Handi Move

What Handi Move does

Handi-Move (legal entity: NV Handi-Move) is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer founded in 1982 that designs, produces, and distributes patient lift systems and body support solutions for people with mobility disabilities. Its core product portfolio centers on four hardware platforms — ceiling-mounted lifts (Deckenlifter) on customizable rail systems, mobile floor lifts (including the high-speed Victor 2600 and Victor 2610 with electric tilting spreader bar), wall-mounted lifts (Wandlifter), and pool lifts (Schwimmbadlifter) — complemented by the proprietary patented Handi-Move Hebebügel® body support system, slings, spreader bars, a digital scale, and shower/bath trolleys. Manufacturing takes place at the company's Belgian headquarters in Ninove, with rigorous in-house testing including 30,000-cycle sling validation that exceeds statutory requirements.

The company's commercial model is hardware sales of capital equipment reimbursed predominantly through statutory health insurance schemes (e.g., German Krankenkassen, with products registered in the Hilfsmittelverzeichnis under numbers such as 22.40.01.0068). It serves a diversified customer base that includes individual end-users with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and spinal cord injuries, as well as institutional buyers such as nursing homes, schools, day care centers, rehabilitation facilities, and hippotherapy centers. Distribution is executed through regional contract partners (regionale Vertragspartner) in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, the USA, and Australia, supported by country-specific websites, content marketing, social media presence, and personal consultation with free product demos and quotes.

Go-to-market emphasizes sales-led motion with consultative selling and high-touch onboarding. The company holds a registered trademark on the Handi-Move Hebebügel® and a patent on its leg support fixation mechanism. No external investor ownership, M&A activity, funding rounds, or technology acquisitions are evidenced in the available data, consistent with the company's positioning as a stable, family-controlled niche medical device specialist rather than a venture-backed growth entity.

Name

Handi Move

Legal name

NV Handi-Move

Website

https://handimove.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Handi-Move is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1982, that produces patient lift systems — ceiling, mobile, wall, and pool lifts — plus the patented Hebebügel body support system. It sells hardware through regional partners across seven countries, serving individuals with disabilities, nursing homes, schools, and rehabilitation facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Lift Systems

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Home Accessibility & Bathroom Safety DME (Grab Bars, Shower Chairs, Raised Toilets, Ramps) (HLAHAMAF), Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Patient lift systems
• Ceiling-mounted lifts
• Mobility transfer equipment
• Medical lifting devices
• Disability accessibility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wildberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Lift Equipment Sales: One-time hardware sales of patient lift systems including ceiling lifts, mobile lifts, wall lifts, pool lifts, body support systems (slings, spreader bars), and rail/track systems. Products are typically reimbursed by health insurance (Krankenkassen) in Germany.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Handi-Move manufactures and sells patient lift systems — ceiling, mobile, wall, and pool lifts — together with body support products such as the patented Handi-Move Hebebügel®, slings, spreader bars, and a digital scale, primarily for people with disabilities and the care facilities serving them. Equipment is sold through regional contract partners across Europe, the USA, and Australia, and a large share of demand is reimbursed by national health insurance schemes (Krankenkassen).

Product overview

Handi-Move is an innovative family business since 1982 that manufactures patient lifting and transfer systems for people with disabilities. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive ecosystem of lifting solutions including ceiling-mounted lifters (Deckenlifter) on customizable rail systems, mobile floor lifters (Mobile Lifter series including Victor 2600, Victor 2610 with tilting spreader bar, 1640, and foldable travel lifter 1635), wall-mounted lifters (Wandlifter), and pool lifts (Schwimmbadlifter). These are complemented by body support systems including the patented Handi-Move Hebebügel® for independent or assisted transfers, various slings and lifting sheets (Hebetücher) for different hygiene and transfer situations, spreader bars (Einhängevorrichtungen), and the Digitalwaage for integrated weighing. Additional products include shower/bath trolleys and bath seats for complete bathing solutions, and walking/standing harnesses for rehabilitation. The rail infrastructure includes traverse systems, turn switches, and free-standing options. Most products qualify for health insurance reimbursement in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Handi-Move Hebebügel®: Patented body support system for patient lifting, also known as 'Helfende Hände' (Helping Hands)

