Schein Orthopädie Service

What Schein Orthopädie Service does

Schein Orthopädie Service is a family-owned German orthopaedic medical-device company founded in 1879 and headquartered in Remscheid, operating through a KG (Kommanditgesellschaft) structure alongside three wholly-owned subsidiaries: RuckgaberBrüggemann (Rottenburg), ATeC Shoes (Erfurt), and Schein Orthopädie Service Ungarn (Hungary), the latter serving as the group's dedicated shoe-production facility. The company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of orthopaedic products spanning insole blanks under the NovaPED line (20+ variants including 3D-printed NovaPED 4D), diabetic and therapeutic footwear (LucRo, My Generation, Ortho Lady & Gent, Post-OP, actiflex), custom-made orthopaedic shoes (CMS by Schein), orthoses, workshop machinery, materials, and tools. Its underlying technology platform is SCHEINWORKS, a proprietary measuring and analysis system paired with SCHEINWORKS morph digital design software that automates the generation of custom insole blanks from 2D/3D foot scans, produced via 3D printing or milling, and supplemented by the Schein Scan App for 3D foot capture. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified by TÜV Rheinland and complies with the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).

The business model is primarily B2B wholesale, selling to more than 3,000 specialist orthopaedic retailers (Sanitätshäuser) in Germany and to distribution partners in over 100 countries, ordered through a dedicated B2B e-commerce platform (shop.schein.de) and supported by a field sales team, trade-fair presence, and a professional-education portal (seminare.schein.de) that delivers paid training seminars (€0–€495) and earns continuing-education credit through partnerships with IQZ and AGOS. Marketing channels combine the corporate website, bi-monthly e-newsletter, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp Business, and mobile applications (Schein App, CMS by SOS). The company is led by CEO Arnd Schein, has no external parent or institutional investor, and operates with more than 500 employees across its four locations.

Name

Schein Orthopädie Service

Legal name

schein orthopädie service KG

Website

https://schein.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Schein Orthopädie Service is a family-owned German orthopaedic medical-device company founded in 1879 that manufactures and distributes custom insoles, therapeutic and diabetic footwear, custom-made shoes, workshop machinery, and digital measuring/design systems (SCHEINWORKS) to over 3,000 specialist retailers in Germany and partners in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Devices and Footwear Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Footwear Manufacturing (31621)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic products manufacturing
• Orthopedic footwear
• Custom insoles
• Diabetic shoes
• Orthopedic measurement systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Remscheid

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Orthopaedic Product Sales: Sale of orthopaedic products including insole blanks, shoes (diabetes shoes, orthoses, stabil shoes, anti-varus shoes), measuring systems, machinery, materials, and tools to specialist retailers and orthopaedic workshops. Revenue is generated through both direct e-commerce sales and distribution through their retailer network.
2. E-commerce B2B Platform: The company operates shop.schein.de, a B2B ordering system for specialist retailers to purchase products directly. This platform serves as a primary revenue channel.
3. Professional Education Seminars: The company generates revenue through paid professional education seminars offered to orthopaedic specialists and medical professionals. Seminars cover topics such as diabetic foot care, sports analysis, anatomy, and custom shoe manufacturing. Pricing ranges from 0 EUR (webinars) to 495 EUR for multi-day advanced seminars.
4. Mobile Applications: The company offers mobile apps including the Schein App (for finding appropriate shoes) and CMS by SOS app (for ordering custom shoes), potentially generating revenue through app-based ordering facilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Schein Orthopädie Service manufactures and supplies orthopaedic products including insole blanks (NovaPED line), ready-made and custom-made orthopaedic shoes (LucRo, CMS by Schein, My Generation, Ortho Lady & Gent, Post-OP, actiflex, Schein clever), workshop machinery, materials and tools, complemented by the proprietary SCHEINWORKS measuring system and SCHEINWORKS morph digital design software for custom orthotic production. Products are sold B2B to specialist orthopaedic retailers and workshops in Germany and through partners in over 100 countries.

Product overview

Schein Orthopädie Service is an orthopaedic supplies company founded in 1879, operating as part of the Schein Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of orthopaedic products including insole blanks (NovaPED product line with 20+ variants), therapeutic footwear (LucRo diabetic shoes, CMS custom-made shoes, My Generation orthoses, Ortho Lady & Gent, Post-OP shoes), workshop machinery and materials, and software solutions (SCHEINWORKS measuring systems including the SCHEINWORKS morph digital design platform for customized insole production). The core technology platform SCHEINWORKS enables digital workflows including foot scanning, measurement analysis, and the morph software for automated design of personalized insole blanks via 3D printing or milling. Products are distributed through over 3,000 retailers in Germany and partners in over 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NovaPED: Orthopaedic insoles/ Einlagenrohlinge product line
• LucRo
• My Generation
• SCHEINWORKS
• CMS by Schein

