Prism Healthcare looks to strengthen its US presence with investment in Mackworth USA
Medical equipment provider Prism Healthcare Group, which supplies solutions for the home, long-term care and paediatric sectors, has announced a strategic investment in Mackworth USA, a supplier of patient lifting aids.
The move represents a major strategic milestone for the Yorkshire-based company, enabling it to forge ahead with its ambitions to grow its share of the US healthcare market.
The investment in Mackworth USA and its pioneering digital service platform will enable Prism to significantly strengthen its US presence and provide market differentiation.
It also underscores Prism’s strong commitment to continued growth and supporting US manufacturing, while simultaneously creating expanded opportunities for its UK facilities to grow and innovate.
Jason Leek, CEO of Prism Healthcare Group, says: “This investment paves the way for us to accelerate our future growth plans.
“It renews and strengthens our presence as a major force within the rapidly expanding US market.
“Investing in Mackworth USA will bolster our international footprint and reinforce our ability to serve customers, distributors and healthcare systems across North America.”
Charley Wallace, CEO of Mackworth USA, says: “This is an exciting moment for Mackworth.
“It will enable us to support manufacturing growth in the US and provide the group platform with the opportunity to innovate, expand and continue delivering exceptional products.
“I am delighted to lead Mackworth USA into this new phase of growth within the Prism group.”
Prism Healthcare’s diverse portfolio encompasses equipment for safe patient handling, bathing, accessibility, speciality seating, and pressure area care.
Its group brand includes Harvest Healthcare, Prism Medical UK, Repose Furniture, and Smirthwaite. In 2024 acquired Joerns Healthcare’s UK business, which includes the ‘Oxford’ range of products.
