SteelcoBelimed and iM Med Forge Strategic Partnership
London, UK – September 15, 2025
In an exciting development that promises to reshape healthcare decontamination services across the United Kingdom, SteelcoBelimed, a global leader in decontamination technology and a member of Miele Group, has entered into a strategic joint venture with iM Med, creating a powerful new force in the healthcare decontamination sector.
The SteelcoBelimed and iM Med partnership creates a powerhouse platform that transcends traditional industry boundaries. With a shared vision, we are posed to advance technological innovation in decontamination solutions, extend access to cutting-edge technologies across the healthcare sector, and set new benchmarks of quality, reliability and patient safety. This partnership creates one of the largest comprehensive service networks in the industry, with iM Med’s technical teams supporting over 1,000 assets nationwide across the United Kingdom.
Christian Kluge, CEO of SteelcoBelimed, comments: “At SteelcoBelimed, we are committed to raising global standards for infection prevention through innovative reprocessing solutions that protect patients worldwide. Through this strategic partnership we are implementing our mission to combine technological excellence with exceptional service delivery for the important UK market.”
“This partnership is more than just a corporate arrangement. It is about joining forces with like-minded people who share our values, our standards and our mission to make healthcare safer,” says Gordon Ledingham, iM Med Managing Director.
In this strategic vision, SteelcoBelimed UK operations will integrate with the iM Med family, combining established expertise and trusted customer relationships with the wider resources and capabilities. For UK customers, all existing service arrangements remain unchanged, with the same trusted teams continuing to provide support, now backed by additional resources. Existing Steelco distributorship arrangements will continue unchanged.
The SteelcoBelimed and iM Med partnership is strengthened significantly by its relationship with the Miele Group. For over 120 years, Miele has been a byword for the finest engineering, uncompromising quality, and innovative design.
About the companies
About iM Med Ltd
Founded in 2016, iM Med Ltd is a leading UK provider of healthcare decontamination solutions, serving both NHS and private healthcare sectors. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including Steelco equipment, UK-manufactured chemistry, nationwide technical services, consumables and professional development through the iM Academy. iM Med is recognised for its customer-focused approach and commitment to patient safety and service excellence.
About SteelcoBelimed
SteelcoBelimed is a joint venture between two industry leaders in medical device decontamination. As part of the Miele Group, SteelcoBelimed combines global innovation capabilities with local market expertise to deliver cutting-edge sterile reprocessing technology and services. The company is committed to advancing healthcare safety through reliable, innovative solutions.