Gbo

What Gbo does

gbo Medizintechnik AG is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1969 in Rimbach as "Gerätebau Odenwald." The company originally assembled Siemens ULTRATHERM 608 short-wave devices and, over a 25-year partnership, progressively assumed responsibility for Siemens' physical therapy product lines. In 1994, Siemens transferred its entire physical therapy business field to gbo, enabling the firm to operate worldwide under its own brand. Today it designs, develops, and manufactures in-house at its Rimbach headquarters a portfolio of 19 physical therapy devices spanning six modalities: HighTone Therapy (HiToP line — 1touch, 2touch, 4touch, PNP), electrotherapy (Stereodynator, Duodynator, Neoserv), ultrasound therapy (Sonostat touch), HF heat therapy (Ultratherm, Radiotherm), magnetic stimulation (M-Tec Mag S), and extension/traction technology (TESI ComfoTrac Duo). Its worldwide-patented HiToP HighTone Electrical Muscle Stimulation (HTEMS) and SimulFAM-i simultaneous frequency/amplitude modulation technology, plus stereodynamic 3-channel interference current, form the proprietary technical core; the firm holds clinical evidence from the German Diabetes Centre and inclusion in German National Health Care Guidelines since August 2011.

The business operates three revenue streams. First, direct B2B sales of branded medical devices to clinics, hospitals, physiotherapy practices, and doctors via consultation-led enterprise field sales with on-site demonstrations and configuration. Second, OEM and custom development services — including white-label production for partners such as PonteMed (PelviPower pelvic-floor stimulator) and Pelvicenter — leveraging gbo's full vertical integration from piezoelectric ceramics through software to housing. Third, direct-to-consumer home-care devices, principally the HiToP PNP for polyneuropathy, distributed via pharmacy trials, rental, and purchase through a dedicated patient portal (hitop-therapie.de). A sub-brand, skinny lift, targets cosmetic studios and aesthetic clinics with anti-aging and body-contouring applications. Products reach over 70 countries with regulatory certifications including DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 via TÜV Süd and market approvals in Japan, USA, and Russia.

Customers are diversified across enterprise (clinics/hospitals), mid-market (physiotherapy practices and doctors' offices), and SMB/long-tail segments (cosmetic studios, home-care patients), with no individual customer concentration disclosed. The company is privately held as a German Aktiengesellschaft (AG), with no external investors or parent company identified; leadership comprises Madlen Keck and Philipp Keck on the Management Board (Vorstand) and Dr. Dietmar May as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Headcount sits in the 11–50 band, consistent with a focused Mittelstand manufacturer. No revenue, funding round, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed in the source material.

Name

Gbo

Legal name

gbo Medizintechnik AG

Website

https://gbo-med.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

gbo Medizintechnik AG is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1969, producing in-house physical therapy equipment across six modalities — high-tone therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound, HF heat, magnetic stimulation, and traction — for clinics, hospitals, physiotherapy practices, physicians, OEM partners, and home-care patients in over 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rimbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Direct sales of physical therapy devices including HighTone therapy (HiToP series), electrotherapy devices (Stereodynator, Duodynator, Neoserv), ultrasound therapy (Sonostat touch), HF heat therapy (Ultratherm, Radiotherm), magnetic stimulation (M-Tec Mag S), and extension couches (TESI ComfoTrac Duo). Products sold to clinics, physiotherapy practices, doctors, and cosmetic studios.
2. OEM Device Manufacturing: Custom development and production of medical devices for OEM customers. Services include OEM versions of gbo products, medical product developments, and general contract development. gbo acts as both distributor and supplier of complete OEM products for customers handling their own regulatory approvals.
3. Home Care Devices: Direct-to-consumer sales of home medical devices such as HiToP PNP for polyneuropathy treatment. Includes accessories, trial periods, rental, and purchase options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

gbo Medizintechnik AG designs, develops, and manufactures physical therapy medical devices across six therapy modalities: HighTone Therapy (HiToP), electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, HF heat therapy, magnetic stimulation, and extension/traction technology. The company sells its own branded equipment to clinics, physiotherapy practices, doctors, cosmetic studios, and end patients (home-care), and also offers OEM development and contract manufacturing services to other medical device companies.

Product overview

gbo Medizintechnik AG is a German manufacturer of physical therapy devices offering 6 therapy forms across 19 products under its own brand, plus OEM development services. The product portfolio centers on the HiToP® high tone therapy line (1touch, 2touch, 4touch, PNP variants) for electrical muscle stimulation; electrotherapy devices including Stereodynator® (3D interference current), Duodynator® (universal electrotherapy), and Neoserv® (suction electrodes); Sonostat® touch for ultrasound therapy; Ultratherm® and Radiotherm® for HF heat therapy; M-Tec Mag S for magnetic stimulation; and TESI ComfoTrac Duo extension couches. The company also operates skinny lift® as a sub-brand for aesthetic/beauty applications. Products are available for clinics, physiotherapy practices, and homecare use.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• skinny lift: A brand for the beauty sector. skinny lift is based on 40 years of experience in medical technology. Through combining different technologies, treatment methods for anti-aging and body treatment in the aesthetic field were developed.

