What DeVilbiss Healthcare does

DeVilbiss Healthcare, operating under the legal entity Medical Depot, Inc. and doing business as Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare and Drive Medical, is a manufacturer of durable medical equipment (DME) founded in 1888 and headquartered at 99 Seaview Boulevard, Port Washington, New York. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a broad product portfolio spanning mobility devices (walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, canes, crutches), bath safety products, beds (bariatric, homecare, and long-term care), respiratory equipment (oxygen concentrators, aerosol and suction therapy), sleep therapy masks, therapeutic support surfaces, and personal care devices such as blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, breast pumps, and pain management products. Notable product lines include the Aero Series of ultra-lightweight mobility products, the patented M+D by Drive Air-Go Walker and Air-Cane, and the DEVILBISS 525KS 5L Oxygen Concentrator delivering 0.5–5 L/min at 93% purity.

The company serves five primary customer segments — homecare providers, long-term care professionals, healthcare distributors, government professionals, and retailers — through a multi-channel go-to-market model that combines a B2B e-commerce platform (shop.drivemedical.com), a regional provider locator network, wholesale distributors, retail partners, and a dedicated government procurement channel. It maintains localized websites and operations in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, and select international markets including Hong Kong. Manufacturing and quality systems are certified to ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, MDSAP, and CE Mark under MDD Annex II.

DeVilbiss Healthcare is a privately held company currently owned by Clayton Dubilier & Rice, with definitive agreements announced in October 2025 for Kingswood Capital Management to acquire the business. With 251–500 employees and a global multi-channel distribution footprint, the company describes itself as a leading manufacturer of life-enhancing medical equipment focused on innovation, functionality, and value. Leadership includes CEO and President Ed Murphy and Chairman John Compton.

Name

DeVilbiss Healthcare

Legal name

Medical Depot, Inc.

Website

https://devilbisshealthcare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (legal entity Medical Depot, Inc.) is a Port Washington, NY-based manufacturer of durable medical equipment, producing mobility aids, oxygen concentrators, beds, bath safety, sleep therapy, and personal care products sold through distributors, providers, retailers, and government channels across North America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Durable Medical Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

OTC Medicines & Consumer Health Products Distribution (CRAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK), Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD)

Keywords

• Durable medical equipment
• Respiratory medical devices
• Mobility medical equipment
• Oxygen concentrators
• Bath safety products

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Durable Medical Equipment Sales: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare generates revenue primarily through the sale of durable medical equipment including mobility devices, beds, bath safety products, respiratory equipment, and personal care devices. Products are sold through direct e-commerce, distributor networks, and retail channels.
2. Medical Device Sales (Oxygen Concentrators): Sale of specialized medical devices such as oxygen concentrators to home healthcare providers and patients directly, with promotional pricing strategies for market expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DeVilbiss Healthcare (operating as Medical Depot, Inc., dba Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare) designs, manufactures, and markets durable medical equipment including mobility products (walkers, wheelchairs, rollators, canes, crutches), bath safety equipment, homecare and long-term care beds, respiratory devices (oxygen concentrators, aerosol therapy, suction therapy), sleep therapy masks, therapeutic support surfaces, and personal care devices. The company serves healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, distributors, government customers, and retailers across North America, Europe, and select Asia-Pacific markets.

Product overview

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is a leading manufacturer of durable medical equipment offering a complete line of life-enhancing products focused on innovation, functionality, and value. The product portfolio includes both specialized product lines and comprehensive product categories. Key product lines include the Aero Series (AeroWalk Ultra-Lite Rollator, AeroFly Ultra-Lite Wheelchair, AeroCarbon Ultra-Lite Rollator), M+D by Drive (Air-Go Walker, Air-Cane) with patented comfort-focused designs, and the DEVILBISS 525KS 5L Oxygen Concentrator for home respiratory therapy. The portfolio spans across product categories including Bath Safety, Beds, Commodes, Mobility (canes, crutches, power, rollators, walkers, wheelchairs), Patient Room equipment, Personal Care devices (blood pressure, breast pumps, pulse oximeters), Respiratory products (aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, suction therapy), Sleep Therapy (masks), and Therapeutic Support Surfaces. The company also offers the Inspired by Drive sub-brand for specialized pediatric and assistive products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inspired by Drive: Product line focused on mobility and personal care solutions for children and caregivers.
• M+D by Drive

