HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl

What HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl does

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering S.r.l. is an Italian independent service organization (ISO) for high-technology diagnostic imaging equipment, headquartered in Mercato San Severino (Salerno province). Founded in 2019 and certified to UNI-EN-ISO 9001:2015, the company provides 360-degree lifecycle services for Computed Tomography (TC) and Magnetic Resonance (RM) systems sourced from the four major diagnostic imaging OEMs — GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, and Canon Medical. Its service portfolio spans technical assistance and preventive maintenance, spare parts supply with 24-48 hour nationwide delivery, design and logistics (including shielding/Faraday cage construction), electrical safety and RF attenuation measurements and certification, intermediation/brokerage of second-hand equipment, IT solutions (workstations and PACS), and a dedicated veterinary diagnostic imaging line (VET). The company serves more than 150 public and private healthcare facilities plus approximately 50 veterinary facilities across Italy, with no disclosed presence outside the domestic market.

The business model is predominantly transactional and services-led. Revenue is generated through eight identifiable streams: one-time equipment sales (refurbished multi-brand CT/MRI systems), hardware sales of spare parts and IT workstations, professional services (technical assistance, design/logistics, measurements/compliance), transaction fees on equipment intermediation, and specialized veterinary support services. Pricing is quote-based (preventivo gratuito), with marketing emphasis on "low cost" and flexible conditions tailored to individual customer needs. The go-to-market motion is direct sales-led, with the company's website (hcesrl.it) and a single phone line (+39 089 2599332) and email ([email protected]) as the primary contact points; the company does not appear to invest in paid digital marketing or outbound sales development. There is no evidence of external equity funding, no parent company, no headcount disclosure, and no publicly filed financials. The company is privately held under Italian S.r.l. jurisdiction, with all operations consolidated at its Salerno warehouse/office.

Strategically, HCE competes on multi-vendor technical expertise and rapid parts availability rather than on price or scale. Its closest competitive set is other regional Italian ISOs and OEM-authorized service providers; the principal differentiation is breadth across the four major OEMs combined with an in-house spare parts hub. The principal growth vectors observable from the data are the VET vertical launched in 2020 and the expansion of the IT solutions product line. Constraints include single-country dependency (Italy only), absence of disclosed recurring revenue contracts, and exposure to OEM service strategy shifts that could favor direct service agreements over third-party ISOs.

Name

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl

Legal name

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering S.r.l.

Website

https://hcesrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering S.r.l. is an Italy-based independent service organization providing multi-brand CT and MRI equipment maintenance, spare parts, design, compliance measurements, and refurbished equipment sales to 150+ public and private healthcare facilities and ~50 veterinary facilities nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Imaging Equipment Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Universal Viewers & Enterprise Imaging Access (Zero-footprint/Diagnostic) (HLACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Advanced Imaging & Specialty Radiology Centers (PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology) (HLAFAKAB)

Keywords

• Medical imaging services
• Diagnostic imaging equipment
• CT MRI maintenance
• Medical equipment spare parts
• Healthcare engineering consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Mercato San Severino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (TC/RM): Sale of tested, refurbished, and warranted multi-brand CT and MRI systems. Equipment is sold at low-cost, flexible conditions customized to individual customer requirements.
2. Spare Parts Supply: Sale of replacement parts for diagnostic imaging equipment from major manufacturers (GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, Canon Medical) serving CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radiology modalities. Parts available in stock with 24/48 hour delivery nationwide.
3. Technical Assistance Services: Specialized technical maintenance on CT and MRI systems including preventive maintenance, parameter quality checks, and lifecycle management services.
4. IT Solutions and Workstations: Sale of new and second-hand workstations from major brands, traditional radiology image processing workstations, specialized workstations (Dentascan, Virtual Colonoscopy, Cardio CT), and PACS solutions (entry-level and high-performance).
5. Design and Logistics Services: Complete project design for diagnostic imaging environments, site planning, disassembly, storage, installation, and testing of systems. Includes shielding design and Faraday cage construction.
6. Measurements and Compliance Services: Electrical safety verification (CEI 62-148/IEC EN 62353), Faraday cage measurements, RF attenuation measurements, magnetic field measurements, and compliance certification services.
7. Intermediation Services: Brokerage service for purchase and sale of second-hand equipment, managing acquisition aspects including market identification, supplier interface, inspection, shipping, and import support. Also offers free evaluation, uninstallation, and storage services.
8. Veterinary Sector Services (VET): Specialized support for veterinary diagnostic imaging including system selection, application support, and tailored maintenance protocols. Services provided to approximately 50 veterinary facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl is an Italian provider of 360-degree services for high-technology diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI systems). The company sells refurbished multi-brand CT and MRI equipment, distributes spare parts from major OEMs, delivers technical maintenance and application support, and provides design, logistics, equipment brokerage, and safety measurement services to healthcare and veterinary facilities across Italy.

