What Human Care Group does

Human Care Group is a Sweden-headquartered medical device manufacturer founded in 1993 that produces a comprehensive portfolio of safe patient handling and mobility products, including walking aids (rollators such as Carl-Oskar and Rebel, plus the neXus 3), lifting solutions (mobile lifts, ceiling lifts including the Cosmos and Altair, and the FlexiRail freestanding gantry), healthcare beds featuring ultralow Floorline designs at 10 cm clearance, hygiene products (the Dolphin II commode/shower chair and Orka shower trolley), and an extensive range of slings and manual transfer aids. The wholly owned German subsidiary Petermann (Alpha and Blue Motion brands) extends the portfolio into sliding boards, sheets, and positioning aids, while a product representation arrangement with Turkish manufacturer Kenmak broadens the medical equipment and furniture offering.

The company sells to healthcare facilities (hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers) and the home care/home healthcare market via a global distributor and reseller channel, with regional offices and dedicated websites in Sweden, the USA, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands, supported by a Partner Portal (Human Care World) and a 'Find a dealer' locator. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of medical devices and accessories, with pricing handled via quote-based dealer transactions rather than public list pricing. Marketing, training, and education are delivered through digital content, on-site workshops, and role-specific training resources targeted at caregivers, architects, and installation/service technicians.

The legal entity is Human Care HC AB (private Aktiebolag) domiciled in Sweden, the company is privately held with no public ownership or venture capital disclosed, and headcount is reported in the 101–250 range. Certifications include ISO 14001:2015 environmental management, RoHS directive compliance, and REACH regulation compliance, with a 2024 Reddot Design Award for the Cosmos ceiling lift providing the most prominent design credential. No revenue figures, funding rounds, leadership team details, or M&A transactions beyond the Petermann subsidiary and Kenmak partnership were disclosed in source material.

Name

Human Care Group

Legal name

Human Care HC AB

Website

https://humancaregroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Human Care Group, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, manufactures and distributes a global portfolio of medical mobility and safe patient handling products — including walking aids, ceiling and mobile lifts, slings, ultralow healthcare beds, hygiene products, and manual transfer aids — sold through regional offices and an authorized distributor network across North America and Europe to healthcare facilities and home care users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices — Patient Handling and Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF)

Keywords

• Patient handling equipment
• Mobility aids manufacturing
• Medical lifting solutions
• Healthcare beds
• Walking aids rollators

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. Medical Device Sales: Human Care Group generates revenue through the sale of medical devices and mobility equipment including walking aids, patient lifting solutions, healthcare beds, hygiene products, and manual transfer aids. The company sells through a global network of distributors and resellers with regional presence across multiple countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Human Care Group manufactures and supplies medical mobility and safe patient handling equipment, organized into product categories: Walking Aids (rollators such as Carl-Oskar, Rebel, neXus 3, RA-Rollators, trolley walkers), Lifting Solutions (Cosmos and Altair ceiling lifts, HeliQ, mobile lifts, FlexiRail freestanding gantries, slings), Healthcare Beds (ultralow Floorline beds), Hygiene Products (Dolphin II shower chair, Orka shower trolley, hygiene slings), Convertible Chairs, and Manual Transfer Aids (Alpha and Blue Motion belts, sliding boards, sheets, positioning aids). Products are sold globally through authorized distributors and resellers to healthcare facilities and home care users, with regional offices supporting markets in Sweden, USA, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Product overview

