Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales

What Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales does

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales (KXS) is a privately held regional distributor and service provider of medical imaging equipment, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Portage, Michigan. The company sells and services digital radiography (DR) systems, flat panel detectors, C-arms, portable, floor-mounted, overhead, and U-arm X-ray suites, ultrasound systems, and related PACS and acquisition software sourced from a roster of OEM partners including Agfa, Carestream, Konica Minolta, Vieworks/Medlink, Del Medical, Quantum Medical, Summit Industries, SST Group, 20/20 Imaging, and ImageWorks. KXS also operates KXS Medical Supply, a wholly-owned subsidiary focused on medical accessories, and runs a film buy-back/recycling service targeting facilities transitioning from analog to digital imaging.

The business model combines one-time equipment sales (new and used), recurring service and maintenance contracts, professional installation and calibration fees, and transaction-based film recycling revenue. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, with multi-year contracts and consultation-driven direct sales to end customers. Service coverage spans Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio, supported by technicians located across the state in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Saginaw in addition to the Portage headquarters. Customer segments are broad and SMB-skewed, including medical imaging centers, urgent care facilities, veterinary practices, chiropractic and podiatry offices, and surgical/orthopedic facilities.

The company has operated continuously for over 50 years with independent ownership, no identified parent, institutional investors, or public listing. Go-to-market is direct and sales-led through the company website, manufacturer brand co-marketing, and bottom-of-funnel consultation/service request CTAs. Competitive positioning rests on long-tenured certified technicians, broad multi-OEM distribution, and regional service density rather than proprietary software or AI development.

Name

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales

Legal name

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales

Website

https://kalamazooxraysales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales is a privately held, Portage, Michigan-based distributor and service provider of medical imaging equipment, founded in 1968. It sells, installs, and services digital radiography, X-ray, C-arm, ultrasound, and PACS solutions across Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio for hospitals, urgent care, veterinary, chiropractic, podiatry, and surgical practices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment Distribution and Services

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHABAA

X-ray & Fluoroscopy Systems

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Medical Imaging & Radiology Equipment

SECONDARYHLAMAFAC

Imaging Equipment & Accessories (X-ray, Ultrasound, Endoscopy)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Medical Devices & Supplies

SECONDARYHLAMAGAK

Imaging/Lab Integration & Results Management (PACS, LIS Connectivity, Reporting)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Health Digital Platforms (Practice Mgmt, Tele-vet)

SECONDARYHLAMAMAG

Veterinary Lab/Imaging Integration & LIS/PACS Connectivity

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Health IT Solutions

Keywords

• Medical imaging equipment
• Digital radiography systems
• X-ray equipment distribution
• PACS software solutions
• Veterinary imaging systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Portage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new medical imaging equipment including X-Ray systems, DR panels, C-Arms, overhead suites, floor-mounted systems, portable systems, and accessories from manufacturer partners.
2. Used Equipment: Sale of pre-owned medical imaging equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Professional service coverage for imaging devices including repairs, calibration, and ongoing maintenance support across Michigan.
4. Installation: Professional installation and product calibration and verification for every unit sold.
5. Film Buy-Back/Recycling: Film recycling services for medical imaging facilities transitioning from analog to digital.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales distributes, installs, and services medical imaging equipment for healthcare and veterinary facilities across Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio. Its offering spans digital radiography flat panel detectors, complete X-ray rooms (floor-mounted, floor-ceiling, U-arm, straight-arm, overhead, and portable configurations), C-arm fluoroscopy systems, mini PACS and acquisition software, and DR retrofit kits, backed by professional installation, calibration, ongoing maintenance, and a film buy-back/recycling program.

