DHG, a Pan-European medical device manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Benmor Medical, further strengthening its UK Bariatric Rental and Service operations with a well-established and highly regarded portfolio and brand.
Benmor Medical, founded in 1996, was the UK’s first company
to specialise in the provision of bariatric patient handling solutions, and has
been recognised by its UK customers for its outstanding service built across
three decades.
The acquisition of Benmor not only provides DHG’s existing
rental customers with expanded access to more bariatric solutions, such as the
patented Aurum+ bariatric bed, but will also provide Benmor’s customer-base
with an enhanced portfolio of bariatric and non-bariatric Pressure Ulcer Prevention
and Safe Moving and Handling products for both rental and purchase. Further,
service delivery is also significantly enhanced through this acquisition,
providing customers of both Benmor and DHG with nationwide coverage and direct
access to over 70 dedicated Technicians.
Through DHG’s wider geographical reach, being direct in an
additional 4 European geographies and present in over 35 countries worldwide
through a distributor network, it is hoped that more bariatric patients across
the globe can receive dignified care by increasing access to the Aurum+ bed, a
unique bariatric care bed specifically designed to deliver safe and effective
bariatric care for both the user and the caregiver.
Providing care to bariatric patients is an increasingly
necessary and important challenge for today’s healthcare providers. In the UK
alone, current obesity rates sit at 28%, and are anticipated to rise to 38%
within the next 5 years. The unique anatomical and care requirements of
bariatric patients can place both caregivers and users at risk if appropriate
and specifically designed solutions are not used.
Graham Ewart, CEO of DHG, said: “The acquisition of
Benmor Medical positions DHG as a leading provider of solutions to improve the
quality of life and provision of dignified care for bariatric individuals. The
decades of experience and trust that Benmor has built is invaluable to DHG, and
customers can rest assured that the unique level of service and support
received from Benmor will continue through DHG.”
Peter Staddon, CEO of Benmor Medical, said: “DHG and
Benmor fit together seamlessly. Both companies recognise the importance of excellent
service, unrivalled knowledge, and access to education to ensure that our
customers not only receive the correct solution and support, but also added
value. In particular, the access of Benmor’s existing customers to DHG’s Ethos
Education platform is a significant benefit. DHG provides the correct platform
to continue to grow the Benmor brand both in the UK and internationally.”
DHG’s growth continues to be backed by ArchiMed, a leading
independent investment firm specialised in the healthcare industries, who
encourage strategic growth through dedicated resources and with significant
capital investment. Both ArchiMed and DHG seek new ways to support efforts to
move health forward by delivering innovative and leading solutions for
individuals whose lives are impacted by reduced movement.