Products and services

• HiToP® 1touch Compact two-channel high tone therapy device with 10-inch color touchscreen and favorites selection, designed for portable deployment in clinics, sports clubs, or private settings.
• HiToP® 2touch Two-channel high tone therapy device for sports medicine and rehabilitation, featuring a 15-inch TFT LCD touchscreen, favorites-based quick operation, and optional combination with HiToP couches.
• HiToP® 4touch Four-channel high tone therapy device for comprehensive pain management, featuring independent channel display, electrode placement guidance, and compatibility with heated treatment tables.
• HiToP® PNP Home-use high tone electrical muscle stimulation (HTEMS) device for treating polyneuropathy symptoms such as tingling, burning, and numb feet, available through pharmacies with trial, rental, or purchase options.
• Stereodynator® Three-dimensional interference current therapy device with 3 channels and 15-inch color touchscreen, offering muscle toning, pelvic floor stimulation, and optional integrated ultrasound module.
• Duodynator® Universal electrotherapy device operating with low-frequency and medium-frequency currents via two channels; functions as interference device, 2-channel MF device, or LF device with favorites-based one-touch operation.
• Sonostat® touch Versatile ultrasound therapy device with 1 MHz and 3.3 MHz frequencies using titanium treatment heads, 10.1-inch TFT color touchscreen, integrated sound head heating, and combination therapy capability with Duodynator.
• Ultratherm® Short-wave HF heat therapy device delivering up to 1100 watts pulse power via semiconductor output stage, with 12-inch capacitive touch display, favorites programming, and continuous or pulse mode operation.
• Radiotherm® Microwave heat therapy device generating continuous and pulsed microwave energy (up to 200W) for thermal and athermal application, with 12-inch capacitive touchscreen, programmable favorites, and multiple radiator options.
• M-Tec Mag S High Intensity Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) device for pain management with 3 Tesla (large applicator) and 2.5 Tesla (medium applicator), frequency range 1-150 Hz, 20 treatment protocols, 20 favorites, expert mode, and 8-inch LCD touchscreen.
• TESI ComfoTrac Duo Comfort extension and massage couch for lumbar and cervical spine therapy with precision-controlled traction (160N cervical, 600N lumbar), touchscreen operation, adjustable heating, vertebral massage, and BMS vibration.
• OEM Medical Technology Services OEM product development and contract manufacturing services including OEM versions of gbo products, custom medical device development, documentation support, and regulatory approval assistance for other medical device manufacturers.
• skinny lift® Aesthetic/beauty product line combining multiple therapeutic technologies for anti-aging and body treatment in the cosmetic studio and aesthetic field.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of polyneuropathy patients treated with HiToP showed significant symptom improvement vs. 33% for TENS control therapy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Siemens AGcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFounded in 1969 as Siemens supplier, originally assembling ULTRATHERM 608 short-wave devices. Developed into close 25-year partnership where gbo eventually developed and produced complete physical therapy device ranges for Siemens. In 1994, Siemens transferred the physical therapy business field to gbo, marking a pivotal strategic transition.
• PonteMedminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM customer producing PelviPower magnetic pelvic floor stimulation device. gbo developed the device in close collaboration with PonteMed, handling documentation and regulatory approvals.
• PelvicenterminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM customer for whom gbo produces specialized medical devices. Reference visible in product imagery.
• MBBminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman medical technology company for which gbo produced the MediLas device. Historical partnership relationship.
• Holzma, Kendro, Atlas, Bosch, VDOminorOthersVarious companies for whom gbo has handled mechanical and electromechanical projects in past decades. These represent general contract development relationships rather than ongoing partnerships.
• TÜV SüdcoreOthersTÜV Süd provides ISO 13485:2016 certification for gbo's quality management system, covering development, production, and distribution. Critical partnership for regulatory compliance and market access.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH: German physical therapy electromedical device manufacturer offering electrotherapy, ultrasound, shortwave, and shockwave systems directly comparable to gbo's HiToP, electrotherapy, ultrasound, and HF heat therapy lines for clinics and physiotherapy practices.
• Chattanooga Group (DJO Global / Enovis): Broad incumbent in physical therapy and rehabilitation electromedical devices (electrotherapy, ultrasound, traction, heat) competing head-to-head with gbo in clinics and physiotherapy practices worldwide, including Chattanooga, Compex, and DJO-branded channels.
• BTL Group: Czech-founded global manufacturer of aesthetic and physical therapy electromedical devices; its EMSculpt, Exilis, and BTL physiotherapy lines compete with gbo's M-Tec Mag S, skinny lift, electrotherapy, and HiToP franchises across clinical, home-care, and aesthetic channels.
• Enraf-Nonius: Dutch manufacturer of physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment including electrotherapy, ultrasound, and traction devices that compete directly with gbo's portfolio in physiotherapy practices across Europe and emerging markets.
• Gymna NV: Belgian manufacturer of physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment (electrotherapy, ultrasound, therapy couches, traction) directly comparable to gbo's combination of Sterodynator/Duodynator and TESI ComfoTrac Duo offerings for physiotherapy practices.
• Mettler Electronics Corp. US-based manufacturer of electrotherapy, ultrasound, and combination therapy devices overlapping with gbo's electrotherapy, ultrasound, and HiToP products for clinical and sports medicine end users.
• STORZ Medical AG: Swiss-German manufacturer of shockwave and electromagnetic therapy systems (focused but expanding across physical therapy and aesthetic indications) competing most directly with gbo's M-Tec Mag S high-intensity magnetic stimulation offering.
• EMS Physio Ltd. UK-based physical therapy equipment manufacturer offering electrotherapy, ultrasound, and combination therapy units that compete with gbo's electrotherapy and ultrasound families in physiotherapy practice channels.
• Physiomed Elektromedizin AG: German physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment manufacturer with overlapping electrotherapy, ultrasound, and shockwave products targeting similar clinical and physiotherapy practice customers as gbo.
• Dynatronics Corporation: US-based manufacturer and distributor of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and aesthetic electromedical devices (electrotherapy, ultrasound, light/laser) directly comparable to gbo's clinical product lines in North American clinics and practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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