MellingMedical Welcomes Black Forest Medical Group to Its Select Portfolio of Medical Products Providers

Offering Black Forest's Innovative Neurosurgical Products to the Federal Health System

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MellingMedical today announced a new distribution relationship with Black Forest Medical Group, Inc., that will provide a pathway into the federal health care system for the company's cutting edge neurosurgical devices. As an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with extensive experience in federal contracting, MellingMedical can provide a vital avenue for delivering innovation.

"Black Forest Medical Group brings to the table a remarkable mix of surgeon-driven insights and incredible engineering precision that makes them unique in the marketplace," said Chris Melling, founder and CEO of MellingMedical. "Their cranial stabilization and brain retractor solutions will make a difference with neurosurgeons and their teams across the federal health care system."

Black Forest Medical Group, GmbH, was founded in 1995 with a core focus on cranial stabilization and retractor systems for standard and intraoperative imaging neurosurgical applications. Since then, their product portfolio has grown to include a wide range of accessories and customized products. Black Forest Medical Group, Inc., has been operating in the US as the sole distributor of the DORO brand of neurosurgical products since 2003.  Their cooperation with distributors and well-known surgeons worldwide helps BFMG to continuously improve their products and services while enhancing neurosurgery with new, high-quality innovations.

"We are delighted to join forces with a high-integrity company like MellingMedical as we seek to offer our products to the federal health care system," said Mark Budde, Vice President & General Manager of Black Forest Medical Group, Inc. "Melling's reputation for playing by the rules and their dedicated support of America's soldiers and veterans made them the obvious partner for us.  We see a bright future for this relationship and the facilities we'll serve together."

About MellingMedical
MellingMedical, an SBA-Verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), holds a Medical Equipment and Surgical Federal Supply Schedule (Med/Surg), as well as a Pharmaceutical Schedule and ECAT capabilities, providing innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions to all 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 VA Outpatient Clinics, all seven (7) VA CMOPs, 95 DoD Medical Facilities and Health and Human Services (HHS), including Indian Health Services (IHS) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). To learn more, visit MellingMedical.com.

About Black Forest Medical Group

Evolving from 30 years of experience in neurosurgery and industry advancements, Black Forest Medical Group has achieved a unique competence in neurosurgical medical technology around the globe. Neurosurgeons worldwide trust in DORO® Cranial Stabilization and Retractor Systems, to perform life-saving surgeries efficiently and safely. The compatibility with OR tables and surgical equipment from different manufacturers offers the decisive advantage. A large network of medical technology opinion leaders and industry experts drives innovation and supports Black Forest Medical Group in following its vision to create a new world in neurosurgery. To learn more, visit BlackForestMedical.com.

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