB, TCP/IP Ethernet, and parallel ports for data connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PKL: Exclusive brand used for distribution of in vitro diagnostics products.
• PPC

Products and services

• Blood Collection Vacuum Tubes Vacuum blood collection tubes in glass and PET materials with various additives (Gel & Clot Activator, EDTA K2/K3, Sodium Heparin/Lithium Heparin, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Oxalate & Sodium Fluoride, ACD) for serum, plasma, hematology, coagulation, glucose and nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories.
• PKL PPC 100 Urine Analyzer (Manual) Manual urine analyzer for single strips with manual dipping, processing 60 samples per hour with memory capacity of 5,000 results, for clinical laboratories performing urine screening.
• PKL PPC 160 Automatic Urine Analyzer Automatic urine analyzer measuring 11 parameters (pH, Nitrite, Specific Gravity, Ascorbic Acid, Blood, Glucose, Bilirubin, Urobilinogen, Ketone, Leucocytes, Protein) using dual wavelength reflectance, with throughput of 520 samples per hour for clinical laboratories.
• PKL PPC 330 + 360 Fully Automatic Urinalysis Workstation Fully automatic urinalysis workstation combining an automated urine chemistry analyzer (PKL PPC 330) with an automated urine sediment analyzer (PKL PPC 360) using digital image processing technology with triple counting channels and CIS detection, for clinical laboratories requiring combined chemistry and sediment analysis.
• PKL PPC 380 Automatic Urine Sediment Analyzer Automatic urine sediment analyzer with digital image recognition technology and auto-particle recognition for RBC, WBC, epithelial cells, casts, bacteria, crystals, and yeast, with throughput exceeding 50 samples per hour, for clinical laboratories.
• PKL PPC US-2000 Serial Urinalysis Workflow High-throughput serial urinalysis workstation using AI technology (convolutional neural networks and deep learning) with modular design, processing 800 tests per hour for urine dry chemistry and 400 tests per hour for sediment analysis, for high-volume clinical laboratories.
• Vortex Mixer VMA1 Variable speed vortex mixer delivering up to 2,800 RPM with brushless AC motor, orbital diameter of 4mm, IP 21 class protection, and touch/continuous/stand-by modes, for general laboratory mixing applications.
• Tube Rotator PPC PR22 Tube rotator accommodating up to 22 blood collection tubes with circular mixing motion at fixed 30 RPM speed and AC synchronous motor for noiseless operation, for clinical laboratories preparing samples.
• Tube Roller RNR4 Tube roller with gentle rocking and rolling motion for optimum mixing, fixed 30 RPM speed, and adjustable rollers for different diameter tubes, for clinical and research laboratories.
• Multiple Vortex Mixer PPC MV Multiple position vortex mixer with brushless DC motor, adjustable speed 300-2,500 RPM, programmable pulse mode, accepting various tube sizes and flasks, for high-throughput laboratories.
• Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrer PPC HP320 Hot plate magnetic stirrer with 10 liter capacity, heater temperature up to 320 degrees C, variable speed 200-2,200 RPM, digital display and PT-1000 temperature probe, for chemical and research laboratories.
• Magnetic Stirrer PPC Uno Motorless magnetic stirrer with maintenance-free operation, slim 13.2mm profile, speed range 15-1,500 RPM, IP 65 water spill resistant design, and capacity up to 800ml, for general laboratory use.
• Magnetic Stirrer PPC Penta Five-station multiple magnetic stirrer with brushless DC motor, adjustable speed 100-2,200 RPM, up to 99 hours 59 minutes timer, programmable pulse mode, IP-42 compliant, and 10L total capacity (2L per station), for high-throughput laboratories.
• Prime Series Overhead Stirrer Overhead stirrer series (OH 8P, OH15P, OH20P, OH40P) with capacities from 10L to 40L, viscosity up to 30,000 mPas, brushless DC motor, and 50-2,000 RPM speed range, for chemical and research laboratories.
• Elite Series Overhead Stirrer High-capacity overhead stirrer series (OH 50, OH75, OH100) with capacities 50-100L, viscosity up to 70,000 mPas, brushless DC motor, reversible CW/CCW rotation, for industrial and pilot-scale applications.
• PKL Urine Reagent Strips Urine reagent strips in various configurations (2-11 parameter variants) including URS-10G and URS-11G formulations, designed for visual reading and use with automated analyzers, for clinical laboratories and point-of-care testing.
• IVD Diagnostic Reagents In vitro diagnostic reagents including clinical chemistry reagents for PKL PPC and open systems, hematology reagents, blood gas/electrolyte reagents, rapid tests, and specialized kits, for clinical laboratories performing routine and specialty diagnostics.
• Laboratory Glassware Laboratory glassware including graduated and calibrated vessels, pipettes, Petri dishes, beakers, cylinders, flasks, glass rods, and cover slips, for chemical and clinical laboratories.
• Laboratory Furniture Laboratory furniture and workbenches designed for clinical and chemical analysis laboratories, completing the company's one-stop portfolio for laboratory outfitting.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Technical Assistance Service ISO 9001:2015 certified technical assistance service covering all supplied laboratory equipment and many other scientific devices, including preventive maintenance and calibration, available to laboratory customers purchasing equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Technical assistance available for all supplied equipment and many other scientific devices

