What Guldmann does

Guldmann (legal entity V. Guldmann A/S) is a privately held Danish welfare-technology company founded in 1980 by Viggo Guldmann, headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, that designs and manufactures ceiling hoist systems, mobile floor lifters, lifting slings, and ancillary accessories used in safe patient handling. The product portfolio centers on modular ceiling hoist modules (GH1, GH1+, GH3, GH3+, including 'Q' variants and a bariatric GH3 Twin module rated up to 500 kg), supported by rail systems, a broad sling catalog (general, bariatric, disposable, repositioning, gait trainer), and add-on modules such as the Trainer Module for neurorehabilitation and a Class III medical-weighing scale. The 2026 introduction of MyGuldmann — a digital platform embedded into GH1+/GH3+ modules with RFID-enabled sling tracking, usage telemetry, compliance alerts, and a Pro subscription tier — adds a recurring software layer on top of the hardware install base.

Guldmann sells through owned sales and service offices in 11 countries (Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States) and through authorised distributors in more than 40 additional markets across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Oceania. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital-equipment sales (hoist modules, rails, slings, accessories) and professional services including installation, ongoing service contracts, project consultancy staffed by engineers and construction technicians embedded from early planning stages, and safe-patient-handling training seminars. A wholly owned subsidiary, Stepless, addresses an adjacent accessibility-lifts segment for wheelchair users and individuals with impaired mobility in private settings.

The customer base skews to enterprise healthcare buyers — acute-care hospitals, ICUs, operating theatres, rehabilitation centres, long-term-care facilities, paediatric hospitals, and home-care settings — with named deployments at institutions such as Rigshospitalet, Kolding Hospital, Regional Hospital Horsens, The Chocolate Quarter, and The Children's Trust. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality and ISO 14001:2015 environmental certifications and employs 251–500 staff globally; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Guldmann

Legal name

V. Guldmann A/S

Website

https://guldmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Guldmann is a Danish welfare-technology company founded in 1980 that designs, manufactures, and services ceiling hoist systems, mobile lifters, slings, and the MyGuldmann digital platform for safe patient handling in hospitals, long-term care, rehabilitation, paediatric, and home-care settings across 11 direct and 40+ distributor markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Handling and Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Patient lifting equipment
• Ceiling hoist systems
• Safe patient handling
• Medical lifting slings
• Healthcare mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ceiling Hoist Systems and Rails: Sale of ceiling hoist lifting modules (GH1, GH1+, GH3, GH3+) and rail systems. One-time capital equipment purchase with installation.
2. Mobile Floor Lifters: Floor-based lifting alternatives to ceiling hoists for portable patient lifting.
3. Lifting Slings and Accessories: Comprehensive range of slings including ABC slings, bariatric slings, disposable slings, turning and handling aids, lifting hangers. Includes both reusable and disposable options.
4. Service and Installation: Ongoing service contracts, maintenance, and installation services. Guldmann is described as Denmark's largest and most competent service and assembly supplier of ceiling hoist systems.
5. Project Consultancy: Pre-construction and renovation consultancy for ceiling hoist system integration, staffed by engineers, construction technicians, and technical draughtspeople.
6. Safe Patient Handling Training: Training seminars, courses, lectures, consulting and analysis within ergonomics and lifting techniques, based on empowerment theory and self-help philosophy.
7. MyGuldmann Platform Subscriptions: MyGuldmann Basic included free with GH1+ and GH3+ modules. MyGuldmann Pro available as upgrade with role-based access, advanced data filtering, unlimited users, and email alerts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Guldmann designs, manufactures, sells, installs and services ceiling-mounted hoist systems (GH1, GH1+, GH3, GH3+ and variants), mobile/floor-based lifters, lifting slings (including bariatric and disposable), and accessories for the safe transfer and mobilization of patients in healthcare settings. Beyond hardware, it delivers project consultancy, on-site installation, ongoing service contracts, and safe-patient-handling training, and operates the MyGuldmann digital platform with RFID-enabled sling tracking for facility and clinical management.

Product overview

Guldmann offers a comprehensive portfolio of welfare technology solutions for safe patient handling, organized around four main product categories: ceiling hoists and rails, floor-based lifters, lifting slings, and lifting accessories. The core product line centers on modular ceiling hoist systems including the GH3+ and GH1+ series (with and without Q variants), which can be enhanced with add-on modules such as the Trainer Module for rehabilitation support and Class III Scale Module for integrated medical weighing. The GH3 Twin module serves bariatric care needs with dual-hoist capacity. All GH1+ and GH3+ modules include MyGuldmann Basic, a digital platform providing equipment visibility and usage data, with MyGuldmann Pro available for advanced facility management. Slings range from general-purpose to specialized disposable, repositioning, and gait trainer variants. A subsidiary brand, Stepless, focuses on accessibility solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stepless: A division of Guldmann specializing exclusively in accessibility solutions including platform lifts for wheelchair users and individuals with impaired mobility.

