Kimetec

What Kimetec does

Kimetec GmbH is a privately held, family-run German manufacturer of medical devices headquartered in Ditzingen, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1978 and operating under EU-MDR compliance. The company sells two main brand families: the CBC portfolio of reusable and single-use tourniquets (Classic, Baby, NUCOS, VECOS, Slingcross, Sling & Twist), diagnostic instruments (reflex hammers, penlights), nursing watches, and the PlasmaEgg cold atmospheric plasma disinfection device; and the mamivac portfolio of hospital-grade, rental, and home-use breast pumps plus nursing accessories. It also distributes the Motherlove brand of herbal mother-and-baby products. Manufacturing is conducted in Germany with an emphasis on latex-free, MRI/CT-compatible, and skin-friendly designs.

The business model is B2B hardware sales to hospitals, clinics, medical practices, emergency services, nursing and care homes, blood donation centers, and rehabilitation facilities worldwide, supplemented by consumer-facing sales of breast pumps and Motherlove products to mothers. Pricing is unit-based and quote-driven with no publicly disclosed list prices; payment terms are net-on-receipt. Customer acquisition runs through a sales-led motion — website contact forms, phone/email, and recurring presence at Medica trade shows — backed by medical-device distribution partners for global reach. Product differentiation rests on international patents (NUCOS, VECOS, Sling & Twist), proprietary cold plasma disinfection technology (PlasmaEgg), and 40+ years of "Made in Germany" brand equity.

The company is small (11–50 employees), independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, and led by Managing Directors Hansjörg Kirchner and Caroline Ihle. Revenue, headcount growth, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed; the firm sustains itself through retained earnings and continuous product line extension rather than external capital.

Name

Kimetec

Legal name

Kimetec GmbH

Website

https://kimetec.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kimetec GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of CE-marked medical devices — tourniquets, diagnostic instruments, nursing watches, disinfection equipment, and breast pumps — sold under the CBC, mamivac, and Motherlove brands to hospitals, clinics, emergency services, and mothers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Surgical Stapling, Suturing & Hemostasis (Staplers, Clips, Sealants, Tourniquets) (HLAHADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK), Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Tourniquets
• Breast pumps
• Diagnostic instruments
• Disinfection equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ditzingen

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: B2B sales of medical devices including tourniquets, diagnostic instruments, nursing watches, and breast pumps. Products sold via article numbers with customizable options. Direct sales to healthcare facilities and through distribution channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kimetec GmbH manufactures and sells medical devices primarily under two brands: CBC (tourniquets including reusable and single-use models, diagnostic instruments such as reflex hammers and diagnostic lights, nursing watches, and the PlasmaEgg cold atmospheric plasma disinfection device) and mamivac (manual and electric breast pumps for hospital, rental, and home use, plus breastfeeding aids and accessories). The company also distributes Motherlove natural herbal products for mothers and babies. All core CBC medical devices are manufactured in Germany.

Product overview

Kimetec GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-quality medical devices offering a diverse product portfolio across two main brands. Under the CBC brand, the company produces reusable and single-use tourniquets (CBC Classic, CBC Baby, CBC NUCOS, CBC VECOS, CBC Slingcross, CBC Sling & Twist), diagnostic instruments (reflex hammers, diagnostic lights), nursing watches, and the PlasmaEgg cold plasma disinfection device. Under the mamivac brand, the company offers breast pumps (manual and electric including the mamivac SMARLA clinical pump), nursing products, and accessories for breastfeeding mothers. Additionally, Kimetec distributes Motherlove, a sub-brand offering natural herbal products including dietary supplements (More Milk Plus), nipple cream, birth/postpartum care products, and baby care products. The products are manufactured in Germany with a focus on quality, innovation, and safety standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBC: Brand for medical devices including tourniquets (Classic, Baby, NUCOS, VECOS, Slingcross, Sling & Twist), diagnostic instruments, nursing watches, and PlasmaEgg® disinfection device.
• mamivac®
• Motherlove®

