What Medi-Plinth Equipment does

Medi-Plinth Equipment is a British manufacturer of medical furniture and examination couches headquartered in Ipswich, United Kingdom, operating as a subsidiary of the HCE Medical Group alongside sister brands Shuttleworth Medical and Rebotec UK. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies a broad catalogue of clinical and care-environment products — including examination couches, treatment tables (Kinos X4/X5, Manuthera 242), maternity furniture, primary care furniture, veterinary tables, ward furniture, commodes, lifting hoists, mattresses, and waiting room seating — spanning unit prices from approximately £58 for accessories to £11,024 for the Manuthera 242 advanced mobilisation table.

Its core technology base is mechanical/industrial product manufacturing governed by an ISO 13485:2016 medical-device quality management system held continuously since May 2008 and re-certified through May 2026. Beyond its own manufacturing, Medi-Plinth distributes Rebotec-branded patient handling products (commodes, slings, hoists) and IQ Medical mattresses (Comet II, Core II, Star II, Stellar II), indicating a hybrid in-house-manufacture plus third-party-brand distribution model.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales of medical furniture across three channels: direct e-commerce via the medi-plinth.co.uk storefront, the NHS Supply Chain framework agreement (the strategic channel into NHS trusts across England and Wales), and a network of 21 authorised distributors including Henry Schein, Medisave, and HC21. Recurring revenue derives from aftermarket services (servicing, safety inspections, reupholstery, spare parts) and custom-couch manufacturing. The company is privately held, reports 11–50 employees, and has not publicly disclosed revenue or external institutional investment.

Name

Medi-Plinth Equipment

Legal name

Medi-Plinth Equipment

Website

https://medi-plinth.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medi-Plinth Equipment is a British manufacturer of medical furniture and examination couches, supplying the NHS, healthcare providers, and international distributors across clinical, physiotherapy, maternity, veterinary, and care-home segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ipswich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Furniture Sales: Direct sale of examination couches, treatment tables, medical furniture, and patient handling equipment to NHS and healthcare providers through e-commerce and direct sales
2. Aftermarket Services: Servicing, maintenance, reupholstery, spare parts, and safety inspections for medical furniture and equipment
3. Custom Manufacturing: Custom couch manufacturing services for specific healthcare facility requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Medi-Plinth Equipment designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies examination couches, treatment tables, and medical furniture for NHS trusts, primary care facilities, physiotherapy practices, maternity units, veterinary practices, and care/nursing homes. The portfolio spans clinical plinths, ward furniture, patient handling hoists and commodes, dynamic mattresses, and bespoke custom-manufactured couches. The company also delivers aftermarket services including safety inspections, reupholstery, spare parts, and delivery and installation.

Product overview

Medi-Plinth Equipment is a leading British manufacturer of examination couches, medical furniture, and patient handling equipment, supplying to the NHS and other healthcare markets. The product portfolio includes clinical plinths and examination couches (Clinical Range), specialized physiotherapy and osteopathy treatment tables (Kinos X4, Kinos X5, Manuthera 242), maternity equipment, primary care furniture, veterinary tables, ward furniture (bedside lockers, ward furniture), seating solutions (chairs, stools, waiting room furniture including Manila, Kentra, and Papilion ranges), patient handling equipment (Arnold 150 Lifting Hoist, James 150 Sit-to-Stand Hoist), commodes and shower chairs (Rebotec and Stalham branded), mattresses (IQ medical mattress range including Comet II, Core II, Star II, Stellar II), and mobility aids. The company also offers supporting services including custom couch manufacturing, safety inspections, delivery and setup, and spare parts. ISO 13485:2016 certified since 2008, registered with NHS Supply Chain and JOSCAR.

