Progetti Medical and Intermedical (UK) Ltd Celebrate 10-Year UK Partnership with Launch of New Defib Supplies Division

Turin, Italy / Kent, United Kingdom– Progetti Medical, a leading Italian manufacturer of emergency medical technology, proudly marks ten years of successful partnership with Intermedical (UK) Ltd as its exclusive distributor of the Rescue SAM automated external defibrillator (AED) range in the United Kingdom.

Since the partnership began in 2015, over 3000 Rescue SAM AEDs have been installed across the UK in a wide variety of public and private settings, including schools, GP surgeries, sports facilities, transport hubs, places of worship, community centres and workplaces, delivering vital access to life-saving equipment in time-critical emergencies.

To support growing national demand, Intermedical has now launched a new division: Defib Supplies (www.defibsupplies.co.uk), a dedicated AED brand offering specialist supply, training resources, and support services across the UK.

A Decade of Lifesaving Impact

This ten-year partnership combines Progetti Medical’s expertise in high-performance emergency devices with Intermedical’s market knowledge, customer service, and technical support infrastructure in the UK. The Rescue SAM range, manufactured in Turin, is widely respected for its intuitive interface, crystal-clear voice guidance, robust design (IP rated), and ease of use by untrained responders, making it an ideal public access AED.

Since its introduction to the UK, Rescue SAM has become a trusted choice for schools, community responders, parish councils, leisure operators, and business health & safety managers.

Launch of Defib Supplies: A Specialist AED Division

To build on this success, Intermedical launched Defib Supplies in June 2024, a specialist division solely focused on the provision and support of defibrillation solutions. Designed to serve a broad range of customers from individuals and charities to schools and public sector bodies,

The dedicated website https://defibsupplies.co.uk/ provides a user-friendly online hub for purchasing, support, and education, backed by Intermedical’s technical team and experienced AED advisors.

Comments from Leadership

Ivan Mangone, CEO of Progetti Medical, commented:

“Celebrating a decade of partnership with Intermedical is a proud milestone. Their deep understanding of the UK’s health and safety sector has helped Rescue SAM reach hundreds of communities, workplaces, and healthcare settings. The launch of Defib Supplies marks a new chapter and a stronger commitment to expanding defibrillator access in the UK. We are honoured to continue this partnership into the next decade, helping save more lives together.”

Livio Gagliardi, Acting Managing Director of Intermedical (UK) Ltd, said:

“It has been a privilege to work alongside Progetti Medical for ten years. Their engineering, consistency, and focus on simplicity have made the Rescue SAM range one of the most trusted AEDs in the UK. The launch of Defib Supplies allows us to provide an even more dedicated service to organisations, councils, schools and the wider community, helping them find the right AED solution with confidence and clarity.”

Supporting National AED Growth

The launch of Defib Supplies comes at a time of growing public focus on cardiac arrest survival. Government-backed funding schemes and NHS targets are encouraging wider deployment of AEDs across public areas, schools and community buildings. Quick access to a defibrillator during a cardiac arrest can double or triple the chance of survival.

Intermedical and Progetti are also forging the future in this sector with the introduction of next-generation AED’s  the RESCUE SAM 4.0 and with CHEST-er  The Ultimate Cardiac Massage Device for Effective Resuscitation

About Progetti Medical

Progetti Medical Srl, headquartered in Turin, Italy, is a family-run manufacturer of emergency, diagnostic and monitoring medical devices. Since 1991, the company has developed and exported its solutions to over 60 countries, with a strong reputation for high-quality engineering and user-friendly design.
Website: www.progettimedical.com

About Intermedical (UK) Ltd

Intermedical (UK) Ltd, based in Kent, is a leading UK supplier of cardiopulmonary and respiratory diagnostic devices to the NHS and private healthcare. The company is the exclusive UK distributor for Progetti Medical’s Rescue SAM AEDs and offers a nationwide service, support and training network.
Website: www.intermedicaldirect.co.uk

About Defib Supplies

Defib Supplies is a specialist division of Intermedical (UK) Ltd, launched in 2025, focused solely on the provision of defibrillators, accessories, training products, and support for public access installations.
Website: https://defibsupplies.co.uk/