Products and services

• MyGuldmann Digital platform that centralizes equipment data, usage insights, service status and alarms for Guldmann ceiling hoists. Basic tier included with GH1+/GH3+ modules; Pro tier adds role-based access, advanced filtering, unlimited users and email alerts for facility, clinical and management users.
• GH3+ Lifting Module Professional ceiling hoist lifting module with powerful performance for all professional care settings, including ICU, rehabilitation, and operating theatres; features built-in online functionality and includes MyGuldmann Basic.
• GH3 Lifting Module Ceiling hoist lifting module for patient lifting in professional care settings.
• GH3 Twin Module Ceiling hoist comprising two GH3 lifting modules with two lifting straps, designed for heavy bariatric people and horizontal lifts, with lifting capacity up to 500 kg.
• GH1+ Lifting Module Ceiling hoist combining proven reliability of GH1 with built-in online functionality; includes MyGuldmann Basic at no additional cost.
• GH1+ Q Lifting Module Ceiling hoist combining proven performance of GH1 Q with built-in online functionality; includes MyGuldmann Basic.
• GH1 Q Lifting Module Ceiling hoist lifting module for patient lifting in home care settings.
• GH1 F Lifting Module Ceiling hoist module securely attached to rail system for safe lifting.
• GHZ Lifting Module Ceiling hoist lifting module for patient handling.
• Trainer Module for GH3+ Integrated into a ceiling hoist, the Trainer Module provides weight relief for physically challenged patients during neurorehabilitation and gait training.
• Class III Scale Module for GH3+ Integrated Class III medical weighing scale for precise weighing of patients in a sling, with weight displayed on the hand control unit.
• Floor Based Lifters Mobile lifting solutions provided as floor-based alternatives to ceiling hoists, for lifting and moving patients anywhere and at any time.
• Lifting Slings Complete range of slings including general lifting, repositioning, gait trainer, disposable, and bariatric slings designed to work with Guldmann hoists; includes RFID-enabled smart sling labels for MyGuldmann tracking.
• Lifting Accessories Supporting products including horizontal lifting supports, cross hangers, and other accessories for Guldmann lifting systems.
• Stepless Accessibility Solutions Division of Guldmann specializing exclusively in accessibility solutions, including platform lifts for wheelchair users and individuals with impaired mobility.
• Service and Installation Ongoing service contracts, maintenance, and installation of ceiling hoist systems; Guldmann is described as Denmark's largest and most competent service and assembly supplier of ceiling hoist systems.
• Project Consultancy Pre-construction and renovation consultancy for ceiling hoist system integration, staffed by engineers, construction technicians, and technical draughtspeople, providing skilled professional advice from initial idea through project design.
• Safe Patient Handling Training Training seminars, courses, lectures, consulting and analysis within ergonomics and lifting techniques, based on empowerment theory and self-help philosophy, delivered to healthcare professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transfer with ceiling lift is many times faster than with mobile lifter
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Healthcare Lifting Specialists Ltd (HLS Healthcare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor operating from Melbourne with Guldmann showroom. Also HLS Healthcare VIC location at 67 Henderson Road, Rowville 3178 VIC for sales and demonstration.
• IntercolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Bahrain market, operating from Manama.
• MCL Prime TechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distributor for medical technology products.
• WilltekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlternative Brazilian distributor for Guldmann products.
• CENCOMEX S.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChilean distributor operating from Parque Industrial Aconcagua, Quilicura.
• Beijing Medi-hua R.T. Medical & Technological CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distributor for Guldmann medical lifting equipment, serving Beijing and surrounding regions.
• Dräger Medical CroatiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian distributor representing Guldmann products in the healthcare market.
• Algol Trehab OyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish distributor for rehabilitation and healthcare lifting equipment.
• Kifidis-orthopedicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor for orthopedic and healthcare equipment including Guldmann products.
• Viking Group (H.K.) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong distributor for Guldmann medical lifting solutions.
• Titus ehf.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIcelandic distributor serving the northernmost market in Guldmann's distribution network.
• KnR Medical Supplies LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrish distributor operating from Galway Technology Park, serving the Irish healthcare market.
• Hagai Medical LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli distributor for medical equipment including Guldmann patient handling solutions.
• Abilities Care-net Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor for Guldmann healthcare lifting equipment.
• Salik LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKazakhstan distributor serving Central Asian markets.
• Tehnovers Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatvian distributor for medical and healthcare lifting equipment.
• UAB SlaugivitaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLithuanian distributor for nursing and care equipment including Guldmann products.