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Products and services

• Clinical Plinths Clinical examination couches and plinths designed for medical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and patient care in clinical settings. The range includes 27 products.
• Maternity Examination Couches Specialised examination and birthing equipment for maternity care, including examination couches designed for obstetric and gynaecological use. The range includes 8 products.
• Primary Care Furniture Range Medical furniture and equipment designed for primary care facilities including GP surgeries and clinics. The range includes 51 products.
• Physiotherapy and Osteopathy Treatment Tables Treatment couches and plinths designed for physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and osteopathy practices. The range includes 15 products.
• Kinos X4 Treatment Table Treatment table designed for physiotherapy and osteopathy use, priced at £4,130.00.
• Kinos X5 Treatment Table Treatment table designed for physiotherapy and osteopathy use, priced at £4,245.00.
• Manuthera 242 Advanced Mobilisation Treatment Table Advanced mobilisation treatment table for patient handling and therapy, priced at £11,024.20.
• Veterinary Tables Height adjustable and tilting veterinary examination and operating tables for animal care. The range includes 2 products.
• Bedside Lockers Bedside furniture including lockers for patient rooms and healthcare facilities. The range includes 10 products.
• Ward Furniture Comprehensive range of ward furniture including beds, stretchers, and general hospital furniture. The range includes 78 products.
• Medical Chairs and Stools Medical chairs and stools for healthcare settings including Oslo Transport & Shower Chair. The range includes 18 products.
• Waiting Room Furniture Waiting room seating and furniture including Manila, Kentra, and Papilion ranges. The range includes 18 products.
• Commodes Commode chairs including mobile, static, bariatric, and shower commodes. The range includes 8 products including Rebotec and Stalham branded products.
• Phoenix Tilting Shower Chair Commode Tilting shower commode chair with adjustable positioning, headrest and braked castors. Priced at £1,849.05–£4,436.25.
• Dallas Bariatric Mobile Commode Heavy-duty bariatric commode chair with 200kg capacity, braked castors and swing-away arms. Originally priced at £1,449.00, on sale at £579.60.
• Lifting Hoists Electric patient hoists including Arnold 150 Lifting Hoist and James 150 Sit-to-Stand Hoist. The range includes 2 products.
• Arnold 150 Lifting Hoist Electric mobile patient hoist for safe transfers in care homes and hospitals. Supports up to 150kg. Priced at £1,992.38.
• James 150 Sit-to-Stand Hoist Electric sit-to-stand hoist for safe assisted transfers. Ideal for patients with partial weight-bearing ability. Supports up to 150kg. Priced at £1,968.75.
• Beds and Stretchers Hospital beds and patient stretchers for healthcare facilities. The range includes 5 products.
• Medical Mattresses Specialised mattresses including dynamic alternating pressure mattresses, hybrid mattresses, and bariatric support. The range includes 6 products.
• IQ Comet II Dynamic Mattress Dynamic alternating pressure mattress with dual therapy modes for high to very high risk patients. Priced at £1,356.26.
• IQ Star II Plus Bariatric Mattress Bariatric alternating pressure mattress supporting up to 350kg for high to very high risk patients. Priced at £2,470.10.
• Mobility Aids Mobility equipment including hoists, slings, crutches, and walking aids. The range includes 30 products.
• Custom Couches Manufacturing Service Custom examination couch manufacturing service for specialised healthcare facility requirements.
• Medical Equipment Safety Inspection and Servicing Safety inspection and maintenance services for medical equipment including plinth servicing, reupholstery, and spare parts.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered parent, minor, core and major.

• HCE Medical GroupparentOthersParent company of Medi-Plinth Equipment. Website footer indicates Medi-Plinth is part of the HCE Medical Group.
• Shuttleworth MedicalminorOthersRelated brand displayed on Medi-Plinth website under 'View our other brands'. Shuttleworth Medical manufactures writing board trolleys.
• Rebotec UKminorOthersRelated brand displayed on Medi-Plinth website under 'View our other brands'. Rebotec produces patient handling equipment.
• NHS Supply ChaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHS framework agreement holder for medical furniture procurement. Strategic channel partner for NHS trust sales.
• Henry ScheinmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor international distributor of medical equipment. One of 21 distributors listed on the Medi-Plinth website.
• MedisavemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based healthcare equipment distributor. One of 21 distributors listed on the Medi-Plinth website.
• HC21majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare distributor. One of 21 distributors listed on the Medi-Plinth website.
• Ocura HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare equipment distributor. One of 21 distributors listed on the Medi-Plinth website.
• BSI GroupminorOthersCertification body for ISO 13485:2016 quality management standard. Registered since May 2008.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arjo: Global medical device company specializing in patient handling, hygiene and pressure injury prevention (hoists, commodes, mattresses) — directly comparable to Medi-Plinth's Rebotec hoists/commodes and IQ mattress ranges.
• Hausmann Industries: US-based manufacturer of medical, physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment including examination tables and treatment furniture — broader incumbent serving similar clinical end-uses from a larger-scale base.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment including patient handling, mobility aids and ward furniture — overlapping patient handling, commode and mobility categories with broader portfolio scale.
• Clinton Industries: US manufacturer of medical and physical therapy equipment including examination tables and rehabilitation furniture — overlapping product lines in physiotherapy/clinical tables with broader North American distribution.

Others

• Henry Schein: Major global medical equipment distributor that is itself a partner of Medi-Plinth — included here as a channel/ecosystem peer, not a manufacturer competitor, but indicative of the distribution infrastructure through which similar products reach end customers.

Regional players

• Novak M: Slovenian manufacturer of hospital and medical furniture including examination tables, beds and patient transport equipment — comparable scope in ward and clinical furniture, primarily serving Central and Eastern European markets.
• Promotal: French manufacturer of medical examination chairs, treatment tables and patient-handling equipment — comparable product range across examination and mobility categories, primarily serving European markets rather than the UK.

Direct peers

• Bristol Maid: Long-established UK manufacturer of hospital furniture, ward equipment and clinical furniture — directly overlapping Medi-Plinth's ward furniture, bedside lockers and clinical ranges with similar NHS supply positioning.
• Plinth 2000: UK-based specialist manufacturer of examination couches, plinths, and treatment tables — directly competing with Medi-Plinth across the core clinical plinths and physiotherapy product lines for NHS and private healthcare customers.
• Seers Medical: UK manufacturer of medical examination and treatment couches including physiotherapy, gynaecology and bariatric models — a directly comparable specialist competing for the same NHS and clinical customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mediplinth
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medi-plinth-equipment-ltd

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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