Products and services

• Oxygen Therapy Devices Medical oxygen delivery equipment, including oxygen concentrators, used for home respiratory therapy for patients with COPD and chronic pulmonary conditions. Sold to home healthcare providers and patients.
• Aerosol Therapy Devices Respiratory aerosol/nebulizer therapy equipment for clinical and home use. Sold to healthcare providers and distributors.
• Suction Therapy Devices Medical suction therapy equipment used for airway clearance and respiratory care in home and clinical settings.
• Mobility Products (Walkers, Rollators, Wheelchairs, Canes, Crutches) Comprehensive range of mobility aids including rollators, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, and power mobility devices for individuals with mobility limitations. Includes the Aero Series ultra-lightweight line.
• Bath Safety Products Bathroom safety products including bath benches and stools, bath lifts, bathing systems, bathtub safety rails, grab bars, hand-held shower sprays, raised toilet seats, shower bathtub mats, toilet safety products, and transfer benches for fall prevention and accessibility.
• Medical Beds Bariatric beds, homecare beds, long-term care beds, and bed rails with accessories for patient care environments.
• Commodes Commode products including bariatric, drop arm, specialty, and standard options with accessories for patient toileting needs.
• Patient Room Equipment Patient room equipment including fall and floor mats, furniture, IV poles and exam lamps, instrument stands and carts, patient lifts, overbed tables, patient alarms, privacy screens and stools, and slings and trapeze.
• Personal Care Devices Personal care devices including blood pressure monitors, breast pumps, daily aids, fitness and recovery equipment, pain management devices, and pulse oximeters for consumer and clinical use.
• Sleep Therapy Masks and Accessories Sleep therapy masks and accessories for sleep apnea treatment.
• Therapeutic Support Surfaces Therapeutic support surfaces including bariatric products, mattress overlays, mattress replacements, seating and positioning solutions, and accessories for pressure management and wound care.
• Aero Series Ultra-Lite Mobility Line Aero Series lightweight mobility products including the AeroWalk Ultra-Lite Rollator, AeroFly Ultra-Lite Wheelchair, and AeroCarbon Ultra-Lite Rollator, engineered with carbon fiber for enhanced portability and ease of use.
• M+D by Drive Air-Go Walker Patented comfort-focused everyday mobility walker with air-cushion technology and trigger release mechanism designed to solve user comfort challenges.
• M+D by Drive Air-Cane Comfort-focused folding cane from the M+D by Drive collection designed for user comfort and functionality.
• Inspired by Drive Pediatric and Assistive Products Sub-brand offering bathing, car seat, seating and positioning, toileting, walking aids, and wheeled mobility products focused on children and caregivers.
• DEVILBISS 525KS 5L Oxygen Concentrator Portable oxygen concentrator delivering continuous oxygen flow of 0.5 to 5 liters per minute at 93% purity with a low 40 dBA noise level, manufactured in the USA for home respiratory therapy.

Quantifiable outcome

• DEVILBISS 525KS delivers 93% oxygen purity at flow rates of 0.5 to 5 liters per minute
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Invacare Corporation: Invacare is a long-standing direct competitor manufacturing durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, oxygen therapy, hospital beds, and respiratory products — overlapping closely with DeVilbiss's mobility, respiratory, and bed categories for both homecare and institutional customers.
• Graham-Field Health Products: Graham-Field (GF Health Products) is a privately held DME manufacturer with comparable breadth across mobility, bath safety, beds, and patient room equipment, serving the same homecare, long-term care, and acute care channels as DeVilbiss.
• Medline Industries: Medline is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies and DME in the US, overlapping significantly with DeVilbiss across beds, mobility, bath safety, and respiratory categories while also serving as a competing distribution channel.
• Pride Mobility Products: Pride Mobility is a leading manufacturer of power and manual mobility products (scooters, power chairs, lift chairs) competing directly with DeVilbiss's mobility category and serving overlapping homecare providers and retail partners.
• Joerns Healthcare: Joerns Healthcare is a DME manufacturer and rental provider focused on hospital beds, therapeutic support surfaces, patient lifts, and wound care — overlapping with DeVilbiss's bed, support surface, and patient room categories for long-term care customers.
• ResMed: ResMed is a global leader in sleep apnea and respiratory care devices (CPAP, BiPAP, masks, ventilators) — a direct competitor in DeVilbiss's respiratory and sleep therapy product lines, with comparable HME channel relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter International): Hillrom, acquired by Baxter, is a large incumbent medical technology company with hospital beds, patient lifts, and respiratory products — competing with DeVilbiss in the long-term care and acute care segments as part of a broader medtech portfolio.
• Philips Respironics: Philips Respironics is a leading respiratory and sleep therapy business within Philips' broader medtech portfolio, directly competing with DeVilbiss in oxygen concentrators, sleep masks, and aerosol therapy while operating at significantly larger scale.

Others

• McKesson Medical-Surgical: McKesson is a major medical-surgical distributor and a key channel partner for many DME manufacturers including DeVilbiss — overlapping as both a potential customer and a competitor in certain private-label DME categories.
• Owens & Minor: Owens & Minor is a major healthcare logistics and medical products distributor serving hospitals, home health, and DME channels — functioning as both an indirect channel for DeVilbiss products and a competitor in select commoditized DME categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drive-medical
• Instagraminstagram.com/drivemedical

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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