Sterimed bvba
Sterimed bvba is a Belgian distributor of medical and care equipment, serving hospitals and residential care homes in Belgium and Luxembourg via exclusive partnerships with Belintra, Oostwoud, and Novocal, plus XXL bariatric equipment rental.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersRiemst, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sterimed bvba does
Sterimed bvba is a privately held, founder-owned Belgian distributor of medical and care equipment headquartered in Riemst, Belgium, founded in 2003 by Ludwig Stevens. The company sells and rents specialized equipment to two primary verticals: hospitals across Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and residential care homes (woonzorgcentra, or WZC) throughout Belgium. Its portfolio spans two product catalogs — 169 hospital SKUs and 96 WZC SKUs — sourced primarily under exclusive distribution agreements with three European manufacturers: Belintra (Belgian modular medication carts and storage, exclusive for WZC in Flemish and Walloon Belgium), Oostwoud (Dutch medical furniture, lockers, and pediatric beds, exclusive in Belgium), and Novocal (German stainless steel nursing and linen logistics carts, exclusive in Belgium). A smaller set of non-exclusive brands — Interco, Ascolia, Seers Medical, Human Care, Severo, Cobi Rehab, Rebotec, Provita Medical, Acime France — rounds out the catalog.
Sterimed bvba firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sterimed bvba
- Legal name
- Sterimed bvba
- Website
- https://sterimed.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Sterimed bvba is a Belgian distributor of medical and care equipment, serving hospitals and residential care homes in Belgium and Luxembourg via exclusive partnerships with Belintra, Oostwoud, and Novocal, plus XXL bariatric equipment rental.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sterimed bvba industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Reusable Medical Container & Liner Services (Rental, Wash, Reverse Logistics) (BPALAGAI)
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Where Sterimed bvba is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Riemst
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sterimed bvba business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of medical equipment including medication carts, locker systems, laundry and waste collectors, linen distribution carts, modular care carts, XXL equipment, examination tables, and sanitary aids for hospitals and residential care homes.
- XXL Equipment Rental: Rental of XXL equipment for bariatric patients up to 350kg. Rental rates are per day with a minimum rental period of 7 days. Cleaning, disinfection, and transport costs are charged on the final invoice. Monthly invoicing for rentals longer than one month.
- Technical Services: Technical support, repairs, and maintenance services for all products sold and rented. Own technical service performs repairs in consultation with manufacturers, or ensures repairs at the manufacturer. Loan equipment provided to minimize disruption.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | XXL Equipment Rental - Daily rate |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Sterimed bvba product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sterimed distributes, sells, and rents medical and care equipment for hospitals and residential care homes (woonzorgcentra) in Belgium and Luxembourg. The portfolio spans medication carts, modular storage systems, locker room furniture, bariatric XXL beds/chairs, decubitus prevention mattresses, sanitary aids, and pharmacy consumables, sourced from exclusive European manufacturing partners. The company also operates a 24/7 XXL/bariatric equipment rental service for patients up to 350kg with delivery, cleaning, and maintenance included.
Product overview
Sterimed is a Belgian distributor of medical and care equipment serving hospitals and residential care homes (woonzorgcentra) in Belgium and Luxembourg. The portfolio consists of multiple product brands sold and rented through two main catalogues — Hospital (169 products) and Residential Care Home (96 products) — supplemented by an XXL bariatric rental service. Key exclusive distribution brands include Belintra (modular storage and medication carts with IT integration for care homes), Novocal (German stainless steel functional furniture: nursing carts, linen distribution, MRSA wagons), Oostwoud/Novogard (Dutch medical furniture and locker systems, including smart locker solutions for hospitals), and Severo (electric pill crushers). The product range is organized into core categories: medication distribution trolleys and carts (Medicart IT with EMD integration, Medicart Roller Shutter, Medicart Lades, closed and open modular care carts), linen and waste logistics (roll containers, linen wagons, waste collectors), modular storage systems (UbeFlex, Modulaire Kasten, Intrarack), locker room furnishing (Oostwoud Novogard wardrobes, compartment cabinets, tablet/laptop cabinets), bariatric XXL equipment (beds, mattresses, transfer chairs, WC chairs), decubitus prevention (Air Wave, Soft Wave mattresses and pumps), examination/treatment furniture, sanitary aids, and pharmacy supplies (pill crushers, medication pots, swallowing gel, distribution trays). Sterimed also offers complementary services including 24/7 technical maintenance and repair, expert advisory consultations, and consignee placement of specialist mattresses.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Belintra Medicart IT Medication cart with integrated IT solution providing direct access to Electronic Medical Data (EMD), USB badge-driven locking, and a powered back with mini PC and Neovo display for real-time medication distribution tracking in residential care homes.
