Leina-Werke

Name

Leina-Werke

Legal name

LEINA-WERKE GmbH

Website

https://leina-werke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Aid Products and Medical Supplies

NAICS

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

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical & Pharmaceutical Thermoformed Packaging (IMANAHAB)

Keywords

• First aid kits
• Bandage materials
• Medical supplies manufacturing
• Workplace safety equipment
• Vehicle breakdown warning triangles

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Supplies and First Aid Products: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling bandages, wound dressings, plasters, first aid kits, first aid bags, first aid cases, and first aid cabinets for automotive, workplace, and consumer markets
2. Safety Products: Revenue from safety equipment including breakdown warning triangles, warning vests, defibrillators, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and related safety accessories
3. Private Label / OEM Products: Custom branded products for trade brands and promotional gifts in individual designs, positioning the company as a development partner for automotive manufacturers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leina-Werke GmbH manufactures and distributes first aid kits, bandages, dressing materials, plasters, first aid bags, cases, cabinets, vehicle breakdown warning triangles, defibrillators, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers and related safety products for the automotive, workplace safety and consumer/hobby markets in Germany and Austria. Production runs across six EN ISO 9001 certified sites in Germany, with products compliant with DIN, ÖNORM and EU standards, and the company acts as OEM supplier and private-label development partner to automobile manufacturers and trade brands.

Product overview

Leina-Werke GmbH is a German manufacturer of first aid and medical supply products since 1964, offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical goods organized into three main categories: Safety Articles (Sicherheitsartikel), Bandage Materials (Verbandstoffe), and Plaster Products (Pflasterprodukte). The product portfolio centers on vehicle first aid kits (KFZ-Verbandkästen) compliant with DIN 13164, industrial workplace first aid kits (Betriebsverbandkästen) compliant with DIN 13157/13169, and the industry-specific PRO SAFE/PRO SAFE PLUS first aid case systems with branch-specific configurations. Supporting products include emergency warning triangles (Pannenwarndreiecke), defibrillators (AEDs), eye wash stations, rescue signs, burn treatment products, fire safety equipment, disinfection products, first aid cabinets, stretchers, and various bandage materials. The company also offers Austria-specific products compliant with ÖNORM standards, DRK-Edition branded products, and private label/custom manufacturing services. All products are manufactured 'Made in Germany' at EN ISO 9001 certified facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRK-Edition: Special first aid product line branded in partnership with DRK (German Red Cross), including KFZ first aid kits and bags.

