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5 January 2023

Sustainable supply chain efforts within Nordics, Baltics & UK

At Mediq, Corporate Social Responsibility is embedded in everything we do. Doing our business responsibly impacts our stakeholders, patients, healthcare providers, insurers, vendors, and our people. Sustainable supply chain and improving our environmental performance are two out of three operational pillars of Mediq’s CSR strategy.

20 December 2022

Mediq Acquires Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited in the UK

Mediq, a leading European provider of medical devices and care solutions to patients and healthcare institutions, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited, including its flagship brand - 365 Healthcare. Bunzl Healthcare is a supplier of healthcare consumables, healthcare equipment, cleaning and hygiene products, as well as healthcare devices to hospitals, care homes, and other facilities serving the healthcare sector in the UK.

28 October 2022

Mediq has signed an agreement to acquire DiaExpert

Mediq, a European wide provider of medical devices and care solutions to patients and healthcare institutions, today announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire DiaExpert, a diabetes specialist and mail order company for diabetes supplies in Germany, currently part of the Ypsomed Group.

3 August 2022

Mediq expands its presence in Norway with Skintech AS acquisition

Mediq announced the acquisition of Skintech AS in Norway. Skintech AS is a well-established player in the Norwegian market specializing in high-end medical aesthetic appliances, as well as surgical equipment and products. The acquisition of Skintech AS will expand Mediq’s existing product portfolio and strengthen Mediq’s role as the European leader in the professional healthcare market.

18 July 2022

Mediq announces Rory Batt as its Chief Digital Officer

Mediq is pleased to announce that Rory Batt will join Mediq’s Executive Committee as Chief Digital Officer. Rory will lead a dedicated newly-formed global Digital team and will assume his responsibilities as of August 1st, 2022.

26 April 2022

Mediq appoints Richard Cornwell as Managing Director UK

Mediq announces that Richard Cornwell will become Managing Director of Mediq UK as of May 1, 2022. He brings over 25 years’ experience in healthcare to this key post.

22 April 2022

Mediq appoints Henrik Helmer Hansen as Chief Transformation Officer

As of May 9, Henrik Helmer Hansen joins Mediq’s Executive Committee as Chief Transformation Officer. He has a strong background in strategy, commercial excellence and transformation.

8 March 2022

Mediq publishes CSR report 2021

Mediq has released its 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report. This report presents our achievements over the past year. It also describes our goals for 2022, as we evolve in strengthening the healthcare systems and empowering patients whilst further minimizing our environmental impact.

1 March 2022

Mediq announces Thomas Hinnerskov as new CEO

The Supervisory Board of Mediq is pleased to appoint Thomas Hinnerskov as Chief Executive Officer as of June 2022. Thomas currently serves at KONE OY as Executive Vice President South Europe, Middle East and Africa.

4 January 2022

Christian Wojczewski steps down as Mediq CEO

Christian Wojczewski has decided to step down as CEO of Mediq as of February 1 to pursue new opportunities outside the company. He has held this position since April 2017 and led the company’s successful transformation from a pharmaceutical wholesale business to a leading healthcare solutions and service provider.

2 November 2021

Mediq Benelux names new CFO

Linda Weijters has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Mediq Benelux. As of November 1, she succeeds Marc Grasso who held this role for the past four years. ‘Linda is an experienced strategic partner and manager, with a passion for finance, improvement initiatives and digitization. We are very pleased with her arrival.'

1 November 2021

Morten Wiil joins Mediq as HR Director Nordics, Baltics & UK

Mediq has appointed Morten Wiil as HR Director Nordics, Baltics & UK. ‘We are delighted to welcome Morten to our team. Team development, recruitment of people and efficient processes are central to our success and growth. Morten’s broad HR experience will help us accelerate our transformation into a leading healthcare solution and service provider.'

12 October 2021

Mediq expands its position in Belgian healthcare market with Remedus acquisition

Mediq and Remedus are joining forces to strengthen themselves in the field of home care, healthcare solutions and medical devices in Belgium. With over 70 employees, Remedus focuses on quality care for people with a serious illness or chronic condition and supporting hospitals with customized patient care.

6 October 2021

Supporting the fight against COVID-19

One of the Mediq values is caring heart and that means always putting patients first and striving to make a difference. An example of caring heart is our contribution to the reopening of societies by making COVID-19 antigen home tests available. Mediq conducted a thorough review and analysis of the available tests in order to ensure that only quality products were made available.

17 September 2021

Our mid-year CSR update

At Mediq, our purpose is to help people with chronical illness live better lives and to support the professionals who care for them. Corporate Social Responsibility is embedded in everything we do. Check out our mid-year CSR update to learn about our progress and read our latest stories on strengthening the healthcare system and empowering patients.

7 July 2021

Mediq expands in Nordics with UpViser acquisition

Mediq has acquired UpViser, a leading Finnish provider of surgical and endotherapy products that focuses on gastroenterology, gynecology and urology. The acquisition of UpViser and its subsidiaries in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Estonia is an important step in Mediq’s strategy to be the leading European player in device-led hospital solutions.

25 June 2021

Impact study highlights the value of DiaCare for diabetes management

Mediq has conducted a CSR impact study to investigate what the DiaCare solution means for the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG3): good health and well-being. Nearly 80% of users surveyed say that this program gives them greater control over their diabetes. 75% succeeds in keeping their blood glucose levels within target range, which helps to maintain a healthy body.

7 April 2021

Mediq secures funding to support further business growth

Mediq has successfully raised new funding in order to finance its continued European expansion as a healthcare and homecare partner. Mediq has secured new longterm financing to replace existing debt facilities that will allow the company to continue to pursue its growth path. Advent International, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, will continue to support Mediq throughout its next phase of growth.

9 March 2021

Mediq strengthens presence in Sweden with new acquisition

Mediq has acquired Medirum AB, a leading provider of medical technology solutions and products for hospitals and healthcare facilities in Sweden. The Gothenburg-based company’s customers include the largest hospitals in the country.

4 January 2021

Mediq expands European footprint by acquiring Replant 4 Care Ltd.

Mediq strengthens its European growth with the acquisition of Replant 4 Care in Hungary. The Budapest-based company is a major player in the local ostomy, wound and continence care market. The transaction combines Replant 4 Care’s strong position in multiple market segments with Mediq’s local market leadership in wound care.

22 October 2020

Mediq announces intent to acquire Eurocept Homecare and Da Vinci Kliniek

Mediq intends to expand its position in the Benelux through the acquisition of Eurocept Homecare and Da Vinci Kliniek, both part of Eurocept Group. The acquisition is subject to approvals by regulatory authorities and expected to be completed in the upcoming months.

18 March 2020

Mediq acquires H&R Healthcare in UK

Mediq, the European health care products and service partner for healthcare consumers, professionals and institutions, has acquired H&R Healthcare Ltd. A recognized leader in distribution of wound care products, H&R Healthcare significantly strengthens Mediq’s footprint in the UK. “Mediq is constantly innovating and investing in collaboration with healthcare providers to enable people with an illness or chronic health condition to live their lives on their own terms,” says Mediq Chief Executive Christian Wojczewski.

2019

Mediq acquires Puls in Norway

Mediq acquired Puls AS, a major player in the Norwegian health market based in Moss, Norway. Puls is a distributor of medical consumables and capital goods in Norway and Denmark. This acquisition demonstrates our commitment to invest and grow our business in the Nordics cluster.