AMD Medicom Inc. - Global Leader in Infection Control and Single-Use Medical Products

📢 Corporate Milestones (2020-2024):
   In 2020, AMD MEDICOM secured a $382 million 10-year sole-sourced contract from the Canadian government to supply medical masks, leading to establishment of a Montreal manufacturing plant producing 4.8 million N95-type masks monthly by 2021. In January 2021, the company acquired Loser & Co GmbH to strengthen its European Dental market presence. In February 2024, AMD Medicom became a participant in the UN Global Compact, committing to sustainable and socially responsible business practices.

Company Overview (Updated April 2026)

AMD Medicom Inc., operating globally as the Medicom Group, is a Canadian healthcare company headquartered in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Founded in 1988 by Ronald Reuben in response to the urgent need for medical gloves during the HIV crisis, the company has evolved into one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of infection control, single-use, and preventive products.

The company serves medical, dental, industrial, animal health, laboratory, retail, and health and wellness markets across more than 95 countries. With over 35 years of expertise and seven fully controlled manufacturing facilities spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Medicom maintains a robust global supply chain capable of responding to pandemic demands including COVID-19, SARS, H1N1, Ebola, and avian flu.

Corporate History & Evolution

- 1988: Founded by Ronald Reuben in Montreal, Canada, initially focusing on medical examination gloves for the dental market under the SafeTouch brand during the global HIV crisis

- 1997-1998: Began manufacturing medical masks and dental bibs at United Medical Enterprise (UME) plant in Augusta, Georgia; acquired UME and expanded into comprehensive PPE

- 1998: Acquired AMD Ritmed (founded early 1970s by Morris Goodman), launching into the medical channel; Ritmed became one of Medicom's flagship brands

- 2012: AMD Ritmed launched patented AssureWear VersaGown, establishing gold standard in medical gowns

- 2016: Acquired Ocean Pacific Med Tec Ltd., a leading Canadian provider of high-quality single-use gloves, strengthening North American and Asian glove manufacturing capabilities

- 2020: Awarded $382 million 10-year sole-sourced contract by Canadian government for medical masks; established domestic N95 manufacturing capacity in Montreal to address supply chain vulnerabilities

- 2021: Acquired Loser & Co GmbH, a 30-year European dental distributor, to expand dental market presence in Europe

- 2024: Joined UN Global Compact (February 15, 2024), committing to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption principles

Corporate Structure & Headquarters

Headquarters Address:
   2555 Chemin de l'Aviation
   Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9P 2Z2
   Canada

Phone: +1 (514) 695-6400
   Email: info@medicom.ca
   Website: www.medicom.ca

Subsidiaries & Global Operations:

- Kolmi-Hopen: Angers, France (European manufacturing and distribution)

- Medicom Asia (A.R. Medicom Inc. Asia Ltd.): Hong Kong (Asia-Pacific hub)

- United Medical Enterprise (UME): Augusta, Georgia, USA (US manufacturing)

- KHM Engineering: Singapore (Asian operations)

- Medicom HealthPro Limited: United Kingdom (UK operations)

- A.R. Medicom (M) SDN BHD: Malaysia (Asian manufacturing)

- Loser & Co GmbH: Germany (European dental distribution, acquired 2021)

Leadership Team

Ronald Reuben: Founder and CEO; established company philosophy based on persistence, honesty, trust, and transparency

Guillaume Laverdure: Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President, North America; oversees global operations and Canadian government contracts

Ouriel Levy: Executive Vice President, Commercial and Global President, Dental; manages dental division strategy and Loser & Co integration

Ian Levine: Former President (cited in 2016 acquisition of Ocean Pacific)

Core Product Portfolio

Infection Control & PPE

Respiratory Protection:

- SafeMask Architect Pro™ N95-type respirators (producing ~5 million units monthly at Montreal plant)
   - SafeMask FreeFlow™ procedure masks with Air Space™ technology
   - SafeMask SofSkin™ line for sensitive skin (ASTM Level 3)
   - KN95 respirators and surgical masks

Hand Protection:

