What GerroMed does

GerroMed Pflege- und Medizintechnik GmbH is a German specialty medical equipment company founded in 1992, headquartered at Papenreye 55, Hamburg (legal registration) with operational leadership from Mainz-Kastel under Managing Director Andreas Aerni. The company designs, sells, and rents therapeutic systems for decubitus (pressure ulcer) prophylaxis and bariatric patient care, serving hospitals, nursing homes, and care institutions across the DACH region through a B2B sales-led model with a dedicated customer hotline.

The product portfolio covers the full decubitus prevention spectrum: alternating pressure systems (NoDec Airstream, E, S, Airstream 3, P, and Bari variants) built on a patented null-pressure (Null-Druck) technology with rapid inflation/deflation cycles that achieve complete pressure relief and support reactive hyperemia; low-air-loss systems (TopWave) maximizing contact surface area with minimal chamber pressures; hybrid mattresses (MediFlex Matratze) combining soft positioning and alternating pressure with self-regulating valve and iKool viscoelastic gel foam; combined systems (MEDIAIR Turn-Sense) with automated patient rotation reducing nursing workload; non-energetic soft positioning mattresses (The Nest, Gairomat PLUS, Decus Standard/Budget); specialty bariatric beds (GerroBed Bari with integrated weighing scale; GerroBed Flex with electrically adjustable side positioning and adjustable width/length for narrow doorway transport); and Ultrasorbs absorbent drypads complementing low-air-loss systems.

The business operates three revenue streams: one-time equipment sales, multi-year subscription-style rentals with customer-side setup and return logistics, and maintenance services performed exclusively by GerroMed specialists or authorized third parties. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Effective January 1, 2025, the operative rental business and customer-facing operations were integrated into Arjo Deutschland GmbH, with the GerroMed.de site reduced to a product manual download portal and customer inquiries redirected to Arjo's hotline (06134 186 334) and email ([email protected]). The legal entity remains in place, and Arjo's global medical device distribution network (arjo.com/de-de) now carries the GerroMed product lines as part of its pressure injury prevention and bariatric patient solution portfolios.

Name

GerroMed

Legal name

GerroMed Pflege- und Medizintechnik GmbH

Website

https://gerromed.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GerroMed is a German specialty medical equipment supplier serving hospitals and care institutions with decubitus prevention systems, bariatric beds, and soft positioning products. The company's operative rental business was integrated into Arjo Deutschland GmbH effective January 1, 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Equipment - Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Bariatric Care

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Pressure ulcer prevention
• Alternating pressure mattresses
• Bariatric patient beds
• Low-air-loss systems
• Soft positioning systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Sales: Sale of medical devices including alternating pressure systems, low-air-loss systems, hybrid mattresses, specialized bariatric beds, and soft positioning products. Terms include 30-day payment terms, no skonto for outstanding invoices.
2. Medical Equipment Rental: Rental business for medical equipment including mattresses and beds. Customer handles setup, dismantling, and cleaning. Customers cannot sublet equipment. Products include dedicated rental tracking and customer support for registration.
3. Maintenance Services: Maintenance services for contracted products, conducted only by GERROMED specialists or authorized third parties. Prerequisites include customer reporting of malfunctions and providing unrestricted access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GerroMed manufactures and supplies medical equipment for pressure ulcer (decubitus) prophylaxis and therapy, including alternating pressure systems, low-air-loss systems, hybrid mattresses, soft positioning products, and specialized bariatric beds. Products are offered for both outright sale and multi-year rental to hospitals, nursing homes, and care institutions. Since January 1, 2025, the company's operative rental business has been integrated into Arjo Deutschland GmbH, with GerroMed products now distributed through Arjo's medical device network.

Product overview

GerroMed Pflege- und Medizintechnik GmbH offers a comprehensive product portfolio for decubitus prevention and patient care, now integrated under Arjo Deutschland GmbH. The product range spans multiple therapeutic categories: Wechseldrucksysteme (alternating pressure systems including NoDec® Airstream, NoDec® E, NoDec® S, NoDec® Airstream 3, NoDec® P, NoDec® Bari) providing pressure ulcer prevention through patent-pending zero-pressure technology; Low-Air-Loss Systems (TopWave®) for energetic soft positioning and wound healing support; Hybridsysteme (MediFlex Matratze) combining soft positioning with alternating pressure; Kombinierte Systeme (MEDIAIR Turn-Sense) with automatic rotation; Weichlagerung products (The Nest®, Gairomat PLUS®, Decus®) for non-energetic positioning; Spezialbetten/Schwerlastbetten (GerroBed Bari, GerroBed Flex) for bariatric patient care; and Ultrasorbs® Drypads for fluid management. Products serve healthcare facilities for both rental and sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NoDec: Alternating pressure system product line including NoDec Airstream, NoDec E, NoDec S, NoDec Airstream 3, NoDec P, and NoDec Bari variants.
• TopWave
• MediFlex
• GerroBed
• Gairomat
• The Nest
• Decus
• MEDIAIR Turn-Sense
• Ultrasorbs

