[Sponsored] New, Demo, and Refurbished Capital Medical Equipment

Sponsored by Soma Tech Intl.

 

Soma Tech Intl was founded over 30 years ago with a mission to make healthcare more affordable by providing high-quality refurbished medical equipment at an affordable cost. Over the years, Soma has built one of the largest inventories in the industry, backed by their ISO 13485:2016 certification, commitment to quality, and strong customer loyalty. 

Soma Tech Intl Sales Director Ashish “Ash” Dhammam recently shared more information about this industry-leading company. 

Q: What are some advantages that your company has over the competition? 

Ash: Our advantages over our competition include our extensive refurbishment process, large inventory, strong warranty support, and field service, all complemented by a growing and repeat customer base. Soma offers cost-effective solutions to many hospitals and surgical centers without compromising on quality or patient safety, guaranteeing these facilities get the best return on their capital equipment investment. 

Q: Can you explain your company’s core competencies and unique selling points? 

Ash: Soma understands the critical importance of quality in the healthcare industry. Thus, we prioritize delivering trustworthy, top-tier equipment. When you request a quote, our team responds within 24 business hours, ensuring your needs are met promptly. Once an order for refurbished equipment is placed, our in-house team of skilled and certified biomedical engineers get to work. Our engineers specialize in specific types of equipment, ensuring each unit undergoes thorough testing and inspection.

Soma strongly focuses on quality control, ensuring that each product meets OEM standards. This is achieved through continuous investment in training, expanding our infrastructure, and optimizing our operations. With a large inventory, including dedicated stock for parts and long-term equipment support, we are prepared to meet your needs efficiently. Additionally, we strictly adhere to the ISO 13485:2016 standard, continuously improving our practices year after year to maintain the highest levels of quality and compliance. 

We are committed to transparency with our customers, providing a unique engineering testing report with every piece of equipment. This report proves that the unit has passed all necessary tests and is entirely patient-ready, meeting the highest safety and reliability standards. Whether seeking affordable equipment or expert service, Soma Tech Intl is dedicated to supporting the healthcare community with dependable, cost-effective solutions.  

 Q: What additions to Soma Tech Intl’s inventory and services are you most excited about right now?

Ash: Soma Tech Intl is expanding its offerings to serve healthcare facilities better. We now have a category of quick-ship items, providing same-day shipping on select products like EKG machines, stirrups, orthopedic accessories, carts, and patient monitors. This helps customers get the equipment they need without delays. We’re also focusing on high-demand specialties such as ophthalmic surgical equipment, surgical power tools, and OB/GYN equipment for obstetric and gynecological procedures, along with growing our specialty rentals portfolio. Additionally, we now offer brand-new power-assist surgical table stirrups and a universal spinal frame compatible with general surgical tables, Jackson tables, and other spinal tables. These products improve patient positioning and surgical precision while offering a more cost-effective alternative to name-brand options. 

 Q: What is on the horizon for your company? 

Ash: Soma Tech Intl just finished the first stage in completing a 100,000 sq. ft. expansion, allowing us to significantly increase our inventory and better serve our customers faster. While the expansion is already enabling us to stock more equipment and meet growing demand, once completed, it will be a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance operations, streamline processes, and improve overall efficiency. The facility’s operations portion will begin taking shape this summer and should be complete by the end of the year. This investment reflects our commitment to continuous growth, ensuring we remain a leading provider of high-quality refurbished medical equipment while providing faster turnaround times and greater service reliability. 

 Q: Can you share how Soma Tech Intl has built long-term customer trust and provided critical support in urgent situations? 

Ash: Soma Tech has consistently been the company of choice for capital equipment for many ASCs and hospitals nationwide. Our customers often come to us through word of mouth, a testament to the trust we’ve built over the years. We’ve repeatedly stepped in to provide critical equipment when facilities face urgent needs, whether due to sudden breakdowns, unexpected patient surges, or supply chain delays. Our ability to quickly deliver high-quality, patient-ready equipment has helped healthcare providers continue operations without disruption. Many of these customers remain with us for the long term, relying on our expertise, reliability, and commitment to supporting their equipment needs. 

Q: Can you describe your company’s facility? 

Ash: Soma’s main headquarters is located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and serves as the hub for our specialized biomedical engineering departments. These teams are dedicated to refurbishing a wide range of medical equipment, including ultrasounds, ventilators, anesthesia machines, X-rays, surgical tables, infusion pumps, and more. Our facility also houses a dedicated cosmetics department responsible for cleaning, sanding, and repainting equipment to restore it to like-new condition. Additionally, we have a large warehouse for storing equipment and office spaces for all other departments. 

Our ongoing expansion significantly increases our technical department, warehouse capacity, and office space to enhance productivity and support our continued growth. Beyond our headquarters, we also operate micro repair shops within 20 miles of our main facility, allowing for more specialized service and faster turnaround times. In addition, we are expanding operations into Florida and the Upper Midwest with a focus on patient transport. Soma also has a small operation in the Pacific Northwest dedicated to sterile processing department equipment. These strategic expansions allow us to better serve healthcare facilities across the nation. 

 Q: How has Soma Tech Intl’s team contributed to the company’s long-term success and strong workplace culture? 

Ash: Our success over the past 30+ years is driven by our dedicated team—from expert biomeds to sales and customer service staff. Their expertise and commitment ensure that we provide exceptional service and reliable equipment. Many of our employees have been with the company for decades, bringing years of industry experience and knowledge that directly benefit our customers. We also take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where teamwork and shared expertise drive innovation and long-term success.

  Q: Is there anything else you want readers to know about your company? 

Ash: Soma Tech Intl is committed to giving back by actively donating medical equipment and supplies through the Rodos Foundation. Our efforts focus on improving surgical pediatric care and women’s health in underdeveloped countries, particularly in many African nations. Recent efforts include providing ultrasound equipment to healthcare facilities in Sierra Leone to support maternal and pediatric care. Over the years, we have also helped establish a small hospital with a NICU in Haiti, ensuring access to critical neonatal care. Currently, we are working on two projects in South America and India, furthering our mission to enhance pediatric healthcare. Through these initiatives, we strive to make a lasting impact on communities in need.  

For more information, visit somatechnology.com.