What Rem Systems does

Rem Systems, legally Paragon Care Group (New Zealand) Ltd and now trading as ParagonCare New Zealand, is a medical device distributor serving New Zealand hospitals and surgical centers. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Auckland, the company is a subsidiary of Australian-listed healthcare distributor Paragon Care Group and operates as the group's New Zealand distribution arm across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

The company's product portfolio spans five specialty areas: orthopaedic implants and capital equipment sourced through distribution agreements with global OEMs including Wright Medical, Corin, Conmed, and MTF Biologics; infusion therapy devices, a category the company has supplied for more than 35 years; Digital Theatre Integration systems for surgical environments; medical and surgical consumables; and neonatal and paediatric equipment. The offering is supplemented by in-house service and repair support, continuing medical education programs for clinical staff, and a tertiary-qualified team spanning science, business, and nursing disciplines. Quality management system compliance is positioned as a core operating standard.

Rem Systems generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of capital equipment, implants, and consumables to New Zealand public and private hospitals on a quote-based pricing model tied to formal procurement processes. The go-to-market combines a direct field-sales engagement into hospital accounts with an e-commerce storefront accessed via ParagonCare Direct and LabGear Australia. Since 2024, the business has operated under the ParagonCare New Zealand brand following alignment with its Australian parent group.

Name

Rem Systems

Legal name

Paragon Care Group (New Zealand) Ltd

Website

https://remsystems.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rem Systems (ParagonCare New Zealand) is a medical device distributor supplying New Zealand hospitals with orthopaedic implants, infusion therapy equipment, digital theatre integration systems, neonatal devices, and surgical consumables, supported by service and training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Distribution

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Perioperative Supply Chain, Instruments & Surgical Logistics (HLAFAIAO), Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Orthopaedic implants
• Infusion therapy equipment
• Digital theatre integration
• Neonatal care devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device and Consumables Distribution: Distribution of medical devices, capital equipment, implants, and consumables to hospitals and healthcare facilities in New Zealand. Revenue generated from product sales across multiple specialty pillars including orthopaedics, infusion therapy, digital theatre integration, and neonatal care. The company also provides service and repair support for products sold.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rem Systems (ParagonCare New Zealand) distributes specialty medical devices, capital equipment, implants, and consumables to New Zealand hospitals and surgical centers across six product pillars: orthopaedic implants and capital equipment, intravenous infusion therapy, digital operating room integration, medical and surgical supplies, neonatal and paediatric care equipment, and continuing medical education. The company supports its products with in-house service and repair capabilities, supplied for over 35 years to the New Zealand healthcare market as part of the Paragon Care Group.

