Mego Afek Agricultural Cooperative Ltd

What Mego Afek Agricultural Cooperative Ltd does

Mego Afek Agricultural Cooperative Ltd is an Israel-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1962 by Kibbutz Afek in the Western Galilee. Originally producing industrial pressure gauges, the company pivoted in 1978 to pneumatic compression therapy through clinical collaboration with Professor Avigdor Zelikovski, and has since developed a portfolio centered on the Lympha Press, Ballancer, and Phlebo Press product brands. The core technology is a patented overlapping chamber architecture that delivers consistent pressure distribution for the treatment of chronic lymphedema, venous insufficiency, DVT risk, edema, and non-healing wounds, with extensions into aesthetic body contouring, lymphatic drainage, and sports recovery. All manufacturing occurs in-house at a 3,000+ square meter ISO 13485:2016-certified facility in Israel, including a dedicated garments R&D and production division with patent-protected high-frequency welding capabilities.

The company operates across four primary use-case segments: medical/clinical lymphatic and vascular care, aesthetic and wellness, sports recovery, and DVT prevention. Its go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales through wholly-owned US subsidiaries (Lympha Press US, Ballancer USA, PMD, MSS) and a global distributor network spanning 50+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of compression therapy systems and garments, supplemented by OEM/whitelabel manufacturing partnerships with companies including Mueller Sports Medicine and Synchrony Medical Inc. Regulatory footprint includes US FDA clearance, CE Mark, MHLW Japan, and INMETRO Brazil approvals, and the company cites 2M+ patients served and 30+ peer-reviewed clinical studies supporting its technology.

The company has remained under cooperative (kibbutz) ownership throughout its history, with no disclosed external institutional investment, private equity, or venture capital involvement. It is led by a professional executive team including CEO Barak Hoffer, CTO Gilad Kent, CFO Mark Erez, and COO Omri Kesler. Recent strategic emphasis has been on US direct-sales buildout (PMD/MSS merger in 2021, Ballancer USA in 2025) and product-line refreshes including the Lympha Press Optimal Plus with Lympha Touch (2024) and Bluetooth-enabled mobile applications (2019).

Name

Mego Afek Agricultural Cooperative Ltd

Legal name

Mego Afek A.C. Ltd.

Website

https://megoafek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mego Afek Agricultural Cooperative Ltd develops and manufactures pneumatic compression therapy systems under the Lympha Press, Ballancer, and Phlebo Press brands, serving medical, aesthetic, wellness, and sports recovery markets across 50+ countries from its Israeli cooperative headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Pneumatic Compression Therapy)

NAICS

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

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy (Normatec/Pressotherapy) (HSADAKAH)

Keywords

• Pneumatic compression therapy
• Lymphedema treatment devices
• Medical compression systems
• DVT prevention equipment
• Aesthetic wellness devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Kibbutz Afek

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of pneumatic compression therapy systems (Lympha Press, Ballancer, Phlebo Press) and compression garments for medical, aesthetic, and preventive applications.
2. OEM/White-label Manufacturing Partnerships: Manufacturing and technology partnerships where Mego Afek develops and produces compression therapy systems marketed under partner brands.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mego Afek develops, manufactures, and globally distributes pneumatic compression therapy systems and compression garments under three brands: Lympha Press for lymphedema and venous care, Ballancer for aesthetic and wellness treatments, and Phlebo Press for DVT prevention. All products feature the patented overlapping chamber technology for consistent pressure distribution and are manufactured in-house at the Kibbutz Afek facility in Israel. The company sells to healthcare providers, clinics, hospitals, wellness studios, aesthetic practices, and sports performance centers through direct sales and a global distributor network spanning 50+ countries.

Product overview

Mego Afek offers a comprehensive portfolio of pneumatic compression therapy systems and garments under three core product brands. LYMPHA PRESS® is the primary medical system for lymphedema and vascular care. BALLANCER® serves the aesthetic and wellness market with body contouring and lymphatic drainage solutions. PHLEBO PRESS® addresses DVT prevention in clinical settings. The portfolio includes multiple device models (Optimal Plus with Lympha Touch, Optimal, Mini, LymphaPod™), specialized compression garments (Lympha Pants™, Lympha Jacket™, Comfysleeve™), and mobile applications with Bluetooth connectivity. All products are manufactured in-house at the company's Kibbutz Afek facility in Northern Israel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lympha Press: Pneumatic compression therapy systems for lymphatic and vascular care, including lymphedema and venous disorders management.
• Ballancer
• Phlebo Press

