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Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading service provider and distributor of medical technology in Switzerland, expands its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority stake in Medddbase International AG, which includes Medddbase Schweiz AG and Medddbase Deutschland GmbH. Healthcare Holding Schweiz is managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH and KKA Partners.
BAAR, Switzerland, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has successfully acquired a majority interest in Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen. Medddbase is a highly specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products across Switzerland, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. For nearly 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers through a network of five locations (including partner sites), handling close to half a million product shipments annually. Medddbase offers a comprehensive suite of services, including company domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, required ISO certifications, as well as Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).
Fabian Kröher, Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG and Partner at Winterberg Group, commented: "With Medddbase International, we are significantly strengthening our value proposition for international medical technology manufacturers. In addition to exclusive distribution capabilities, we will now offer a modular, end-to-end service platform – ranging from CH- and EU-MDR-compliant import services to logistics backbone solutions, customer support, and financial accounting. This allows us to selectively provide individual service components such as logistics or customer service independently of distribution. Through our Healthcare Holding Schweiz subsidiary QUNIQUE, we can also cover key regulatory roles such as Swiss and EU Authorized Representative (CH-REP, EU-REP). As a result, we further consolidate our position as Switzerland's leading medical technology distributor while creating a highly attractive gateway into the European market – particularly valued by suppliers from North America and Asia."
Luigi Bivi, Member of the Board of Directors of Medddbase International AG, added: "Over recent years, we have successfully established Medddbase across the DACH region and further strengthened our presence in the UK and other European markets through local partners. Together with Healthcare Holding Schweiz, we can now systematically build on this strong foundation and further expand our role as a go-to-market backbone for international MedTech manufacturers – from import and logistics services to scalable market access models. With such a strong partner at our side, our development will become even faster and more dynamic, which we very much look forward to. Together with my co-founder Manfred Menzi, I will continue to actively support the management team in our role as members of the Board of Directors."
About Medddbase International AG
Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen, is a specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products for the Swiss, EU, and UK markets. For almost 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers across five locations (including partner sites) and manages nearly half a million product deliveries per year. Its service offering includes domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, ISO certifications, and Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).
About Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG is a Buy, Build & Technologize platform and a leading provider of medical technology products and services in Switzerland. The group is based in Baar and pursues an ambitious growth strategy through acquisitions, often in the context of succession arrangements, partnerships, and organic growth. Healthcare Holding Schweiz and its group companies are committed to the highest standards of innovation and customer satisfaction. The group consistently leverages technology to make business processes safer and more efficient. As a market leader, the company sets new standards for the industry and offers employees attractive development opportunities. All of the management team holds shares in Healthcare Holding Schweiz, thus forming a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. Since 2023, the group has been led by CEO Fabio Fagagnini.
About KKA Partners
Founded in 2018, KKA Partners is a Berlin-based lower mid-market private equity firm that invests in leading companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – the so-called "Mittelstand". The Founding Partners all have a deep-rooted family and professional heritage in the Mittelstand developed over 20 years in working closely with Mittelstand companies. KKA is at the forefront of the next wave of value creation through Technology Enabled Transformation of the Mittelstand.
About Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Winterberg Group AG
Winterberg Group AG, based in Zug, operates as an independent family office for its founders. Winterberg mainly invests in SMEs in the German-speaking region and selectively considers investments in startups and real estate. Winterberg Advisory GmbH is a general partner and fund manager regulated by the German BaFin. Winterberg Advisory has launched numerous private equity funds and is invested in Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG through its funds Winterberg Investment VIII and Winterberg Investment IX. The two Managing Partners, Fabian Kröher and Florian Brickenstein, manage Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG via its board of directors.
For press inquiries, please contact presse@healthcare-holding.ch
Note for Editors: Please reference Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG for any provided quotes and information.
For more information about Medddbase International AG, visit www.medddbase.com
For more information about Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, visit www.healthcare-holding.ch
For more information about other portfolio companies of Healthcare Holding, visit www.senectovia.ch, www.winthermedical.ch, www.mikrona.com, www.orthowalker.ch, www.mcm-schaublin.ch, www.mvb-med.ch, www.dentalaxess.ch, www.effectum-chrep.com, www.cdpswiss.com, www.aestheticbedarf.ch, www.ftcdental.ch, www.inomedicalsolutions.ch, www.quniquegroup.com, www.kundenservicemanagement.ch, www.sevikamedical.com
For more information about KKA Partners visit www.kkapartners.com and about Winterberg www.winterberg.group.
