Embreis

What Embreis does

Embreis AB is a Sweden-based orthopedic and prosthetic medical device manufacturer founded in 2008 by Thomas Hammarlund and Ulf Odenblad, headquartered in Täby. The company designs, produces, and distributes two main product families: Bracing & Supports (including the Comfit AFO carbon-fibre drop-foot orthosis, the Heeler recycled-TPE heel cup, and spine, shoulder, knee, and patella supports branded with an 'e' prefix) and Prosthetics (including the VGK series of fluid-controlled, non-electronic prosthetic knee joints with stumble recovery, and the eSkin line of multilayer PVC cosmetic gloves, foot covers, leg covers, and passive hands). Technical differentiation centers on proprietary material and mechanical engineering: carbon-fibre and glass-fibre prepreg orthoses, fluid-controlled knee mechanics that operate without batteries or electronics, and 18-color cosmetic glove systems with multilayer construction. The company also maintains a child-prosthetics sub-line.

Embreis operates a direct sales model with no disclosed channel intermediaries in the Nordic region, taking orders via its e-commerce websites, telephone, and email, and fulfilling through PostNord, DHL, and FedEx with 1-3 working day delivery. It maintains country-specific localized websites for Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, and its primary customer segment is Nordic county councils (public healthcare), with secondary segments in orthopedic clinics/prosthetic laboratories and individual patients. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with 30-day net payment terms to institutional buyers. The company also holds FDA 21 CFR Part 820 registration for 16 products enabling limited USA market access, and is GDPR-compliant.

Commercially, Embreis is a small (1-10 employees), privately held, bootstrapped company with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or revenue figures. Its stated strategy explicitly prioritizes quality and service leadership over scale, and its strategic activity is concentrated in incremental product launches (e.g., VGK series in 2022, eAdjust in 2024, eSkin Foot Cover in 2025) and the maintenance of its Nordic public-procurement footprint, with the USA representing an additional but secondary market.

Name

Embreis

Legal name

Embreis AB

Website

https://embreis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Embreis AB is a Sweden-based orthopedic and prosthetic medical device manufacturer founded in 2008, selling bracing supports (Comfit AFO, Heeler, eSpine) and prosthetics (VGK fluid-controlled knees, eSkin cosmetic covers) directly to Nordic county councils, clinics, and individual patients, with FDA-registered products available in the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic and Prosthetic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Orthotic medical devices
• Prosthetic knee joints
• Drop foot orthosis
• Cosmetic prosthetic gloves
• Orthopedic bracing supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Täby

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Orthotics and Prosthetics Product Sales: Direct sale of orthoses and prosthetics products including bracing supports (foot ankle, knee, shoulder, spine), prosthetic components (feet, knees, adaptors, cosmetic covers, locking systems, liners, sleeves), and upper extremity products. Sales made to county councils, companies, and individual patients via website, telephone, and email ordering with delivery via freight forwarders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Embreis designs, manufactures, and sells orthoses (bracing supports for foot/ankle, knee, shoulder, and spine) and prosthetics (prosthetic knees, feet, cosmetic gloves, leg covers, locking systems, and child prosthetics). The company sells its own manufactured medical devices directly to county councils, healthcare providers, companies, and individual patients primarily across the Nordic region, with select FDA-registered products also distributed in the United States.

Product overview

Embreis is an orthotics and prosthetics company offering a comprehensive range of medical devices. The product portfolio is organized into two main categories: Bracing & Supports (including Comfit AFO drop foot orthoses, Heeler heel cups, spine supports, and patella supports) and Prosthetics (including VGK prosthetic knee joints, eSkin cosmetic gloves and covers, prosthetic feet, and child prosthetics). The company also manufactures various accessories like valves, slings, and splints. Embreis operates as a single unified product line of physical medical devices rather than a software platform, serving healthcare providers in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comfit: Drop foot orthosis product line including Comfit AFO and Comfit AFO X-Strong
• Heeler
• eSkin
• VGK

