What Tech Assist does

Tech Assist is an Australian manufacturer and direct supplier of patient transfer and manual handling equipment, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Kidman Park, South Australia. The company designs and produces a catalog of physical products organised into four categories: slings (including general purpose, amputee, toileting, stand-up, high-cut, and full-body hammock variants), patient transfer aids (transfer boards, walking belts, slip grips, silicone slide sheets, manual lifting seats, turning sheets, and translide mat systems), emergency equipment (funeral and birthing evacuation pods, and slide easy transfer mats including a bariatric variant), and accessories (lap straps, calf/leg/chest straps, cross bar covers, shin pads, and a children's sensory hammock). Technical differentiation is concentrated in proprietary material treatments — low-friction coatings on transfer boards, closed-cell foam slings that resist moisture, micro-barrier anti-bacterial finishes on silicone slide sheets, and one-way slip-grip slide tubes — together with ergonomic designs developed in consultation with Australian physiotherapists, ergonomists, and the Metropolitan Fire Service Safety Training Division. All products are tested to International and Australian Standards where applicable.

Tech Assist sells exclusively through domestic Australian channels: a direct e-commerce storefront on its website, phone and email-based direct sales, and an online order form, with freight charged via air or road freight and accounts typically paid in advance. Unit pricing ranges from approximately $29 for small accessories to $495 for bariatric transfer mats, with most core products priced between $150 and $425. The customer base spans hospitals, nursing homes, aged-care facilities, disability service providers, Australian ambulance organisations, paramedics, and the funeral industry, giving the company vertical diversity within the broader healthcare and emergency-services market. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no listed management team, no social media presence, and no app or software product. It operates as a small, single-location manufacturer with a 30-year operating history and a niche focus on patient handling equipment that is Australian Made and Owned.

Name

Tech Assist

Legal name

Tech Assist

Website

https://tech-assist.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tech Assist is an Australian manufacturer founded in 1993 that designs and supplies ergonomic patient transfer and manual handling equipment — slings, transfer boards, slide sheets, and emergency evacuation pods — to hospitals, aged-care providers, ambulance services, and the funeral industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Handling and Transfer Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services (HSABAKAJ), Interfacility Transport (IFT) & Patient Transfer Services (HLAFANAF), Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment & Home Exercise Program Training In-Home (HSABADAN)

Keywords

• Patient transfer equipment
• Manual handling equipment
• Medical slings
• Healthcare mobility aids
• Aged care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kidman Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: One-time purchase model for medical equipment including slings, transfer aids, and emergency equipment sold directly to healthcare facilities. Products are manufactured in Australia and sold with pricing based on specifications and materials.
2. Repair Services: Products returned for repair with washing/cleaning requirements before service. Freight charged for repair services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tech Assist manufactures and supplies ergonomically designed patient transfer and manual handling equipment, including slings, transfer boards, slide sheets, evacuation pods, and accessories. The products serve hospitals, nursing homes, aged care facilities, ambulance services, funeral providers, and disabled persons, with the portfolio emphasising carer and client safety, comfort, and dignity. All products are designed and manufactured in Australia, tested to International and Australian Standards, and sold direct via the company's own e-commerce store and sales team.