- Belintra Medicart RolluiK Modular medication cart with plastic roller shutter and standard electronic keypad lock, Kydex one-piece worktop with raised edges, available in two heights (1100mm and 1500mm) and grey or wood-look finishes, for residential care homes.
- Belintra Medicart Lades Customizable medication cart with 13 drawer positions accepting ABS or PC modular baskets/modules, soft-closing guides, 105% drawer extension, and Kydex worktop, available in standard and narrow variants for residential care homes.
- Belintra Gesloten Modulaire Zorgwagen Closed modular care cart with transparent PC door opening 270°, 2 magnetic closures, aluminum handle, and digital code lock LS101, featuring 24 grid-wall positions for 40x30cm baskets, for residential care homes.
- Modulaire Verpleegwagen Open modular nursing cart available in various heights and configurations for 600x400mm or 300x400mm baskets, with powder-coated square metal frame, 100kg load capacity, and accessories including worktops, waste bag holders, glove box holders, and disinfectant dispensers, for residential care homes.
- Belintra Rolcontainer / Intrabox Roll container with tilting shelves usable as shelves or front closure, nylon-protected metal parts for noise-reduced transport, optional coupling drawbar and accessories, for waste handling in residential care homes.
- Belintra UbeFlex Opslagsysteem Modular storage system for medications, sterile and non-sterile goods with grid walls, stops, height-adjustable feet, and lockable doors with ergonomic handles, for residential care homes.
- Belintra Modulaire Kasten Safe modular storage cabinets for medications, sterile and non-sterile goods in standard widths 455mm or 655mm, with grid walls, height-adjustable feet, lockable doors, and customizable interiors using ABS or PC baskets, for residential care homes.
- Novocal Intrarack Opslagsysteem Modular wire mesh storage system manufactured in stainless steel by Novocal (Germany), providing flexible, quality, and custom-made storage solutions for healthcare logistics in residential care homes.
- Novocal Verpleegwagen Versatile modular nursing cart made from highly durable materials, available in 7 widths (356–900mm) and standard height 905mm, fully customizable interior (drawers, shelves, doors, grid walls) in 28 colors, for hospitals and residential care homes.
- Novocal MRSA Wagen Mobile stainless-steel cart with raised open back, closed cabinet with wing door and cylinder lock, 2 adjustable internal shelves, and 4 swivel wheels (2 braked), for isolation ward use.
- Oostwoud Novogard Garderobekasten Wardrobe/locker cabinets from Oostwoud's Novogard line including double-column type 4644 with Vecos smart locking system, known for stable impact-resistant construction, overlapping doors, continuous hinge pins, and long service life, for hospitals.
- Severo Elektrische Pillenvergruizer Electric pill crusher for standard, thick, and coated pills with rechargeable battery, preventing exposure to medication dust and cross-contamination, with optional disposables (medication cups, lids, roundels), for hospitals.
- Tookan Handmatige Pillenvergruizer Manual pill grinder with steel frame and aluminum handle for safe and efficient crushing of all medication types into fine powder, easy to clean, with disposable medication bags, for hospitals.
