PROHS
PROHS is a Portuguese manufacturer (founded 1967) of sterilization, disinfection, sealing, and turnkey equipment for hospitals and laboratories. Operating as a STERIS-affiliated brand since 2025, it serves global enterprise customers via direct sales.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersMaia, Portugal
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PROHS does
PROHS, legally EQUIPAMENTO HOSPITALAR E SERVIÇOS ASSOCIADOS, S.A., is a Portuguese manufacturer of sterilization and disinfection equipment headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Founded in 1967 (per firmographic data; alternative source cites 1970), the company has accumulated more than 50 years of experience in hospital and laboratory sterilization solutions and operates with 51-100 employees. As of 2025, PROHS operates as a subsidiary or affiliated brand within STERIS, a global infection prevention and surgical products group.
The company's product portfolio centers on hospital and laboratory sterilization equipment (including autoclaves), complementary disinfection equipment, the PROHS Sealers line for sterile barrier packaging, and furniture and accessories for both hospital and laboratory environments. PROHS also offers RUMED Turnkey Solutions for end-to-end facility planning and setup, plus after-sales services covering maintenance, spare parts, and technical support. The product mix is intentionally horizontal, addressing both clinical and research lab sterilization workflows under a unified equipment platform.
PROHS generates revenue through direct enterprise sales to hospitals and laboratories, supplemented by trade show and conference-driven demand generation (notably Arab Health 2025, WFHSS Chile 2024, and Medica 2024). The website operates in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French, supporting an export-oriented distribution motion that extends the brand beyond its Iberian home market into EMEA and emerging markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is consistent with project-based, capital-equipment sales typical of sterile services departments.
PROHS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PROHS
- Legal name
- EQUIPAMENTO HOSPITALAR E SERVIÇOS ASSOCIADOS, S.A.
- Website
- https://prohs.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PROHS is a Portuguese manufacturer (founded 1967) of sterilization, disinfection, sealing, and turnkey equipment for hospitals and laboratories. Operating as a STERIS-affiliated brand since 2025, it serves global enterprise customers via direct sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PROHS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospital and Laboratory Sterilization Equipment
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC)
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Where PROHS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maia
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PROHS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
PROHS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PROHS develops and manufactures sterilization and disinfection equipment for hospital and laboratory use, including autoclaves, sealing machines for sterile barrier packaging, furniture and accessories, and complete RUMED turnkey facility solutions. The company also delivers after-sales services such as maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for installed equipment, primarily serving healthcare and laboratory customers in EMEA.
Product overview
PROHS is a specialized provider of hospital and laboratory sterilization and disinfection equipment based in Portugal, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company operates as part of the STERIS group (as of 2025). Their product portfolio centers on medical sterilization equipment (autoclaves and related systems) and disinfection solutions for both hospital and laboratory segments, complemented by sealing machines for sterile barrier packaging, furniture and accessories, and RUMED turnkey solutions for complete facility setup. The company also provides after-sales services including maintenance and technical support.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PROHS Sealers: PROHS sealers for hospital and laboratory use.
- RUMED Turnkey Solutions
Products and services
- Hospital Sterilization Equipment Equipment used to sterilize hospital medical instruments and supplies, including autoclaves and related sterilization technology, intended for hospitals and CSSDs.
- Hospital Disinfection Equipment Equipment designed to disinfect hospital environments, surfaces, and medical devices, addressing infection prevention and contamination control in hospital settings.
- PROHS Sealing Machines Packaging sealing equipment for sterile barrier systems used in hospital sterilization workflows, operating under the PROHS Sealers sub-brand.
- Hospital Furniture and Accessories Furniture and accessories designed for hospital environments, complementing sterilization and disinfection equipment in sterile processing departments.
- Laboratory Sterilization Equipment Sterilization solutions tailored for laboratory environments, including research facilities and clinical labs requiring reliable instrument and consumable sterilization.