Product overview

Rem Systems (now ParagonCare New Zealand) operates as a healthcare and medical supplies distributor offering a portfolio of specialty medical products organized across four pillars: Specialty Diagnostics, Specialty Devices, Capital & Consumables, and Service & Technology. The product offering includes six interconnected categories: (1) Orthopaedic and Capital Products covering Wright Medical, Corin, Conmed, and MTF Biologics implants with powered surgical equipment; (2) Infusion Therapies providing IV sets, volumetric/syringe driver devices, PCA and epidural pumps with over 35 years of market experience; (3) Digital Theatre Integration offering OR systems, surgical tables, documentation/AV stations, equipment management, lighting, and modular ceiling solutions; (4) Medical and Surgical products including bladder scanners and custom procedure packs; (5) Neonatal and Paediatric equipment for brain monitoring, phototherapy, IV therapy, jaundice testing, and temperature management; and (6) Medical Education providing training programs for healthcare professionals. Service and Repairs support is offered across the entire product range.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopaedic and Capital Products Specialized orthopaedic implants and capital equipment for NZ surgeons and hospitals, including products from Wright Medical, Corin, Conmed, and MTF Biologics, plus Conmed's comprehensive range of powered operating equipment.
• Infusion Therapies Intravenous infusion equipment including IV sets, volumetric and syringe driver devices, symptom management syringe drivers, PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) and epidural infusion devices for NZ hospitals.
• Digital Theatre Integration Operating room integration solutions including OR integration systems, surgical tables and accessories, documentation and AV stations, equipment management systems for ICU and ED, surgical and exam lighting, patient mobility solutions, and modular rapidly-installed ceiling airflow, lighting, walls, and equipment solutions.
• Medical and Surgical Diverse range of medical and surgical products including capital items such as bladder scanners and consumables such as custom procedure packs, providing medical professionals with key devices for optimal patient care.
• Neonatal and Paediatric Extensive neonatal portfolio including brain monitoring equipment, phototherapy systems, IV equipment (IV pumps and consumables), diagnostic equipment for non-invasive jaundice testing, temperature management devices, positioning devices, and oral and enteral feeding systems.
• Medical Education Continuing medical education initiatives and training programs for healthcare professionals at various experience levels, covering applicable products and their clinical/surgical indications.
• Service and Repairs Experienced service and repair support with trained technicians who can service and repair most products sold by the company, providing reassurance to customers purchasing products.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Wright MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWright Medical is a leading orthopaedic company partnered with REM SYSTEMS to provide NZ surgeons and hospitals with high-quality orthopaedic implants. REM SYSTEMS distributes Wright Medical orthopaedic products as part of their orthopaedic and capital specialty pillar.
• CorincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorin is partnered with REM SYSTEMS to provide innovative orthopaedic implant solutions to New Zealand surgeons and hospitals. Their products are included in REM SYSTEMS' orthopaedic portfolio alongside other leading manufacturers.
• ConmedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConmed provides REM SYSTEMS with a comprehensive range of orthopaedic implants and powered operating equipment for NZ hospitals. This dual-product partnership covers both implantables and surgical equipment, making it a comprehensive orthopaedic solutions provider.
• MTF BiologicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMTF Biologics is partnered with REM SYSTEMS to supply biologics products for orthopaedic applications to New Zealand healthcare facilities. MTF Biologics specializes in tissue and bone graft materials used in orthopaedic procedures.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Paragon Care Group (Parent): Australian parent conglomerate that owns REM Systems/ParagonCare NZ. Operates across diagnostics, devices, and consumables in Australia; the broader portfolio provides scale, supplier relationships, and cross-sell synergies that benefit the NZ subsidiary.
• Henry Schein: Global medical and dental distributor serving hospitals, physician offices, and surgery centers. Operates a comparable distribution-plus-service model even though its scale and geographic breadth far exceed REM Systems.
• Medline Industries: Large privately held medical product manufacturer and distributor with ~$25B+ revenue, supplying hospitals with medical supplies, surgical devices, and DME globally. Comparable in distribution of surgical consumables and capital equipment.
• Cardinal Health (Medical): One of the largest medical product distributors in the world, supplying hospitals and surgical centers with devices, implants, and consumables. Comparable in distribution structure and hospital customer base despite much larger scale.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Global medical-surgical distributor with deep hospital channel relationships. Operates a similar one-stop-shop distribution model for medical devices, capital equipment, and consumables.

Emerging players

• Conmed: Global medical device manufacturer of orthopaedic and powered surgical equipment; a key supplier partner for REM Systems. Adjacent participant in the same value chain with overlapping customer base.
• Wright Medical (Stryker): Wright Medical was acquired by Stryker in 2020; Stryker is now the manufacturer of orthopaedic implants that REM Systems distributes. A peer in the sense that its decision to maintain or bypass distribution partners directly affects REM Systems' orthopaedic franchise.

Others

• Olympus Medical Systems: Major manufacturer of surgical and endoscopy equipment that similarly sells through distributor networks to hospitals. Indirectly comparable as part of the broader medical device distribution ecosystem REM Systems operates in.

Direct peers

• Getz Healthcare: ANZ-focused medical device and equipment distributor with hospital channel relationships. Comparable operating model as a value-added specialty distributor selling through direct sales to clinical customers.
• Device Technologies Australia: Leading ANZ medical device distributor supplying capital equipment, surgical instruments, and specialty devices to hospitals across Australia and New Zealand. Directly comparable in distribution model, hospital customer base, and specialty device portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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