What Lattoflex does

Lattoflex is a German manufacturer of ergonomic sleep systems, headquartered and produced in Bremervörde since 1957. Founded by Karl Thomas, who built the first wooden slatted bed frame, the company transitioned in the mid-1990s to a patented point-spring (Punktfederung) technology with movable wing elements — the technical foundation of its current portfolio. The product line consists of three proprietary slatted-frame systems (Lattoflex 200 with 2D wings, 300 with 3D wings and rotating slats, 900 with movement wings targeted at older adults), ClimaCell cold-foam mattresses in multiple firmness and cover variants, ergonomic pillows (Lattokiss and Lattokiss Pro), and motorized frames, all manufactured at the single Bremervörde site.

The company makes money primarily through one-time hardware sales of complete sleep systems (slatted frames plus coordinated mattresses), distributed via a network of over 300 authorized specialist dealers (Fachhandelspartner) across the DACH region, with the 2019 sleep study showing 71% of customers purchasing through offline specialists. Lattoflex retains replacement-part sales (spring elements, wings, carrier profiles) on a 10-year warranty basis as a recurring revenue stream, supports dealer productivity through Meisterkurs and Rückenkurs training on the Coachy e-learning platform, and operates a small direct e-commerce channel for fan merchandise via lattoflex.shop. Approximately 170 employees work in Bremervörde, where the facility runs on 97.5% biogas-supplied energy and produces mattresses and frames in an integrated flow that since July 2019 has included ~25 workers from Lebenshilfe Bremervörde/Zeven.

Lattoflex holds AGR (Aktion Gesunder Rücken) and Öko-Tex Standard 100 certifications, and anchors its brand in clinically validated outcomes from Europe's largest 2019 sleep study (7,386 participants across 220 DACH locations), which reported 93.8% pain reduction at four weeks and 94.8% reported increases in daytime energy. The business is structured as Thomas GmbH + Co. Sitz- und Liegemöbel KG, a privately held limited partnership owned and managed by the Thomas family in its third generation, with Boris Thomas and Gunnar Thomas as managing directors.

Name

Lattoflex

Legal name

Thomas GmbH + Co. Sitz- und Liegemöbel KG

Website

https://lattoflex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lattoflex is a German manufacturer of ergonomic sleep systems — high-tech slatted bed frames with patented point-spring wing technology, ClimaCell mattresses, and ergonomic pillows — sold through 300+ authorized specialist dealers across the DACH region to consumers seeking back-pain relief and pain-free sleep.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ergonomic Sleep Systems

NAICS

Mattress Manufacturing (33791)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Mattress & Bed Retail (Innerspring, Foam, Hybrid) (CRAIABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mattress & Pillow Components Manufacturing (Ticking/Pillow Shells/Protectors) (IMAOAKAE), Pillows & Pillow Systems Retail (CRAIABAC), Sleep Accessories Retail (Toppers, Pads, Wedges, Blankets, White Noise) (CRAIABAF)

Keywords

• Ergonomic sleep systems
• Slatted bed frames
• Point-spring technology
• Orthopedic mattresses
• Back care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremervörde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sleep System Hardware Sales: Lattoflex generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of complete sleep systems consisting of high-tech slatted frames (Lattenroste) and mattresses. Products are sold through a network of over 300 authorized specialist dealers. Individual replacement parts (flügel, feder elements, träger profile) are also available for purchase.
2. Accessories and Fan Shop: Direct e-commerce revenue from fan merchandise including clothing and accessories sold through the Lattoflex.shop online store.
3. Warranty Extensions and Replacement Parts: The company offers extended warranty registration (Garantieverlängerung) and sells replacement components including elastic spring elements, wings, carrier profiles, and mattress cores. ClimaCell mattress cores carry a 10-year warranty with 3 years at full value and 10% annual depreciation thereafter.
4. Professional Services and Training: Lattoflex offers training programs including the Lattoflex Meisterkurs (Master Course) and Lattoflex Rückenkurs (Back Course) through the Coachy e-learning platform. These educational offerings support the dealer network and customer education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Lattoflex manufactures and sells ergonomic sleep systems, including high-tech slatted bed frames (Lattenroste) with patented point-spring (Punktfederung) wing technology, ClimaCell cold foam mattresses, and physiologically designed ergonomic pillows. Products are distributed primarily through a network of over 300 authorized specialist retail dealers in the DACH region, with direct e-commerce limited to fan merchandise.

