Holtex SAS

What Holtex SAS does

Holtex SAS is a privately held French medical equipment manufacturer and multi-brand distributor founded in 1980 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence. The company designs, manufactures, and sells medical furniture (examination tables, stools, trolleys, cabinets, IV stands, negatoscopes) and stainless steel surgical instruments (AISI 304/410/420/420A grades) under its proprietary Holtex brand, complemented by the Spengler brand portfolio in cardiology and diagnostics (blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers, ECG devices). Operations are conducted through the Spengler Medical commercial entity, which also distributes 35+ third-party brands including Schiller (defibrillators), CA-MI (aspirators), Comen (patient/fetal monitors), Cardiac Science, Nonin, Kern, Doro, Elite Bags, Luxamed, and De Boissy (medical bags, including GRS-certified eco-responsible lines since 2022).

The product portfolio spans 20+ categories addressing general practice, cardiology, nursing, emergency/ambulance services, midwifery/pediatrics, veterinary, pharmacy, occupational health, and institutional healthcare buyers. Quality management is certified to ISO 13485:2016 with products holding CE marking under EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/CE, including Class IIa (e.g., TEMPO EASY thermometer) and Class IIb (OXYSTART pulse oximeter CE0123) classifications. Recent launches (2025–2026) include the Neotens R electronic blood pressure monitor, the CF3 COMEN wireless twin cardiotocograph, and the MY CARDIOMATE V2 personal pocket ECG, signaling a measured push into connected diagnostics and personal health.

The business model is B2B direct-to-practitioner via the Spengler Medical e-commerce platform (gsh-med.fr), with a professional-only sales policy requiring account creation, supported by a direct sales team for institutional accounts. Distribution is concentrated in France with Europe-region scope. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled on a quote/billing basis per order. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, operates with approximately 84 employees, and shows no publicly reported M&A, funding, or leadership-change activity in the input data.

Name

Holtex SAS

Legal name

Holtex SAS

Website

https://gsh-med.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holtex SAS is a privately held French medical equipment manufacturer and multi-brand distributor, founded 1980 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, serving healthcare professionals through its Spengler Medical B2B e-commerce platform with proprietary Holtex/Spengler products and 35+ distributed brands across diagnostics, furniture, instruments, and emergency equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac Monitoring (ECG/Holter/Event/Patch, Loop Recorders) (HLAHACAB)

Keywords

• Medical equipment
• Diagnostic devices
• Medical furniture
• Surgical instruments
• Healthcare supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Aix-en-Provence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical equipment manufacturing and distribution: Holtex SAS designs, manufactures, and distributes medical equipment under the Holtex brand, including medical furniture, surgical instruments, and diagnostic devices. The company operates through Spengler Medical (commercial entity) selling directly to healthcare professionals via B2B e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holtex SAS is a French manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment and devices, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France. The company produces and sells a comprehensive range of professional medical products including diagnostic devices (ECG machines, cardiotocographs, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, thermometers), medical furniture (examination tables, gynecological chairs, hospital beds), surgical instruments, medical bags and cases, and healthcare professional clothing.

Product overview

Spengler Medical (Holtex SAS) operates as a B2B medical equipment distributor serving healthcare professionals and resellers. The portfolio is multi-brand, combining proprietary Spengler and Holtex products with third-party brands including COMEN, SCHILLER, CA-MI, DORO, Elite Bags, and De Boissy. Core products span diagnostic equipment (ECG/cardiology, blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers), patient monitors (vital signs, fetal), medical furniture (Holtex examination tables, stools, trolleys, cabinets, lamps since 1986), surgical instruments (reusable and disposable), emergency equipment (defibrillators, aspirators, oxygen), bags and cases (De Boissy, Elite Bags), medical clothing, weighing equipment, telemedicine devices, and assistive phones. The product portfolio includes over 20 product categories addressing specialties including general practice, nursing, cardiology, midwifery/pediatrics, emergency/ambulance, veterinary, pharmacy, and occupational/school health.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holtex: Medical furniture and equipment brand specializing in examination tables, medical furniture, stainless steel instruments, and healthcare cabinetry for professional healthcare settings

