Völker

What Völker does

Völker GmbH is a privately held German medical device manufacturer founded in 1912 and headquartered in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company develops, manufactures, and services hospital and nursing beds, specialised pressure-care mattresses, bedside cabinets, and accessories, holding ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications required for medical device sales into European healthcare systems. Its core technology centres on precision-engineered bed frames with patented features such as the MiS (Micro-Stimulation) Winglet lying surface — a neuroscientifically-grounded tactile feedback system using plastic wings on fibreglass rods — and the Sensify line of wireless, battery-free piezoelectric assistance systems covering bed-exit alarms, light switching, emergency call buttons, and wandering prevention.

The company sells primarily via direct B2B channels into hospitals and long-term care facilities across five core markets served by its own subsidiaries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands, with additional worldwide export activity. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the project-driven medical capital equipment sales cycle. Revenue streams combine hardware sales (beds, mattresses, cabinets, parts through an ~6,000 SKU warehouse and dedicated DACH online shops), professional services (tiered Safe/Comfort/Premium service packages with 24/7 support and 72-hour on-site response), and managed services (SecondLife refurbishment with 2-year warranty). Government procurement is enabled via a partnership with Austrian Bundesbeschaffung (BBG), and the company participates in the SPECTARIS industry association's ethical standards commitment for nursing bed development.

Völker is led by Managing Director Yvonne Risch and has been operating as an independent company for over a century. In February 2026, Ondal Medical Systems — backed by private equity firm IK — announced plans to acquire Völker GmbH, marking a significant ownership transition to a PE-backed strategic platform.

Name

Völker

Legal name

Völker GmbH

Website

https://voelker.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Völker GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer (founded 1912, Witten) that develops, produces, and services hospital and nursing beds, pressure-care mattresses, and wireless Sensify assistance systems for hospitals and long-term care facilities across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Beds and Patient Care Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Hospital bed manufacturing
• Nursing care equipment
• Medical mattresses
• Patient assistance systems
• Healthcare furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Witten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Bed Sales: Sale of hospital beds, nursing beds, bedside cabinets, and mattresses directly to healthcare facilities
2. Replacement Parts: Approximately 2,000 square meter warehouse with around 6,000 items ensures constant supply of replacement parts for customers
3. Service and Maintenance: Service packages including maintenance check-ups, legal inspections, repairs, and comprehensive documentation for medical devices. 24/7 support with service technician network providing on-site service within 72 hours
4. Refurbishment Program: Professional refurbishment of drive units and hand controls. Customers receive credit notes up to 30% of current merchandise value for returned components. Full 2-year manufacturer warranty on refurbished items
5. Online Store Sales: E-commerce platform for customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to purchase replacement parts, bedside cabinets, servers, accessories, and mattresses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Völker GmbH develops and manufactures hospital and nursing beds (multiple series including 2080, 3080, 5384/Kepler, S962-2, S582, S966), medical mattresses (Basic 1000, Comfort 2000, Pro-Visco 3000/4000), bedside cabinets, and the Sensify wireless assistance systems for healthcare facilities. The company produces its own patented MiS (Micro-Stimulation) Winglet lying surface technology and operates a comprehensive after-sales infrastructure including replacement parts, refurbishment programs (SecondLife, Makeover), and tiered service packages. Products are manufactured in Witten, Germany and sold to hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities across Europe with worldwide export.

Product overview

Völker GmbH is a medical technology manufacturer specializing in hospital and nursing beds, mattresses, bedside cabinets, and assistance systems. The product portfolio centers on multifunctional beds (series 2080, 3080, 5384, S962-2, S582, S966) complemented by a range of mattresses (Basic 1000, Comfort 2000, Pro-Visco 3000/4000) and the Sensify assistance systems sub-brand offering bed alarms, light switches, emergency call buttons, and wandering prevention. The Winglet (MiS) lying surface system provides patented micro-stimulation technology. Supporting products include bedside cabinets (K/P series), servers (RT-985), and comprehensive accessories. Services include replacement parts (6,000+ items), refurbishment programs (SecondLife, Makeover), and tiered service packages (Safe, Comfort, Premium, Individual). All products are manufactured in Germany (Witten) with exports worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sensify: Assistance systems brand for bed alarms, light switches, emergency call buttons, and absconding/wandering prevention for hospital and nursing beds.

