What Riedel Group does

Riedel Group is a family-owned German medical supply and orthopedic technology provider headquartered in Nürnberg, operating through two wholly-owned entities: Riedel & Pfeuffer GmbH Haus der Gesundheit and Reha-Team Rehabilitationstechnik Nürnberg GmbH (the latter founded 1996). The business traces its origins to a shoemaking workshop founded in 1908 in Pleinfeld and today runs a Vollsortimenter model across five service lines: Sanitätshandel (medical supplies including compression therapy and breast prostheses), Orthopädietechnik (custom prosthetics and orthotics), Rehatechnik (mobility equipment and lifts), Orthopädieschuhtechnik (orthopedic footwear including the Tofinos brand), and Bequemschuhhandel (comfort shoe retail). It serves individual patients with conditions spanning arthrosis, scoliosis, osteoporosis, lymphedema, amputation, and post-mastectomy needs, supported by six branded Kompetenz-Zentren and a workforce that includes master orthopedic technicians, master shoemakers, and an active apprenticeship program.

The company's underlying technology stack includes 3D scanning (foot, back, gait) for measurement, CAD/CAM and 3D printing in the orthopedic workshop, and integration with technology partners such as Össur Deutschland for Unloader One knee braces and HKK Bionics for exomotion hand orthoses. Distribution combines 15 retail storefronts in the Nürnberg metropolitan area (Nürnberg, Fürth, Erlangen, Neustadt a.d. Aisch, Georgensgmünd, Pleinfeld), a field sales force for home visits (Außendienst and Home Service Kleinorthopädie), an online prescription submission portal (Rezeptservice) via joviva.de, and an e-commerce storefront at sanivita.de. Revenue flows primarily through German statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement for prescription-driven medical aids plus direct consumer payment for self-pay items, with pricing not publicly disclosed.

Management remains entirely within the Riedel family across four generations, currently led by Michael Riedel (Gesellschafter-Geschäftsführer) with Joachim, Judith, Ute, Theresa, and Katharina Riedel in operating roles. The business maintains over 2,000 annual hours of employee continuing education, conducts regular patient-facing events (test weeks, fashion shows, Lip/Lymph Ladies Lounge), and pursues regional partnerships through Genefrank and Gesundheits-Netz-Franken. Geographic reach is explicitly limited to Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia) and the Nürnberg metropolitan region, with no global footprint claimed.

Name

Riedel Group

Legal name

Riedel & Pfeuffer GmbH Haus der Gesundheit

Website

https://riedel-gruppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Riedel Group is a family-owned German medical supply and orthopedic technology provider based in Nürnberg. Operating across 15 branches in Middle Franconia, it delivers prosthetics, orthotics, orthopedic footwear, mobility aids, and compression therapy to individual patients under German health insurance reimbursement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetics/Orthotics Rehab & Amputee Rehabilitation (HSADAIAN), Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical supplies
• Prosthetics and orthotics
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Custom orthopedic footwear
• Compression therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Aids and Supplies Sales: Direct sales of medical supplies including prosthetics, orthotics, compression garments, wheelchairs, walkers, and orthopedic shoes. Revenue generated through health insurance reimbursements (prescription-based) and direct customer payments.
2. Custom Fitting and Manufacturing Services: Custom fabrication and fitting services for prosthetics, orthotics, orthopedic shoes, and compression garments. Professional services including measurements, fittings, and adjustments.
3. Prescription Processing Services: Online prescription submission and processing service (Rezeptservice) for insurance-covered medical supplies, facilitating health insurance billing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Riedel Group operates a full-range medical supply and orthopedic technology retail network across the Nuremberg metropolitan area. The company provides custom-fitted prosthetics, orthotics, orthopedic footwear, compression garments, breast prostheses, and rehabilitation equipment through 15 branch locations, supported by field sales visits and home services. An online prescription submission service (Rezeptservice via joviva.de) and an e-commerce platform (sanivita.de) extend reach beyond the physical stores.

Product overview

Riedel Group operates as a healthcare services company comprising two main entities: Riedel & Pfeuffer GmbH Haus der Gesundheit and Reha-Team Rehabilitationstechnik Nürnberg GmbH. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of medical supply and orthopedic services organized into five core divisions: Sanitätshandel (medical supply retail), Orthopädietechnik (orthopedic technology/prosthetics & orthotics), Rehatechnik (rehabilitation technology/mobility equipment), Orthopädieschuhtechnik (orthopedic shoemaking), and Bequemschuhhandel (comfort shoe retail). Services are complemented by specialized Competence Centers for specific conditions including arthritis, breast health, lip/lymphedema, osteoporosis, scoliosis, and reading aids. The company operates 15+ branch locations in the Nuremberg metropolitan area, offering both in-store consultations and home visits. An online prescription service and e-commerce platform extend accessibility. The business emphasizes custom-made products, individual fitting, and ongoing patient support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haus der Gesundheit: The central health hub and brand concept of Riedel & Pfeuffer, representing the integrated offering of medical supplies, orthopedic technology, rehabilitation technology, and foot care services.

