Probo Medical Acquires Elite Medical Technologies and Future Medical Equipment

Probo Medical, a provider of medical imaging equipment, parts, repair and service, has acquired Elite Medical Technologies LLC (Elite Medical) and Future Medical Equipment Ltd. (Future Medical). Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
 
“Probo is tremendously excited to announce these significant acquisitions,” said Michael Asmer, CEO of Probo Medical. “Over the past five years, Probo Medical has become a leader in the global ultrasound market. As we look forward, our strategic plan involves expansion into adjacent imaging modalities where we can leverage our supply chain and sales channels. In terms of strategic fit, Elite Medical and Future Medical represent ideal partners, and, as equally important, we share a cultural philosophy that places customers, suppliers and employees at the center. We are pleased to welcome the Elite Medical and Future Medical teams to our family and are excited to accelerate down this growth path as a combined organization.”
 
Elite Medical is a U.S.-based wholesale reseller of pre-owned digital medical imaging equipment, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, and PET/CT across all major OEM manufacturers. Future Medical, based in Bristol, U.K., specializes in the de-installation, purchasing and sales of pre-owned medical equipment across a wide array of imaging modalities and equipment types. Both the Elite Medical and Future Medical management teams will remain in place leading their respective organizations.
 
“We have known and respected the Probo team for many years,” said Frank Lewis, managing director of Elite Medical. “As we have grown, we have realized the complementary nature of our businesses, and we believe our partnership with Probo will only provide a wider and deeper solution set for our customers.”
 
Future Medical Managing Director Richard Hart added “By aligning with Probo, we are able to further enhance the value we provide to our customers and other constituents in the medical imaging. The wealth of experience in the Probo group will help in maximizing the value we can deliver.”
 
Probo Medical is backed by Varsity Healthcare Partners, a lower middle-market private equity investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs and management teams to build leading healthcare services companies.