Products and services

• Deckenlifter (Ceiling Lift) Ceiling-mounted patient lifters installed on rail systems for transferring patients to beds, baths, toilets, and pools with minimal physical effort for caregivers. For care facilities and private households.
• Mobile Lifter Portable floor-based patient lifters on wheels that can be moved between locations for flexible patient transfer needs in homes, care facilities, and travel settings.
• Wandlifter (Wall Lift) Wall-mounted patient lifters that provide a fixed transfer solution along walls without requiring floor space.
• Schwimmbadlifter (Pool Lift) Pool lifts enabling disabled individuals to transfer from wheelchair into swimming pools for therapeutic or recreational swimming.
• Handi-Move Hebebügel® Patented body support system (body harness) enabling users to self-operate transfers with minimal assistance from caregivers, including a patented leg support fixation mechanism.
• Hebetücher (Slings / Lifting Sheets) Slings and lifting sheets in various configurations (standard, toilet, bathing, with/without head support) for safe patient lifting and transfer, each tested through 30,000 cycles.
• Einhängevorrichtungen (Spreader Bars and Hanging Devices) Spreader bars and hanging devices that connect slings to lifters, available in standard and combination configurations.
• Digitalwaage (Digital Scale) Digital scale integrated with lift systems for weighing patients during transfer without additional equipment.
• Dusch- und Badetrolley (Shower and Bath Trolley) Combined shower and bath trolley functioning as integrated bathing solution, care bed, and transport cart with 220 kg capacity.
• Mobiler Lifter 2600 (Victor) High-performance mobile patient lifter described as the fastest on the market, doubling lifting speed of typical mobile lifters, with up to 225 kg capacity and up to 160 lifts per battery charge.
• Mobiler Lifter mit Kippjoch 2610 (Victor) Mobile lifter with electric tilting spreader bar enabling motor-assisted position changes through tilt, swivel, and rotation functions, lifting from sitting to lying position in one motion.
• Mobile Lifter 1640 Compact mobile lifter designed for easy maneuvering through doorways, can be disassembled for space-saving storage. Registered as HMV-Nr. 22.40.01.0067.
• Klapplifter / Reiselifter 1635 (Foldable Travel Lifter) Foldable travel lifter that folds with a single movement without disassembly, fits in car trunks for travel use.
• Deckeninstallationen (Ceiling Rail Installations) Ceiling rail and switch systems including straight rails, traverse systems, turn switches (3-way/4-way), and wall-to-wall rails for comprehensive ceiling lift installations.
• Aktivlifter / Aufstehlifter 2620 (Active / Stand-Assist Lifter) Active lift/stand-assist lift for users with some weight-bearing ability, places minimal or no load under the arms.
• Badesitz (Bath Seat) Bath seat for individuals who can walk or support themselves, conforms to bathtub shape with adjustable seating position for comfortable bathing.
• Geh- und Stehgurt (Walking and Standing Harness) Walking and standing harness serving as a rehabilitation aid that reduces body weight during exercises and prevents falling.
• Traversensystem (Traverse Rail System) Traverse rail system with two parallel rails and a cross rail enabling movement across an entire room surface without repositioning the lifter.
• Elektrische Traversenschiene (Electric Traverse Rail) Electric traverse rail system enabling independent room-wide movement when combined with Handi-Move body support and the 2815 ceiling motor.
• Freistehendes Schienensystem (Free-Standing Rail System) Free-standing rail system requiring no ceiling or wall anchoring, suitable as a temporary or permanent solution without drilling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Victor mobile lifter is double the speed of typical patient lifters on the market
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prism Medical: Manufacturer and supplier of ceiling track hoists, mobile hoists, slings, and bathing equipment for the disability and aged-care markets, with strong UK and North American presence. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Handi-Move's lift ecosystem.
• Guldmann: Danish manufacturer of ceiling-mounted hoist systems, mobile lifters, and slings for the disability and elder-care markets. Operates in many of the same European countries as Handi-Move and competes head-to-head in ceiling-lift installations for care homes and private homes.
• Etac: Nordic developer and manufacturer of patient transfer and mobility equipment, including mobile hoists, ceiling lifts, and slings. Targets the same care-home, hospital, and home-care segments as Handi-Move with a comparable European distribution model.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based provider of patient handling, wound care, and bed equipment including ceiling and mobile lifts and slings. Comparable to Handi-Move in patient-lift and sling offering, and a relevant US-market comparable given Handi-Move's limited US presence via Surehands.
• Arjo: Swedish medical-device company specializing in patient handling and lifting systems (ceiling lifts, mobile lifts, slings) for hospitals, care homes, and home care. Directly comparable to Handi-Move's product categories, customer segments, and reimbursement-driven business model.

Broad incumbents

• Liko (a Hillrom brand, now part of Baxter): Liko is a heritage Swedish brand of patient lifts and slings; Hillrom (acquired by Baxter) sells these within a much broader hospital bed, patient monitoring, and capital-equipment portfolio. Competes with Handi-Move in ceiling and mobile lifts but offers a far wider product suite to institutional buyers.
• Stryker: Global medical-technology company with a Medical division that includes hospital beds, stretchers, and patient handling capital equipment. While not specializing in lifts, Stryker competes for institutional lift-and-transfer budgets and could expand into Handi-Move's categories through acquisition or product development.
• Invacare: Global durable medical equipment manufacturer offering wheelchairs, mobility scooters, beds, and patient lifts. Overlaps with Handi-Move in the DME channel and serves many of the same end users (people with disabilities, care facilities, home care) through overlapping reimbursement and distribution models.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large diversified DME manufacturer and distributor offering patient lifts, slings, mobility aids, beds, and respiratory products. Competes with Handi-Move in DME channels and shares the same reimbursement-driven demand model, but at a much broader product and geographic scale.

Regional players

• Surehands Lift & Care Systems: US distributor and adaptation partner for Handi-Move's body-support and lift systems (the same Hebebügel technology marketed in North America). While closely tied to Handi-Move commercially, Surehands represents a regional peer for the US market where Handi-Move itself has limited direct presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/handimove
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/handi-move-deutschland
• Instagraminstagram.com/handimovedeutschland

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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