- Decubituspreventie Matrassen Pressure ulcer prevention mattresses including Air Wave (alternating pressure with 16 cells), Soft Wave, Expert Modena 21, Air Wave Rolly RM/RR series, and static mattresses and cushions for care homes.
- XXL Hulpmiddelen Verhuur Rental of XXL bariatric equipment for patients up to 350kg — special beds, mattresses, transfer and residence chairs, and WC chairs — available 24/7 throughout Belgium with delivery, collection, cleaning, and maintenance fully handled by Sterimed's own team.
- Aurum Bed II Bariatric hospital bed available for rental as part of Sterimed's XXL equipment range for patients with obesity.
- Transferstoelen Manchester Patient transfer chairs from the Manchester range including anti-static versions and models 2 and 3, designed for safe patient transfer within hospitals.
- Behandelzetels Treatment chairs for hospitals included in the hospital product catalogue.
- Score Medische Stoelen en Krukken Medical chairs and stools from Score including models 6100, 6200, 6300 ErgoShape, saddle stools, saddle seats with backrest, and swing support chairs.
- Waszakken, Linnenwagens (Antares, Corellia 1000) Linen collection bags and linen transport wagons including Antares and Corellia 1000 models from Belintra/Ascolia for efficient laundry logistics in care homes.
- Afvalverzamelaars en Veerbodemwagens Waste collection containers and spring-bottom wagons for efficient waste handling in care homes.
- Sanitaire Hulpmiddelen Sanitary aids including shower chairs, toilet chairs, and washing aids for care homes and healthcare facilities.
- Weegschalen (Kern Scales) Medical scales from Kern for weighing patients in care homes.
- Geurneutralisatie / Ontgeuring Odor neutralization systems for care homes.
- Vouwschermen Folding screens for patient privacy in care homes.
- Onderhouds- en Hersteldienst Own technical service providing professional preventive and corrective maintenance for all products sold and rented — defects repaired in-house or at manufacturer facilities, with loan equipment provided to minimise disruption for healthcare customers.
- Adviesdiensten Expert advisory services drawing on years of experience and daily contact with healthcare staff and policymakers, covering topics such as medication distribution, waste processing, efficient locker room layouts, and care for bariatric patients.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24-hour delivery throughout Belgium for rental equipment
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Companies that use Sterimed bvba
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sterimed bvba technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
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Integration4 records
Feature3 records
Sterimed bvba partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OostwoudcoreDutch manufacturer of medical furniture, wardrobe and mailbox systems since 1871. Sterimed is the exclusive distributor of Oostwoud in Belgium. Products include Novogard locker systems, tablet/laptop cabinets, wardrobe cabinets, drying cabinets, internal mail distribution, benches, shoe storage, and baby/children's beds.
- BelintracoreBelgian manufacturer specializing in smart and safe logistical solutions for healthcare. Founded in 1965. Sterimed is exclusive distributor of Belintra gamma for residential care homes in Flemish and Walloon Belgium. Products include medication carts, Ubeflex storage systems, modular cabinets, roll containers, linen wagons.
- NovocalcoreGerman company specializing in manufacturing care carts, linen and waste collectors for healthcare sector. Products designed to lighten daily nursing work, save costs and time, and ensure well-being of patients and caregivers. Features own stainless steel production line for flexibility, quality, and custom solutions. Sterimed is exclusive distributor of Novocal gamma in Belgium.
- Interco HealthcareminorHealthcare equipment manufacturer. Sterimed is a distributor of Interco products in Belgium.
- AscoliaminorHealthcare equipment manufacturer. Sterimed is a distributor of Ascolia products including linen wagons.
- VecoscoreSmart locker system provider. Partnership for integrating Vecos smart locking systems with Oostwoud lockers, notably in the UZ Brussel project for 2,400 employee lockers.
- Seers MedicalminorMedical equipment manufacturer. Sterimed is a distributor of Seers Medical products.
- Human CareminorHealthcare equipment manufacturer. Sterimed is a distributor of Human Care products.