Products and services

• Nursing and Hospital Beds Multifunctional nursing and hospital beds in multiple series (2080, 3080, 5384/Kepler, S962-2, S582, S966, with Vis-a-Vis variants) sold to hospitals and nursing/care facilities. Features include adjustable lying surfaces, integrated assistance system compatibility, and high hygiene/quality standards. Manufactured in Witten, Germany.
• Völker Basic 1000 Mattress High-quality Rubex cold foam mattress for hospitals and care facilities. Density 40 kg/m³, compression hardness 4.0 kPa, symmetrical 4-way rotation design, steam vacuum disinfection up to 75°C, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 certified.
• Völker Comfort 2000 Mattress Highly elastic 2-zone foam mattress with Rubex cold foam and cube-cut lying-surface technology for optimal body adaptation and reduced contact pressure. Includes reinforced edge zone and super-soft heel comfort zone.
• Völker Pro-Visco 3000 Mattress Two-layer pressure sore prevention mattress with viscoelastic foam that adapts to body contours. Profiled underside supports air circulation and reduces moisture buildup, with a stabilizing base layer for form stability.
• Völker Pro-Visco 4000 Mattress Triple-layer pressure sore prevention and therapy mattress: 4 cm cold foam base (RG 50), 6 cm middle layer (RG 60), 4 cm viscoelastic upper layer (RG 50). Suitable for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and therapy (EPUAP categories 1-4/III). Tested by BerlinCert.
• Hospital Bedside Cabinets Hospital bedside cabinets in models K931 (48x48x73cm), K940 (60x48x57cm), K941 (60x48x73cm), and K941/2 (60x48x86cm). Designed for meal settings and storage in clinical environments.
• Nursing Bedside Cabinets Nursing bedside cabinets in models P920, P930, P935, P941, P941 O.T., and Server RT-985. Modern designs with integrated lighting, charging ports, and adjustable overbed trays for long-term care.
• Server RT-985 Stable and ergonomic overbed server with U-shaped chassis, fully rotatable table surface, and aluminum construction. Height adjustable from 74–117 cm; suitable for all healthcare environments.
• Sensify Assistance Systems Radio-based assistance systems for nursing and hospital care comprising the Sensify Bed Alarm (weight-shift detection), Light Switch System (automatic wireless lighting control), Emergency Call Button (splash-proof wireless call), and Absconding/Wandering Prevention (solar-powered door sensors). Uses piezoelectric technology without batteries or cables; integrates with existing in-house call systems. Self-adhesive installation.
• Winglet (MiS) Lying Surface System Patented micro-stimulation (MiS) lying surface system based on neuroscientific principles. Plastic wings on fiberglass rods transform body movements into tactile stimuli transmitted back to the patient, improving body awareness and sleep quality and potentially reducing bedsore risk.
• 4-Section Frame Lying Surface Adjustable 4-section frame lying surface with dynamic upper body section that retracts backward when the bed is brought to a sitting position, relieving pressure in the pelvic area. Compatible with Winglet/MiS and HPL lying surfaces.
• SecondLife Refurbishment Program Professional refurbishment of Völker hospital beds offering a cost-effective alternative to new purchase. Includes base preparation and optional additional packages, with full 2-year manufacturer warranty on refurbished components. Customers receive credit notes of up to 30% of current merchandise value for returned components.
• Makeover Program Refurbishment service for renewing head, foot, and side panels of Völker nursing beds (series 3080 and 5384 from 2003). Includes wood decor options and design upgrades, completed in approximately 20 minutes during maintenance.
• Service Packages (Safe, Comfort, Premium, Individual) Tiered manufacturer service contracts covering maintenance check-ups, visual inspection, functional testing, electrical measurement, repairs, and documentation. Available 24/7 with country-specific service technicians and on-site response within 72 hours; spare parts supply guaranteed.
• Replacement Parts Service Original replacement parts for Völker hospital and nursing beds, supplied from a ~2,000 sqm warehouse at the Witten production site holding approximately 6,000 items, ensuring long-term spare parts availability and product quality preservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pressure sore risk reduction through MiS Winglet technology combined with appropriate mattresses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bundesbeschaffung (BBG) - AustriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Austrian government procurement organization allowing healthcare facilities in Austria to purchase Völker products through BBG contracts.
• SPECTARIS (German Medical Technology Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVölker participates in SPECTARIS industry association and has signed the declaration on ethical aspects of nursing bed development, committing to patient comfort priority over economic considerations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stiegelmeyer: German-headquartered manufacturer of hospital and nursing beds serving DACH and broader European markets. Directly comparable to Völker across product lines (beds, mattresses, bedside cabinets), customer base (hospitals, nursing homes), and Made-in-Germany positioning.
• Wissner-Bosserhoff: German manufacturer of hospital and nursing beds as part of the LINET Group. Competes head-to-head with Völker in DACH nursing home segment with overlapping product portfolios and similar institutional buyer focus.
• Linet Group: Czech Republic-based global hospital bed manufacturer and parent of Wissner-Bosserhoff. Directly comparable to Völker across core bed frames, mattress systems, and digital nursing solutions, with significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Arjo: Swedish-listed medical device company offering hospital beds, patient lifts, and pressure-injury prevention solutions. Comparable through overlapping DME and pressure-sore prevention portfolio, though Arjo operates at broader portfolio scale than Völker.
• Hill-Rom (Baxter): Global hospital bed and medical equipment leader, now part of Baxter. Overlaps with Völker in hospital beds and connected care solutions, but at much larger scale and with broader acute-care focus versus Völker's nursing home orientation.
• Stryker: US-listed medical device major with a significant hospital bed and medical furniture portfolio. Comparable to Völker at the product-category level but competes from a substantially larger R&D and global commercial footprint.

Regional players

• Lojer Group: Finnish manufacturer of hospital and nursing beds, operating primarily in Nordic and Northern European markets. Comparable product portfolio and customer base to Völker, though with narrower geographic overlap in DACH.
• Malvestio: Italian manufacturer of hospital beds, furniture, and care solutions serving Southern European markets. Comparable offering and customer base to Völker, but with limited geographic overlap outside Italy.
• Favero Health Projects: Italian producer of hospital beds and healthcare furniture for acute and long-term care. Comparable product portfolio to Völker with a regional Mediterranean footprint distinct from Völker's DACH/French core.
• Paramount Bed: Japanese-listed hospital and nursing bed manufacturer with growing international presence. Comparable product offering and institutional customer focus, though primarily serving APAC rather than European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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