Our History

our History

From Humblie Beginnings in 1990...

The Device Technologies story began between four close friends with a united vision – to make a difference in the medical technology and supplies arena.

With big dreams, and extensive experience in their respective fields, it was to be their greatest challenge, but the foursome was determined to make it a success. With their wives playing instrumental roles in the company’s early days, it was unanimously voted that Peter Ord would fill the role of CEO and that Kevin Ryan, Bill Walker and John McQuillan would combine to create the small yet highly experienced sales force.

Over 30 years and Device Technologies has grown into one of the leading medical supply companies in the healthcare sector - with over 200 trusted brands and 1000 highly skilled staff across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

A TIME LINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS

1992

Device Technologies four founders established as an orthopaedic joint replacement specialist company.

1993

Device Technologies gains exclusive distribution rights to the new sterilisation system, STERIS SYSTEM 1®.

1996

Device Technologies develops a full time Tech/Regulatory Affairs team and now contributes to the industry forums on changing legislation and protocols.

2000

Device Technologies New Zealand commences operation.

2003

Device Technologies acquires the surgical and diagnostic business, OPSM Instruments.

2004

Device Technologies is appointed exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand for the revolutionary da Vinci® Robotic Surgical system from Intuitive Surgical.

2006

Device Technologies announces a strategic investment in the highly regarded Optical Manufacturers (OMF).

2008

Device Technologies acquires Healthcorp, Biomedex and Saniwaste.

2011

Device Technologies performs the first STERIS Digital Theatre Install.

2012

Device Technologies celebrates 20th anniversary.

2015

Device Technologies wins largest tender of $45 million with Queensland Ambulance Corpuls Defibrillator deal.

2016

Over 50 da Vinci® Surgical Systems are installed across Australia and New Zealand.

2017

Device Technologies acquires Reid Healthcare, Haines Medical and AHC Solutions.
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2018

Device Technologies acquires Pyramed and Westcoast Surgical and Medical Supplies.
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2019

Device Technologies is acquired by Navis Capital Partners.

Device Technologies acquires Matrix Surgical, HospEquip, DLC and Mentone Educational.

2020

Device Technologies provides critical support during COVID-19 pandemic, across the ANZ region.

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam offices opened.

2021

Device Online, our digital product catalogue, and ecommerce platform is launched.

Philippines and Hong Kong offices opened.

Lyka Smith, Medical designs & BirthBeat acquisitions.

2022

Device Technologies turns 30.

MediSound and Reynard Health Supplies acquisition

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2023

Launch of the new 5 Greenstar rated Device Technologies National Distribution Centre.

Device Technologies acquires CK Surgitech and Denyers.