
About Medica Europe
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Core values
Our organizational culture revolves around three core values: engagement, integrity, and our commitment to relieving caregivers so they can focus entirely on other important tasks, including patient care.
These values are not just words on a wall; they are the beating heart of Medica Europe. Our core values guide all our choices and decisions; they steer our approach, determine how we handle setbacks, and form the basis for celebrating our successes.
Our mission
Medica Europe positions itself as a leading player in the medical disposables industry, focused on relieving the burden on healthcare and delivering sustainable solutions. The pay-off ‘Serving Solutions’ serves as a guideline for all communication.
Our history
You may be wondering what women’s lingerie has to do with Medica Europe? The surprising beginning of our story dates back to 1884, when Mr. S. Vahle opened a shop for women’s lingerie, jersey, yarn and ribbon in The Hague. Remarkably, S. Vahle & Co. towards the end of the century. More than 30 years later, Mr. Vahle’s son took over the business, expanded it into a wholesale department, and this led to the establishment of “N.V. Medica Watten & Gazenfabriek”.
After the war, Medica Watten & Gazenfabriek experienced impressive growth and introduced a new corporate identity and group name: “Medica B.V. Hospital Supplies”. After the takeover of Taltron in Ommen, Medica also acquired injection molding and extrusion facilities.
Although you would expect the name Medica to be retained, our name changed to Maxxim Medical Europe B.V. when we were acquired by the American Maxxim Medical Incorporated in 1995. Only after a management buyout in 2004 did the current name emerge: Medica Europe B.V.
Today, Medica Europe is a leading manufacturer and supplier of disposable healthcare products. With a team of more than 190 employees, including approximately 50 on long-term secondment from IBN, and branches in Oss and Ommen, Medica Europe offers an extensive range of specialized products. We have a worldwide focus on the Benelux, where quality, collaboration and customer focus are central.
About Medica Europe
Core values
Our organizational culture revolves around the 3 core values: committed, honest and our aim to ‘take care off the hands’ of healthcare providers, so that they can fully focus on other important tasks, including care for patients.
The beating heart
These values are not just words on the wall, they are the beating heart of Medica Europe. Our core values guide all our choices and decisions; they guide us in hiring new colleagues, guide our approach, determine how we deal with setbacks and form the basis for celebrating our successes.
Quality management system
Our quality management system is certified according to the most recent version of ISO 13485. This system is tested through an annual audit by BSI.
Improve continuously
Our ambition is not only to deliver a safe product, but also to continuously improve our quality system, our products and our services. We think it is very important that customers play a significant role in this.
Medica Europe Ommen
With more than 60 years of experience in injection molding of both medical and non-medical components, we are now highly specialized in plastics processing. But this is not the only thing we do in Ommen. Medica Europe Ommen’s quality management system is also certified according to the most recent version of ISO 13485, which allows us to offer the same services in Ommen as in Oss; from contract manufacturing to putting together your Custom Procedure Trays.
From A to Z project support
We serve customers in various sectors, including the automotive, medical, pharmaceutical and gas and water industries. At Medica Europe Ommen you can count on support throughout the entire process, from the initial design to the delivery of the final product. In this way we can produce products that meet your specific requirements and wishes.
Your benefits
Our team consists of well-trained professionals who continuously stay informed of the latest techniques and developments thanks to regular training. Furthermore, we take advantage of the opportunity to employ employees from a SW company, which allows us to offer your (cleanroom) assembly work at very competitive prices.
The unexpected origins of our story dates back to 1884, when Mr. S. Vahle opened a shop in The Hague selling women’s lingerie, knitwear, yarn, and ribbon. You might be wondering what lingerie has to do with Medica Europe. As it turned out, S. Vahle & Co. became a purveyor to the royal household by the end of the century. More than 30 years later, Mr. Vahle’s son took over the business, expanding it into a wholesale department, and this eventually led to the founding of the “N.V. Medica Cotton Wool & Gauze Factory.”
S. Vahle

In the years after the war, , Medica Watten & Gazenfabriek experienced impressive growth and launched a new corporate identity and adopting the name: “Medica B.V. Hospital Supplies.” The acquisition of Taltron in Ommen further expanded the company’s capabilities by adding injection-moulding and extrusion facilities. Although one might expect that the Medica name would continue, our name changed to Maxxim Medical Europe B.V. when we were acquired in 1995 by the American company Maxxim Medical Incorporated. Only after a management buyout in 2004 was our current name born: Medica Europe B.V.
Medica Europe is currently a leading manufacturer and supplier of disposable products for the healthcare sector. With more than 190 employees, including approximately 50 long-term secondees from IBN, and operations in both Oss and Ommen, we offer an extensive range of specialized products. While serving customers globally, Medica Europe maintains a primary focus on the Benelux, placing quality, collaboration, and customer orientation at the forefront.
Mission
Medica Europe positions itself as a leading player in the medical disposables industry, focused on relieving the burden on healthcare and delivering sustainable solutions. The pay-off ‘Serving Solutions’ serves as a guideline for all communication.
Sponsorship
With a dedicated focus on preventive care and health, Medica Europe has been actively supporting the Oss Food Bank since March 2024. The Oss Food Bank provides weekly assistance to approximately 200 households in the region, where there is often a shortage of fresh products. In response, Medica Europe will supply fresh products at various times in the coming years, in collaboration with local fruit and vegetable suppliers.
Baler installation
We have installed a baler to improve the operational efficiency of the food bank. This solution not only reduces space requirements, but also the extra work associated with the abundance of boxes the food bank receives each week.
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