This press release is issued and distributed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH on behalf of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG.
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, a leading service provider and distributor of medical technology in Switzerland, expands its portfolio through the acquisition of a majority stake in Medddbase International AG, which includes Medddbase Schweiz AG and Medddbase Deutschland GmbH. Healthcare Holding Schweiz is managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH and KKA Partners.
BAAR, Switzerland, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG has successfully acquired a majority interest in Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen. Medddbase is a highly specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products across Switzerland, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. For nearly 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers through a network of five locations (including partner sites), handling close to half a million product shipments annually. Medddbase offers a comprehensive suite of services, including company domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, required ISO certifications, as well as Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).
Fabian Kröher, Chairman of the Board of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG and Partner at Winterberg Group, commented: "With Medddbase International, we are significantly strengthening our value proposition for international medical technology manufacturers. In addition to exclusive distribution capabilities, we will now offer a modular, end-to-end service platform – ranging from CH- and EU-MDR-compliant import services to logistics backbone solutions, customer support, and financial accounting. This allows us to selectively provide individual service components such as logistics or customer service independently of distribution. Through our Healthcare Holding Schweiz subsidiary QUNIQUE, we can also cover key regulatory roles such as Swiss and EU Authorized Representative (CH-REP, EU-REP). As a result, we further consolidate our position as Switzerland's leading medical technology distributor while creating a highly attractive gateway into the European market – particularly valued by suppliers from North America and Asia."
Luigi Bivi, Member of the Board of Directors of Medddbase International AG, added: "Over recent years, we have successfully established Medddbase across the DACH region and further strengthened our presence in the UK and other European markets through local partners. Together with Healthcare Holding Schweiz, we can now systematically build on this strong foundation and further expand our role as a go-to-market backbone for international MedTech manufacturers – from import and logistics services to scalable market access models. With such a strong partner at our side, our development will become even faster and more dynamic, which we very much look forward to. Together with my co-founder Manfred Menzi, I will continue to actively support the management team in our role as members of the Board of Directors."
About Medddbase International AG
Medddbase International AG, headquartered in Buchs, St. Gallen, is a specialized service provider for the commercialization and logistics of medical products for the Swiss, EU, and UK markets. For almost 20 years, the company has exclusively supported more than 50 global medical technology manufacturers across five locations (including partner sites) and manages nearly half a million product deliveries per year. Its service offering includes domiciliation, customer support, warehousing and logistics, accounting, legal and regulatory advisory, ISO certifications, and Swiss and EU importer services (CH-IMP, EU-IMP).
About Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG
Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG is a Buy, Build & Technologize platform and a leading provider of medical technology products and services in Switzerland. The group is based in Baar and pursues an ambitious growth strategy through acquisitions, often in the context of succession arrangements, partnerships, and organic growth. Healthcare Holding Schweiz and its group companies are committed to the highest standards of innovation and customer satisfaction. The group consistently leverages technology to make business processes safer and more efficient. As a market leader, the company sets new standards for the industry and offers employees attractive development opportunities. All of the management team holds shares in Healthcare Holding Schweiz, thus forming a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. Since 2023, the group has been led by CEO Fabio Fagagnini.
About KKA Partners
Founded in 2018, KKA Partners is a Berlin-based lower mid-market private equity firm that invests in leading companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland – the so-called "Mittelstand". The Founding Partners all have a deep-rooted family and professional heritage in the Mittelstand developed over 20 years in working closely with Mittelstand companies. KKA is at the forefront of the next wave of value creation through Technology Enabled Transformation of the Mittelstand.
About Winterberg Advisory GmbH and Winterberg Group AG
Winterberg Group AG, based in Zug, operates as an independent family office for its founders. Winterberg mainly invests in SMEs in the German-speaking region and selectively considers investments in startups and real estate. Winterberg Advisory GmbH is a general partner and fund manager regulated by the German BaFin. Winterberg Advisory has launched numerous private equity funds and is invested in Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG through its funds Winterberg Investment VIII and Winterberg Investment IX. The two Managing Partners, Fabian Kröher and Florian Brickenstein, manage Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG via its board of directors.
For press inquiries, please contact presse@healthcare-holding.ch
Note for Editors: Please reference Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG for any provided quotes and information.
