What eds-r does

eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbH is a German B2B service provider headquartered in Forchheim that specialises in the dismantling, recycling, and refurbishment of medical technology equipment — primarily MRI scanners, CT scanners, fluoroscopy systems, X-ray machines, and RF cabins. The company operates as a certified Entsorgungsfachbetrieb (certified disposal specialist) and delivers six core services: project planning for complex removals, dismantling for recycling with full AVV and StrSchV documentation, dismantling for reuse, spare-parts securement with 24-hour dispatch, an MRI cooling facility capable of holding up to 34 units simultaneously, and RF cabin dismantling across multiple OEMs.

The business is project-based and delivered on-site at customer locations. Customers — hospitals, medical practices, and medical device manufacturers — receive regulatory compliance documentation (disposal certificates under the European Waste Catalogue and the German Radiation Protection Ordinance) that authorities require for the deregistration of radiological equipment. Differentiators include specialised cooling storage, certified dismantling within Strahlenschutzbereiche (radiation protection areas), and an integrated spare-parts recovery loop that allows decommissioned components to be redeployed to in-service equipment.

eds-r was established on 1 January 2018 when it acquired the Medizintechnik business of eds GmbH, and on 29 January 2018 a 74.9% majority stake was acquired by Simon Hegele Gesellschaft für Logistik und Service mbH, embedding eds-r inside a larger logistics group while eds-r GmbH (a subsidiary of eds GmbH) retains a 25.1% minority. Revenue is generated through professional services engagements priced per project; the company operates only in Germany and employs 101-250 people.

Name

eds-r

Legal name

eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbH

Website

https://edsr-healthcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbH is a German B2B service provider that dismantles, recycles, and refurbishes medical technology equipment — including MRI, CT, X-ray, and fluoroscopy systems — for hospitals, medical practices, and OEMs, operating as a certified waste disposal specialist within the Simon Hegele Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Logistics Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Devices & Diagnostics (TLAIALAD)

Keywords

• Medical equipment dismantling
• Healthcare logistics services
• Medical device recycling
• MRI equipment refurbishment
• Medical waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Forchheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disassembly and Recycling Services: Demontage und Recycling medizintechnischer Geräte - Project-based services for disassembling medical equipment, transporting, and recycling. Compliance with strict medical waste regulations. Customers receive official disposal documentation.
2. Refurbishment and Reuse Services: Demontage zur Wiederverwendung - Disassembly of MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and X-ray systems for reuse purposes. Equipment is made available to customers after refurbishment.
3. Spare Parts Provision: Ersatzteilsicherstellung - On behalf of manufacturers and customers, spare parts are secured from old equipment, stored, and shipped within 24 hours when needed.
4. MRI Cooling Services: Storage and cooling services for dismantled medical equipment pending further use or delivery. Cooling connection for up to 34 MRI machines simultaneously.
5. HF Cabin Removal: Professional dismantling of HF (high-frequency) cabins from various manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbH provides dismantling, recycling, and refurbishment services for medical technology equipment (including MRI, CT, X-ray, and fluoroscopy systems). The company operates specialized cooling storage capacity for up to 34 MRI units, provides spare parts provisioning with 24-hour shipping, and handles regulatory compliance documentation for healthcare facility operators.

