Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff

What Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff does

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff GmbH is a Dortmund-headquartered, privately held medical-supply retailer (Sanitätshaus) founded in 1989/1990, operating seven branches across the Ruhr area in Dortmund, Unna, Schwerte, Bochum, Kamen, Holzwickede and Ahlen. The company provides a comprehensive medical-aid portfolio spanning mobility aids (wheelchairs, rollators, stairlifts, electromobility), rehabilitation technology (Reha and Reha-Sonderbau custom construction), orthopedic technology (prostheses, orthoses, bandages, neuro-orthotics), orthopedic footwear (ISI insoles and custom shoes), medical technology (oxygen therapy, inhalation, electrostimulation, pain therapy, decubitus, apparative intermittent compression), compression therapy, home care (wound management, stoma, incontinence, enteral nutrition), communication aids (eye control, environmental control, input aids, software), and motion analysis (5D gait/run analysis, electronic foot scanning, Kinesio taping). Customers include individual patients with chronic or post-acute conditions, referrals from physicians, therapists, clinics and healthcare cost bearers (Kostenträger), athletes seeking gait analysis and custom insoles, and rehabilitation clinic partners such as Isomed Kamen and Ergotherapie Haurand.

The technical offering combines accredited German-specialist retail with selected high-technology devices distributed through manufacturer partnerships: Fior & Getz NEURO TRONIC microprocessor-controlled system knee joints with 400 Hz sensor-based gait analysis and Bluetooth app control, Ottobock L300 Go foot-drop neuro-orthosis, Exopulse Mollii Suit for spasticity and pain, Össur orthoses, Invacare wheelchairs, and Burmeier Care Communication System nursing beds. The company runs a 5D gait/run laboratory with dual-camera treadmill recording and 2D electronic foot scanning, and operates a Home Care department at Knappschaftskrankenhaus Brackel. Sub-brands include the SAMEDO online marketplace operated jointly with the parent NETWORCARE GmbH group and the SANIDA private-label range.

Revenue is generated primarily through insured and out-of-pocket retail sales of medical aids (reimbursed via statutory Hilfsmittelverordnung pathways), complemented by equipment rental (Hilfsmittel-Miete for wheelchairs and oxygen concentrators), professional services (discharge and supply management, quality management, hygiene services, motion analysis consultations), and own-brand SANIDA hardware sales. Distribution combines the seven-branch physical retail network with digital channels (online insole ordering, online prescription submission, SAMEDO e-commerce, equipment rental portal) and direct coordination with health-insurance cost bearers. The firm is part of the NETWORCARE GmbH corporate network and is managed by Nils Tingelhoff, Pia Zahn, and Kira Tingelhoff as Geschäftsführer. No external funding, M&A, or public-market ownership signals are present in the source material.

Name

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff

Legal name

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff GmbH

Website

https://tingelhoff.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff GmbH operates seven retail branches across Germany's Ruhr area, providing medical aids, rehabilitation equipment, orthopedic technology, home care, and motion-analysis services to individual patients, healthcare referrals, and athletes under the NETWORCARE GmbH corporate group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Supply Retail / Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear Retail (CRAAADAG), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH)

Keywords

• Medical supply retail
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Orthopedic technology
• Home care services
• Mobility aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Dortmund

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Aids Retail (Sanitätshaus Vollsortiment): Sale of medical aids and rehabilitation equipment across categories including orthopedics, compression therapy, mobility aids, home care, medical technology, and communication aids. Products include prostheses, orthoses, bandages, compression stockings, nursing beds, wheelchairs, rollators, oxygen concentrators, stoma products, and more. Items are sold directly at retail branches and via the company's online channels.
2. Hilfsmittel-Miete (Equipment Rental): Rental of medical aids on a temporary basis. Customers can rent items such as wheelchairs and oxygen concentrators quickly and without complication for short-term needs. This provides a recurring short-term revenue stream for temporary care situations.
3. Professional Services and Consulting: Specialist advisory services in rehabilitation technology, wound care, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and lymph and pain therapy. Services include discharge and supply management (Entlass- und Versorgungsmanagement), quality management, and hygiene services.
4. SANIDA Own-Brand Health Products: The company's own trading brand developed in partnership with NetworCare GmbH, offering modern, needs-based health products for the medical retail market.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff is a full-range medical supply retailer (Sanitätshaus) that sells and rents medical aids, rehabilitation equipment, orthopedic devices, orthopedic footwear, compression therapy products, home care supplies, medical technology devices, and communication aids through seven retail branches in the Ruhr area of Germany. The company provides specialist advisory, motion/gait analysis laboratory services, discharge and supply management, and prescription-based provisioning through statutory health insurance reimbursement channels. It also operates the SAMEDO online shop, the SANIDA private-label brand, and an equipment rental portal.