Products and services

• Comfit AFO Carbon fibre drop foot orthosis (AFO) for patients with foot drop, featuring a flexible lateral strut design, posterior calf-piece, and padded tibia strap at approximately 125 grams. Designed for modern, active lives and thoroughly tested as a benchmark drop-foot orthosis.
• Comfit AFO X-Strong Glass fibre drop foot orthosis with carbon fibre film finish, offering greater flexibility and robustness than the standard Comfit AFO. Recommended for users who subject their orthosis to considerable wear and for patients with bilateral foot drop needs.
• Heeler Heel Cup Heel cup providing relief to tender heels with heel spurs, inflammation, or fat pad syndrome. Made from recycled TPE plastic with a heel cup design that keeps natural fat pads together and distributes pressure through an underlying air cell pattern. Co-developed with Dr. Lennart Sandberg and the Paediatric Orthopaedics Centre.
• VGK-GO! Prosthetic Knee Prosthetic knee joint using fluid controlled stance phase and active swing phase control without electronics or batteries. Water-resistant, 175 degree knee angle, 1490g weight, with a 125kg weight limit, performing like a microprocessor knee without the need for charging.
• VGK-X Prosthetic Knee Prosthetic knee specifically developed for users with low weight (under 80kg). Weighs 850g with stumble recovery, built-in rotation, no electronics required, water resistant, with optional cycling mode. Available as standard model or with bicycle function.
• VGK-Short Transfemoral Prosthetic Knee Prosthetic knee designed for amputees with short transfemoral stumps. Uses fluid controlled stance phase and active swing phase control with a high center of gravity. Weight 998g, weight limit 100kg, build height 165mm.
• eSkin MYO Natural Glove Child Prosthetic cosmetic glove for children made of high-quality PVC with multilayer construction and fibers for lifelike appearance. Available in 18 lifelike colors, fits most manufacturers' MYO and Mechanical hands.
• eSkin MYO Natural Glove Female Prosthetic cosmetic glove for female patients made of PVC with multilayer construction. Size 7 suitable for children. Available in 18 lifelike colors.
• eSkin Prosthetic Gloves High-quality prosthetic gloves made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with multilayer construction and fibers for natural appearance, durability and flexibility. Available in 18 lifelike colors across adult male, female, and child variants.
• eSkin Foot Cover Multilayer construction prosthetic foot cover with fibers for lifelike appearance. Available in 18 colors. FDA registered for distribution in the United States.
• eSkin Leg Cover Cosmetic leg cover with multilayer construction for lifelike prosthetic appearance. FDA registered for distribution in the United States.
• eSkin Passive Hand - Child Lightweight and durable prosthetic hand for children with flexible fingers that can be bent in any position. Foam plastic construction provides shape for cosmetic glove. Inner thread M12x1.5 with optional external thread.
• 4-Linkage Knee with Lock (Child) Aluminum prosthetic knee for children with locking mechanism. Maximum patient weight 55kg, weight 350g, flexion 140 degrees.
• eSling Orthopedic Support Orthopedic support sling for upper extremity or shoulder support applications.
• eSplint Humerus Humerus splint for orthopedic support of the upper arm.
• eSpine Lumbar-X Lumbar spine bracing support for lower back orthopedic indications.
• eSpine TX Spine Support Spine support orthosis for thoracic and lumbar indications.
• eLux Patella Mini Patella support orthosis in mini size for knee bracing applications.
• eLux Patella (Adult and Child) Patella support orthosis for adults and children as part of the Embreis knee bracing range.
• eAdjust Orthopedic Support Device Adjustable orthopedic support device for variable-fit bracing applications.
• eValve ESSV Glue Aluminum valve for prosthetic applications, diameter 11mm, length 7mm. Used in prosthetic suction socket systems. FDA registered for distribution in the United States.
• eValve ESSV Lamination Aluminum valve for lamination in prosthetic suction socket applications. FDA registered for distribution in the United States.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Össur: Össur is a global leader in non-invasive orthopaedics (bracing, supports) and prosthetics, headquartered in Iceland. It is the most directly comparable peer to Embreis because it sells the same categories of products (orthoses, prosthetic knees, feet, liners) into the same end customers (hospital systems and patients) and competes head-to-head in Nordic tenders.
• Ottobock: Ottobock is a German-based global leader in prosthetics (knees, feet, liners, hands) and orthotics, with a particularly strong position in microprocessor knees and upper-limb prosthetics. It is a direct peer because it competes with Embreis's VGK line and eSkin cosmetic gloves globally and shares the same clinician-channel GTM.
• Fillauer: Fillauer is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based manufacturer of prosthetic components (feet, knees, adapters) and upper-limb prosthetics, including a fluid-controlled knee line. It is a direct peer to Embreis because it serves the same prosthetist channel with similar componentry, including fluid-controlled and mechanical knees.
• Blatchford: Blatchford is a UK-based manufacturer of lower-limb prosthetics (knees, feet, liners) and orthotic devices, with a strong track record in mechanical and microprocessor knees. It is directly comparable to Embreis in the prosthetic knee and orthotic categories and in its clinician-distribution model.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: Streifeneder is a German manufacturer and distributor of orthoses, prostheses, and orthopedic technology products, selling components and finished devices to orthotists and prosthetists. It is a direct peer to Embreis because it competes across the same bracing, prosthetic component, and consumables categories.
• WillowWood Global LLC: WillowWood is a US-based manufacturer of prosthetic products (liners, feet, components) and orthotic devices, including upper-limb prosthetics. It is a direct peer to Embreis in prosthetic componentry and shares the prosthetist-channel distribution model.
• Allard International: Allard is a Scandinavian (Sweden) manufacturer of orthopedic braces and supports (AFO, KAFO, cervical, spinal) with strong Nordic and global distribution. It is a direct peer to Embreis in the orthotics category and a particularly close geographic competitor given both companies' Nordic roots.
• Trulife: Trulife is an Ireland/US manufacturer of orthotic, prosthetic, and breast-care products, with a portfolio that includes prosthetic components and orthotic supports. It is a direct peer to Embreis in prosthetics and orthotics and shares the clinician-channel GTM in EU and US markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bauerfeind: Bauerfeind is a large German manufacturer of medical aids including orthopedic braces, compression stockings, insoles, and supports with a global sales footprint. It is a broad incumbent peer to Embreis because it overlaps directly in the bracing & supports category (knee, ankle, spine, shoulder) but is much larger and more diversified.

Emerging players

• College Park Industries: College Park Industries is a US-based manufacturer of prosthetic feet, knees, and adapters with a focus on specialty and pediatric components. It is an emerging player peer to Embreis because it competes in similar prosthetic component categories and shares the prosthetist-distributor channel, though at a smaller scale than Össur or Ottobock.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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