• Active Healthcare (NZ) LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew Zealand distributor for active healthcare and mobility equipment.
• Wellness Pro IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhilippines distributor for wellness and healthcare products.
• RehamilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor for rehabilitation and mobility equipment.
• Teprel-Equipamentos MédicosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese distributor for medical equipment including patient lifting solutions.
• Sharq MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQatar-based distributor for medical equipment in the Gulf region.
• Premier Medical System PMSCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi Arabian distributor for medical systems including patient handling equipment.
• Junnimed Services Pte LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distributor for medical equipment and healthcare solutions.
• ARES spol. s.r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovak distributor for medical technology products.
• OrtoSana d.o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenian distributor for orthopedic and healthcare equipment.
• Jessen (Pty)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African distributor for medical and healthcare equipment.
• Ho-Jin Medical Co., LTDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korean distributor for medical equipment.
• EZ-CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan distributor for healthcare and mobility solutions.
• Ufam Clinique Co. Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai distributor for medical equipment and clinical solutions.
• PromedisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor for medical and healthcare products.
• LLC MEDILINEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian distributor for medical equipment.
• Guldmann-Ukraine, LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUkrainian subsidiary distributor located in Kulykiv, Zhovkva district, Lviv oblast.
• MASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUAE distributor for medical equipment in the Middle East.
• NEOMED, Technología MédicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUruguayan distributor for medical technology serving South American markets.
• Dräger Vietnam Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnamese distributor for medical equipment including Guldmann patient handling solutions.
• Invaru OÜminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstonian distributor for medical and care equipment.
• ALTECH, spol. s r.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech distributor for medical technology products.
• Smart Health Innovation LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation lab showcasing top-tier healthcare technologies that improve health outcomes, enhance patient and provider experience, and reduce costs. Guldmann participates as technology provider demonstrating ceiling hoist solutions in healthcare transformation context.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish-headquartered direct competitor in patient handling and hygiene, offering the Maxi Move and Maxi Sky ceiling hoist systems to hospitals and long-term care—overlapping directly with Guldmann's core product categories and customer base.
• Handicare / Direct Healthcare Group: UK- and Sweden-based peer in patient lifts, slings, and ceiling hoists following the merger of Handicare and Direct Healthcare Group. Competes head-to-head with Guldmann in European healthcare and accessibility markets.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based manufacturer and service provider of patient handling and wound care solutions, including ceiling lifts and slings. Direct comparable in North American hospital and long-term care channels.
• Prism Medical: North American provider of ceiling lift systems, wall-mounted lifts, and slings, plus service. Comparable mid-scale player with similar customer mix in hospitals, long-term care, and home care.
• Etac AB: Swedish developer of patient handling and mobility equipment, including ceiling hoists (Ropox) and slings, with comparable Nordic heritage and European distribution. Operates in adjacent categories such as wheelchairs and hygiene.
• Savaria Corporation: Canadian manufacturer of accessibility and patient handling solutions, including ceiling lifts and the Stepless product line through its Span-America and subsidiaries. Direct competitor in the North American healthcare and accessibility market.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Large incumbent in hospital beds and patient handling, including the Liko ceiling hoist line. Now part of Baxter, offering broader medtech portfolios that bundle lifting solutions into enterprise contracts alongside Guldmann's pure-play ceiling hoist focus.
• Invacare Corporation: Global broad-line medical equipment maker covering wheelchairs, beds, and patient lifts. Overlaps with Guldmann in hospital and home care lifting but offers a much wider portfolio, making it a broader incumbent rather than a focused ceiling hoist peer.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large diversified durable medical equipment manufacturer offering patient lifts, slings, and a wide range of DME. Overlaps with Guldmann in patient lifting but competes primarily on breadth, price, and distribution rather than on ceiling hoist specialization.

Emerging players

• Mangar Health (a division of CareCo): UK-based specialist in patient lifting, bathing, and transferring aids, with a focus on portable and home-use lifting solutions. Smaller and more use-case focused than Guldmann, but overlapping in patient transfer technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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