On 10 September 2024, SOFINOR, a French family business specialising in the manufacture of stainless steel equipment, announced the acquisition of AJC L’Authentic. This acquisition marks a key step in the development of Sofinor and its Arcania brand, expanding its offering dedicated to the medical sector.
By integrating AJC L’Authentic, Arcania continues to position itself as a key player in hygiene and ergonomics in the hospital environment by adding a range of bed shower systems to its portfolio.
AJC L’Authentic customers will now benefit from SOFINOR’s extensive expertise and resources, including maintenance, training and after-sales service, ensuring a smooth transition and enhanced service.
This acquisition enables Arcania to target a wider deployment of its solutions in key sectors such as intensive care units, gerontology services and nursing homes, consolidating its position in the European market. With a dedicated team of sales staff and a production site based in Northern France, the company is ready to meet the growing needs of healthcare establishments for hygiene solutions.
Who is Arcania?
Founded in 1997, ARCANIA is the healthcare division of SOFINOR, a French family business specialising in the manufacture of stainless steel equipment. A pioneer in the development of innovative solutions for the medical sector, ARCANIA stands out for its commitment to hygiene, ergonomics and the safety of carers and patients.
Arcania, the only French manufacturer of bedpan washers, has developed an exclusive concept of bedpan washers with no manual contact, with bedpan insertion from above, automatic bedpan turning, start-up by pedal or gesture recognition, and bactericidal and sporicidal cycles.
Arcania has a direct sales force in France and a network of more than 50 international partners serving healthcare establishments. More than 10,000 bedpan washers are currently in operation throughout the world, making Arcania a major player in the fight against nosocomial infections.
Arcania’s expertise as a manufacturer of stainless steel equipment, inherited from Sofinor, means that it can also offer healthcare establishments the opportunity to fit out utility rooms and the direct environment of the bedpan washer with custom-made stainless steel furniture, shelves and benches.
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