Product overview

Kalamazoo X-Ray Sales is a medical imaging equipment and service company founded in 1968, serving Michigan, Northern Indiana, and Northern Ohio. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital radiography (DR) products, including flat panel detectors (Vieworks/Vivix S series in various sizes: 10x12", 14x17", and 17x17"), complete X-ray systems (floor-mounted, floor-ceiling, overhead, U-arm, straight arm, and portable/mobile configurations), C-arm systems, and veterinary-specific solutions. The product lineup also includes PACS software (QXLink 3.3 mini PACS, ViewWorks VXvue acquisition software), DR retrofit kits (AMX Upgrade Kit, Vivix S VAW/VAW+), and accessories from manufacturers including Konica, Del Medical, Quantum, Summit, Universal, Carestream, and Agfa. Services include equipment sales, installation, service/maintenance, and film recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIVIX-S Series Flat Panel Detectors Digital radiography flat panel detectors in multiple sizes (10x12\", 14x17\", 17x17\") and configurations (fixed, portable, wireless, tethered). They provide high-resolution image capture with DICOM 3.0 compliance, automatic exposure detection, IP67 durability on select models, and battery options supporting 8 to 16 hours of operation. Used by hospitals, imaging centers, urgent care, veterinary, chiropractic, and podiatry facilities.
• DelWorks F-Series / E-Series DR Systems Complete digital radiography systems with Cesium Iodide scintillators for reduced patient dose, automatic exposure detection, and powerful acquisition software with optional image stitching. Targeted at medical imaging centers and diagnostic facilities.
• Del Medical Vision R C-Arm System Surgical mobile C-arm system for fluoroscopic applications in surgery, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, and pain management. Features rotating anode, variable pulse width, and 9\" or optional 12\" image intensifiers.
• Konica KDR AU System Advanced U-Arm Advanced U-arm X-ray system with 17\"x17\" Cesium Iodide detector, automatic positioning, 135° range of motion, image preview within 3 seconds, and automated exam preparation. Used by imaging centers and urgent care facilities.
• Vieworks / Medlink URS Straight Arm X-Ray System Compact, affordable full-room X-ray solution featuring the VIVIX-S 1717V DR panel and VXvue acquisition software, designed for facilities with 8' ceilings, with motorized SID adjustment from 40\" to 72\".
• The Chiro Solution Chiropractic X-Ray System All-in-one full-room chiropractic X-ray solution with VIVIX-S 1717V DR panel, QXLink Mini PACS system, and chiropractic-specific measurement tools; floor-to-wall or floor-to-ceiling with 5' rails.
• MI-2-X Floor-Ceiling X-Ray System Floor-ceiling radiographic X-ray system for urgent care, private practice, or imaging centers, with a 32kW high-frequency generator, elevating 4-way float top table, and wall stand with 10' floor track.
• Jade Mobile Portable X-Ray System Portable radiographic solution featuring VIVIX-S 1417 Wireless DR panel and VXvue software, with 4kW high-frequency generator, foldable stand, auto-lock system, and customized Dell Latitude laptop.
• FC Radroom Floor-Ceiling X-Ray System (GXR-32S) Floor-ceiling mounted digital radiography system with 32kW high frequency X-ray generator, 4-way float top table, and VIVIX 1417 wireless DR panel with VXvue software.
• FM Premium Radroom Floor-Mounted X-Ray System (GXR-40S-B) Premium floor-mounted digital radiography system with 40kW high-frequency generator, motorized tube stand with 7\" LCD touchscreen, 6-way float top table, and VIVIX 1417 wireless DR panel.
• FM Standard Radroom Floor-Mounted X-Ray System (GXR-40S-B) Floor-mounted digital radiography system with 40kW high-frequency generator, 6-way float top table supporting 660 lbs, vertical wall bucky stand, and VIVIX 1417W wireless DR panel.
• AMX Upgrade Kit (DR Retrofit) Upgrade kit converting GE AMX4 and AMX4+ portable X-ray units into wireless DR systems, including VIVIX-S 1417 wireless DR panel, all-in-one touchscreen PC, and VXvue advanced imaging software.
• VIVIX-S VAW/VAW+ Wireless DR Retrofit System 14\" x 17\" retrofit DR solution with wireless portable flat panel detector, IP67 water and dust resistance, 100cm drop testing, and up to 16 hours battery life.
• Universal Upright Raymaster Versatile upright radiographic system combining economy and flexibility for specialized professional radiographic needs, including skull to weight-bearing studies in private, group, or clinical settings.
• Quantum TechVision Tube-Side Display Color touch display enabling tube-side control of all technique parameters, allowing technologists to adjust exposure parameters without returning to the generator control panel for improved workflow efficiency.
• QXLink 3.3 Mini PACS Software Powerful and intuitive Mini PACS system with DICOM 3.0 and VXvue compatibility, CT and MRI viewing modes, image filters, 60+ measurement tools (including chiropractic, orthopedic, podiatry, and veterinary tools), and support for up to 4 monitors at UHD resolution.
• VXvue Acquisition Software Award-winning intelligent digital radiography acquisition viewer for VIVIX-S Series, with post-processing image enhancement algorithms, multilingual support, touch interface optimization, customizable themes, and patient multitask management. Supports human, veterinary, equine, and vehicle applications.
• ImageWorks ViewAll 3.2 Veterinary Software Unified software application for acquiring and viewing veterinary dental images, DICOM 3.0 compliant, with tabbed interface, STAT patient mode, patient observation series, and network scalability.