Products and services

• Sanitätshandel (Medical Supply Retail) Retail of medical supplies including breast prostheses, compression garments for lipedema, lymphedema, venous conditions, and maternity-related compression products for individual patients in the Nuremberg metropolitan area.
• Orthopädietechnik (Orthopedic Technology) Custom fabrication of prosthetics (hand, arm, leg) and orthoses (hand, knee, corset) for individual patients using 3D scanning, gait analysis, and CAD/CAM 3D printing in the in-house orthopedic workshop.
• Rehatechnik (Rehabilitation Technology) Provision of mobility and rehabilitation equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, stair lifts, platform lifts, home lifts, and Wohnumfeldbedienung (home environment control) systems for elderly and disabled individuals.
• Orthopädie-Schuhtechnik (Orthopedic Shoe Technology) Custom orthopedic footwear including Tofinos-brand comfort shoes, individually made orthopedic shoes, and shoe modifications for patients with foot deformities, diabetic foot, or gait abnormalities.
• Bequemschuhhandel (Comfort Shoe Retail) Retail sale of comfort and orthopedic footwear brands such as Finn Comfort for individuals seeking comfortable off-the-shelf or customized walking shoes.
• Fußpflege (Foot Care) Professional nail and foot care services performed by trained staff in branch locations for individual customers.
• Rezeptservice (Prescription Service) Online portal that enables customers to upload medical prescriptions digitally for processing and insurance billing by Riedel & Pfeuffer.
• Online-Shop (sanivita.de) E-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase medical supplies and health products online, branded for the Riedel Group.
• Arthrose-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Arthrosis Competence Center) Specialized service center for knee osteoarthritis patients offering consultation, measurement, and fitting of Unloader One knee braces and other unloading orthoses.
• Skoliose-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Scoliosis Competence Center) Specialized service center providing custom scoliosis corsets, measurement, fitting, and ongoing treatment support for patients with spinal curvature conditions.
• Osteoporose-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Osteoporosis Competence Center) Specialized service center for osteoporosis diagnosis support, orthopedic intervention, and patient education related to bone-density conditions.
• Brust-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Breast Competence Center) Specialized service center for breast prosthesis fitting, post-mastectomy support products, and patient consultations.
• Lip-/Lymph-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Lip/Lymph Competence Center) Specialized service center for compression therapy consultation and fitting for patients with lipedema and lymphedema, including patient-education events such as Lip/Lymph Ladies Lounge.
• Lesehilfen-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Reading Aids Competence Center) Specialized service center for visual aids and reading assistance devices for patients with vision impairments.
• ATMOS Scooter Mobility scooter enabling users to remain mobile for shopping, outings, and social activities.
• Unloader One Knee Orthosis Knee brace for unicompartmental knee osteoarthritis that uses a three-point leverage principle to unload the affected knee compartment, enabling pain-free movement.
• exomotion hand one Gen2 Hand orthosis for patients with hand paralysis or limited hand function, fitted and tested at Riedel branch screening days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arthrosis patients can become pain-free and resume activities like bowling, jogging, hiking without medication
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Össur Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for prosthetics and orthotics. Supplies Unloader One knee braces and other orthopedic devices. Joint educational events including gait school workshops (Gehschulworkshop).
• SALITARIS Healthcare Exellence NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare excellence network partner; listed as image source in website materials.
• BMAB – Bundesverband der AmputiertenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman amputee advocacy organization; collaborated on first national Action Day for Amputees (Aktionstag der Amputierten) in April 2026.
• Genefrank (Netzwerk Gesundheit Franken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional healthcare network organizing interdisciplinary symposia for medical professionals. Riedel participates in annual Genefranksymposium events for orthopedics.
• Gesundheits-Netz-Franken e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional health network organizing Lip/Lymph Ladies Lounge events for patient education on lipedema and lymphedema treatment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics (prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices) headquartered in Duderstadt, Germany. Overlaps directly with Riedel's prosthetics and orthotics practice but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple countries with proprietary bionic technology; a key upstream supplier/competitor for the same patient population.
• Juzo (Julius Zorn GmbH): German manufacturer of compression garments for lymphology, phlebology, and scar therapy, based in Aichach, Bavaria. Overlaps strongly with Riedel's Lip-/Lymph-Kompetenz-Zentrum and vein compression business; operates as both a manufacturer and via German Sanitätshaus distribution.
• Thuasne Deutschland: French-headquartered medical device group with German operations producing orthotics, compression therapy, and mobility aids. Comparable to Riedel's orthotics, compression, and rehabilitation technology portfolio across multiple indications.
• Medi (medi GmbH & Co. KG): German medical device company specializing in compression therapy, orthotics, and phlebology products. Directly comparable to Riedel's compression/Lip-Lymph competence center and vein therapy offerings, with a much larger international manufacturing footprint.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of medical aids including orthotics, compression stockings, and supports. Competes with Riedel in arthrosis bracing and compression therapy categories while also supplying Sanitätshäuser; broader product portfolio and international reach but less direct patient-facing retail.

Emerging players

• Sporlastic GmbH: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces and supports based in Nürtingen. Competes in the arthrosis bracing and orthotics categories where Riedel operates its Arthrose-Kompetenz-Zentrum, and supplies Sanitätshäuser across Germany including independent operators like Riedel.

Regional players

• Ofa Bamberg GmbH: German compression therapy specialist headquartered in Bamberg, Bavaria. Directly competes with Riedel's compression garment business in the same Bavarian region; comparable in size and category focus, but lacks the multi-category Sanitätshaus footprint Riedel operates.
• Sanitätshaus Schindel & Partner: Regional German Sanitätshaus chain offering medical supplies, orthopedic technology, and rehabilitation aids comparable to Riedel's full-range provider model. Operates as a competitor in overlapping Bavarian/Franconian geography with similar retail-plus-workshop service structure.

Direct peers

• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German orthopedic technology specialist providing prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation products. Functions as both a manufacturer supplying Sanitätshäuser like Riedel and a direct orthotics competitor in the German market; comparable mid-sized player with overlapping product lines.
• Wilhelm Julius Teufel GmbH: German orthopedic technology company producing prosthetics, orthotics, and compression garments. Direct peer to Riedel in custom orthotics and prosthetic manufacturing with similar full-range provider positioning in the German healthcare market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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