Bort

What Bort does

BORT GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer specializing in orthopedic supports, braces and medical compression stockings. Headquartered in Weinstadt-Benzach, Germany, with 101-250 employees, the company designs and produces a comprehensive range of aids spanning knee, elbow, wrist, hand, back, shoulder and ankle indications. BORT operates as an owner-managed family business with Wolfgang Bort serving as authorized managing director, drawing on more than 30 years of product development and manufacturing experience. The portfolio is organized into structured sub-brands including BORT Med (prescribable medical supports), BORT select (premium everyday supports), BORT Sport, BORT Generation (seniors), BORT Kids, BORT OTC, BORT AktiVen (compression stockings), BORT DorsoXpress (modular back braces) and BORT StabiloGen Sport.

The company's core technology relies on compression knitting techniques, anatomically pre-moulded thermoplastic splints, silicone pads and pelottes for pressure distribution, and graduated compression fabrics (CCL1-4). Notable engineering includes the BORT KubiFX elbow brace with mouldable aluminium splints enabling 0-90 degree positioning, the BORT OmoControl shoulder orthosis integrating the BOA cable system for subluxation correction, the BORT StabiloGen Sport with tape-principle patella fixation, and the BORT DorsoXpress modular back system offering six configurable braces. Compression stocking manufacturing covers both round-knit and flat-knit variants for phlebology and oedema therapy, with supporting accessories for skin care, donning aids and laundering.

BORT's go-to-market is built on a B2B specialist channel model: products are distributed through German medical supply retailers (Sanitätshäuser), pharmacies and specialist orthopedic dealers that handle prescription fitting and GKV (statutory health insurance) reimbursement claims. A dedicated B2B retailer portal at shop.bort.com handles trade ordering, alongside a separate international trade partner network for export markets. All products are MDR-regulated medical devices manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management with Öko-Tex Standard 100 certified textile materials. Revenue derives almost entirely from hardware sales of medical devices, with end-customer pricing not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bort

Legal name

BORT GmbH

Website

https://bort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BORT GmbH is a German family-owned medical device manufacturer producing orthopedic supports, braces, and medical compression stockings distributed through specialist medical retailers in Germany and international export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF), Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic supports
• Medical compression stockings
• Orthopedic braces
• Medical aids manufacturing
• Joint stabilization products

Headquarters

HQ city

Weinstadt-endersbach

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 Supports and Braces: Sale of orthopedic supports and braces (Bandagen und Orthesen) for various body regions including knee, elbow, wrist, back, and ankle. Distributed through medical supply retailers. Reimbursable through German health insurance with prescription.
2. Medical Compression Stockings: Sale of medical compression stockings under the AktiVen brand, including Vital, Trend, Extra, and 100 variants for phlebology and oedema therapy. Available with prescription reimbursement.
3. Accessories and Care Products: Sale of accessory products including skin care, special detergents, donning aids, and special gloves for compression stockings, as well as therapy dough for hand rehabilitation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BORT GmbH manufactures and distributes orthopedic supports, braces, and medical compression stockings for the body from head to foot, including knee, back, elbow, hand, wrist, shoulder, finger, ankle, and foot indications. Products are sold under dedicated product lines (BORT Med, select, Sport, Generation, Kids, OTC, DorsoXpress, AktiVen) through medical supply retailers and pharmacies, with GKV prescription reimbursement available. The portfolio covers joint stabilization, pain relief, post-operative and sports rehabilitation, and phlebology/oedema therapy via graduated compression classes (CCL1–4).

Product overview

BORT is a German medical devices company offering a comprehensive range of medical supports, braces, and compression stockings. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: (1) Supports and braces covering the full body including knee supports (StabiloGen® Sport, Asymmetric® Plus), back braces (DorsoXpress modular system), elbow braces (KubiFX®, KubiTal®), hand/wrist supports (SellaTex®, ManuBasic®, ManuStabil®), and epicondylitis braces (EpiContur®, EpiBasic, Stabilo®); and (2) Medical compression stockings under the AktiVen® brand for phlebology and oedema therapy. Products are segmented into Med (prescribable medical devices), select (high-quality consumer supports), Sport (athletic versions), Generation (senior-focused), Kids (child-appropriate), and OTC (over-the-counter) lines. Supporting offerings include posture correctors (StabiloFix®), hand therapy putty, exercise videos, and compression stocking accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BORT Sport: Sporty supports with top notch quality and cool design for functional and sporty trend products
• BORT select
• BORT Med
• BORT Generation
• BORT Kids
• BORT OTC
• BORT AktiVen
• BORT DorsoXpress
• BORT StabiloGen Sport