- Laboratory Disinfection Equipment Disinfection equipment tailored for laboratory settings to maintain contamination control and support lab safety and workflow requirements.
- Laboratory Furniture and Accessories Furniture and accessories designed for laboratory environments, complementing sterilization and disinfection equipment in research and clinical lab settings.
- RUMED Turnkey Solutions Complete turnkey solutions for medical and laboratory facility planning and setup, including sterilization and disinfection infrastructure delivered as an integrated project.
- After-Sales Services Post-sale support services including maintenance, spare parts, technical assistance, and customer support for installed sterilization and disinfection equipment.
Companies that use PROHS
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PROHS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
PROHS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- STERIScorePROHS is part of STERIS, indicating a strategic partnership or subsidiary relationship within the sterilization equipment industry
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PROHS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Getinge: Swedish global manufacturer of sterilization, disinfection, and infection-control equipment for hospitals and life-science labs. Directly comparable to PROHS across autoclaves, CSSD/sterile-processing solutions, and laboratory sterilization product lines.
- MATACHANA: Spanish manufacturer of sterilization and disinfection equipment for hospitals and laboratories with global reach. Iberic neighbor of PROHS with a near-identical hospital/laboratory sterilization portfolio.
- Tuttnauer: Israel-headquartered autoclave and sterilization-equipment maker serving hospitals, clinics, and laboratories worldwide. Closely mirrors PROHS's core products (steam sterilizers, lab autoclaves, sealing equipment).
- BMT Medical Technology: Czech-based Central European manufacturer of steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, and laboratory sterilization equipment. Competes with PROHS across hospital and lab sterilization segments.
- Steelco: Italy-based manufacturer (Miele Group) of sterilization, disinfection, and laboratory equipment for hospitals and research centers. Direct European competitor to PROHS in autoclaves and washer-disinfectors.
- Fedegari: Italian maker of sterilization and disinfection systems, including autoclaves and turnkey CSSD solutions for pharmaceutical, hospital, and laboratory customers. Direct competitor in PROHS's hospital-sterilization niche.
- Belimed: Swiss sterilization, disinfection, and cleaning-systems provider for healthcare and life-science customers. Direct competitor to PROHS in hospital CSSD equipment and lab sterilization.
Emerging players
- Shinva Medical: Chinese manufacturer of sterilization and disinfection equipment, including hospital autoclaves and CSSD products. Increasingly relevant as a lower-cost alternative in emerging markets where PROHS and other European vendors compete.
Broad incumbents
- 3M (Health Care / Infection Prevention): Diversified healthcare and infection-prevention major with sterilization assurance products (indicators, sterilization load monitoring). Adjacent incumbent competing in the same infection-prevention ecosystem as PROHS, though with a different product mix.
- STERIS: Global infection-prevention and sterilization leader and PROHS's parent company (2025). Competes in the same hospital sterilization and disinfection categories but across a far broader product and service portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PROHS social profiles
Digital presencePROHS financial estimates
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PROHS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
PROHS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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PROHS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about PROHS
What does PROHS do?
PROHS develops and manufactures sterilization and disinfection equipment for hospital and laboratory use, including autoclaves, sealing machines for sterile barrier packaging, furniture and accessories, and complete RUMED turnkey facility solutions. The company also delivers after-sales services such as maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for installed equipment, primarily serving healthcare and laboratory customers in EMEA.
When was PROHS founded?
PROHS was founded in 1970. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PROHS based?
PROHS is headquartered in Maia, Portugal, in the Europe region.
Who are PROHS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Getinge, MATACHANA, Tuttnauer, BMT Medical Technology, Steelco, Fedegari and Belimed. Shinva Medical is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are 3M (Health Care / Infection Prevention) and STERIS.
Does PROHS have an API?
No public API is recorded for PROHS.
What industry is PROHS in?
PROHS's product category is Hospital and Laboratory Sterilization Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHANAA, Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV), with a secondary code of HLAHANAC, Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3841.