- SafeTouch® medical examination gloves (latex, nitrile, vinyl)
   - SafeTouch® MicroDefense™ antimicrobial gloves
   - SafeTouch® NeoNatural™ chloroprene gloves
   - Ocean Pacific specialty gloves (acquired 2016)

Protective Apparel:

- Ritmed AssureWear VersaGown patented medical gowns
   - AMD-Ritmed Cohesive and Elastic Bandages
   - SafeGauze sterile cotton products
   - SafeBasics Exodentia Sponges

Surface Disinfection:

- Medicom ProSurface® disinfectant wipes and spray (1-minute contact time, eliminates 48 pathogens)

Dental Products

- Hedy® Polyisoprene Dental Dam: Latex-free barrier with 1230% elongation
   - DentiCare® Pro-Polish Prophylaxis Paste: Professional polishing paste
   - Dental Cotton Rolls: High-quality absorbent cotton for dental procedures
   - Dental Aprons: Disposable protective aprons
   - SafeGauze: Sterile and non-sterile sponges for dental applications

Medical Supplies

- AMD-Ritmed Abdominal Pads and Top Dressing Sponges
   - Medicom Tip Applicators (sterile and non-sterile)
   - AMD-Ritmed Countway Panels and Inner Bags (surgical sponge counters)
   - Tubular Mesh Bandages

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

FDA Registration (USA):

- Establishment Number: 9611959
   - Owner/Operator: Medicom Group (8020405)
   - Registered as Foreign Exporter, Specification Developer, Complaint File Establishment
   - 96+ device listings including gauze, bandages, applicators, and surgical counters

Health Canada:

- SafeMask Architect Pro N95-type masks approved by Health Canada and IRSST (Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail)
   - Primary supplier to Canadian government for pandemic PPE

International Standards:

- ISO certified manufacturing facilities
   - Products comply with ASTM standards (ASTM Level 3 masks)
   - CE marking for European market

Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Manufacturing Footprint:

- North America: Montreal, Quebec (N95 masks); Augusta, Georgia (UME facility)

- Europe: Angers, France (Kolmi-Hopen)

- Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia (A.R. Medicom)

Supply Chain Strategy: Vertically integrated manufacturing with owned facilities (not outsourced) to ensure quality control and Rapid response capabilities during pandemics

Corporate Philosophy & Mission

Mission: "To provide distributors, professionals, and their patients with the most trusted branded and private label products at outstanding value."

Core Values (DNA of Medicom): Founded on Ronald Reuben's principles of persistence, honesty, trust, and transparency

Corporate Social Responsibility: UN Global Compact participant since February 2024, committed to:

- Human rights and labor standards
   - Environmental protection
   - Anti-corruption practices
   - Sustainable business operations

Market Position & Competitive Landscape

Industry Recognition: Listed among major players in protective face mask market alongside 3M, Cardinal Health, Honeywell, DuPont, Medline, Kimberly-Clark, and Ansell

Key Competitive Advantages:

- Vertically integrated manufacturing (7+ owned facilities)
   - 35+ years of infection control expertise
   - Pandemic response capabilities demonstrated during multiple global health crises
   - Strong government relationships (sole-sourced supplier to Canada)
   - Comprehensive product portfolio spanning medical, dental, and industrial markets
   - Multi-brand strategy (Medicom, Ritmed, Kolmi-Hopen, Hedy, Ocean Pacific)

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Canadian Government Contract (2020): $382 million 10-year sole-sourced contract to supply medical masks and respirators, addressing Canada's complete reliance on imports (as documented in National Post reporting)

Manufacturing Scale-Up: Established Montreal plant in 3 months (September 2020) to produce 4.8 million N95-type masks monthly by February 2021, adding night shifts to increase capacity by ~100,000 units daily

Global Supply: Despite export restrictions from countries where some facilities are located, Medicom leveraged its multi-continental manufacturing network to supply Canadian and global markets

Contact Information Summary

AMD Medicom Inc.
   2555 Chemin de l'Aviation
   Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9P 2Z2
   Canada

Tel: +1 (514) 695-6400
   Email: info@medicom.ca
   Web: www.medicom.ca / www.medicom.com

Media Contact (Europe): Benoît Guillet, Europe Marketing Director (beguillet@kolmi-hopen.com)

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