TRANSFORMING SURGICAL
HEALTHCARE ACROSS AFRICA

PrionTex

WHO WE ARE

PrionTex delivers advanced surgical textiles, theatre solutions, and decontamination services. Explore our legacy of innovation, commitments to sustainability, and South African roots.

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OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose at PrionTex is to pursue better healthcare through better surgical solutions.

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OUR VISION

Our vision at PrionTex is to provide bespoke surgical solutions to improve healthcare in Africa.

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OUR VALUES

At PrionTex we are committed to respect, valuing diversity and people in all of our interactions. We take pride in delivering high-quality products and maintaining the highest standards in everything we do.

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OUR MISSION

At PrionTex we aim to make a meaningful difference to surgical healthcare by providing solutions which support better patient outcomes during surgery, providing healthcare professionals with quality surgical textiles, and deliver value added services that expand better access to healthcare.

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OUR COMMITMENT

At PrionTex we’re committed to providing surgical supply solutions that reduce infection risk, enhance operational efficiency, are cost-effecting, and environmentally responsible - delivering the right solution at the right place and time.

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN

PrionTex is a proudly South African manufacturer of high quality medical scrubs and theatre garments, supporting the local textile industry. By producing locally, we aim to create equal opportunities across all communities, ultimately contributing to the growth of South Africa’s economy.

THE HISTORY OF PRIONTEX

PRIONTEX WAS FOUNDED
PrionTex was founded in 2001 as a joint venture with award winning technology partner BreatheTex Corporation (Pty) Ltd, to develop and provide the medical market in South Africa with high quality laminated and non-laminated coated fabrics which conform to the highest international (FDA and EN) standards and benchmark with the best in the world.
2001
MEDICAL TEXTILE RENTAL
In 2004, the company extended its offering to provide a medical textile rental service for the surgical theatre environment in Cape Town.
2004
PARTNERSHIP WITH MICRONCLEAN
The expansion was supported in 2006 through a joint venture with international partner, Micronclean Worldwide, which has over twenty years experience in providing specialised textile processing services. MWW offers a range of garments and fabrics to the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, electronic and food industries on five continents, as well as a complete controlled process of decontamination of such garments.
2006
PRIONTEX IN MIDRAND,
JOHANNESBURG
The success of PrionTex and its partners was supported by expanding the offering into Johannesburg. In 2007, a new state-of-the-art production facility was built by PrionTex in Midrand to support the increasing healthcare and decontamination business.
2007
PRIONTEX ACQUIRED
MALACHITE MEDICAL
To compliment its reusable drape and gown offering, PrionTex acquired Malachite Medical in 2012. Under its PrionGuard brand, Malachite’s comprehensive portfolio of single use surgical drapes, gowns and medical trays is well established in the South African market.
2012
PRIONTEX ACQUIRED
B & L STERIPACK
In August 2017 PrionTex acquired B & L Steripack, a Durban based healthcare company supplying a reusable garment and surgical gown portfolio and rental service. This move supports the PrionTex vision to offer its reusable full outsource theatre linen rental service to a wider South African base of healthcare institutions.
2017
PRIONTEX ACQUIRED
INTEREST IN THE LAUNDRY GUYS
As both PrionTex and The Laundry Guys are focused on providing high quality garment and ancillary services to a selective client base, the merging of the two businesses will enhance the organisation’s presence in the region and will bring investment and expertise into the Eastern Cape. Resources will be invested in providing higher levels of service to our clients, optimising efficiencies and raising standards across the industry.
2018
PRIONTEX ACQUIRED SPIRAMED
We are pleased to offer hospitals a pressure relieving mattress replacement rental service for patients in wards and in ICU.We have the latest technology pressure relieving mattresses for a wide range of patient pressure management challenges providing deep cell therapy to reduce the risk of bed sores and pressure ulcers
PRIONTEX (PTY) LTD ACQUIRED MAJORITY INTEREST IN EYEPHARMA (PTY) LTD
EyePharma, a specialist ophthalmic supplier, has grown and flourished since its inception in 2014. We are now able to combine the strengths of both companies to provide a significantly broader, innovative portfolio, supported by a larger team of dedicated specialists.
2022

COMPANY STRUCTURE

At PrionTex, our organisational structure is designed to support our mission of making a meaningful difference to surgical healthcare by providing solutions which support better patient outcomes across South Africa. With a national footprint and multiple specialised divisions, we work collaboratively to ensure seamless operations, innovation, and exceptional service.

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Elvis Mosadi

Chief Executive Officer Group

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Esdie Hillebrand

Managing Director Eyepharma

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Steven Meyburgh

Chief Financial Officer

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Tony Healy

Chief Marketing Officer

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Dylan Hill

Chief Operating Officer

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SINDI MABHIJA

Chief Human Resource Officer

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Anita Jardim

National Product Manager

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Carla Scheepers

Regional Operations Manager - Johannesburg & Durban

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Dr Nico Strydom

Regional Operations Manager - Cape Town & Gqeberha

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Sarah Brauns

Branch Manager - Kwazulu Natal

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Sakhile Mkhize

Branch Manager - Cape Town

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Teresa Strydom

Group QA Manager

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Tricia Taljaard

Product & Medical Textile Manager

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Nic Van Wyk

Sales Manager

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PRIONGUARD

PrionGuard, a division of PrionTex, is a level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
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PRIONTEX SA

PrionTex SA is a level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) contributor.
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PrionGuard

PrionTex SA & PrionGuard are ISO 13485 certified, meeting internationally recognised quality standards for medical devices and related services. This certification reflects our commitment to consistent, safe and reliable quality management.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

At PrionTex, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact through sustainable practices. From eco-friendly materials to responsible manufacturing processes, we strive to protect our planet while delivering high-quality medical solutions. Together, we’re building a healthier future for people and the environment.