Products and services

• Vehicle First Aid Kits (KFZ-Verbandkästen) Vehicle first aid kits compliant with DIN 13164, available in Standard, Leina-Star (book-style opening), and Fotodruck variants and in materials including PP-plastic and ABS-Kunststoff. Used by automobile manufacturers as first equipment and sold for the automotive aftermarket.
• PRO SAFE and PRO SAFE PLUS Branch-Specific First Aid Cases Industry-specific first aid cases (DIN 13157 for PRO SAFE, DIN 13169 for PRO SAFE PLUS) with branch-specific additional equipment for construction, automotive, childcare, wood processing, agriculture, chemistry, sports, metal, food service, electrical, office, culture/events, hotels, home/garden, and hygiene/disinfection sectors. Targeted at occupational safety buyers across multiple industries.
• Industrial First Aid Kits (Betriebsverbandkästen) Workplace first aid kits compliant with DIN 13157, available in small, large, and office sizes and colors with optional wall brackets, for businesses, construction sites, offices, and industrial facilities.
• Vehicle Breakdown Warning Triangles (Pannenwarndreiecke) Vehicle breakdown warning triangles compliant with EU directives, available in EURO SPIDER, EURO MINI, and EURO COMPACT variants. Developed and produced in-house by Leina-Werke since 1993 for automotive OEM and aftermarket use.
• Defibrillators (AEDs) Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) including Cardio First Angel, Heartsine Samaritan PAD 350P and 360P, with accessories such as replacement electrodes and indoor cabinets. Distributed for workplace and public use.
• Eye Wash Stations and Solutions Eye wash stations and solutions including Plum brand products (Plum Augenspülstation IBOX, Plum Quicksafe stations, and Plum eye wash bottles) with sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution and pH neutral phosphate buffer solution for different contaminants, compliant with DIN EN 15154-4. Sold to workplace safety customers.
• Bandage Materials (Verbandstoffe) Bandage materials including bandages (Binden), compresses (Kompressen), dressings (Verbände), swabs (Tupfer), cotton wool and bandage gauze (Watte und Verbandmull), plus veterinary medical supplies. Used as refill content and as standalone products for medical, occupational, and consumer customers.
• Plaster Products (Pflasterprodukte) Plaster products for wound care and first aid applications across consumer, occupational, and refill uses.
• First Aid Stations (Erste-Hilfe-Stationen) Wall-mounted first aid stations in metal and plastic variants for quick access to first aid materials in workplaces. Includes Erste-Hilfe-Station Metall and Erste-Hilfe-Station Kunststoff models.
• First Aid Cabinets (Verbandsschränke) Steel and plastic first aid cabinets (Verbandsschränke) in sizes A, B, C, D and models Medisan, Cura, Sani Cab, and Sani Roll for workplace first aid stations.
• First Aid Bags and Sets First aid bags and sets for outdoor activities, hunting/forestry, sports, and general use, including emergency backpacks and professional models with modular organization. Sold to consumer, occupational, and outdoor recreation customers.
• Warning Vests (Warnwesten) High-visibility warning vests compliant with EN ISO 20471, available in orange and yellow, including children's vests (EN 17353), single packs, and family sets for vehicle, workplace and consumer use.
• Combination Bags (Kombitaschen) Multi-compartment first aid bags combining first aid materials with warning triangles in 2-piece and 3-piece configurations for vehicles, compliant with various standards. Sold primarily for automotive OEM and aftermarket use.
• Austrian Market First Aid Products First aid products specifically for the Austrian market compliant with ÖNORM Z 1020 Typ I/II, ÖNORM V 5100, ÖNORM V 5101, and KFG § 102 regulations, covering both workplace and vehicle use cases.
• Folding Stretchers (Krankentragen) Folding stretchers compliant with DIN 13024, available in Type N (longitudinally folding) and Type K (2x folding) variants with optional glides or casters. Sold for workplace first aid and emergency response applications.
• Rescue and Safety Signs (Rettungszeichen) Rescue and safety signs compliant with ASR A 1.3 and DIN EN ISO 7010, made from fire-resistant hard PVC (DIN 4102 B1) with photoluminescent coating options. Sold for workplace safety installations.
• First Aid Refill Sets (Erste-Hilfe-Füllungen) Replacement refill sets for first aid kits compliant with DIN 13157, DIN 13169, DIN 13164, DIN 14142, and ÖNORM standards, including exchange obligatory parts and school/kindergarten specific fills. Sold as recurring consumables.
• Burn Treatment Products Burn treatment sets and products including Burnshield hydrogel bandages and Waterjel emergency burn gel in various formats for treating minor and major burns. Sold for workplace, emergency response, and consumer use.
• Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets Fire safety equipment including EN-3 compliant 1kg fire extinguishers with manometer and EN 1869 fire blankets in glass fiber material. Sold for workplace and home safety use.
• Disinfection Products Disinfection products including Desderman Care hand sanitizer, Octenisept wound disinfection, Kodan Tinktur Forte skin antiseptic, alcohol swabs, and hygiene/disinfection sets. Sold for workplace and consumer hygiene use.
• Cold/Hot Compresses Reusable cold/hot compresses for pain relief and swelling reduction; cold application in freezer, hot application in water up to 80°C or microwave. Sold as first aid consumables for occupational, sports, and consumer use.
• First Aid for Children Child-specific first aid products including EN 17353 compliant children's warning vests, child-themed first aid boxes, and child-specific first aid kits for schools, kindergartens, and family use.
• DRK-Edition First Aid Products Sub-brand of first aid products co-developed with the German Red Cross (DRK) including KFZ first aid kits, industrial kits, bags, and cases featuring DRK branding and design, compliant with DIN 13164, DIN 13157, and DIN 13169. Sold to automotive, workplace, and Red Cross affiliated customers.
• Private Label Manufacturing Services Custom private label manufacturing services allowing retailers and trade brands to source first aid and safety products under their own branding and design, with Leina-Werke acting as a development partner for automobile manufacturers and promotional gift customers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• German Red Cross (DRK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of DRK-Edition first aid products including KFZ first aid kits, workplace first aid kits, and first aid bags with DRK branding and specifications. Includes products for vehicles (DIN 13164 compliant) and workplaces (DIN 13157/DIN 13169 compliant).
• DPDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics partnership for product deliveries and shipments, enabling reliable distribution to customers across Germany.
• PlumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for eye wash stations and solutions including Plum Augenspülstation IBOX, Plum Quicksafe stations, and Plum eye wash bottles with sterile sodium chloride solution and pH neutral phosphate buffer solution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dräger: Global German-headquartered safety, medical and respiratory protection manufacturer. Overlaps with Leina-Werke in workplace safety, first-aid stations and rescue equipment as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Honeywell's PPE and safety-products business (post-PP&G spin) offers first-aid, eye-wash and workplace safety solutions. Comparable through overlapping categories but operates at much larger scale across many geographies.
• 3M Safety & Industrial: Diversified multinational with a major Personal Safety division covering first-aid, hearing and respiratory protection. Competes with Leina-Werke in workplace first-aid kits and safety signage as one of many adjacent categories.

Emerging players

• Steroplast Healthcare: UK-based medical supplies manufacturer and private-label specialist in plasters, dressings and first-aid kits. Comparable as a leaner, digitally active challenger pushing into private-label and OEM first-aid across Europe.
• Burnshield: South Africa-headquartered specialist in hydrogel burn dressings and burn-care kits distributed globally. Comparable as a niche burn-treatment specialist already part of Leina-Werke's distributed burn range.
• PAXX (formerly PAX-Bags): German specialty manufacturer of emergency, first-responder and rescue bags and backpacks. Overlaps with Leina-Werke's first-aid bag and Kombitasche range for emergency-services and workplace buyers.

Direct peers

• W. Söhngen GmbH: German manufacturer of first-aid kits, bandages and rescue equipment with deep DIN-compliant product ranges. Directly comparable as a long-established German specialist competing in the same vehicle and workplace first-aid categories.
• Cederroth (OneMed Group): Nordic first-aid and wound-care manufacturer best known for Salvequick plasters and Salvequick Quick Stop. Comparable as a specialist first-aid brand with cross-border consumer and workplace distribution.
• Holthaus Medical GmbH: German producer of first-aid kits, plasters and wound-care consumables for B2B and consumer channels. Directly comparable on product mix (DIN kits, dressings) and DACH-focused distribution.

Regional players

• Schafferer Medizintechnik: Austrian medical-technical distributor focused on ÖNORM-compliant first-aid and emergency equipment. Comparable on Austrian workplace safety demand, though operating primarily as a regional distributor rather than manufacturer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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