Product overview

Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff is a traditional medical supply company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include: rehabilitation technology (Reha) with nursing beds (Pflegebett Kompass) and custom rehab construction (Reha-Sonderbau); medical technology (Medizintechnik) including oxygen therapy and intermittent pneumatic compression (AIK); orthopedic technology (Orthopädietechnik) with prostheses, orthoses, and neuro-orthopedic solutions like the Exopulse Mollii Suit and L300 Go; orthopedic footwear (Orthopädieschuhtechnik) with ISI shoes and custom insoles; compression therapy (Kompression); home care (Home Care) covering wound management, stoma, and incontinence; communication aids (Kommunikationshilfen) for disabled individuals; and movement analysis services (Bewegungsanalysen) including 5D running analysis and gait/back analysis. The company operates partner online shop SAMEDO and its own brand SANIDA, offers equipment rental services, and provides 360-degree consulting including bathroom remodeling. The product portfolio spans mobility aids (wheelchairs, rollators, electric scooters), orthopedic devices, respiratory therapy, compression, home care supplies, nursing beds, and specialized rehabilitation technology across multiple locations in the Dortmund region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanida: Proprietary private-label brand for health products created within the NETWORCARE GmbH corporate network. Sanida stands for responsibility and quality in the healthcare market, developing modern, needs-based health products.
• SAMEDO

