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    Asker awarded renewed Platinum rating from EcoVadis

    For the second year in a row, Asker Healthcare Group has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of independent sustainability ratings. This means that Asker keeps its position among the top 1 percent of the over 100,000 companies yearly rated by EcoVadis.[Asker_Ecovadis_2024_vs3.png] “Ecovadis raises the bar every year for their ratings, which spurs us to continuously improve. I am very proud that our activities and high ambitions within sustainability get this acknowledgement. It is a recognition of the whole group’s relentless work to drive

    Acquistion of exclusive distribution rights in Switzerland

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire five supplier contracts with exclusive distribution rights in Switzerland including inventory from Anklin AG.[shutterstock_1152711485.jpg] "We are continuing to strengthen our position in Switzerland with the acquisition of a number of exclusive strategic contracts with reputable suppliers which will further broadening our offer to the hospitals and the clinics in the country. With us as a partner, the suppliers will get access to a large sales network and the customers ensured a wide selection of quality products”, says Johan

    Acquisition of Hauser Medizintechnik

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Hauser Medizintechnik, a leading distributor of medical furniture and disposable products to hospitals in Austria.[Asker_Hauser_image.jpg] "Hauser has been a reliable and appreciated partner to Austrian hospitals for more than 30 years. With this add-on acquisition to Heintel we further strengthen our position in the country. We are pleased to welcome the competent team of Hauser to our growing group”, says Johan Falk CEO Asker Healthcare Group. Hauser Medizintechnik offers distribution, installation and maintenance of

    Acquisition of Opitek

    Asker Healthcare Group’s subsidiary OneMed Denmark has acquired Opitek ApS, a provider of equipment and surgical instruments to hospitals in Denmark.[Asker_Opitek_crop.jpg] “We continue to strengthen our position in Denmark within surgery with Opitek’s portfolio of high-quality products and surgical instruments. Together with the Sterilean instrument portfolio we acquired a couple of years ago, we can now offer a more comprehensive and more efficient solution for Danish healthcare providers,” says Johan Falk, CEO Asker Healthcare Group. Opitek sells patient positioning devices, OR-

    Acquisition of operations from SUMMED Finland Oy

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire the Finnish operations within orthopaedic and traumatological implants from SUMMED Finland Oy.[Summed.jpg] "With the acquisition, we are strengthening our position with surgeons in Finland further and these products will complement Onemed Finland’s current offering well. We are pleased to be joined by SUMMED’s professional team and are looking forward to learning from each other and improve patient outcomes”, says Johan Falk, CEO Asker Healthcare Group. The acquisition is an asset deal where the acquired operations contain the

    Acquisition of Kvinto AS

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Kvinto AS, a leading supplier of medical products to hospitals, municipalities and pharmacies in Norway.[Asker_Kvinto_image_96px.jpg] "We are very happy that Kvinto and its team is joining our group. The company has a solid position in its customer segments thanks to long-term partnerships with its customers, its strong values and customer centric approach. They will complement our Norwegian operations well", says Johan Falk, CEO of Asker Healthcare Group. Kvinto offers a wide assortment of high-quality medical products

    Acquisition of Hugo Technology

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Hugo Technology Ltd., an independent provider of technical services in the UK.[HUGO.png] "We are pleased to welcome Hugo Technology and their competent team to the group. They have over the past 25 years built a strong reputation among quality OEMs and on the UK market. With this add-on acquisition to CRS medical we further strengthen the position within the growing area of technical services, and we see many possibilities for the two companies to benefit from each other to support the customers even better", says Johan

    Acquisition of Aspironix

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Aspironix, a distributor of medical devices to hospitals, pharmacies and general practitioners, based in the Czech Republic.[Doc_MUDr_Tulinsk_961_px.jpg] "Aspironix has built a strong position as a specialist supplier to the hospitals in key markets of Central Europe and we are pleased the founder has chosen Asker as the company’s partner in its continued growth. Aspironix creates a solid platform for further growth in the region and in Asker’s ambition to be the leading healthcare group in Europe within medical products

    Acquisition of Wolturnus

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Wolturnus A/S, a Danish based manufacturer and distributor of custom-made mobility aids and pressure care products.[Wolturnus_961px.jpg] "We are continuing to expand within mobility and are proud that the Wolturnus team have chosen to join Asker. They are devoted in supporting their customers to living active lives with friends, family and colleagues and have successfully built a leading position within their niche. Using techniques from racing bikes, their custom-made wheelchairs have become widely used by athletes

    Acquisition of Funktionsverket

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Funktionsverket, a supplier of communication and cognition aids.[barn-gunga_961.png] "We are happy to welcome Funktionsverket and their team to Asker. They have built this company with the sole focus of making everyday life easier for children and adults in need of assistance. It is an important mission and in line with Asker's goal to improve patient outcomes and support caregivers and patients. We are therefore proud that the founders have chosen Asker as a partner in their continued growth," says

    Acquisition of meetB

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in meetB Group, a provider of products and digital solutions to the emergency and rescue services in Germany.[Asker_meetB.jpg] "meetB is the market leader in Germany within their niche, a position the founders successfully have built over the past 25 years. We are honoured they have trusted Asker to support the company in their continued growth and in the important task to support front line rescue staff to provide care in the critical situations they encounter everyday”, says Johan Falk CEO Asker

    Hanna Merikanto appointed new country manager for Finland and four business areas become three