Product overview

Tech Assist is an Australian manufacturer of healthcare equipment providing ergonomically designed hospital, nursing home, and disabled persons products. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: Slings (including All Purpose, Amputee, Toileting, Stand Up, General Purpose, GP High Cut, Full Body Hammock, and All Purpose 2-in-1 slings for patient lifting operations); Patient Transfer Aids (including various transfer boards like General, Angled, Banana, and Transfer Board 2x Handle, plus Walking Belts, Slip Grips, Silicone Slide Sheets, Manual Lifting Seats, Turning Sheets, and Translide Mat systems); Emergency Equipment (including Funeral and Birthing Evacuation Pods, Slide Easy Transfer Mats with bags); and Accessories (including Calf/Leg/Chest Straps, Cross Bar Covers, Lap Straps, Super Soft Lap Straps, Manual Lifting Straps, Shin Pads, and Just Right Hammocks). Products are tested to International Standards where applicable and are designed and manufactured in Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All Purpose High Cut High-cut sling designed for easier waist-line access during undressing and toileting, with arms inside the sling and chest strap for support. Safe Working Load 240KG.
• Amputee Sling Sling designed for uni-lateral or bi-lateral amputees where conventional slings are inappropriate. Made from 100% polyester mesh with even weight distribution. Safe Working Load 200KG.
• Toileting Sling Sling designed for toilet transfers and bathing with velcro safety belt for patient restraint. Available in Nylon, Polyester Mesh, or Polyester Solid. Safe Working Load 200KG.
• Stand Up Sling Sling designed to lift patients comfortably from seated to upright position, supporting from waist to shoulder while allowing free arm movement. Safe Working Load 345KG.
• General Purpose Sling General lifting sling suitable for a wide variety of users and lifting operations, supporting the entire body excluding the head. Safe Working Load 240KG.
• GP High Cut High-cut version of the standard GP sling, cut higher in the centre for more waist-line access during undressing and toileting. Safe Working Load 240KG.
• Full Body Hammock Sling Hammock sling with head support and solid foam back section for easier positioning. Closed cell foam sections are quick drying. Safe Working Load 240KG.
• All Purpose Sling 2-in-1 sling combining head support for full body lift with ability to fold into GP-style sling. Safe Working Load 240KG.
• General Transfer Board P.V.C. transfer board 680mm x 280mm x 6mm with low friction coating, rounded edges for smooth transfers. Safe Working Load 110KG.
• Angled Transfer Board Smaller angled transfer board designed for wheelchair side transfers with angled end to accommodate wheelchair wheel. 600mm x 250mm x 6mm. Safe Working Load 110KG.
• Banana Board Transfer board used to transfer clients from vehicle seat to wheelchair without lifting. Safe Working Load 110KG.
• Transfer Board 2 x Handle 6mm P.V.C. transfer board 480mm x 280mm with two hand holds for ease of handling. Safe Working Load 110KG.
• General Transfer Board Cut Out General transfer board with cut out designed for wheelchairs with large wheels. 680mm x 280mm x 6mm. Safe Working Load 110KG.
• Walking Belt Walk/Transfer belt worn around waist for walking therapy and transfer assistance. Soft nylon padded belt with hand holds. Safe Working Load 150KG.
• Slip Grip One-way slide tube that slips easily in the arrow direction but locks in reverse to prevent sliding back. Super grip material prevents forward slipping.
• Silicone Slide Sheet Silicone-based slide sheets for manoeuvring clients across or up/down beds, chairs, or surfaces. Available in tubular or flat forms. Micro Barrier anti-bacterial finish.
• Manual Lifting Seat Strong nylon or mesh seat with four padded hand holds and lap strap for difficult transfer situations. Safe Working Load 150KG.
• Turning Sheet Sheet used with a mechanical hoist to turn heavy patients from side to side. Compatible with standard spreader bars.
• Translide Mat and Pad System for transferring weight-bearing clients from wheelchair to vehicle seats with smooth manoeuvrability.
• Translide Mat and Pad with Lock Strap Translide system with optional rear lock strap for securing to rear of chair. Soft foam construction provides comfort.
• Funeral Evacuation Pod Emergency evacuation pod for deceased clients, developed with Australian physiotherapists and Metropolitan Fire Service. Made from solid Nylon with super slippery underside. Safe Working Load 127KG.
• Birthing Evacuation Pod Emergency evacuation pod designed for birthing situations.
• Slide Easy Transfer Mat Heavy duty slide sheet material 200cm x 70cm used by Australian Ambulance organisations for difficult transfer positions. Safe Working Load 220kg (Normal) and 300kg (Bariatric).
• Calf/Leg/Chest Strap Strap designed to stabilise leg movement or spreading during transfers. Velcroed to keep legs together. Available in sizes S to XXL.
• Cross Bar Cover Padded cover to suit most standard cross bars on mechanical lifting hoists.
• Lap Straps Straps providing security for clients in seated positions to prevent slipping or falling.
• Manual Lifting Strap Manual lifting straps with water repellent, chemically inert padding and padded handles for comfortable grip.
• Shin Pad (Pair) Soft padded shin protector creating a barrier against objects that may damage frail skin.
• Super Soft Lap Strap One-piece lap strap with super soft padded fabric and 50mm side release buckle for comfort and easy use.
• Just Right Hammock 100% polyester mesh hammock for children's sensory diet activities. Quick drying with metal clip and ring attachments. Safe Working Load 150KG.
• Repair Services Repair services for Tech Assist products returned by customers. Products must be washed, clean and dry prior to acceptance; freight is charged for return of items not accepted for repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products tested to International Standards and Australian Standards where applicable
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arjo: Global Swedish medical device company and major player in patient handling and hygiene equipment. Sells integrated lifts, slings, and transfer solutions to hospitals and aged care—the same end markets as Tech Assist, but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Hillrom (Baxter): Major medical technology vendor (now part of Baxter) with a portfolio spanning hospital beds, lifts, and patient handling solutions. Competes with Tech Assist in patient transfer and is often the incumbent vendor in larger hospital systems.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, beds, and patient lifts. Competes with Tech Assist in patient transfer and mobility categories across aged care and disability segments.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment including patient lifts and transfer aids. Overlaps with Tech Assist in the broader DME space across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• Handicare: Specialist in patient transfer and lifting equipment including slings, transfer boards, and mobility aids. Directly comparable product portfolio to Tech Assist, focused on the same manual handling category.
• Etac: Nordic developer of patient transfer, manual handling, and assistive equipment for healthcare and disability providers. Directly competes with Tech Assist in transfer boards, slide sheets, and lifting aids.
• Prism Medical: Manufacturer and distributor of patient handling and lifting equipment including ceiling hoists, mobile hoists, and slings. Direct comparable in transfer and manual handling product category.
• Pelican Manufacturing: Australian manufacturer of patient handling, transfer, and positioning equipment, including slide sheets, transfer belts, and evacuation devices. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Tech Assist.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based manufacturer of patient handling and wound care solutions, including lift systems and slings. Direct comparable in healthcare patient transfer equipment category.

Regional players

• Novis Healthcare: Australian distributor of medical and assistive equipment including patient handling products. Comparable as a regional channel competitor to Tech Assist in the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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