Orthos XXI

Name

Orthos XXI

Legal name

Orthos XXI

Website

https://orthosxxi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic and Hospital Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Orthopedic equipment
• Hospital furniture
• Mobility aids
• Rehabilitation devices
• Medical wheelchairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Guimarães

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Own Product Manufacturing: Orthos XXI manufactures and sells their own orthopedic and hospital products including wheelchairs, beds, rehabilitation equipment, and mobility aids. The company has own brands 'Orthos XXI' and 'Aurum XXI'.
2. Product Distribution: Through agreements with national and international companies, Orthos XXI distributes products from other manufacturers, serving as a one stop shop distributor alongside their own manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orthos XXI manufactures and distributes orthopedic and hospital equipment, including manual and electric wheelchairs, hospital beds, transfer equipment (hoists and slings), rehabilitation standers, pressure prevention mattresses and seating, walking aids, and bariatric products. The company operates its own European production facility in Guimarães, Portugal, and also serves as a one-stop-shop distributor for other manufacturers' products.

Product overview

Orthos XXI is a Portuguese orthopedic and hospital equipment manufacturer with 35+ years of experience, organized into ten business areas with ten product brands. The product portfolio includes Mobility (manual and electric wheelchairs including INK XXI, Latina, Azteca, KET ST series), Mobility Tech (advanced positioning wheelchairs), Paediatrics (pediatric wheelchairs, walking aids, bath chairs, rehabilitation standers like Bat ST, Maggie ST, Marty ST, Simpson ST), Walking Aids (crutches, walkers, pyramids), Geriatrics (daily life helpers, beds, bedroom furniture), Bath & Clean (bath chairs in aluminum and stainless steel, bath lifts), Transfer (hoists including Eclipse and Vassilli, slings, manual transfer equipment, ramps), Hospital (rehabilitation equipment, stretchers, hospital furniture including Marquesa Victory, beds), Prevention (hospital mattresses, sleeping pillows, pressure prevention products including Smartgel, Softseat, Care Seat, Tender Seat), Sit&Stand (positioning belts, rehabilitation equipment), and Bariatrics (XXL products including Peninsular XXL and Evolution XXL wheelchairs, Ninfa XXL and Exótico XXL mattresses supporting up to 300kg). The company operates its own European production in Guimarães, Portugal, while distributing through national and international partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orthos XXI: Primary own brand for orthopedic and hospital products.
• Aurum XXI
• OrthosMaia XXI

