What .Be Medical does

Duomed Belgium (operating under the .Be Medical web presence in Belgium) is a value-added medical technology distributor and integration provider serving hospitals and medical practices. The company operates as the Belgian arm of the Duomed Group, which was acquired by Palex Group in October 2024. It delivers an end-to-end model spanning consultancy, sales, integration, training, and technical support for medical devices across eight clinical categories: surgery (including the Toumai CE-certified surgical robot for robotic and telesurgery), diagnostic care (cardiology, neurology, respiratory diagnostics), high acute care (patient monitoring, anesthesia, ventilation, maternal/infant care), medical imaging (C-arms, radiology, ultrasound), endoscopy, subacute care and airway, infection prevention, and CSSD equipment.

The product portfolio is sourced through exclusive and non-exclusive partnerships with major manufacturers. Duomed holds exclusive distribution rights in Benelux for GE Healthcare's OEC C-arm surgical imaging systems and is the European commercial partner for MicroPort MedBot's Toumai surgical robot, including its CE-certified telesurgery capability — among the first such certified offerings in Europe. Additional distribution lines include Vesalio's NEVA NET stent retriever for stroke treatment, Serres NEMO surgical fluid waste systems, and Fujifilm CAD EYE AI for endoscopy. The company maintains nine country presences (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and Southeast Europe/Balkans) with localized operations.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware distribution (medical device sales under exclusive regional agreements) supplemented by professional services revenue from integration, technical training, and ongoing support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contract-negotiated per hospital engagement. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting healthcare institutions, supported by a client portal, a technical training calendar, LinkedIn presence, and thought-leadership content. The company relocated its Belgian headquarters to Vaartdijk 90 in Mechelen in April 2026 and now operates commercially as "Duomed by Palex."

Name

.Be Medical

Legal name

Duomed Belgium

Website

https://bemedical.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Duomed Belgium (.Be Medical) is a value-added medical technology distributor serving hospitals across nine European countries, offering surgical robotics, diagnostic, imaging, and acute care equipment through exclusive manufacturer partnerships under Palex Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Technology Distribution

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Navigation, Robotics & Patient-Matched Instrumentation (Ortho/Spine) (HLAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Open & Minimally Invasive Surgical Instruments (Handheld, Laparoscopic, MIS) (HLAHADAA), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Medical technology equipment
• Surgical robotics
• Hospital medical supplies
• Diagnostic care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Aartselaar

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Technology Distribution: Distribution and sales of medical technology devices and equipment to hospitals and healthcare practices, acting as exclusive regional partner for major manufacturers
2. Technical Support & Training: Provision of technical training, integration services, and ongoing support for medical technology deployments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Value-added distribution of medical technology devices and equipment to hospitals and medical practices across Benelux and broader Europe, acting as exclusive regional partner for major manufacturers (e.g., GE Healthcare for OEC C-arm systems, MicroPort MedBot for Toumai surgical robot). Provides end-to-end services including consultancy, sales, integration, training, and technical support across surgery, diagnostic care, high acute care, medical imaging, endoscopy, subacute care, and infection prevention segments.

Product overview

Duomed is a medical technology distributor and service provider offering an extensive portfolio of medical devices and equipment across multiple specialty areas. The company operates as a comprehensive one-stop-shop, providing products and services organized into distinct categories: Surgery (including abdominal surgery, vascular/interventional surgery, urology, gynaecology, plastic surgery, and wound care), Diagnostic Care (cardiology, respiratory, and neurology diagnostics with clinical software solutions), High Acute Care (patient monitoring, anesthesia, ventilation, and maternal/infant care), Medical Imaging (surgical imaging, radiology, and ultrasound), Endoscopy (gastroenterology, pulmonology, and endoscopic instruments with washer-disinfectors), Subacute Care & Airway (respiratory care, thermoregulation, pain management), Infection Prevention & Control, and CSSD Equipment. The portfolio includes branded products such as the Toumaï® surgical robot for robotic/telesurgery procedures, Vesalio NEVA NET™ for stroke treatment, Serres NEMO for surgical fluid management, and Fujifilm CAD EYE AI for endoscopy diagnostics. Duomed also provides technical training, integration, and support services as part of its end-to-end healthcare solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toumaï Surgical Robot CE-certified surgical robot offering telesurgery capabilities, enabling remote surgical expertise access for hospitals across Europe. Distributed in partnership with MicroPort MedBot.
• Vesalio NEVA NET Stent Retriever Stent retriever designed to improve treatment outcomes for acute stroke patients through advanced clot retrieval technology. Distributed in partnership with Vesalio.
• Serres NEMO Surgical Fluid Waste Disposal System Sustainable and hygienic surgical fluid management system designed to reduce environmental footprint while improving operating room efficiency and hygiene. Distributed in partnership with Serres.
• Fujifilm CAD EYE AI AI-powered computer-aided detection system for endoscopy, enabling automated analysis during gastroenterology procedures.
• Medical Technology Integration, Training and Technical Support Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GE HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDuomed is the exclusive partner of GE Healthcare for OEC C-arm systems in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). This exclusive distribution partnership positions Duomed as the authorized reseller for GE's surgical imaging products in the region.
• MicroPort MedBotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuomed partnered with MicroPort MedBot to bring one of Europe's first fully CE-certified robotic telesurgery solutions (Toumai) to the market. This strategic collaboration enables hospitals to access specialized surgical expertise remotely through CE-certified telesurgery technology.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Swedish medical technology company providing solutions for surgery, intensive care, sterile reprocessing, and infection prevention. Comparable across multiple Duomed surgical and acute-care categories, with similar European hospital-direct distribution model.
• Henry Schein: Global distributor of medical, dental, and animal health products and services to office-based healthcare providers. Comparable business model as a value-added distributor combining branded products, software, and practice-management services for clinicians and hospitals.
• Medline Industries: Privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical products operating across Europe. Comparable as a vertically integrated value-added distributor combining proprietary manufacturing with multi-country distribution and clinical solutions.
• Stryker: Global medical device company with significant presence in surgical equipment, surgical imaging (C-arms, fluorescence), and endoscopy. Comparable in Duomed's surgical robotics, C-arm, and OR-equipment product lines, with overlapping European hospital sales channels.
• Drägerwerk: German medical and safety technology company with strong presence in anesthesia, ventilation, patient monitoring, and neonatal care. Directly comparable in Duomed's 'High Acute Care' portfolio (patient monitoring, anesthesia, ventilation, maternal/infant care).
• B. Braun: Germany-based medical technology and pharmaceutical company with its own distribution network across Europe, focused on surgery, infusion, and acute care. Comparable in overlapping surgical and acute-care product portfolios and hospital-direct sales model.
• Palex Group: Parent company and the largest European platform for value-added healthcare, science, and research solutions. Directly comparable as a value-added medical technology distributor with overlapping product categories and customer base; integration means organizational and commercial overlap with Duomed.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: One of the largest medical-surgical distributors in Europe and globally, supplying hospitals, physician offices, and surgical centers. Comparable as a multi-category value-added distributor with bundled services, training, and integration in overlapping specialty areas.

Direct peers

• KARL STORZ: Germany-based manufacturer and direct distributor of endoscopes, surgical instruments, and integrated OR solutions across Europe. Comparable in Duomed's endoscopy and laparoscopic instruments categories, with a similar multi-country field-sales GTM targeting hospitals.
• Olympus Medical Systems: Global leader in endoscopy and surgical devices, with a substantial European direct-sales and distribution footprint. Comparable in Duomed's endoscopy/gastroenterology categories and integrated imaging/instrumentation solutions for hospitals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duomed-belgium

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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