• Medical Imaging Equipment Service and Maintenance Professional on-site equipment service, repair, calibration, and ongoing maintenance for medical imaging devices, delivered by certified technicians stationed in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Saginaw, and other regional locations across Michigan.
• Installation and Calibration Services Professional installation and product calibration/verification included with every medical imaging unit sold or serviced by KXS, performed by certified technicians to ensure regulatory and operational readiness.
• Film Buy-Back / Recycling Film buy-back and recycling service for medical imaging facilities that are transitioning from analog film-based imaging to digital radiography systems.
• Used Medical Imaging Equipment Pre-owned and refurbished medical imaging equipment inventory offering hospitals, clinics, and veterinary practices a lower-cost alternative to new DR, X-ray, and C-arm systems.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Agfa HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS is a distributor for Agfa Healthcare radiology products, offering DR systems, laser imagers, and related medical imaging equipment to healthcare facilities in Michigan and surrounding states.
• Carestream HealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes Carestream Health medical imaging products, providing digital radiography solutions and imaging equipment to customers in their service territory.
• Konica MinoltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS is an authorized dealer for Konica Minolta healthcare products including AeroDR detectors, KDR U-Arm systems, ultrasound systems, and PACS software solutions.
• Vieworks / MedlinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes Vieworks/Medlink products including VIVIX-S flat panel detectors, VXvue acquisition software, QXLink PACS systems, and complete radiography room solutions.
• Del MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes Del Medical X-ray equipment including floor-mounted systems, overhead tube cranes, C-Arms, and DELWORKS digital radiography systems.
• Quantum MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS is a distributor for Quantum Medical imaging equipment including Q-Rad DRX floor mounted systems and TechVision tube-side display systems.
• Summit Industries / Summit InnoVetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes Summit Industries and Summit InnoVet veterinary X-ray systems including Simplicity, Classic, Select, and Versa DR systems.
• SST GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes SST Group products including DMC-EZ-SCAN, DVM-EZ veterinary systems, and radiation dose monitoring equipment.
• 20/20 ImagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes 20/20 Imaging products including flat panel detectors, tethered systems, veterinary solutions, and Opal imaging software.
• ImageWorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKXS distributes ImageWorks veterinary dental imaging products including EVA Vet digital dental sensors and ViewAll veterinary software.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Block Imaging: Refurbished and new medical imaging equipment sales, service, and parts provider. Directly comparable to KXS as a regional-to-national imaging distributor and service organization focused on X-ray, MRI, CT, and C-arms.
• DirectMed Parts & Service: Independent medical imaging parts, service, and equipment provider for MRI, CT, and X-ray systems. Comparable to KXS as a third-party service-and-supply alternative to OEM-direct channels.
• MXR Imaging: Medical imaging equipment sales, service, and parts company serving hospitals and imaging centers across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a multi-OEM imaging distributor with a recurring service model similar to KXS.
• Shared Medical Services: Provider of mobile imaging solutions and imaging equipment services to hospitals and clinics. Comparable to KXS in the service-driven imaging support space, particularly for facilities that do not purchase equipment outright.
• Atlantis Worldwide: Supplier of new and used medical imaging equipment including X-ray, MRI, CT, and C-arms with installation and service capabilities. Closely mirrors KXS's model of equipment distribution plus ongoing service.
• National X-Ray (a Calyx Partners company): Independent distributor and service provider of medical and veterinary X-ray imaging equipment across multiple states. Directly comparable to KXS in product mix and customer verticals (medical + veterinary).

Broad incumbents

• Carestream Health: Global medical imaging systems manufacturer offering DR, CR, and PACS solutions — a core OEM partner of KXS. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products KXS distributes and services.
• Agfa Healthcare: Global manufacturer of medical imaging hardware (DR 600, etc.) and enterprise imaging IT — one of KXS's key OEM partners. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same product category KXS distributes.
• Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas: Manufacturer of digital radiography, ultrasound, and PACS solutions (Exa, AeroDR, KDR U-Arm). Comparable as a key OEM whose DR and PACS portfolio KXS resells across its territory.

Regional players

• Sound Imaging: Medical imaging equipment service, repair, and MRI coil manufacturer primarily serving the western U.S. Comparable to KXS as a service-focused regional imaging support provider, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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