For more information about Medddbase International AG, visit www.medddbase.com
For more information about Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG, visit www.healthcare-holding.ch
For more information about other portfolio companies of Healthcare Holding, visit www.senectovia.ch, www.winthermedical.ch, www.mikrona.com, www.orthowalker.ch, www.mcm-schaublin.ch, www.mvb-med.ch, www.dentalaxess.ch, www.effectum-chrep.com, www.cdpswiss.com, www.aestheticbedarf.ch, www.ftcdental.ch, www.inomedicalsolutions.ch, www.quniquegroup.com, www.kundenservicemanagement.ch, www.sevikamedical.com
For more information about KKA Partners visit www.kkapartners.com and about Winterberg www.winterberg.group.
This press release is issued and distributed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH on behalf of Healthcare Holding Schweiz AG.
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Healthcare Holding Schweiz Acquires Stake in Medddbase International
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CES 2026, a live robotic tactile interaction demonstration at the ENTERPRISE AI Zone in the North Hall drew industry experts and media.
Through a complete ice-cream making process—including lever manipulation, ingredient handling, and cup handover—the humanoid robot TORA-ONE showcased its autonomous task-execution capabilities.
As a leader in high-precision tactile perception and full-stack embodied AI solutions, PaXini presented its comprehensive product matrix to CES 2026. The exhibit featured full-body 6-axis F/T sensing ecosystems, multidimensional tactile dexterous hands, humanoid robots, and an omni-modality data acquisition system.
From Fingertips to Full Body: Endowing Robots with Tactile Sensation
At the core of the robot's dexterous manipulation is precise perception, which is underpinned by a full-body 6-axis F/T sensing ecosystem. The PX-6AX-GEN3 multidimensional tactile sensor is pivotal for hand perception. It spans three product series and 12 models, achieves <0.5%FS repeatability across the full measurement range, and simultaneously measures 15 sensing dimensions, including six-axis force, material texture, and elastic response.
In addition to comprehensive tactile sensing at the fingertips, force control at the wrist and joints is equally vital. PaXini showcased the PX6D/PXTS, the world's first commercial Hall-effect 6D force/torque sensor designed for embodied AI, combining extreme lightweight design with advanced on-sensor intelligence. It leads the industry in measurement performance and dynamic response, further enabling precise whole-body force perception and stable force control at a disruptive cost-performance ratio.
From Perception to Embodied AI Execution: The Multidimensional Tactile Dexterous Hand
Translating perception into precise action is the DexH13 multidimensional tactile dexterous hand. Equipped with 1,140 ITPU multidimensional tactile processing units, the DexH13 was able to accurately mirror a wide range of human hand gestures, while demonstrating stable grasping of irregular objects—from test tubes to cubes—and performing delicate tasks like knob turning.
The Ultimate Embodied AI Vehicle: Multidimensional Tactile Humanoid Robots
As the culmination of perception and execution, PaXini's humanoid robots offer generalization capability and practical performance, unlocking the true value of technological services in industrial applications. The core of these smooth interactions is the deep integration of tactile feedback into motion control: TORA-ONE demonstrated human-like manipulation, including cup receiving, dispensing, and wafer pick-and-place, while TORA-DOUBLE ONE showcased advanced motion control and interaction capabilities, completing complex obstacle-crossing tasks and engaging with visitors through handshakes.
The Fuel for Embodied AI: The World's First Omni-Modality Embodied AI Data Acquisition System
A major highlight was the exact replica of PaXini's Omni-Modality Embodied AI Data Acquisition System at the CES venue.
In response to the scarcity of physical contact modality data, PaXini unveiled its pioneering "human-centric" omni-modality data acquisition solution, which significantly improves data acquisition efficiency compared to teleoperation and, being based on human configuration, offers high data reusability and long-term value.
PaXini has established the capacity for large-scale production of nearly 200 million omni-modality data entries annually and plans to open this resource globally via a cloud store, addressing the industry's "data anxiety" through data infrastructure.
Ecosystem Strategy: Enabling Global Embodied AI Advancement
Through this closed loop of "Tactile Sensors - Robot Platform - Embodied Data - Scenario Application," PaXini goes beyond showcasing isolated technologies at CES 2026, delivering a complete embodied AI infrastructure. PaXini is dedicated to enabling AI to truly understand the physical world and making intelligent touch accessible everywhere.
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PaXini Unveils the "Tactile Infrastructure" for Embodied AI, Redefining Full-Stack Product Matrix at CES 2026