Products and services

• CBC Classic Tourniquet Flexible, skin-friendly reusable tourniquet with safety locking mechanism and one-handed operation. Metal- and latex-free, MRI- and CT-compatible, with customizable colors and designs. For hospitals, medical practices, and emergency services.
• CBC Baby Tourniquet Tourniquet designed specifically for delicate baby and child arms, with one-handed operation, latex- and metal-free construction, safety lock with automatic ejection. For pediatric facilities.
• CBC NUCOS Silicone Tourniquet Autoclavable silicone tourniquet sterilizable at 134°C, MRI-compatible, with smooth silicone band that prevents skin pinching. Made in Germany with international patents. For healthcare facilities with highest hygiene standards.
• CBC VECOS Single-use Tourniquet Gentle single-use tourniquet with defined compression force (~20 mmHg), micro velcro closure, soft fleece material. Latex-free, silicone-free, DEHP-free; eliminates cleaning or disinfection between patients. For isolation wards and infection control.
• CBC Slingcross Single-use Tourniquet Single-use tourniquet designed for children. Improves patient hygiene and prevents cross-contamination with MRSA and other germs. Soft fleece material, micro velcro closure, latex-free, silicone-free, DEHP-free. For pediatric and infection-control settings.
• CBC Sling & Twist One-Handed Tourniquet System Hygienic one-handed system for venous compression combining reusable CBC Twist device with single-use CBC Slingcross straps. Enables controlled compression, release, and re-tension. International patents and designs. For nursing, rehabilitation, and blood donation centers.
• CBC PlasmaEgg Disinfection Device Mobile disinfection device using cold atmospheric plasma that targets proteins and RNA/DNA of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and multi-resistant germs. Energy-efficient and resource-saving. For healthcare and laboratory settings.
• CBC Diagnostic Instruments Diagnostic instruments including reflex hammers and diagnostic lights for medical professionals in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices.
• CBC Nursing Watches Nursing watches for healthcare professionals, part of the CBC medical device product range.
• mamivac Breast Pumps Manual and electric breast pumps for hospital or rental use and for home use by mothers, including the mamivac SMARLA clinical breast pump representing a new standard for clinical breast pumps.
• mamivac Nursing Products Nursing aids and accessories supporting breastfeeding mothers, distributed under the mamivac brand.
• mamivac Accessories Accessories for mamivac breastfeeding products.
• Motherlove More Milk Plus Vegan dietary supplement capsules containing herbal extracts (Bockshornklee, Benediktenkraut, Brennnesselblätter, Fenchel) that may stimulate milk flow. 60 capsules per package, manufactured by Motherlove Herbal Company in the USA, distributed by Kimetec.
• Motherlove Brustwarzencreme (Nipple Cream) Motherlove nipple cream for breastfeeding mothers.
• Motherlove Birth & Postpartum Care Products Motherlove products for birth and postpartum care, including PoWohl Creme, Regenerationsspray, and Kaiserschnittbalsam (Caesarean section balm).
• Motherlove Baby Care Products Motherlove baby care products including Wundschutzcreme (protective cream) and Geburts- und Babymassageöl (birth and baby massage oil).

Quantifiable outcome

• CBC Classic rated 4/5 by 283 customers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MailchimpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMailchimp used as marketing automation platform for newsletter distribution. Customer email addresses processed through Mailchimp for newsletter campaigns. Standard data processing agreement in place.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sarstedt AG & Co. KG: Sarstedt is a German manufacturer of blood collection devices and laboratory consumables, including a tourniquet product line marketed to hospitals and clinical labs. It directly overlaps with Kimetec's CBC tourniquet portfolio in the same product category, customer base, and German manufacturing heritage.
• Greiner Bio-One International GmbH: Greiner Bio-One's VACUETTE line covers blood collection including tourniquets and pre-analytics, and is widely used in hospitals and clinical labs. It directly competes with Kimetec's CBC tourniquet offering and matches the medical-device manufacturing footprint of a comparable European mid-sized supplier.
• Medela AG: Medela is a Swiss-headquartered global leader in breast pumps and breastfeeding aids with hospital, rental, and home-use segments. It is the most direct competitor to Kimetec's mamivac breast pump brand, serving the same maternal-care buyers and channels.
• Rudolf Riester GmbH (Halma plc): Riester is a German manufacturer of diagnostic instruments such as reflex hammers, penlights, sphygmomanometers, and otoscopes. It directly overlaps with Kimetec's CBC diagnostic-instruments line and shares the German-made, clinician-targeted positioning.
• HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG: HEINE is a German premium manufacturer of medical diagnostic instruments, including penlights, otoscopes, and laryngoscopes used by clinicians. It competes with Kimetec's CBC diagnostic penlights and reflex hammers in the same Made-in-Germany, professional-grade segment.
• Ameda, Inc. (Evenflo): Ameda is a U.S.-based breast pump and lactation products manufacturer with hospital-grade and personal-use models. It directly competes with mamivac in clinical rental/home-use breast pumps sold to hospitals and mothers.

Broad incumbents

• TERUMO Corporation: Terumo is a global medical device company whose blood management and injection systems include tourniquet-type products. As a broad incumbent across many device categories, it competes with Kimetec in hospital contracts where bundled procurement is consolidated.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies and supplies blood collection, infusion, and surgical products used in hospitals. While BD does not specialize in the tourniquet niche, it competes for the same hospital procurement wallets and enforces preferred-supplier status that can sideline smaller vendors like Kimetec.
• Philips Avent (Koninklijke Philips N.V.): Philips Avent is a global consumer-maternal brand offering manual and electric breast pumps and nursing accessories. It competes with Kimetec's mamivac offering in retail and home-use segments, while Philips' broader maternal-care portfolio makes it a broad incumbent rather than a pure-play peer.
• 3M Health Care: 3M Health Care supplies a broad portfolio of medical and surgical products into hospitals globally. While it does not specialize in tourniquets, it competes for the same healthcare-facility budgets and can leverage bundled procurement to displace smaller specialty manufacturers like Kimetec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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