    Hanna Merikanto, currently Business Unit Director in Onemed Oy, is from today 3 May, appointed country manager for Asker Healthcare Group in Finland and Managing Director for Onemed Oy. Hanna succeeds Markus Henriksson who after 13 years in the group has decided to pursue new opportunities.[HannaMerikanto_961px.png] “I’m pleased that Hanna has accepted to lead our Finnish operations going forward. She has a proven track record as a leader and in growing her business unit by always having the customer in focus and finding new innovative solutions to improve the life of the patients. I

    Asker’s 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report

    Asker Healthcare Group has published the 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report at asker.com today.[Asker_AR_2023_EN_0419_startpage.jpg] Asker saw robust growth in 2023, thanks to continued trust from our customers and several new contracts across Europe. We also added 13 new companies to our group, which further strengthened our position and broadened our offer as well as our geographical presence. 2023 was unfortunately a turbulent year for the world, but with commitment and care, our organisation continued to deliver the medical supplies, devices and equipment that healthcare

    Acquisition of Praximedico

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired Praximedico AG, a specialised distributor of medical products and reimbursement software to the nursing home segment in Switzerland.[Asker_praxmedico_961x541px.jpg] "To make it easier for healthcare professionals and patients to get access to the products they need is important to us. We have in the past few years built a strong offer to the hospital segment in Switzerland. Now we add the nursing home segment via the acquisition of Praximedico, including a software solution to make it easier for nursing homes and patients to get the correct

    Asker in top tier of sustainable companies according to EcoVadis

    Asker Healthcare Group has been awarded a Platinum rating by EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of independent sustainability ratings. The platinum medal puts Asker in the top 1 percent of over 100,000 companies rated by EcoVadis.[Ecovadis_Platinum_961x541px.png] “It’s an important acknowledgement of the extensive work that all companies in Asker has put into delivering on our sustainability strategy ‘A Bigger Care’ over the last few years. We are a vital link between product companies and patients and we aim to use this position to contribute to a more sustainable healthcare

    Acquisition of MC Europe

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in MC Europe B.V., a specialised distributor of medical products for respiratory care and airway management based in the Netherlands.[Foto11_961px.jpg] "We continue to strengthen our offer to the European healthcare sector with the add-on acquisition of MC Europe. They are a reputable provider within their niche and will complement our existing offering to the hospitals and healthcare institutions in the Benelux well. We are looking forward to support them in their continued growth”, says Johan Falk CEO Asker Healthcare Group.

    Acquisition of Vegro

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire 95 percent of the shares in Vegro Verpleegartikelen B.V., the largest provider of mobility and rehab equipment in the Netherlands.[Bosman4312Verkleind_v_web_961px.jpg] “We are proud to be given the trust to continue to develop this family founded company that so many customers in the Netherlands turn to get support and to buy quality products from. With an aging population, and more patients being cared for at home the personal service and access to products to improve quality of life is highly important. Our aim is to ensure the

    Acquisition of Eumedics Medizintechnik

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Eumedics Medizintechnik GmbH, a distributor of medical supplies and specialised products in Austria.[Asker_Eumedics_961px.jpg] “We aim to be a full service provider of medical supplies, devices and equipment to our customers in Europe. With the add-on acquisition of Eumedics and their high quality innovative niched offer, we have taken another step towards this ambition in Austria. Eumedics’ offering complement Heintel Gruppe’s very well and we see many opportunities for the two companies to benefit from one another”, says

    Acquisition of CRS medical

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in CRS medical GmbH, a provider of technical services for medical devices and equipment.[CRS_medical_961px.jpg] “We are pleased to welcoming CRS medical and their knowledgeable team to our group. CRS medical is a reputable service provider with long standing relationships with high-end specialised manufacturers and hospitals and we are looking forward to support them in their continued growth throughout Europe. Technical services is a growing area where we see many opportunities to bring additional value to our customers”,

    Asker’s climate targets approved by SBTi

    Asker Healthcare Group’s emissions reduction targets has been validated as science-based by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).[SBT1_961px.png]  “The climate crisis has serious consequences for our planet. Taking action is essential to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. As a leading distributor of medical supplies, devices and equipment in Europe and a vital link between product companies and patients, we aim to use our position to contribute to lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the healthcare sector”, says Johan Falk, CEO at Asker Healthcare Group.

    Acquisition of Unimeda

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Unimeda AG, a Swiss medical supplies distributor.[Unimeda_961px.jpg] “We continue to strengthening our position in Switzerland and are happy to be joined by Unimeda and their team. The company is a highly appreciated supplier and will complement our existing offering to customers well. We see many opportunities for our companies in the region to benefit from each other,” says Johan Falk CEO Asker Healthcare Group.  Unimeda focuses mainly on distribution of niche products in selected areas of anesthesia, sterilisation,

    Acquisition of Vi Tri Medical

    Asker Healthcare Group has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Vi Tri Medical AB (Vi Tri), a leading distributor of defibrillators and wound care products to the regions in Sweden.[shutterstock_1009656253_961px.jpg] “We have cooperated with Vi Tri for many years and are therefore glad to take the next step and welcome their team to our group. With this well-run add-on acquisition, we continue to broadening our offering and we see many opportunities to support Vi Tri in their continued growth with our reach”, says Johan Falk, CEO Asker Healthcare Group.  Vi Tri is a distributor of

    Strengthened offering within medical equipment

    Asker Healthcare Group has signed agreements to acquire 100 percent of the shares in two medical equipment distributors in Norway – Adcare AS and Dico AS.[Asker_image_961px.jpg] “We are a long standing partner to the healthcare sector in Norway. With these two exciting add-on acquisitions, we are taking another step in our strategy to ensure healthcare providers can easily access a complete offering of high quality supplies, devices and equipment. We look forward to support the companies and their management teams in their continued growth”, says Johan Falk, CEO Asker Healthcare Group.

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