- SeverominorManufacturer of pill crushers. Sterimed distributes Severo electric pill crushers and disposables (medication cups, lids, roundels) in Belgium.
- Cobi RehabminorRehabilitation equipment manufacturer. Sterimed is a distributor of Cobi Rehab products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Sterimed bvba competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- B. Braun: Global medical technology and DME provider serving hospitals and care facilities. Comparable in hospital supply distribution, medication management solutions, and care logistics, though operating across a vastly broader product and geographic footprint.
- Arjo: Swedish global manufacturer and renter of medical beds, patient lifts, transfer equipment and DME, with strong presence in bariatric care. Directly comparable product categories (XXL beds, transfer chairs, hygiene equipment) but operates at global scale and is also a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
- Hill-Rom (Baxter International): Global incumbent in hospital beds, patient handling, and care logistics. Comparable in the hospital-bed, transfer-equipment, and care-cart categories where Sterimed competes; substantially larger and offers a fully integrated portfolio rather than a distribution-led model.
- Linet Group: European producer of hospital beds, including bariatric and ICU models, plus care-home furniture. Direct competitor in the bed and care-furniture categories that anchor Sterimed's hospital and WZC catalogs.
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large global DME manufacturer and distributor with strong European presence. Comparable across many of Sterimed's distributed categories — mobility aids, bathroom safety, transfer equipment, and patient handling — but at multi-country scale.
- Stiegelmeyer: German manufacturer of hospital and care-home beds, including bariatric models. Competes in the same hospital/care-home bed categories Sterimed distributes (Oostwoud, XXL rentals); European-based mid-sized incumbent and a likely alternative supplier to Sterimed's customers.
Regional players
- Vermeiren: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of wheelchairs, rehabilitation equipment, and care-home furniture. Regionally comparable Belgian peer with overlapping product lines (mobility, care-home furnishing) and a likely alternative to Cobi Rehab/Human Care offerings in Sterimed's portfolio.
- Promotal: French manufacturer of medical furniture, examination tables, treatment chairs and care equipment. Comparable in examination/treatment furniture and care-home equipment categories Sterimed distributes; competitor primarily outside Belgium but a potential cross-border alternative for hospital groups.
- Haelvoet: Belgian manufacturer of hospital and care-home beds, including bariatric variants. Direct regional competitor in the XXL-bed and hospital-bed categories where Sterimed also competes via Oostwoud and rental inventory.
Direct peers
- Mediq: Dutch-headquartered medical equipment distributor and homecare rental provider across Europe. Highly comparable to Sterimed: multi-brand distribution model, direct sales force to hospitals and care homes, recurring service/maintenance revenue, and similar DME/bariatric offerings — but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about Sterimed bvba
What does Sterimed bvba do?
Sterimed distributes, sells, and rents medical and care equipment for hospitals and residential care homes (woonzorgcentra) in Belgium and Luxembourg. The portfolio spans medication carts, modular storage systems, locker room furniture, bariatric XXL beds/chairs, decubitus prevention mattresses, sanitary aids, and pharmacy consumables, sourced from exclusive European manufacturing partners. The company also operates a 24/7 XXL/bariatric equipment rental service for patients up to 350kg with delivery, cleaning, and maintenance included.
Is Sterimed bvba a public or private company?
Sterimed bvba is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sterimed bvba founded?
Sterimed bvba was founded in 2003. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Sterimed bvba based?
Sterimed bvba is headquartered in Riemst, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Sterimed bvba make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are XXL Equipment Rental and technical Services.
Who are Sterimed bvba's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are B. Braun, Arjo, Hill-Rom (Baxter International), Linet Group, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare and Stiegelmeyer. Regional players are Vermeiren, Promotal and Haelvoet. Mediq is listed as a direct peer.
Does Sterimed bvba have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sterimed bvba.
What industry is Sterimed bvba in?
Sterimed bvba's product category is Medical Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAKAA, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals, with a secondary code of HSABAKAF, Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings). Its NAICS code is 423450 and its SIC code is 5047.