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Campania Region (POR Campania FERS 2014-2020)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Internationalization program financed by Campania Region. Target markets were Southeast Asia and Middle East countries. Project developed over approximately 30 months (during COVID-19 pandemic) with participation in international trade shows including Medlab Dubai 2019/2021 and Medlab Singapore 2019.
• PKLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agent for PKL brand in vitro diagnostic products distribution in Italy. PKL products include diagnostic reagents, clinical chemistry analyzers, urine analyzers, and related IVD consumables.
• PPCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agent for PPC brand scientific products and equipment distribution and technical assistance in Italy. PPC products include laboratory equipment such as stirrers, vortex mixers, centrifuges, and other scientific instruments.
• TerumominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerumo dealership for Laboratory Line products specifically in Campania region, providing blood collection vacuum tubes and related products.
• Medlab DubaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade show participation at Medlab Dubai 2019 and 2021 for international market development and customer acquisition in Middle East region.
• Medlab Asia PacificminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade show participation at Medlab Singapore 2019 for market development in Southeast Asia region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mindray: Global Chinese IVD and medical device leader offering clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis analyzers; competes with Paramedical's distributed product portfolio across price tiers and geographies.
• DiaSorin: Italian-listed IVD multinational with focus on immunodiagnostics and molecular diagnostics; shares the same Italian operational base and clinical diagnostics market, though at much greater scale and R&D investment.
• A.Menarini Diagnostics: Italian diagnostics division of the Menarini Group, operating as a broad IVD and distribution player in Italy; shares the same home geography and overlapping product lines but at significantly larger scale.
• HORIBA Medical: Major global player in hematology and clinical chemistry analyzers (including Yumizen urinalysis); competes in the same urinalysis and hematology segments as Paramedical's PKL PPC line at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• ERBA Mannheim: European IVD manufacturer of clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis systems, including the LAURA urine analyzers; competes in the same product categories as Paramedical's PKL PPC line.
• ELITech Group: European IVD specialist offering clinical chemistry, hematology, and microbiology reagents and instruments; comparable in portfolio breadth and regional distribution focus.
• Sentinel Diagnostics: Italian-based IVD reagent manufacturer specializing in clinical chemistry and immunoassay reagents, directly comparable to Paramedical's in-house reagent manufacturing activities and Italian market focus.
• Diatron: Hungarian manufacturer of hematology analyzers and clinical chemistry reagents; directly comparable in product range (3-part and 5-part differential hematology analyzers) and SME scale.
• Spinreact: Spanish manufacturer of clinical chemistry reagents, hematology, and urinalysis products with distribution across Europe; comparable in product mix (reagents + analyzers) and scale.

Emerging players

• Boule Diagnostics: Swedish hematology diagnostics manufacturer focused on point-of-care and small-lab hematology analyzers; comparable in niche hematology IVD focus and SME scale, though geographically and product-narrow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/paramedical.it

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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