Hygie31 Group is taking a new step in its development with the acquisition of Cap Vital Santé, a leading player in the home care and medical equipment sector, operating 230 points of sale and generating a turnover of 150 million euros. Through this strategic move, the group creates Hygie31 Medical - its new expertise hub dedicated to medical equipment - and positions itself as a new French leader, ready to transform support for those experiencing loss of autonomy in a lasting way.
Anticipating the challenges of a society in transition
The healthcare sector is undergoing a profound transformation. With the population ageing rapidly and a strong desire among French people to “age well” at home, the need for specialised equipment is becoming crucial. In a sector that is still fragmented and subject to complex regulatory and reimbursement evolutions, Hygie31 has chosen to take the initiative with the creation of Hygie31 Medical and structuring a clear, robust offer, capable of strategically influencing public authorities to defend the independent model.
Cap Vital Santé : un acteur historique et solide français
Founded in 1992, Cap Vital Santé is more than just a network; it’s an institution of medical expertise. With 30 years of expertise, ISO 9001 certification, and a highly efficient purchasing centre, Cap Vital Santé provides Groupe Hygie31 with recognised technical expertise for both individuals and local authorities. By joining this ecHosystem, Cap Vital Santé is scaling up: its members will now benefit from optimised commercial conditions, strengthened exclusive brands, and unprecedented digital capabilities to optimise the patient pathway.
Hygie31 Medical, a unique omnichannel synergy in the medical equipment market
La création d’Hygie31 Medical marque la naissance d’un modèle unique en France qui fédère désormais des entités complémentaires :
- Médical Lafayette : a strong and well-known brand challenging the market with its "medical shopping" concept
- Cap Vital Santé: a long-established network with distinctive expertise in the professional field (disability, orthopaedics)
- MVD (Mieux Vivre à Domicile), a leading player in home care in the north of France
- Distrimed : one of the leading French online retailers of medical equipment and devices for healthcare professionals
Ce nouvel ensemble qui se définit comme un véritable écHosystème à 360° s’appuie sur une logistique de pointe (3 plateformes, 10 000 références) et une équipe de 20 experts en IA et digital. Hygie31 Medical crée ainsi un lien direct entre 18 000 professionnels de santé (médecins, IDE, kinés) et les points de vente du groupe, tant BtoB que BtoC.
An ambition for leadership and mutual benefits
This union creates a virtuous cycle of growth:
- For Hygie31: the consolidation of a "Medical Equipment" pillar, which is becoming an essential complement to pharmacy activity
- For Médical Lafayette: the reinforcement of the brand and acceleration of its expansion, with a target of 20 to 30 additional stores per year
- For Cap Vital Santé: synergies with the group’s 1,700 French pharmacies, a major technological boost, and access to Hygie31’s exclusive brands.
- For suppliers: a leading partner with over €60 million in annual purchases and the opportunity to expand certain listings to 1,700 French pharmacies.
“The acquisition of Cap Vital Santé represents a significant milestone in the group’s development. With Hygie31 Medical, we are consolidating a fragmented market and creating a leading French provider of medical equipment, making healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere." — Hervé Jouves, President of Hygie31 group.
“The union with Hygie31 marks a new chapter for Cap Vital Santé. With Hygie31 Medical, we are strengthening our offering and will benefit from synergies with Hygie31's other companies, ultimately enhancing our members’ competitiveness." – Thierry Weil, President of Cap Vital Santé