Products and services

• INK XXI Power Wheelchair Aluminum electric wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use, foldable and easy to transport, with ergonomic seat and adjustable backrest angle; for individuals with limited mobility.
• Azteca ST Power Wheelchair Steel electric wheelchair with foldable structure, soft seat and backrest with tension straps, 200W motors, and joystick control; for mobility-impaired users.
• Azteca Compact ST Power Wheelchair Compact electric wheelchair with SYC joystick, built-in 220W motors, and anti-tip wheels for stability; for users needing a compact indoor/outdoor power chair.
• Latina ST Manual Wheelchair Aluminum manual wheelchair with triple cross-brace frame, various seat widths, detachable footrests and flip-back armrests; for everyday manual mobility use.
• Latina Compact ST Manual Wheelchair Compact aluminum manual wheelchair with triple cross-brace for easy folding, available in white or anthracite; for users needing a portable manual chair.
• Latina XL Manual Wheelchair Extra-large aluminum manual wheelchair with 500mm seat width, supporting up to 125kg user weight; for larger users needing extra seat width.
• KET ST Manual Wheelchair Aluminum manual wheelchair with dual crossbar structure, foldable backrest, and tension straps; for users needing a lightweight, foldable chair.
• Peninsular XXL Bariatric Wheelchair Manual steel bariatric wheelchair supporting up to 400kg, with detachable adjustable armrests and pneumatic rear wheels; for bariatric users up to 400kg.
• Evolution XXL 17.60 Bariatric Wheelchair Manual steel bariatric wheelchair supporting up to 220kg, with adjustable seat and backrest, and calf protection strap; for bariatric users up to 220kg.
• Auxiliary Motor System for Manual Wheelchairs Portable motorization system for manual wheelchairs with 150W or 200W power options, controlled by companion remote; adjustable to fit various chair models.
• Commode Eco Indoor Chair Steel indoor commode chair with height-adjustable frame, cushioned leatherette seat with central opening, stackable design; for institutional and home hygiene use.
• Lifts and Slings (Transfer Equipment) Patient lifting equipment including Eclipse, Vassilli, and Easy Transfer models, plus slings, for safe patient transfer in hospitals and care facilities.
• Bat ST Rehabilitation Stander Electric multiposition tilting stander allowing transition from horizontal to vertical position with padded supports; for rehabilitation of pediatric and adult patients.
• Hospital Mattresses (Colchões Hospitalares) Hospital-grade mattresses for patient comfort and pressure ulcer prevention in hospitals and care facilities.
• Ninfa XXL Bariatric Mattress Pressure ulcer prevention mattress suitable for home and institutional use, supporting up to 250kg; for bariatric patients.
• Exótico XXL Bariatric Sofa Manual or electric reclining sofa for patients, supporting up to 300kg with high-density polyurethane padding; for bariatric patient comfort and care.
• Antarctic XXL Bariatric Bath Chair Stainless steel bariatric bath chair with sanitary seat, supporting up to 250kg with four 125mm castors; for bariatric hygiene and bathing.
• Marquesa Victory Hospital Furniture Dismountable observation and treatment table with articulated headrest and face hole, supporting up to 150kg; for hospital examination rooms.
• Pressure Prevention Seating (Assentos de Proteção Localizada) Seat cushions including Softseat, Blue Gel, Care Seat, Smartgel, and Tender Seat for pressure ulcer prevention in wheelchairs and chairs.
• Static Pressure Ulcer Prevention Mattresses Static pressure ulcer prevention mattresses including Afrodite, Athena, Hera Memory, Ninfa, and Ninfa Hidrogel models; for bedridden patient care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products used in best hospitals and institutions confirming quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WISEWAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner in the Ablefit consortium, focused on advanced rehabilitation system development with expertise in healthcare technology solutions.
• IPC-ISEC (Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra - Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic consortium partner in Ablefit project with strong focus on healthcare sector engineering and research capabilities.
• ESEnfC (Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing school consortium partner providing healthcare clinical expertise for the Ablefit advanced rehabilitation system development.
• Universidade do MinhocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for EML (Multifunctional Technical Locomotion Aid Equipment) project, developing advanced walker technologies with sensors and actuators through successful R&D activities resulting in master's and doctoral theses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Karma Medical Products: Taiwan-based wheelchair manufacturer with global export footprint into Europe. Comparable to Orthos XXI on manual and powered wheelchairs, including bariatric and pediatric models, competing on price in Iberia and broader EU distribution.
• Arjo: Swedish-listed manufacturer of patient handling, transfer and hygiene equipment including hoists, slings, and beds. Closely comparable to Orthos XXI's Transfer, Bath & Clean, and Hospital business areas, particularly for hospital and care-home tenders.
• Ottobock: German orthopedic technology group spanning prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation products. Overlaps with Orthos XXI on mobility devices, rehabilitation equipment and pediatric/standing solutions, and competes across European hospital and institutional channels.
• Meyra: German wheelchair and DME manufacturer with broad manual/powered wheelchair and rehabilitation portfolio. Comparable to Orthos XXI on European-manufactured mobility hardware sold through institutional and dealer channels.
• Etac: Scandinavian developer of mobility aids, transfer equipment, pediatric solutions, and daily-living aids. Overlaps materially with Orthos XXI's pediatric, walking-aid, transfer, and bath product areas, with similar European institutional customer base.
• Permobil: Swedish manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, seating and positioning systems. Direct peer for Orthos XXI's electric wheelchairs (INK XXI, Azteca series) and mobility-tech positioning chairs, with overlapping European clinical channel.
• Invacare: US-headquartered manufacturer of wheelchairs, patient beds, transfer/lift equipment and home-care DME. Directly comparable product overlap with Orthos XXI's wheelchairs, hospital beds, transfer equipment, and pressure-prevention portfolio.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: US-based DME manufacturer and distributor covering wheelchairs, hospital beds, mobility aids, transfer equipment, and pressure-prevention products. Comparable product breadth and go-to-market across medical-equipment distribution channels.
• Sunrise Medical: Global wheelchair and mobility-aid manufacturer (Quickie, Magic Mobility, Küschall). Closest direct competitor to Orthos XXI across manual and powered wheelchairs, seating, and pediatric mobility, serving hospitals, retailers, and end users worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Large US-headquartered medical-products manufacturer and distributor with significant DME, hospital furniture, and patient-care lines. Broad incumbent overlapping with Orthos XXI's hospital, prevention, and bariatric portfolios via distribution-scale advantages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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