Hutz Medical 2014
Advancing Healthcare TechnologyHutz has seen its medical lighting and equipment become exclusively used in several hospitals across South Africa, testament to their full understanding of the requirements of the African marketWriter Emily JarvisProject Manager Serge Utting Founded by Wolfgang Hutz 40 years ago, Hutz Medical has grown from its roots as a manufacturer of architectural light fittings, to a market leader in hospital equipment, synonymous with quality and innovation; underpinned by the implementation of the best practical technologies available and always with the end-user in mind. “15 years after our establishment - and after considerable research of course - we added a full range of hospital products to our offering and have not looked back since,” says Bernd Thurnher, Executive Director of Hutz Medical. “Moreover, our equipment has been specially developed in consultation with healthcare professionals, enabling us to create user-friendly and innovative equipment tailored to the care giver,” he proudly adds. It is a known fact in South Africa that Hutz products are as durable as they are technically advanced, which not only makes them desirable but it also means they are ideal for export to the rest of Africa and beyond. These products consist of four different groups of medical devices including; medical examination lighting, bedhead supply systems, pendant supply systems and theatre control panels. Additionally, the company made the conscious choice to manage their supply chain internally, which allows them full control over all processes of their operation.Why Hutz?What makes Hutz Medical such a prominent company in the medical manufacturing field in South Africa is…
Hutz Medical
African health solutions The Hutz brand has become synonymous with high quality hospital equipment and is aiming to take advantage of growth opportunities at home in South Africa and across the African continent. Writer Ian Armitage Project manager Eddie Clinton Hutz Medical specialises in the manufacture of high-tech medical service supply systems, commonly known as Bedhead Trunking, Ceiling Mounted Pendants, that falls under the fixed capital equipment requirements in the construction and refurbishment of all Hospitals. With over 40 years of experience, Hutz offers "specialised solutions to suit customer requirements", says Julian Hutz, the company's Sales and Marketing Director. "Our products are known for their innovative, modern and aesthetic designs which are underpinned by practical technology; therefore they are dependable and durable," he explains. "The Hutz range of hospital equipment has been developed in consultation with healthcare professionals. This enabled us to create a range of user-friendly equipment, tailored to the care giver. "Our products play an important role in the design of new medical facilities and the upgrade of existing ones, helping hospital staff to deliver high standards of care. We understand the needs of the industry and this is reflected in the equipment we produce." The Hutz range of products includes various medical services supply units, operating theatre ceiling pendants, technical panels/walls, high care and intensive care ceiling pendants, medical lighting, as well as x-ray viewing screens and attachments. According to Mr Hutz, this is "an exciting time" to be involved in the medical industry. "There are plenty of opportunities for companies like us,"…
