Company Profile
2011
Medicom strengthen its European operations
Medicom acquires Kolmi Hopen, a manufacturer of surgical and industrial facemasks and an importer of industrial protection products with the help of its partners, Gerald Heuliez and Philippe Allard.
2012
Global Leader in Infection Control
Now a Global Health Care company headquartered in Lachine with operations in Canada, the U.S., the Netherlands, France, China and Japan, the DNA of Medicom® is built upon the values of the founder, Mr. Ronald Reuben and is based on persistence, honesty, trust and transparency. With a culture of trust built through his employees and his partners, Mr. Reuben continues his daily presence at Medicom, Inc. and is a pillar that the organization looks to for inspiration and insight as the company continues to grow and expand.
Medicom Malysia
In the same year, Medicom has expanded the business to Malaysia.
2013
Medicom Australia
Medicom continues its development in Asia Pacific and set the first sales and marketing office in Sydney Australia.
2016
Medicom Korea
Medicom continues its development in Asia Pacific and set the first sales and marketing office in Seoul, Korea.
MSD
A new Medicom Strategic Development department has been set up to explore more opportunities for medical equipment distribution.
2017
Medicom Singapore
Medicom continues its development in Asia Pacific and set the first sales and marketing office in Singapore.
2018
BioArrow – New Business Partnership
Medicom extends its arms to life science and clinical diagnostic terrains through BioArrow. BioArrow Technology Limited is a caring, energetic and forward looking company. Their mission and vision are to bring innovative technologies and products to customers for improving human lives.
2002
First plant in Shanghai
Medicom continues its development in Asia and opens its first plant in Shanghai. Medicom also opens a sales office called Medicom Trading with satellite offices in Beijing.
2003
Medicom lands in Japan
Medicom acquires the distribution business from its Japanese distributor and forms Medicom Japan based in Kobe.
1992
Important Business Partnership
In 1992, teamed up with mentor and partner Mr. Morris Goodman, an important Canadian business man and owner/founder of the Pharmascience Group based in Montreal, and a strong relationship and business partnership began and that continues to this day.
1997
Team building continues
In 1997, Medicom partnered with Herschel Pitts and began manufacturing masks and paper products at United Medical Enterprises in Augusta, Georgia, as the company evolved to a best in class manufacturer, supplier and credible source for all infection control and preventive needs.
1998
Fully owned plant in Augusta, Georgia
United Medical Enterprises in Augusta, Georgia. Augusta is best known for hosting The Masters, a golf tournament held each year since 1934. It is the epitomy of The Classic South and its charm. It’s home to stunning azaleas, sunshine, hot weather and beautiful landscapes.
The acquisitions continues
In 1999, Medicom acquires AMD Ritmed from Pharmascience with a manufacturing site in Granby, Quebec and a distribution center in Buffalo, NY, partnered with Ian Levine to launch its medical division.
1999
European expansion
In the late 1990’s Ronald launched the European arm of the organization, with Medicom BV located in the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands.
Conquering Asia
In 1999 Medicom expands its business to Asia by partnering with William Wong, now President of Medicom Asia. The first office is located in Hong Kong, China.
1988
Our story begins in 1988
Medicom® is an entrepreneurially-driven, global health care company. Founded by Ronald Reuben in 1988, Mr. Reuben remains Chief Executive Officer of the company to this day and continues to bring his entrepreneurial drive and passion to the business along with his experienced leadership team and a team of dedicated individuals committed to delivering superior customer experiences.
Medicom & First Brand
In 1988, Ronald Reuben recognized the opportunity stemming from the World Health Organization (WHO) mandated precautions against the HIV virus. Medicom SafeTouch glove brand was launched.
1989
Medicom – First office in Old Montreal
Ronald Reuben founded A.R. Medicom, Inc. with his first office located on Prince Street in Old Montreal. Infection control focused product and brand expansion quickly followed, including SafeGauze® and sterile cotton products.
Establishing a solid base
From there, the company moved to larger headquarters on Begin Street, and Ouriel Levy, now Corporate Vice-President of Sales, joined the organization as expansion began. Ouriel took on sales responsibility from day one and has become a main and consistent pillar of the organization with a “let’s get it done” attitude that has catapulted worldwide sales over the past two decades.
