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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.

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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.

9 January 2021

Mediq acquires GD Medical AG in Switzerland

Mediq has acquired GD Medical AG, a Switzerland-based distributor of medical devices and supplies for intensive, anesthesia and general care units of hospitals. GD Medical’s portfolio includes innovative products, respiratory care, wound care products, pain relief medication pumps and neuromuscular monitoring devices.

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.

8 March 2020

Mediq joins Lung Alliance Netherlands

This association focuses on improving prevention and care for the 1.2 million people in the Netherlands with chronic lung diseases. “We work on solutions for people with lung diseases in the areas of research, care improvement and self-management. Mediq is an important provider of medical devices and care services for people with respiratory diseases. We look forward to cooperating with Mediq and using their knowledge and expertise," LAN chairwoman Clémence Ross-Van Dorp says.

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.