Products and services

• Sanitätshaus (General Medical Supply) Full-range medical supply retail service offering mobility aids, rehabilitation equipment, orthopedic products, home care supplies, and medical technology solutions for patients in Dortmund and the Ruhr area.
• Rehabilitationstechnik (Reha) Comprehensive rehabilitation technology offering including standard and specialized rehab equipment, nursing beds (Pflegebett Kompass series), XXL bariatric care products, and custom rehab construction.
• Reha-Sonderbau Custom rehabilitation construction service including Reha Aktiv programs, electromobility solutions, stair climbers, push and brake aids, and stairlifts for accessibility.
• Medizintechnik Medical technology products and services including oxygen therapy, inhalation therapy, electrostimulation, pain therapy, decubitus prevention, and intermittent pneumatic compression (AIK) systems.
• Orthopädietechnik Orthopedic technology services including prostheses, orthoses (including microprocessor-controlled systems such as NEURO TRONIC), bandages, bandaging, neuro-orthopedics, gait training, and the Exopulse Mollii Suit for spasticity reduction.
• Orthopädieschuhtechnik Orthopedic footwear services and products including ISI shoes and insoles (sports insoles, custom insoles, custom-made shoes, golf shoes), comfort shoes, and safety shoes.
• Kompression (Compression Therapy) Compression therapy products and services including compression treatment, compression supplies, application possibilities, and compression accessories for lymph drainage.
• Home Care Home care services and products including modern wound management, stoma care, enteral nutrition, drinking food, supplementary nutrition, absorbent incontinence, draining incontinence aids, and care aids, certified according to Kammerlander and ICW standards.
• Kommunikationshilfen (Communication Aids) Communication aids and software for disabled individuals including eye control systems (Augensteuerung), environmental control (Umfeldsteuerung), input aids, and specialized software solutions.
• Bewegungsanalysen (Motion Analysis) Motion analysis services including gait and back analysis, 5D running analysis with dual-camera treadmill setup, electronic foot pressure measurement, Kinesio taping, and personalized running shoe recommendations.
• Hilfsmittel-Miete (Medical Equipment Rental) Rental service offering for medical equipment such as wheelchairs and oxygen concentrators for temporary needs.
• L300 Go Stimulationssystem Ottobock L300 Go functional electrical stimulation neuro-orthosis for foot drop treatment to improve gait pattern and mobility for patients with neurological conditions.
• Exopulse Mollii Suit Otto Bock Exopulse Mollii Suit neuromodulation apparel for spasticity reduction and pain relief in neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and post-stroke conditions.
• NEURO TRONIC Systemkniegelenk (Microprocessor Knee Joint for KAFO) Microprocessor-controlled knee joint system by Fior & Getz used in whole-leg orthoses (KAFO), featuring sensors, real-time gait analysis, automatic stance phase locking, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone/smartwatch control via expert and user apps.
• SAMEDO Online Shop Partner online shop operated with NETWORCARE GmbH providing over-regional, high-quality holistic supply of medical aids from rehabilitation and orthopedic technology including mobility aids, nursing beds, and home care supplies.
• SANIDA Handelsmarke (Own-Brand Health Products) Private-label brand offering responsible and quality health products across various life situations, developed within the NETWORCARE GmbH corporate network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers report high satisfaction with product selection, staff competence, friendliness, ordering speed, and delivery reliability.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Isomed KamenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Isomed is a family-run company with over 150 employees at 9 locations in Dortmund, Kreis Unna, and Recklinghausen. Since end of 2022, Isomed has been a strong partner for Tingelhoff in the areas of physiotherapy and occupational therapy, T-RENA, Medical Gym, rehab sport, outpatient rehabilitation, and other competency areas.
• HLZ Ahlen (Handball-Leistungs-Zentrum Ahlener SG)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Starting with the 2020/2021 season, Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff sponsors the male A-youth team of HLZ Ahlen, one of the largest handball departments in Germany with over 500 athletes across all age and performance categories.
• NetworCare GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanitätshaus Tingelhoff is a member of the NetworCare GmbH corporate group. This umbrella relationship enables joint operations including the SAMEDO online marketplace and the SANIDA own retail brand. NetworCare provides the strategic and financial backing that underpins Tingelhoff's digital and brand diversification strategy.
• SAMEDO (NetworCare GmbH)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSAMEDO is an online marketplace for medical aids operated jointly with NetworCare GmbH. It enables over-regional, high-quality holistic care for customers, offering rehabilitation and orthopedic equipment including mobility aids, nursing beds, and home care supplies. Tingelhoff directs customers to the samedo.de shop.
• SANIDA (NetworCare GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANIDA is the company's own trading brand created within the NetworCare GmbH group. It represents responsibility and quality in the health market, offering modern, needs-based health products developed from years of combined experience. The brand aims to delight customers and promote well-being.
• ÖssurmajorTechnology or IntegrationÖssur is an orthotics technology manufacturer. Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff has long-running cooperation with Össur, hosting annual Orthesentesttage (orthosis test days) in multiple branches where customers can test Össur orthoses free of charge and receive detailed consultation.
• OttobockmajorTechnology or IntegrationOttobock is a major manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment. Tingelhoff offers multiple Ottobock products including the L300 Go neuro-orthosis for foot drop, the Exopulse Mollii Suit (Neuromodulation suit) for spasticity reduction and pain relief, and the MyoPro motorized arm orthosis for paralyzed arms and hands.
• SalomonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSalomon is a renowned outdoor and running equipment brand founded in the French Alps in 1947. Tingelhoff participated in the Salomon Running Symposium as a partner, showcasing its gait analysis capabilities and running product range.
• Ergotherapie HaurandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErgotherapie Haurand is a 10-year合作伙伴 of Sanitätshaus Tingelhoff, providing occupational therapy services. The companies collaborate on patient care, particularly for rehabilitation cases requiring coordinated therapy and medical aid supply.
• Schlaganfallhilfe (Stroke Aid Organization)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTingelhoff collaborates with the Schlaganfallhilfe (stroke aid organization) as a partner to provide specialized medical aids and support services for stroke patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pohlig GmbH: German orthopedic technology specialist offering custom orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation devices. Comparable to Tingelhoff's Orthopädietechnik and Reha-Sonderbau divisions in terms of high-end orthotic provision and clinical service delivery.
• ORTEMA GmbH: Specialist German provider of orthopedic technology, medical supply, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Comparable to Tingelhoff across orthotics, gait analysis, and sports-medical services.
• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German orthopedic technology manufacturer and supplier of orthoses, prosthetics, and orthopedic footwear components. Comparable because they both serve orthotic fitters and Sanitätshäuser with similar product portfolios.
• Basko Healthcare: European specialist retailer and supplier of orthopedic, rehabilitation, and home-care products. Comparable in operating a multi-channel medical supply distribution model across mobility aids, orthotics, and care products.
• Brillinger Orthopädie: Multi-branch German Sanitätshaus and orthopedic technology retailer with locations across southern Germany. Comparable in product breadth (orthotics, insoles, mobility aids, home care) and branch-based service model.
• Sanitätshaus Aktuell: German Sanitätshaus marketing and procurement cooperative with hundreds of affiliated specialist retailers. Comparable because member stores offer the same breadth of medical aids, orthotics, and rehabilitation services that Tingelhoff delivers.
• reha team: Germany's largest Sanitätshaus cooperative with ~120 partner locations nationwide. Directly comparable to Tingelhoff as a multi-branch medical supply retailer covering orthopedics, rehabilitation, home care, and mobility aids.
• Sanimed GmbH: German Sanitätshaus group operating multiple specialist branches. Comparable in branch-based orthotic, home-care, and medical-aid retail with insurance reimbursement workflows similar to Tingelhoff.

Broad incumbents

• medi GmbH & Co. KG: Large German manufacturer of medical compression, orthotics, and footcare products. Comparable because its compression stockings, orthoses, and orthopedic hosiery overlap directly with Tingelhoff's compression and orthopedic footwear ranges.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation technology. Comparable as a supplier and partial competitor — Ottobock products (L300 Go, Exopulse Mollii Suit, MyoPro) are key offerings at Tingelhoff, while Ottobock also sells increasingly direct.

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

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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