Product overview

HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl is a comprehensive service provider for medical imaging diagnostics, specializing in high-tech Computed Tomography (TC) and Magnetic Resonance (RM) systems. The company operates a multi-service model comprising Assistenza Tecnica (technical assistance and maintenance), Ricambi (spare parts supply), Progettazione e Logistica (design and logistics), Intermediazione (equipment brokerage), and Misure (measurements and safety verification). Additional offerings include VET (veterinary sector support), Apparecchiature TC/RM (refurbished multi-brand CT/MRI equipment sales), and Soluzioni IT (workstations and PACS systems). The portfolio integrates seamlessly to provide 360-degree coverage for healthcare facilities, from initial equipment procurement and installation through ongoing maintenance, spare parts supply, and eventual disposal or resale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assistenza Tecnica (Technical Assistance) Specialized technical maintenance, preventive maintenance, and parametric quality checks for Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems, designed to ensure high performance of electromedical equipment for healthcare facilities.
• Ricambi (Spare Parts) Supply of spare parts and accessories for medical imaging equipment from GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, and Canon Medical, covering CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radiology modalities, with 24-48 hour delivery nationwide for stocked items.
• Progettazione e Logistica (Design and Logistics) Project design for diagnostic imaging environments, site planning, shielding design, Faraday cage construction, equipment disassembly, conservative transfers, storage, installation, and testing of imaging diagnostic systems.
• Intermediazione (Equipment Brokerage) Brokerage service for the purchase and sale of second-hand CT and MRI equipment, managing acquisition aspects including market identification, supplier interface, inspection, shipping, import support, free evaluation, uninstallation, and storage.
• Misure (Measurements and Compliance) Compliance and measurement services including Faraday cage testing, electrical safety verification (CEI 62-148/IEC EN 62353), RF attenuation measurements, magnetic field dispersion measurements, and ventilation assessments for MRI facilities.
• VET (Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Support) Specialized support for veterinary diagnostic imaging including system selection, application support, optimized maintenance protocols designed for veterinary environments (e.g., addressing presence of animal hair), and tailored services to approximately 50 veterinary facilities nationwide.
• Apparecchiature TC/RM (Refurbished CT/MRI Equipment) Sale of tested, refurbished, and warranted multi-brand CT and MRI systems from major manufacturers, offered with flexible low-cost sales conditions and customizable to individual customer needs.
• Soluzioni IT (IT Solutions and Workstations) Sale of new and second-hand workstations from GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, and Canon Medical; specialized workstations for Dentascan, Virtual Colonoscopy, and Cardio CT; and PACS solutions ranging from entry-level to high-performance customizable systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers spare parts within 24-48 hours nationwide for items in stock
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Major Spare Parts Providers WorldwidecoreOthersConsolidated partnerships with the greatest spare parts providers at worldwide level and major transport companies to source and deliver any type of spare parts at the best market prices.
• GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, Canon MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized sourcing relationship for spare parts and equipment from major diagnostic imaging equipment manufacturers (General Electric Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Philips Healthcare, Canon Medical) serving TC, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radiology modalities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Block Imaging International: US-headquartered but globally active reseller/refurbisher of used CT, MRI, and other imaging equipment, with parts, service, and installation offerings that closely mirror HCE's 360-degree model. Most directly comparable in business model.
• Providian Medical: Refurbished and used CT and MRI equipment provider with complementary parts and deinstallation services. Comparable to HCE's equipment sales, brokerage, and parts revenue streams.
• DirectMed Parts & Service: Independent third-party provider of replacement parts, subassemblies, and service training for GE, Siemens, Philips, and Toshiba/Canon imaging equipment — directly paralleling HCE's multi-brand parts hub and technical assistance lines.
• Radiology Oncology Systems: Specialist in refurbished diagnostic imaging equipment sales, removal, and installation services. Comparable to HCE's equipment brokerage, design, and logistics offerings.

Emerging players

• Agiliti Health: Provider of medical equipment management, maintenance, and clinical engineering services to healthcare providers. Similar third-party multi-OEM service positioning as HCE, though US-focused and broader in scope.

Regional players

• Esaote: Italian-headquartered diagnostic imaging equipment manufacturer (ultrasound, MRI). Same domestic market and overlapping customer base (Italian hospitals and clinics), and provides a useful reference point on Italian imaging-service economics even though HCE is a multi-brand servicer rather than an OEM.

Broad incumbents

• Carestream Health: Global vendor of medical imaging IT (PACS, imaging viewers) and X-ray/film solutions. Overlaps with HCE's Soluzioni IT line on PACS and workstation offerings, though as a broad incumbent with much larger portfolio.
• TRIMEDX: Independent clinical asset management and medical equipment service organization. Comparable in operating model (third-party service across multi-OEM installed bases), though at much larger US-led scale than HCE.
• Agfa HealthCare: Enterprise imaging IT vendor (PACS, VNA, imaging viewers) and radiology solutions provider. Comparable to HCE on the PACS/workstation portion of the business, but operates as a large global software-led incumbent.
• Sectra: European-headquartered vendor of medical imaging IT solutions, including PACS and enterprise imaging. Relevant adjacency to HCE's IT Solutions line and also serves European hospital customers like HCE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hce-healthcare-consulting-and-engineering-srl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about HCE Healthcare Consulting and Engineering Srl