Mediflex Industries Pty Ltd

What Mediflex Industries Pty Ltd does

Mediflex Industries Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned manufacturer, importer, and distributor of disposable gloves and medical consumables, headquartered in Kingsgrove, New South Wales. Established in 1994, the company operates a multi-brand portfolio spanning nitrile, latex, vinyl, polychloroprene, and polyethylene examination gloves across brands such as Black Storm, Black Wolf, Nitrasoft, Flextra, Flexi, and SensiMax. Beyond gloves, the product catalog extends into protective apparel (gowns, aprons, shoe covers, masks), medical equipment (stethoscopes, tourniquets, walking aids), continence management (absorbent underpads), wound care supplies, infection control products, and food service packaging (paper cups and lids). Many products are TGA-listed as Class I Medical Devices and comply with Australian (AS/NZS 4011.1:2014), European (EN 455), and US (ASTM D6319, ASTM D3578) standards, with HACCP certification for food-contact SKUs.

The company serves a horizontal mix of customer segments including healthcare facilities (hospitals, clinics, dental practices), aged care and disability support providers, industrial and trade workers, food service and hospitality businesses, tattoo and beauty salons, government health departments, and individual consumers. Its go-to-market combines a self-service Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront (24/7 online purchasing, pay-as-you-go unit pricing) with a dedicated direct sales team handling bulk and trade orders for enterprise and government accounts. Distribution is operated through company-owned facilities across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia, with nationwide carrier partnerships enabling country-wide delivery with free-shipping thresholds.

The revenue model is wholesale and retail distribution of physical consumables under one-time purchase pricing, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or embedded financing. The customer base is diversified across verticals, but the company emphasizes "major contracts" with Australian health departments and corporations as a key revenue anchor. With only 8 employees, the operating model is lean and owner-operator in character, with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and no public management team bios in the source material.

Name

Mediflex Industries Pty Ltd

Legal name

Mediflex Industries Pty Ltd

Website

https://mediflex.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mediflex Industries is an Australian-owned manufacturer, importer, and distributor of disposable gloves and medical consumables, supplying healthcare, aged care, industrial, food service, and government customers across Australia through e-commerce and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Supplies and PPE Distribution

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Medical Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB)

Keywords

• Medical supplies distribution
• Disposable gloves wholesale
• Personal protective equipment
• PPE retail Australia
• Medical consumables supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsgrove, New South Wales

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer and business sales through the company website (Shopify storefront), offering individual product purchases with pricing visible for boxes and cartons of gloves, medical supplies, PPE, and continence products.
2. Bulk and Trade Orders: Specialized pricing for healthcare facilities, aged care providers, businesses, and government entities placing large-volume orders. Contact sales team for personalized quotes based on order quantity and requirements.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Supply of gloves and medical consumables to government entities, corporations, and healthcare sectors throughout Australia through major contracts with health departments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mediflex Industries is an Australian manufacturer, importer, and distributor of disposable gloves and medical consumables, offering a comprehensive product range including examination and sterile gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl, polyethylene, polychloroprene), protective apparel (aprons, gowns, masks, shoe covers), wound care dressings, continence management underpads, hand sanitizer, medical equipment (stethoscopes, tourniquets, walking aids), and disposable food packaging (paper cups and lids). Products are sold through a Shopify e-commerce storefront and a dedicated trade sales team, with TGA-listed Class I medical device certification and compliance with multiple Australian and international safety standards.

Product overview

Mediflex Industries is an Australian-owned supplier established in 1994, offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical supplies, PPE, and packaging solutions. The product lineup centers on disposable gloves including multiple brands: Blue Nitrile, Black Storm, Black Wolf, Nitrasoft, Flextra, Flexi, and SensiMax (nitrile and latex varieties); vinyl gloves under Guardian, Cleantouch, and Safetouch brands; plus polyethylene gloves. Beyond gloves, the company provides protective apparel (LDPE/CPE aprons, isolation gowns, headwear, shoe covers), medical equipment (stethoscopes, tourniquets, walking aids), continence management products (absorbent underpads), wound care supplies (sterile combine dressings, gauze swabs), infection control (hand sanitizer, alcohol wipes), surgical masks, safety glasses, and food service packaging (paper cups, cup lids). Products serve healthcare, aged care, food processing, industrial, and hospitality sectors across Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Storm: Heavy-duty powder-free black nitrile gloves designed for tough jobs, providing excellent abrasion and puncture resistance and protection against a wide range of chemicals.
• Black Wolf
• Flexi
• Flextra
• Nitrasoft
• SensiMax