Products and services

• NoDec Airstream Alternating pressure system that reduces contact pressure through patent-pending zero-pressure technology with rapid ventilation for complete pressure relief and reactive hyperemia promotion. Designed for healthcare facilities for pressure ulcer prevention.
• NoDec E Alternating pressure system for pressure ulcer prevention with patent-pending zero-pressure technology, designed for clinical pressure ulcer prophylaxis in healthcare settings.
• NoDec S Alternating pressure system for decubitus prophylaxis using zero-pressure technology, suitable for healthcare facilities managing immobile patients.
• NoDec Airstream 3 Third generation alternating pressure system with zero-pressure technology for enhanced pressure relief in clinical pressure ulcer prevention applications.
• NoDec P Alternating pressure system for pressure ulcer prevention in clinical settings, using the NoDec zero-pressure technology platform.
• NoDec Bari Bariatric alternating pressure system designed for heavier patients for decubitus prophylaxis, combining zero-pressure technology with bariatric patient support.
• TopWave Low-air-loss system with air flow technology that maximizes contact surface area with minimal chamber pressures for effective energetic soft positioning, promoting optimal skin climate and wound healing for hospital and care facility patients.
• GerroBed Bari Bariatric specialty bed with integrated weighing unit for individualized and needs-based care of bariatric patients in hospitals and care facilities.
• GerroBed Flex Electrically adjustable side positioning specialty bed that facilitates mobilization and care of bariatric patients, with adjustable width and length for navigating narrow doorways during transport.
• MediFlex Matratze Hybrid mattress combining soft positioning and alternating pressure therapy with automatic pressure adjustment based on patient weight, featuring a self-regulating valve system and viscoelastic gel foam iKool technology.
• MEDIAIR Turn-Sense Combined system with automatic repositioning/rotation function that preserves patient mobility and promotes recovery by reducing care disruptions, providing physical and time relief for nursing staff in healthcare facilities.
• The Nest Non-energetic soft positioning technology using weight-graded mattresses for effective individual patient positioning in nursing and care facilities.
• Gairomat PLUS Weight-graded soft positioning mattress enabling effective non-energetic positioning for individual patient positioning in care facilities.
• Decus Budget Budget-tier soft positioning mattress for non-energetic positioning in nursing and care facilities.
• Decus Standard Standard soft positioning mattress with pressure measurement capability for non-energetic positioning in clinical and care facility settings.
• Ultrasorbs Drypads Modern fluid management absorbent pads with high absorption capacity while maintaining air permeability, complementing Low-Air-Loss systems in healthcare facility applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in pressure ulcers through null-pressure and low-air-loss technologies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Arjo Deutschland GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Integration of GerroMed into Arjo Deutschland GmbH structures. Effective 01/01/2025, the operative rental business operations are continued by Arjo Deutschland GmbH. Customer support redirected to Arjo hotline. Products now marketed through Arjo's global medical products network including pressure injury prevention and bariatric patient solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter International): Hillrom (acquired by Baxter in 2021) is one of the largest global suppliers of hospital beds, surfaces, and pressure-injury prevention systems, directly competing with GerroMed's NoDec alternating pressure and GerroBed specialty bed lines in hospital tenders.
• Smith+Nephew: Smith+Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division provides wound care and pressure injury prevention products in hospitals and care facilities, addressing the same clinical problem GerroMed targets with its PIP portfolio.
• Arjo AB: Arjo is GerroMed's new parent company and a direct global supplier of medical beds, pressure injury prevention systems, and bariatric solutions. Most directly comparable as the acquirer of GerroMed's operations and an incumbent in the same PIP/hospital-bed category.
• Stryker Corporation: Stryker's Medical division offers hospital beds, surfaces, and patient handling equipment globally, directly overlapping GerroMed's alternating pressure and specialty bariatric bed portfolio in the acute-care segment.

Direct peers

• Invacare Corporation: Invacare supplies long-term care and home health equipment including pressure-redistribution mattresses and bariatric beds, directly comparable to GerroMed's nursing-home and care-institution product set.
• Linet Group SE: Linet is a European-based manufacturer of hospital beds, ICU beds, and pressure-redistribution mattresses, directly competing with GerroMed in DACH and EMEA hospital procurement with overlapping alternating pressure and bariatric bed offerings.
• Joerns Healthcare: Joerns Healthcare is a US-focused supplier of pressure injury prevention surfaces, wound care, and bariatric care equipment, with a directly comparable product portfolio in alternating pressure, low-air-loss, and bariatric specialty beds.
• Wissner-Bosserhoff: Wissner-Bosserhoff (part of the LINET Group) is a German hospital-bed manufacturer specializing in nursing-home and bariatric beds, directly competing with GerroMed in the DACH market with overlapping specialty bed and pressure-redistribution offerings.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Mölnlycke is a leading wound care and pressure-injury prevention specialist (e.g., Mepilex, Avance systems), comparable to GerroMed's pressure ulcer prevention and wound healing-support positioning, including low-air-loss surfaces.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss distributes pressure-redistribution mattresses, hospital beds, and bariatric equipment to long-term care facilities, directly comparable to GerroMed's nursing-home and bariatric equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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