Medical device logistics specialist HealthLink, which is part of the Staci Group, is expanding its operations in the UK, building on its existing operations in the Netherlands and North America.
HealthLink UK will deliver a suite of services including third-party logistics (3PL), climate-controlled warehousing, fulfilment, distribution, customer service, back-office support, and global VAT deferment, from Staci UK’s fulfilment centre at Frontier Park in Blackburn, Lancashire.
HealthLink’s decision to launch in the UK was driven by the significant growth of the local medical devices market, which was valued at approximately $17.67bn (£13.23bn) in 2023 and is projected to reach $31.94bn (£24bn) by 2032.
The company, which supports over 160 life science manufacturers globally through distribution hubs in North America and the Netherlands, said its expansion into the UK marks a key milestone in its global growth strategy and will provide efficient, localised supply chain solutions for the life sciences sector.
It added that providing localised fulfilment services will help strengthen the supply chain for medical device manufacturers across the UK, reducing lead times, improving efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance with stringent UK and EU regulatory standards in a fast-moving market.
In addition, the launch will see HealthLink’s sector-specific capabilities combined with Staci’s multichannel logistics expertise, enabling both firms to better serve the needs of healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chains.
The launch also allows Staci to diversify its logistics offering while leveraging the expertise of both organisations’ teams to enhance the delivery of critical life-saving medical technologies across the UK.
The UK operations will be headed up by Wayne Chapman, Staci UK chief executive, who brings extensive experience in global logistics and supply chain optimisation to the role.
He said: “We’re excited to bring our specialist services to the UK and support the logistics demands of a rapidly growing medical devices market.
“With the backing of Staci’s infrastructure and our dedicated team of industry experts, we’re uniquely positioned to enhance the supply chain for critical medical equipment.”