Human Care Group produces and provides a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices and mobility solutions organized into distinct product categories: Walking Aids (rollators including Carl-Oskar and Rebel models, RA-Rollators for rheumatoid arthritis clients, and trolley walkers), Lifting Solutions (mobile lifts, ceiling lifts including Cosmos and Altair, freestanding gantries like FlexiRail, and various slings), Manual Transfer Aids (belts, positioning aids, sheets, slides, and sliding boards), Healthcare Beds (ultralow Floorline beds), Hygiene Products (shower trolleys, shower chairs like Dolphin II, and hygiene slings), and Convertible Chairs. The products work together as an integrated ecosystem for safe patient handling and mobility, with items like the Cosmos ceiling lift offering dual stationary/portable functionality, and various slings and support belts designed to work with the lifting equipment. The subsidiary Petermann provides additional manual transfer products including sliding boards, sheets, and positioning aids. The company also partners with Kenmak for medical equipment and furniture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cosmos ceiling lift Ceiling lift that functions as both a stationary and portable lift in one device. Light and compact with dual functionality, combining simplicity with versatility for patient handling. Targeted at healthcare facilities requiring flexible lift deployment.
• FlexiRail freestanding gantry Flexible free-standing gantry system that serves as an alternative to ceiling-mounted rails. Works with all Human Care lifts and can be adjusted laterally and in height, with optional wheels for easy movement between rooms. Targeted at facilities needing lift infrastructure without permanent ceiling installation.
• Altair ceiling lift Lightweight and portable ceiling lift with discreet modern design. Features an advanced technology platform for tracking lift usage and visualization of data. Available in 150kg, 220kg, and 300kg weight capacities with 2, 3, or 4-point suspension options. Targeted at healthcare facilities seeking data-driven lift utilization tracking.
• HeliQ ceiling lift Ceiling lift product within the Human Care lifting solutions portfolio. Designed for facility-based patient handling workflows.
• Walking Aids (rollators and trolley walkers) Product category of walking aids including rollators (Carl-Oskar, Rebel, neXus 3), RA-Rollators for clients with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and trolley walkers designed to help clients stay active and independent. Targeted at mobility-impaired individuals in home and facility settings.
• Carl-Oskar rollator Rollator designed to help clients maintain mobility and independence in everyday activities such as walking to stores, parks, and family gatherings. Targeted at home care users and elderly individuals.
• Rebel rollator Popular rollator model that enables clients to stay active and function in society for longer periods. Targeted at mobility-impaired individuals seeking an active lifestyle.
• neXus 3 rollator Walking aid that has innovated the way mobility is approached, designed to help clients stay active and independent. Targeted at users seeking advanced mobility solutions.
• Floorline healthcare beds Healthcare bed category featuring ultralow Floorline beds designed for patients at risk of falling out of bed, going down as low as 10 centimeters from the floor. Targeted at nursing homes, hospitals, and care facilities managing fall-risk patients.
• Dolphin II shower/commode chair Electric, height-adjustable tilting commode and shower chair. Allows personal hygiene activities to be carried out ergonomically with seamless electrically operated tilt, optimal height adjustment, and stable seating position. Targeted at caregivers and patients in hygiene care situations.
• Orka Shower Trolley Robust and comfortable device for showering lying down clients at an ergonomic height for caregivers. Equipped with hygienic soft mattress, excellent pillow, and waterproof quality. Available in junior and bariatric models. Targeted at healthcare facilities performing hygiene care for bedridden or bariatric patients.
• Manual Transfer Aids (Petermann Alpha and Blue Motion product range) Product category including belts (e.g., Alpha Support Belt, Back Belt E-clip), positioning aids (Alpha Bed Wedges, Alpha Non Slip Cushion, Alpha Footstool), sheets (Alpha Sliding Mat, Alpha Turning Sheet, Alpha Fitted Sheet), slides (Blue Motion Slide Soft), and sliding boards (Sliding Board, Flexible Sliding Board, Flexi Board Oval, Alpha Chair Sliding Mats). Supplied by the Petermann subsidiary in Germany for patient handling at home and in hospital environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% decrease in compensation costs when ceiling lifts were used to lift and transfer residents (Saanich Peninsula Hospital study)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PetermanncoreOthersPetermann is a subsidiary of Human Care Group, based in Germany. Through Petermann, Human Care offers a range of manual transfer aids including sliding boards, sheets, slides, belts, and positioning aids under the Alpha and Blue Motion brands.
• KenmakminorOthersHuman Care represents Kenmak products (equipment and furniture) as part of their product portfolio. Kenmak is a Turkish manufacturer of medical equipment.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuman Care Group works with an extensive network of distributors and resellers worldwide to make their products available globally. The company maintains a Partner Portal (Human Care World) for channel partner support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish-headquartered global provider of medical beds, lifts, and hygiene systems serving hospitals and elder care. Directly overlaps with Human Care across patient lifts, transfer aids, and healthcare beds, competing for the same institutional procurement budgets.
• Guldmann: Danish manufacturer specializing in ceiling lift systems, mobile hoists, and slings for safe patient handling. Competitor in the specific ceiling-lift category where Human Care positions Cosmos and Altair, with overlapping distributor-led GTM.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer and distributor of mobility, respiratory, and personal-care DME including rollators and patient-transfer equipment. Overlaps directly with Human Care's walking-aid and patient-handling portfolio across both institutional and home-care channels.
• Handicare / Savaria: Stairlift, patient lift, and accessibility manufacturer with European roots (now Savaria). Competitor in patient lifts, transfer aids, and accessibility equipment with overlapping dealer-channel distribution across Europe and North America.
• Etac AB: Swedish-headquartered developer of mobility, positioning, and patient-transfer products including rollators and manual transfer aids. Competes directly in the Nordic and broader European walking-aid and transfer-aid categories, with comparable product breadth.
• Prism Medical: Canadian provider of patient lift and transfer solutions including ceiling and mobile lifts, slings, and repositioning aids. Direct competitor in the safe-patient-handling segment, particularly in North America where Human Care also maintains regional presence.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based provider of patient handling, wound care, and bed solutions including lifts, slings, and therapeutic beds. Direct competitor to Human Care's Floorline healthcare beds and lifting solutions, primarily serving North American institutional customers.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Major incumbent now part of Baxter with a broad portfolio of hospital beds, patient handling, and connectivity solutions. Competes head-to-head with Human Care's Floorline beds and lifting solutions in large hospital systems, with deeper R&D and global reach.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large diversified DME manufacturer and distributor with broad catalogs across mobility, beds, lifts, and bathroom safety. Overlaps with Human Care on rollators, slings, and patient-transfer equipment, competing primarily on price and distribution scale.
• Stryker (Medical): Large medical-device incumbent with a hospital bed, stretcher, and patient-handling footprint (Stryker Medical). Competes at the high end of institutional deployments, leveraging deeper sales coverage and capital resources than Human Care can match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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