Products and services

• Mediflex Blue Nitrile Gloves Powder-Free (CTN1000)
• Black Storm Heavy-Duty Powder-Free Black Nitrile Gloves
• Black Wolf Powder-Free Black Nitrile Examination Gloves
• Nitrasoft Powder Free Nitrile Gloves
• 8th Sense Powder Free Nitrile Examination Gloves
• Flextra Powder Free Latex Gloves
• Flexi Powder Free Latex Gloves
• SensiMax Powder-Free Latex Examination Gloves
• Bioflex Powder-Free Extended Long Cuff Latex Gloves
• Code Blue High-Risk Powder-Free Long Cuff Blue Latex Gloves
• Exam Gel Powder Free Latex Gloves
• Guardian Powder Free Vinyl Gloves
• Cleantouch Powder Free Vinyl Examination Gloves
• Safetouch Vinyl Gloves
• Polyethylene Gloves
• Disposable Blue LDPE Apron
• Surgical Ear Loop Masks
• Clear Lens Over Glasses Safety Glasses
• Mediflex Non-Slip Shoe Covers
• Mediflex CPE Shoe Cover
• Mediflex Sterile Combine Dressing for Wound Care
• Non-Sterile White Gauze Swabs
• Mediflex Premium Standard Size Super Absorbent Underpad
• Disposable Absorbent Underpads
• Hand Sanitizer
• Flexiwipe Isopropyl Alcohol Wipes
• Flexiwipe Isopropyl Alcohol Swabs
• Dual Head Stethoscope
• Tourniquet Blue Quick Release
• Adjustable Aluminium Walking Stick
• Paper Cups (6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz) and Disposable Cup Lids (80mm, 90mm)
• Mediflex Glove Dispenser Wire Basket

Quantifiable outcome

• Products meet Australian TGA and international safety standards including AS/NZS 4011.1:2014, EN 455, ASTM D6319, ISO 11193-1:2008

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ansell: Australian-headquartered global leader in PPE and examination gloves with healthcare and industrial segments. Directly comparable as a glove manufacturer/supplier, but at vastly larger scale with broader portfolio and global reach.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Global manufacturer of PPE, gloves, and hygiene products with Australian distribution. Comparable as a large-scale PPE supplier with overlapping product categories including gloves, wipes, and dispensers.
• 3M Australia: Multinational conglomerate with significant PPE and safety products division selling to healthcare and industrial customers in Australia. Overlaps in gloves, masks, and protective apparel.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Global PPE manufacturer with Australian presence offering gloves, eye protection, and protective apparel for industrial and healthcare applications. Comparable in PPE breadth and institutional channels.
• Bunzl Australasia: Global distribution and supply chain solutions company with Australian operations distributing medical supplies, PPE, and consumables to healthcare and industrial customers. Comparable as a multi-category distributor.

Direct peers

• Defries Industries: Australian medical and disposable products manufacturer and distributor offering gloves, PPE, and medical consumables to healthcare and industrial customers. Comparable as a domestic specialty supplier.
• Livingstone International: Australian medical and healthcare supplies distributor offering PPE, gloves, instruments, and consumables to healthcare and industrial customers. Closely comparable as a domestic e-commerce and bulk supplier to healthcare facilities.
• Healthcare Australia: Australian healthcare products and services company supplying medical consumables and PPE to hospitals, clinics, and aged care providers. Comparable as a domestic institutional healthcare supplier.
• SteriHealth: Australian medical supplies company focused on infection prevention and sterilization products, including gloves and consumables. Comparable as a domestic specialist in medical consumables.

Regional players

• South Pacific Healthcare: Australian medical supplies company focused on continence care and aged care products. Comparable as a domestic specialist serving healthcare and aged care verticals with related consumables.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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