Our History

Helms Enterprises, Inc. grew from a Hendersonville-based supplier into a nationwide distributor of surgical, diagnostic, dental, and hospital equipment—always focused on reliable, compliant delivery.

Foundation

Built on clinical reliability since 1991

We started with a small portfolio of surgical instruments, serving hospitals and surgery centers across North Carolina. By integrating logistics discipline, product expertise, and quality assurance, we steadily expanded into diagnostics, dental equipment, wound care, hospital systems, and durable medical equipment.

Our growth has always centered on one commitment: to deliver patient-ready supplies with predictable timelines and complete documentation for every order.

Medical device handling in controlled environment
Milestones

Key moments in our expansion

Each milestone strengthened our capacity to serve healthcare providers with greater breadth, speed, and compliance rigor.

1991

Helms Enterprises, Inc. is founded in Hendersonville, NC, supplying surgical instruments to local hospitals and surgical centers.

1998

Expansion into hospital and OR equipment with dedicated sourcing specialists and regional delivery partners.

2005

Diagnostic supplies and dental equipment become core categories; documentation processes standardized for clinical teams.

2014

Quality system alignment with ISO 13485 practices; serialized lot tracking and supplier validation formalized.

2020

Logistics and inventory management services launched to support emergency and routine replenishment for multi-site providers.

2024

Digital catalog refresh covering seven core categories, providing clearer specifications and quote-ready detail.

Warehouse and distribution operations
Today

Nationwide reach with accountable service

We continue to refine our distribution network, inventory controls, and sourcing pathways to support hospitals, dental practices, clinics, and surgical centers with predictable lead times and compliant products.

  • Seven category coverage across surgical, diagnostic, dental, hospital, electromedical, wound care, and DME
  • Dedicated account support with SLA-backed fulfillment
  • Certification-forward documentation to support audits and procurement