Products and services

• BORT Supports and Braces Comprehensive range of medical orthopedic supports and braces covering knee, back, elbow, hand, finger, wrist, shoulder, ankle, and foot indications; organized into product lines Med (prescribable), select (premium), Sport (athletic), Generation (senior), Kids (pediatric), and OTC (over-the-counter); sold through German medical supply retailers and pharmacies.
• BORT AktiVen Medical Compression Stockings Medical compression stockings for phlebology and oedema therapy, available in round-knit and flat-knit variants across graduated compression classes CCL1–4; product variants include AktiVen VITAL (daily use), TREND (elegant style), EXTRA (robust durability), 100 (basic medical care), and Intense (oedema therapy); reimbursable via German statutory health insurance with prescription.
• BORT DorsoXpress Modular Back Brace System Modular back brace system for spinal support and stabilization, comprising six modular brace configurations offering numerous configuration options for individual patient fitting.
• BORT KubiFX Elbow Brace System Elbow immobilization brace system available in KubiFX (standard), KubiFX Light, KubiFX Long, and KubiFX Long Light variants, with individually mouldable aluminium splints enabling adjustable 0–90° positioning of the elbow joint.
• BORT KubiTal Elbow Pad Support Elbow support with extensive silicone padding featuring a recess at the olecranon for dimensional stability during flexion; compression class II; available in beige and grey.
• BORT SellaTex Plus-Quervain Thumb and Hand Brace Thumb and hand brace with thumb fixation for wrist and thumb immobilization developed for Morbus de Quervain; features palm and dorsal splints, fully openable design with individually positionable thumb element; length approximately 20 cm in grey color.
• BORT ManuBasic Plus Wrist Support with Thumb Inlay Compressing wrist support with additional stabilization of the metacarpophalangeal and saddle joint of the thumb; SOFTflex knitted fabric, anatomically pre-moulded thermoplastic palm splint, and silicone pad; available in black.
• BORT EpiContur Epicondylitis Soft Brace Epicondylitis soft brace for relieving radial or ulnar muscle origin; adjustable brace pressure with freely positionable friction pad and anatomical slip-free fit; available in Sport variant.
• BORT EpiBasic Elbow Compression Support Elbow compression support with two structured silicone pads for intermittent massage, special elastic bending zone, and positioning aid; available in beige, silver, black, and Sport variants with COOLMAX moisture-wicking fabric.
• BORT Stabilo Epicondylitis Brace with Ulnar Relief Epicondylitis brace for relieving muscle origins at the ulnar and/or radial epicondyle; anatomical design with individually meterable brace pressure, elastic Velcro fastening, padded interior, and flat construction.
• BORT StabiloGen Sport Patella Fixation Support Patella fixation knee support with silicone pad for stabilization and relief of the knee joint, working according to a tape principle with compression, anchor straps, and functional window for muscle-injury relief.
• BORT Asymmetric Plus Knee Brace Knee brace designed to address patella lateralisation and associated pain; now available in a stylish grey color option in addition to existing variants.
• BORT OmoControl Shoulder Orthosis Shoulder brace utilizing the BOA precision cable-pull system for correction of shoulder subluxation and pathological inward rotation-adduction position; designed for patients with shoulder paralysis (e.g., post-stroke) enabling controlled pendulum movement and improved gait.
• BORT StabiloFix Posture Corrector / Geradehalter Posture corrector for uprighting and relieving the thoracic spine (BWS), functioning as a 'posture trainer' via shoulder straps that prompt upright posture; available in standard elastic and Sport variants.
• BORT Therapieknet (Therapy Putty) Moldable medical device for hand therapy and rehabilitation to improve strength and coordination; available in multiple hardness levels (extra soft to firm) indicated by color; latex-free, containing silicone polymers, mineral oil, glycerin, boric acid, silicates, and colorants.
• BORT AktiVen Accessories Complete range of accessories for medical compression stockings: AktiVen skin care (sea-buckthorn moisture care), AktiVen special detergent, AktiVen adhesive lotion, AktiVen donning aid, AktiVen special gloves (contains latex), and AktiVen starter kit.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• ASV Schorndorf (Ringer Club)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBORT sponsors the successful wrestling team ASV Schorndorf, providing medical products including StabiloGen Sport braces. German wrestling champion Jello Krahmer is sponsored and involved in product development feedback.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sigvaris Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in medical compression stockings and orthoses. Direct competitor in the AktiVen category across European prescription and OTC channels.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of medical supports, braces, orthoses, and compression stockings. Closest head-to-head competitor to BORT, sharing the same Sanitätshaus distribution channel, GKV reimbursement model, and product categories (TaloBrace, GenuTrain, VenoTrain compression line).
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German medical device company producing compression stockings (medi mediven), orthopedic braces, and supports; directly comparable in product mix, channel, and geography to BORT. Also owns the CEP sport compression brand, overlapping with BORT Sport.
• Julius Zorn GmbH (Juzo): German manufacturer of medical compression stockings (round-knit and flat-knit) and orthopedic supports. Directly comparable peer for BORT's AktiVen phlebology line and select compression stockings.
• Ofa Bamberg GmbH: German compression therapy and orthopedic hosiery manufacturer. Mid-sized peer in the same German reimbursement-driven market as BORT, with overlapping product lines in compression stockings and supports.
• Thuasne Group: French orthopedic and compression therapy manufacturer with strong European presence in braces and compression stockings. Comparable product portfolio across indications served by BORT's Med and AktiVen lines.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: German global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. Larger incumbent operating across multiple orthopedic DME categories that overlap with BORT's bracing and supports portfolio, but with broader scope including prosthetics.
• Enovis (DJO / Donjoy): US-listed medical technology company with a Donjoy orthopedic braces portfolio. Larger incumbent with overlapping shoulder, knee, and elbow bracing products competing in the same clinical indications as BORT StabiloGen, KubiFX, and OmoControl.
• Össur hf. Icelandic-headquartered global orthopedic company specializing in braces, supports, and prosthetics. Comparable in orthopedic bracing category; larger international scale with strong sports medicine presence overlapping with BORT Sport.
• Essity (BSN Medical / Jobst): Swedish-listed global hygiene and health company owning BSN Medical (including JOBST compression stockings and Actimove orthoses). Large incumbent with direct product overlap to BORT's compression and supports portfolio, but at materially larger scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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