Product overview

eds-r Healthcare Logistics GmbH is a specialized healthcare logistics service provider offering a comprehensive suite of services for medical technology equipment lifecycle management. The company operates as a certified disposal facility (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) within the Simon Hegele Group, providing six core services: Project Planning for complex removal operations, Dismantling for Recycling with regulatory compliance, Dismantling for Reuse of medical imaging equipment (MRI, CT, X-ray), Spare Parts Securement with 24-hour dispatch, MRI Cooling Systems for equipment storage (up to 34 units), and RF Cabin Dismantling. The services cover the complete equipment lifecycle from planning through disposal or refurbishment, serving medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and doctor practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Equipment Dismantling Professional dismantling of large medical technology equipment including MRI, CT, X-ray, and fluoroscopy systems. Service is designed for hospitals, clinics, and medical practices that need to decommission or replace imaging equipment, ensuring safe removal that complies with radiation protection regulations.
• Medical Device Recycling Certified recycling services for medical technology devices and components. Provides environmentally compliant disposal with full documentation, targeting healthcare providers who must meet regulatory requirements for end-of-life medical equipment.
• Medical Equipment Refurbishment Refurbishment of medical technology equipment to extend useful life and prepare devices for resale or redeployment. Service is aimed at healthcare providers seeking cost-effective equipment alternatives and at secondary market buyers.
• MRI Cooling Storage Specialized cryogenic cooling storage facility capable of holding up to 34 MRI units to preserve superconducting magnets during decommissioning, transit, or staging for resale. Designed for hospitals and equipment resellers needing to maintain MRI equipment integrity.
• Medical Spare Parts Supply Provisioning of spare parts for medical technology equipment with 24-hour shipping capability. Supports healthcare providers and service companies needing rapid replacement components for medical imaging and treatment devices.
• Regulatory Compliance Documentation Provision of certified documentation for medical equipment disposal, recycling, and refurbishment to support customer compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Targeted at hospitals and healthcare facility operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 34 MRI units can be connected to cooling simultaneously
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is a North American leader in environmental and industrial services including regulated waste disposal. It is comparable as an established waste-management incumbent with healthcare-adjacent capabilities, though its primary focus is industrial rather than medical device-specific.
• Stericycle: Stericycle is a large-scale medical waste management and disposal services provider operating globally. While broader in scope (regulated waste streams beyond medical equipment), it competes for hospital disposal contracts and represents a scaled incumbent in eds-r's addressable market.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia operates large-scale waste management and reverse logistics services across Europe, including regulated waste handling. It is a broad incumbent competing for hospital and industrial disposal contracts in eds-r's geography with much larger scale.
• Sodexo Healthcare: Sodexo's Healthcare division provides facility management and technical services to hospitals, including biomedical equipment services. It competes with eds-r at the customer interface for hospital equipment lifecycle management contracts, though at a broader services scale.
• Siemens Healthineers: Siemens Healthineers operates equipment refurbishment (Siemens Healthineers Refurbished Systems) and end-of-life take-back programs for its imaging fleet. It is a major counterparty for eds-r's dismantling services in Germany while also representing a vertical-integration risk.
• GE HealthCare: GE HealthCare operates direct refurbishment, trade-in, and reverse-logistics programs for its MRI, CT, and X-ray installed base. As a major OEM, it represents both a potential customer for eds-r's services and a long-term competitive threat through in-house reverse-logistics capabilities.

Direct peers

• Stryker Sustainability Solutions: Stryker's Sustainability Solutions division refurbishes, reprocesses, and recycles medical devices and instruments, particularly in surgical and orthopedic categories. It is a direct peer in medical device end-of-life services with comparable customer base (hospitals) and regulatory-driven value proposition.
• Agiliti: Agiliti provides medical equipment management, including equipment lifecycle services, rental, and reverse logistics for hospitals and OEMs. It overlaps with eds-r in imaging equipment lifecycle management and serves a similar healthcare-provider customer base.
• Simon Hegele Group: Simon Hegele is the parent company of eds-r and provides specialized logistics solutions including healthcare logistics, technical services, and reverse logistics. As both parent and peer operating in adjacent healthcare logistics services, it is highly relevant for comparability on customer base and operating model.

Regional players

• Medipolis: Medipolis is a German specialist in pharmaceutical and medical logistics including cold-chain distribution. It is a regional peer in Germany operating adjacent medical logistics services with similar regulatory complexity but a different sub-segment (forward pharma logistics vs. eds-r's reverse equipment logistics).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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