Products and services

• Lympha Press Pneumatic compression therapy system designed for the long-term management of chronic lymphedema and venous disorders. Features patented overlapping chamber technology for consistent pressure distribution. Used by healthcare systems, hospitals, vascular surgery clinics, and home care patients.
• Ballancer Advanced pneumatic compression system for aesthetic massage, lymphatic drainage, body contouring, and wellness treatments. Designed for professional use in Medi-Spas, wellness centers, and aesthetic practices.
• Phlebo Press Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) system for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in at-risk patients. Uses external gradient circumferential compression to improve blood flow and reduce venous stasis in clinical and post-operative settings.
• Lympha Press Optimal Plus with Lympha Touch Latest generation Lympha Press compression therapy system featuring a touch interface and integrated Lympha Touch technology for enhanced user experience in lymphedema and venous care treatment.
• LymphaPod Compact, portable compression therapy device designed for home care and travel use, offering lymphedema and vascular treatment in a smaller form factor.
• Comfysleeve 1-75 Compression garment line with 1-75 mmHg pressure range for various treatment applications in pneumatic compression therapy.
• Lympha Pants First torso garment for lower body compression therapy, covering hips to ankles for lymphedema and vascular treatment.
• Lympha Jacket First torso garment designed specifically for breast edema treatment and upper body lymphedema management.
• Mego Mobile Applications Mobile applications with Bluetooth connectivity that provide device control, treatment monitoring, and program management for Mego Afek compression therapy systems.
• OEM/White-label Manufacturing Services Manufacturing and technology partnership services where Mego Afek develops and produces pneumatic compression therapy systems marketed under partner brands. Serves medical, wellness, and sports recovery companies such as Mueller Sports Medicine and Synchrony Medical Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2M+ patients served worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Mueller Sports MedicinecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGlobal authority in sports recovery and medical support equipment. Mego Afek provides manufacturing and technology partnership enabling Mueller to offer compression therapy products under their brand, leveraging Mego Afek's engineering expertise and in-house manufacturing capabilities.
• Synchrony Medical IncnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative venture in advanced medical technology. Mego Afek collaborates on next-generation solutions in medical technology, supporting development and manufacturing capabilities for innovative medical devices.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tactile Medical: US-listed medical device company specializing in lymphedema and venous disease management, including pneumatic compression therapy systems. Most direct competitor in the Lympha Press category, particularly in the US clinical market.
• medi (medi GmbH & Co. KG): German manufacturer of medical compression stockings, garments, and intermittent compression devices (medi Daylong). Comparable in product breadth and European distribution to Mego Afek's medical compression business.
• Huntleigh Healthcare: UK-based manufacturer of compression therapy and DVT prevention systems (e.g., Hydroven, Flowtron). Closely comparable product line to Lympha Press and Phlebo Press with overlapping hospital channel presence.
• Hyperice (Normatec): Consumer-recovery brand that commercialized Normatec pneumatic compression boots and acquired competitor RecoveryAir. Direct overlap with Mego Afek's Ballancer line in sports recovery and aesthetic wellness channels, with a much stronger DTC marketing engine.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss manufacturer of medical compression garments and compression therapy systems. Direct overlap with Mego Afek's garment and intermittent compression portfolio for lymphedema, venous, and edema indications.
• Bio Compression Systems: US-based manufacturer of pneumatic compression devices for lymphedema, venous, and DVT indications. Direct competitor in the same core product categories as Lympha Press and Phlebo Press with US distribution strength.

Emerging players

• BTL Industries: Medical device manufacturer active in aesthetics, physiotherapy, and body-contouring equipment. Adjacent competitor in the wellness/aesthetic compression and recovery segment overlapping with Ballancer's medi-spa channel.

Broad incumbents

• DJO Global (Enovis): Large orthopedic and vascular recovery device maker (parent of Aircast, Chattanooga, and vascular compression brands). Competes with Mego Afek in vascular compression while also serving broader rehabilitation markets through channel partners.
• Zimmer MedizinSysteme: German manufacturer of physiotherapy and compression therapy devices. Overlaps with Mego Afek in clinical compression therapy equipment while serving a broader physical therapy equipment portfolio.
• Arjo (ArjoHuntleigh): Swedish-listed medical device company with a DVT prevention portfolio (Flowtron ACS) and broader patient handling/care equipment. Overlaps with Phlebo Press in hospital DVT prevention while serving a wider institutional portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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