Product overview

Lattoflex is a German sleep systems company that manufactures ergonomic slatted bed frames (Lattenroste) with patented point-elastic wing technology, mattresses, and accessories. The product portfolio consists of three core slatted frame systems (Lattoflex 200 with 2D wings, Lattoflex 300 with 3D wings and rotating slats, and Lattoflex 900 with movement wings for seniors), coordinated mattresses with ClimaCell® foam cores in multiple firmness levels (H1-H4), pillows (Lattokiss and Lattokiss Pro), and motorized frames. All products are designed to address back pain and promote pain-free sleep through ergonomic adaptation to the sleeper's body. Products are manufactured in Bremervörde, Germany, and distributed through over 300 authorized specialist dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lattoflex 200 High-tech slatted bed frame (Lattenrost) with 2D wings designed for users who experience occasional back pain and morning shoulder stiffness, providing point-elastic ergonomic suspension that adapts to body contours.
• Lattoflex 300 High-tech slatted bed frame with 3D wings and a rotating slat (Drehleiste) feature, designed for users seeking pain-free sleep with fully customizable back support through adjustable wing technology.
• Lattoflex 900 High-tech slatted bed frame with movement wings (Bewegungs-Flügeln) designed for older adults, enabling targeted mobilization during sleep without disrupting sleep quality.
• Lattoflex Matratze (Mattress) Mattresses optimally coordinated with Lattoflex slatted frames, featuring ClimaCell cold foam cores with 55 kg/m³ space weight, available in multiple firmness levels (H1-H4), heights (16cm or 19cm core), and cover options.
• Lattoflex One Matratze A specific mattress variant in the Lattoflex mattress line, designed for use with Lattoflex slatted frame systems.
• Lattokiss Physiologically designed pillow approximately 35x80cm with three sections that support the neck and relieve the cervical spine, with thicker outer sections cradling the head in side-sleeping position.
• Lattokiss Pro Neck support pillow available in four heights with three-dimensional design (format approximately 33x65cm), featuring 69% polyester/31% Lyocell cover and 100% viscoelastic special foam core, washable at 40°C.
• Motorrahmen (Motor Frame) Motorized adjustable bed frame compatible with Lattoflex slatted systems, featuring a 3-year warranty on motors and 3-year guarantee on all other materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.8% of test sleepers experienced less or no back pain after 4 weeks on Lattoflex (2019 sleep study with 7,386 participants)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lebenshilfe Bremervörde/ZevencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019Approximately 25 employees from Lebenshilfe Bremervörde/Zeven, an organization for inclusion of people with disabilities, work integrated in Lattoflex's frame assembly and production since July 2019. This partnership represents the company's commitment to social responsibility and inclusive employment practices. Federmatten were previously prepared at the Lebenshilfe facility before being moved in-house.
• InterserohminorOthersInterseroh serves as Lattoflex's recycling partner for cardboard and foil materials. In 2020, this partnership enabled savings of 104 tons of resources and avoidance of 13.655 tons of CO2 emissions through recycling efforts.
• Coachy (E-Learning Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationCoachy is the e-learning platform used by Lattoflex for online training courses including the Lattoflex Meisterkurs (Master Course) and Lattoflex Rückenkurs (Back Course). Coachy International Ltd is based in Malta and provides internet video course portal services.
• Elmer Biogas (Fernwärme)minorOthersThe biogas plant in Elm (Bremervörde) supplies 97.5% of the energy needs for heating and hot water at Lattoflex's Walkmühlenstraße 93 facility through regenerative energy sources.
• AGR e.V. (Aktion Gesunder Rücken)coreOthersLattoflex products are certified by and recommended by the AGR (Action for Healthy Backs) association. Products undergo regular testing to maintain certification for ergonomic back health benefits.
• ÖKO-TEXcoreOthersAll Lattoflex mattresses and neck support pillows are certified under Ökotex Standard 100, confirming material safety and absence of harmful substances through testing by independent ÖKO-TEX institutes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Radium Foam: German foam manufacturer supplying mattress cores and specialty foam products to bedding brands. Comparable as a German-based sleep industry input supplier; potential upstream partner or competitor depending on vertical integration strategy.

Direct peers

• Bodyguard Matratze: German online mattress brand selling direct to consumer with competitive pricing and home trial. Comparable to Lattoflex as a DACH mattress brand competing for similar consumers, though Bodyguard operates a DTC-only model versus Lattoflex's specialist dealer model.
• Swissflex: Swiss manufacturer of ergonomic slatted frames and sleep systems operating across DACH. Closely comparable to Lattoflex on product category (high-end slatted frames) and premium ergonomic positioning, though Swissflex is significantly smaller.
• Schramm Werkstätten: German premium bed manufacturer producing handcrafted mattresses, slatted frames, and boxspring beds from a single facility. Directly comparable to Lattoflex as a Made-in-Germany premium sleep systems manufacturer serving the German market through specialist retailers.
• Emma Sleep: German-founded bed-in-a-box mattress brand operating across DACH and Europe. Directly comparable to Lattoflex as a DACH-headquartered mattress seller targeting the same consumers, though Emma uses a DTC e-commerce model and lower price points while Lattoflex relies on specialist dealers and premium positioning.
• Hukla Möbel: German sleep systems manufacturer producing mattresses, slatted frames, and boxspring beds. Comparable to Lattoflex as a DACH-region bed and mattress manufacturer with overlapping product categories and a similar specialist retail channel focus.

Broad incumbents

• Dormeo: European mattress brand owned by Studio Moderna, selling memory foam and spring mattresses across multiple countries. Comparable as a mass-market mattress brand competing for DACH consumer share, though Dormeo operates at lower price points and broader distribution than Lattoflex.
• Tempur Sealy International: Global mattress and bedding giant operating Tempur-Pedic and Sealy brands. Comparable as a major mattress manufacturer and retailer across multiple price points and geographies, though Tempur Sealy operates at far greater scale and does not focus on the German specialist slatted-frame niche Lattoflex occupies.

Regional players

• Bultex: French mattress manufacturer and brand owned by the Adeo group, sold primarily through French retail channels. Comparable as a European foam mattress manufacturer with a similar specialist retail distribution model, though Bultex focuses on the French market rather than DACH.
• MLine (Beter Bed subsidiary): Dutch sleep systems brand selling mattresses, adjustable beds, and boxsprings primarily in the Netherlands and Benelux. Comparable as a European mattress and bed systems brand, though MLine focuses on adjustable electric beds rather than ergonomic slatted frames.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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