Products and services

• SCHEINWORKS measuring and analysis system Hardware-and-software system for foot scanning, measurement, and analysis to support custom orthotic production by specialist orthopaedic retailers and workshops.
• SCHEINWORKS morph digital design software Software module that lets users upload 2D/3D foot scans, enter symptoms, and automatically generate individualized insole blanks or toe-strap sandals for production via 3D printing or milling.
• NovaPED insole blanks product line Comprehensive orthopaedic insole blanks line including NovaPED 4D (3D-printed), basis, business, calcaneus, flexspot, kids, performance, plateau, protect, PU, S90 (carbon edition, soft, elements), sensoCAD, sensosystem, sports, and exclusive variants for specialist workshops.
• LucRo diabetic and orthopaedic shoes Footwear collection designed for people with diabetes and orthopaedic needs, available in LucRo Classic, Kinetic, Sportic, Ergonic, and Urbanic lines combining medical protection with lifestyle aesthetics.
• CMS by Schein (Custom Made Shoes) Custom-made orthopaedic Maßschuhe with lasts, bedding, and trial shoe production, configurable and orderable through the digital CMS portal.
• My Generation orthoses and stabil/anti-varus shoes Orthoses, stabil, and anti-varus shoes for various foot conditions, available in adult and youth variants.
• Ortho Lady & Gent footwear Orthopaedic footwear combining fashion-forward design with medical-grade support, flexibility, and replaceable footbeds for custom insoles.
• actiflex therapeutic shoes Therapeutic shoes with specific construction and functionality features for targeted orthopaedic indications.
• Post-OP Schuhe (post-operative shoes) Post-operative shoes for recovery and foot protection following foot surgery.
• Schein clever value orthopaedic footwear Value-oriented orthopaedic footwear option for budget-sensitive specialist retail customers.
• Scheintechnics machinery (Maschinen) Industrial machinery and equipment for orthopaedic workshop operations, supplied through the Scheintechnics line.
• Materials and components for orthopaedic manufacturing Materials and supplies for orthopaedic product manufacturing, including pelottes and other components used by orthopaedic workshops.
• Werkzeuge (workshop tools) Tools for orthopaedic workshop operations, sold to specialist retailers and workshops.
• Professional seminars and training (Seminare & Schulungen) Paid educational seminars, webinars, and certification programs for orthopaedic specialists covering diabetic foot care, sports analysis, anatomy, and CMS custom shoe manufacturing, with IQZ and AGOS continuing-education points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 specialist retailers served in Germany
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RuckgaberBrüggemanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company within the Schein Group located in Rottenburg, Swabia. Part of the family-owned enterprise group focused on orthopaedic solutions.
• ATeC ShoescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company within the Schein Group located in Erfurt, Thuringia. Specializes in orthopaedic shoe products.
• Schein Orthopädie Service UngarncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company responsible for shoe production, located in Hungary. Part of the vertically integrated manufacturing structure of the Schein Group.
• IQZ (Institut für Qualität und Zertifizierung)minorOthersProfessional certification body that awards continuing education points for Schein seminars.
• AGOS (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthese)minorOthersProfessional certification body that awards continuing education points for Schein seminars.
• Orthopädie Schuhtechnik Wilhelm Jordan GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKooperationspartner (cooperation partner) for Novaped performance insole application demonstrations. Located in Krefeld.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG: German orthopedic implant and surgical appliance manufacturer. Comparable as a German orthopedic industry peer, though the primary focus on surgical implants differs from Schein's orthotic and orthopedic footwear focus.

Direct peers

• Thuasne: French orthopedic medical devices company producing orthoses, insoles, and orthopedic footwear. Comparable European orthopedic product manufacturer with similar B2B distribution through specialist orthopaedic retailers and pharmacies.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German orthopedic medical devices manufacturer (braces, supports, compression hosiery, and orthopedic insoles). Direct competitor in the German specialist orthopaedic workshop channel with a similar product mix targeting Sanitätshäuser.
• Finn Comfort: German orthopedic comfort footwear brand specializing in handcrafted comfort and orthopedic shoes. Directly comparable specialty orthopedic footwear focus with a similar German heritage and premium positioning.
• Superfeet Worldwide: Manufacturer of premium insoles and 3D-printed custom orthotics (ME3D). Directly comparable insole manufacturing core with both DTC and specialty-retail distribution; a meaningful competitor in the high-end orthotic insole category.
• BORT Medical GmbH: German manufacturer of orthopedic supports, braces, and insoles. Directly comparable product portfolio targeting specialist orthopaedic retailers, with overlapping insole, brace, and support categories.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic footwear with a strong German manufacturing base. Directly comparable in the orthotic/orthopedic footwear segment, with much greater scale and global distribution infrastructure.
• Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. US-based manufacturer of comfort/orthopedic footwear and custom orthotics with strong DTC and specialty-retail presence. Directly comparable business model in custom insoles and orthopedic comfort footwear, though focused on the North American market.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, insoles, compression stockings, and supports. Closest direct competitor in the German DACH market with overlapping product categories including custom and off-the-shelf insole blanks, orthoses, and orthopedic supports.

Broad incumbents

• Enovis Corporation (DJO Global): US-listed orthopedic medical device conglomerate with a broad portfolio including bracing, orthotic, and DME products. A wider incumbent with overlapping capabilities in orthopedic supports and rehabilitation products, though not specializing in Schein's German Sanitätshaus niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtrQlbxUoWuLIVc7bDBQBcw
• Instagraminstagram.com/scheinorthopaedie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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