Products and services

• MY CARDIOMATE V2 ECG Device Portable electrocardiograph (ECG) device for cardiac diagnostics, designed for healthcare professionals including general practitioners and cardiologists.
• Cardiotocograph Monitoring Device Cardiotocograph device for monitoring fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during pregnancy, designed for midwives, obstetricians, and gynecologists.
• Neotens R Blood Pressure Monitor Professional automatic blood pressure monitor for medical use, suitable for healthcare professionals and clinical settings.
• Stethoscopes Professional stethoscopes for auscultation, designed for doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Pulse Oximeters Pulse oximeters for measuring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate, suitable for healthcare professionals and clinical use.
• Thermometers Medical thermometers including infrared/laser models for contactless temperature measurement, for healthcare professionals and clinical settings.
• Defibrillators Automated external defibrillators (AED) for emergency cardiac care, suitable for medical professionals, emergency services, and public healthcare facilities.
• Blood Pressure Monitors (Tensiometers) Professional blood pressure monitoring devices including manual and electronic models for clinical use by healthcare professionals.
• Medical Examination Tables Professional medical examination tables and gynecological chairs for doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals.
• Medical Weighing Scales Professional medical weighing scales for patients, including baby scales and adult scales for clinical use.
• Negatoscopes (X-Ray Viewers) LED negatoscopes for viewing radiographic films, designed for radiology departments and medical imaging facilities.
• Surgical Instruments Stainless steel surgical instruments including scissors, forceps, scalpels, and other instruments for medical and surgical procedures.
• Medical Bags and Cases Professional medical bags, doctor's bags, and emergency medical cases for healthcare professionals including doctors, paramedics, and visiting nurses.
• Medical Clothing Professional medical clothing including scrubs, lab coats, tunics, and pants for healthcare professionals and clinical staff.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De BoissycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1982Partnership established in 1982 for medical leather bags and cases. De Boissy, originally a leather goods manufacturer from Tarn region with traditional tanning expertise, partnered with Holtex to create medical briefcases for doctors and nurses. Since 2022, reimagined with 3 ranges (Eiffel, Etretat, Madrague) developed with healthcare professionals.
• SpenglercoreTechnology or IntegrationSpengler brand of cardiology and diagnostic equipment integrated into Holtex portfolio. Spengler offers blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, thermometers, and ECG devices. Company operates commercial entity through Spengler Medical division.
• LuxamedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxamed brand distributed through Spengler Medical platform, specializing in dermatology scopes and laryngoscopy equipment.
• ComenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorComen brand distributed through the platform, offering fetal monitors (cardiotocographs) and patient monitors for clinical settings.
• Elite bagsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish brand of medical bags and cases distributed through the platform for emergency, consultation, and diabetes management use cases.
• SchillerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchiller brand distributed through the platform, specializing in defibrillators including FRED PA-1 automatic models and associated accessories.
• CA-MIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of medical suction devices (aspirators) distributed through the platform for mucus aspiration and respiratory care.
• KernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKern brand of medical scales and weighing equipment distributed through the platform, including Class III certified scales.
• CARDIAC SCIENCEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCARDIAC SCIENCE brand distributed through the platform, specializing in cardiac monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• NoninminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNonin brand distributed through the platform, specializing in pulse oximetry and non-invasive monitoring solutions.
• DorominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoro brand distributed through the platform, specializing in amplified telephones for accessibility and assistance applications in healthcare settings.
• Vog medicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVog medical brand distributed through the platform for specialized medical equipment.
• SibelmedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSibelmed brand distributed through the platform, specializing in respiratory and pulmonary diagnostic equipment.
• UtermohlenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUtermohlen brand distributed through the platform for medical equipment.
• Hebu medicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHebu medical brand distributed through the platform for medical instrumentation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Welch Allyn (Baxter / Hillrom): Global incumbent in physical-examination and cardiac-monitoring diagnostic instruments, now part of Baxter/Hillrom. Competes broadly with Holtex's Spengler-branded diagnostic range and Cardiac Science partner SKUs across hospital and clinic channels.
• Henry Schein: Global distributor of medical, dental, and veterinary supplies and equipment. Larger-scale analogue of Holtex's multi-brand medical-equipment distribution business, serving practice-based customers across multiple European markets.
• Mindray: Large Chinese medical-device manufacturer offering patient monitors, ECG, defibrillators, and diagnostic equipment with growing presence in European primary care — overlapping Comen and Schiller SKUs that Holtex distributes.

Direct peers

• Schiller AG: Swiss manufacturer of cardiology and diagnostic equipment (ECG, defibrillators, patient monitors) that competes directly with Holtex's Spengler brand in France and is also distributed through Holtex's platform. Highly comparable product overlap in cardiac diagnostics.
• Heine Optotechnik: German precision manufacturer of diagnostic instruments (otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, dermatoscopes, laryngoscopes) competing with Holtex/Luxamed offerings in primary-care examination equipment across Europe.
• Cardioline: Italian ECG, Holter, and cardiac diagnostic device manufacturer with overlapping cardiology product portfolio to Spengler/Holtex. Both target European physician practices with resting ECG and ambulatory monitoring solutions.
• Riester (Rudolf Riester GmbH): German manufacturer of diagnostic instruments (blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes) — directly overlapping Holtex's Spengler diagnostic instrument range. Both serve European primary care and specialty practices.
• Mediq: Dutch healthcare distributor supplying medical devices, consumables, and equipment to European care providers — a comparable B2B multi-brand medical-equipment distribution model to Holtex's Spengler Medical platform.

Emerging players

• Comen (Shenzhen Comen Medical): Chinese manufacturer of patient monitors, fetal monitors/cardiotocographs, and OR equipment whose products Holtex distributes via Spengler Medical. Comparable emerging device brand whose products overlap Holtex's catalog.

Regional players

• Promedic (Groupe Promedic): French medical-equipment distributor supplying practitioners and clinics with diagnostic instruments and consumables — directly comparable regional peer to Holtex/Spengler Medical in the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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