FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited Acquires Fujifilm Endoscopy Business from Aquilant Endoscopy Limited

(Ross-on-Wye, United Kingdom, 30 September 2025) – FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited (HCUK), led by Managing Director Allan Elborn, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the Fujifilm endoscopy business of Aquilant Endoscopy Limited (AEL). The acquisition includes all Fujifilm capital equipment, Fujifilm’s proprietary endotherapeutic and accessory devices as well as therapeutic endoscopy portfolio offered by FUJIFILM medwork GmbH. This transfer also encompasses the procurement, sales, and service operations for Fujifilm’s endoscopy business in Great Britain. The integration of AEL’s endoscopy operations into HCUK establishes a unified, direct sales and service structure, reinforcing Fujifilm’s presence in the British endoscopy market.

Part of the Healthcare21 (HC21) group since 2018, AEL has been a long-standing partner to Fujifilm over the past three decades, supplying their advanced endoscopy products to healthcare institutions across Great Britain. The AEL team has built a strong reputation for exceptional commercial, maintenance and service support, meeting the high demands of the market with highly skilled technicians, advanced repair facilities and a dedicated commercial team.

By consolidating these operations under HCUK, Fujifilm aims to accelerate its global endoscopy strategy within one of Europe’s largest healthcare markets. This direct sales model will build on AEL’s strong foundation to create a responsive, commercially driven organisation, well-positioned to meet the diverse needs of healthcare providers across Great Britain.

AEL has been an extension of the Fujifilm business for almost thirty years and this acquisition will ensure continuity and minimal disruption for healthcare professionals and their patients. Fujifilm will continue to partner with Healthcare 21 GB across Fujifilm distributor companies, the Irish endoscopy business and HC21’s sister companies across Europe.

“This strategic move underscores Fujifilm’s commitment to enhancing customer experience, driving innovation, and expanding the footprint of its endoscopy business across Great Britain.” said Allan Elborn, managing director, FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Ltd.

“We look forward to delivering seamless and comprehensive endoscopy solutions that support the evolving demands of healthcare professionals and their patients.”

Stephen Arundel, CEO, Healthcare 21 UK said:
“For the past thirty years, the Aquilant endoscopy team has played a pivotal role in positioning Fujifilm at the forefront of Endoscopy in the GB market by delivering exceptional support, service, cutting-edge technology and commercial excellence. The team’s success is testament to their exemplary efforts and the key reason behind Fujifilm’s decision to acquire the Aquilant endoscopy business. We are pleased that we will continue to partner with Fujifilm on distributor portfolios, the Irish endoscopy business and opportunities with our wider sister companies across Europe’.