IMO
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1946
- HeadquartersFelgueiras, Portugal
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
IMO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IMO
- Legal name
- IMO - Medical Solutions
- Website
- https://imo.com.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1946
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IMO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Furniture and Hospital Beds
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Generic Hospital & Institutional Products (HLAIABAL)
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Where IMO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Felgueiras
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
IMO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Medical Hardware Sales: IMO generates revenue through the sale of medical equipment including hospital beds, mattresses, examination tables, stretchers, transport chairs, bedside tables, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases to healthcare facilities with no recurring revenue model visible.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
IMO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IMO - Medical Solutions manufactures and sells medical furniture and patient care equipment for healthcare facilities, with hospital beds as its primary offering. The product portfolio includes electrically adjustable hospital beds (Matrix, Luna series), stretchers and armchairs for outpatient transport and treatment, therapeutic mattresses, examination tables, bedside tables/cabinets, and complementary accessories. Products are designed with therapeutic positioning, pressure ulcer prevention, patient safety (EN 60601-2-52 compliant), and infection control in mind, serving hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, nursing homes, ICU, geriatric, bariatric, pediatric, and mental health units.
Product overview
IMO - Medical Solutions is a Portuguese medical equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of hospital furniture and patient care equipment. The product line centers on electrically adjustable hospital beds (Matrix, Luna, and Luna G series for infirmary, ICU, specialty, and geriatric care), complemented by stretchers and armchairs (Trendy, Zero G, Fine, Home, Uplift) for outpatient transport and treatment. Supporting products include bedside tables and cabinets (Wally, Combi, Adapta lines), examination tables, and mattresses (Hospi, Visco, Fluxair, Actipress series). Accessories round out the offering with IV supports, oxygen holders, meal trays, and clinical-specific add-ons. The portfolio is unified by shared design principles emphasizing patient safety, infection control, ease of cleaning, and compatibility across the IMO product ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hospital Beds IMO's flagship product line of electrically and manually adjustable hospital beds for infirmary, ICU, specialty, and geriatric care. Includes Matrix E20/E30/E40/E50/E60, Luna, Luna G, Matrix G24, Matrix U24 (Alzheimer), Matrix Jr (pediatric), and Matrix B12 (bariatric) models with therapeutic positioning functions.
- Stretchers and Armchairs Transport stretchers and armchairs for outpatient units with therapeutic functions. Includes Trendy stretcher, Zero G armchair (with zero gravity positioning), Fine armchair, Home relaxation armchair, and Uplift treatment chair for dialysis and transfusion centers.
- Mattresses Hospital mattresses designed for compatibility with IMO beds. Includes Actipress, Fluxair, Visco, Hospi 1, Hospi 2, and Hospi 3 models featuring pressure ulcer prevention, temperature control (Coolgraf and Omnitemp visco-elastic foams), and Telastic or Standard sanitized covers.
- Examination Tables Fixed examination tables for medical appointments and massages. Available in examination, massage, and pediatric versions with adjustable back sections, paper roll holders, and fire-retardant synthetic leather upholstery.
- Bedside Tables Support tables designed to complement hospital beds, including cabinets, cabinets with meal trays, and overbed tables. Product lines include Wally, Combi, Adapta, and geriatric-specific models with adjustable heights, storage, and compatibility with hospital beds.
Quantifiable outcome
- Pressure ulcer prevention through self-regressing articulations that decompress the sacroiliac area during bed movement
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use IMO
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
IMO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
IMO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
IMO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stryker: Large diversified medical device company with a significant hospital bed, stretcher, and ICU equipment portfolio. Overlaps with IMO in hospital beds and stretchers but operates across a much broader medtech portfolio.
- Hill-Rom (Baxter): Global leader in hospital beds, patient handling, and ICU solutions, now part of Baxter. Comparable to IMO as the dominant incumbent in the hospital bed category, though operating at vastly larger scale with integrated service and digital offerings.
Direct peers
- Joerns Healthcare: US manufacturer and rental provider of hospital beds, pressure mattresses, and patient handling equipment. Comparable to IMO in the bed and therapeutic mattress category, with added rental/service revenue model that contrasts with IMO's sale-only approach.
- Arjo: Swedish manufacturer of medical beds, patient lifts, and DME for hospitals and long-term care. Directly comparable to IMO across hospital beds, stretchers, geriatric care solutions, and pressure-ulcer prevention product lines.
- Midmark: US-based manufacturer of examination tables, hospital beds, and clinical furniture. Overlaps with IMO across examination tables and acute care furniture, with similar B2B go-to-market to clinics and hospitals.
- Linet Group: Czech-based manufacturer of electric hospital beds, stretchers, and mattresses serving hospitals across Europe and globally. Directly comparable to IMO as a European bed specialist with a full mattress portfolio and similar EN 60601-2-52 product positioning.
- Favero Health Projects: Italian manufacturer of hospital beds, examination tables, stretchers, and patient room furniture. Directly comparable to IMO as a Southern European mid-sized bed specialist competing in similar EU public hospital tenders.
- Umano Medical: Canadian manufacturer of hospital beds with focus on ICU, medical-surgical, and long-term care. Comparable to IMO as a sub-scale specialist with EN-aligned regulatory positioning and a similar multi-segment product strategy.
Emerging players
- Savion Industries: Israeli manufacturer of hospital beds and medical furniture with growing export presence. Comparable to IMO as a smaller specialist targeting EU and international tenders with multi-segment bed offerings.
Regional players
- Paramount Bed: Japanese hospital bed manufacturer with strong presence in Asia and growing international activity. Comparable to IMO as a specialist bed manufacturer serving general wards, ICU, and long-term care, though primarily operating in Japan and selected export markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
IMO social profiles
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IMO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IMO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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IMO M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about IMO
What does IMO do?
IMO - Medical Solutions manufactures and sells medical furniture and patient care equipment for healthcare facilities, with hospital beds as its primary offering. The product portfolio includes electrically adjustable hospital beds (Matrix, Luna series), stretchers and armchairs for outpatient transport and treatment, therapeutic mattresses, examination tables, bedside tables/cabinets, and complementary accessories. Products are designed with therapeutic positioning, pressure ulcer prevention, patient safety (EN 60601-2-52 compliant), and infection control in mind, serving hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, nursing homes, ICU, geriatric, bariatric, pediatric, and mental health units.
When was IMO founded?
IMO was founded in 1946. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is IMO based?
IMO is headquartered in Felgueiras, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does IMO make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Hardware Sales.
Who are IMO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stryker and Hill-Rom (Baxter). Direct peers are Joerns Healthcare, Arjo, Midmark, Linet Group, Favero Health Projects and Umano Medical. Savion Industries is listed as an emerging player. Paramount Bed is listed as a regional player.
Does IMO have an API?
No public API is recorded for IMO.
What industry is IMO in?
IMO's product category is Medical Furniture and Hospital Beds. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAKAF, Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings), with a secondary code of HSABAKAA, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals. Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 3841.