What Haelvoet does

Haelvoet is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer of techno-ergonomic furniture for the healthcare sector, founded in 1931 and headquartered in Ingelmunster, Belgium. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes hospital beds (including Aron+, Nora with integrated scale, Terra Care, Olympia, and Hilo boxspring), nursing and care beds, stretchers (Vico), examination tables (Eleva), patient and relax chairs (Mauro Ergo-line, Domus, Fero, ZenSo), bedside tables (Ilana), stools, and complementary medical furniture. Its technology stack combines proprietary mechanisms (Ergo-line zero-gravity relax, Fero healthcare-specific relax, WeAssist wheel system, Altiflow active pressure-regulation seat, OpenBus sensor connectivity) with components from specialized partners including Linak (electric linear actuators), Stabilus (gas springs), TENTE (castors), Polyrey (HPL with Sanitized silver-ion antibacterial treatment), and Dometic (integrated refrigerators).

Haelvoet serves three primary customer verticals: acute-care hospitals, elderly/residential care homes, and doctor cabinets/private medical practices, with a documented installed base spanning Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East (Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman), Africa (South Africa, Tunisia), and South America (Brazil). Distribution is hybrid: five wholly-owned subsidiaries in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and Romania (where Haelvoet srl also operates a second production facility) handle key markets directly, while independent distributors cover 27+ additional European countries. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B hardware sales of Class 1 medical devices (CE-marked, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified, EU MDR compliant since May 2020) complemented by lifetime maintenance services and spare parts through the commercial network.

The company operates as an independent private entity with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or external funding rounds. Current leadership is held by the grandson of the original founder, maintaining continuity of family stewardship. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, consistent with enterprise healthcare procurement. Beyond commercial activity, Haelvoet positions itself on sustainability (95% of electricity from solar panels, four consecutive Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship awards, PEFC-certified wood sourcing) and participates in industry trade fairs such as ZORG.tech and World Health Expo.

Name

Haelvoet

Legal name

Haelvoet nv

Website

https://haelvoet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Haelvoet is a Belgian family-owned manufacturer (founded 1931) of techno-ergonomic furniture for hospitals, nursing homes, and medical practices, selling CE-marked medical devices across 27+ European countries and select international markets through its own subsidiaries and distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Furniture Manufacturing

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Hospital beds
• Nursing home furniture
• Medical furniture
• Healthcare furniture
• Examination tables

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingelmunster

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

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. Healthcare Furniture Sales: Haelvoet generates revenue primarily through the sale of healthcare furniture including hospital beds, nursing/care beds, stretchers, examination tables, patient chairs, relax chairs, bedside tables, and other medical furniture. Products are sold directly through their commercial network and through distributors across Europe and select international markets.
2. Medical Device Products: As a medical device manufacturer compliant with EU MDR regulations, Haelvoet sells Class 1 medical devices including hospital beds, stretchers, and examination tables that carry CE labels and are certified under EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 13485 standards.
3. Aftermarket Services: The company provides lifetime maintenance services and spare parts through their experienced commercial network, generating service revenue from existing installed base.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haelvoet designs, manufactures, and sells high-quality techno-ergonomic furniture for hospitals, nursing homes, elderly care facilities, and medical practices. The product range includes hospital and care beds, stretchers, examination tables, patient and relax chairs, bedside tables, and complementary medical furniture — sold under the company's own brand as Class 1 medical devices. Aftermarket lifetime maintenance and spare parts are delivered through the company's own commercial network.

Product overview

Haelvoet is a healthcare furniture manufacturer with more than 90 years of experience, specializing in hospital furniture, elderly homes, and doctor cabinets. The product portfolio includes Beds & Mattresses (including Aron+, Nora, Terra Care, Olympia, Hilo beds, and various mattress collections), Seats/Relax chairs (Mauro Ergo-line, Domus, Fero, ZenSo collections), Stretchers & Day surgery equipment (Vico, Aron+), Examination tables & Medical equipment (Eleva, Helio), Chairs (Talo, Lima, Mido), Tables (Flat, Square, Spark, Sisto), Bedside & reading tables (Ilana, Forma, Quadra, Litavo), and Cupboards (Quadra). Products serve hospitals, nursing/care homes, and medical practices across Europe and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aron+ day hospital bed Lightweight column hospital bed with extensive aluminum construction, anodized aluminum beams, and easy-clean design for acute hospital day-care and patient rooms. Part of the Hospital Solutions concept for hospitals.
• Nora bed with integrated scale system Hospital bed with 100g precision integrated scale system and WeAssist wheel system enabling smooth and controlled movement for caregiver efficiency and patient safety monitoring.
• Terra Care bed Ultra-low care bed designed for patient safety through low-floor positioning, targeted at nursing and elderly care settings.
• Hilo boxspring bed Design-led boxspring bed combining box-spring comfort with an invisible high-low mechanism integrated into the frame, representing the HIDDEN brand philosophy of design furniture without visual compromise.
• Mauro Ergo-line relax chair Relax chair made of round metal tubes with S-shaped seat shell for spinal support, featuring the Ergo-line zero-gravity mechanism and optional raising/sitting assist for healthcare and care environments.
• Domus Rest Chair Soft High-backrest ergonomic chair with removable cushion designed for long periods of comfortable seating in nursing and care facilities.
• Domus Classic Flex Relax chair with upholstered sides, backrest, seat, and leg rest, using the Classic mechanism to raise the legs first and then recline the chair fully.
• Fero wooden relax Classic Healthcare relax chair with wooden support and upholstered components on the Fero mechanism that raises the legs first and then allows the chair to fully recline by pushing away without lever manipulation.
• Eleva High/Low examination table Multi-purpose examination table with 50–100.5 cm electric height adjustment, dual footswitch for hands-free height and backrest operation, and configurations for basic, 2-section, 3-section, gynecological, and bariatric use.
• Ilana bedside tables Bedside tables with solid laminate panels on aluminum corner profiles, available in one-sided, two-sided, and refrigerator versions (with optional integrated Dometic refrigerator and fold-down dinner tray).
• Flat table Versatile table family with multiple base options (Flat Round, Flat Square, Flat Curved) and tabletop choices, designed for nursing-sector sitting rooms, living rooms, and cafeterias.
• Square wood table Functional table with solid wooden support and a wide range of tabletops and stains, intended for nursing-sector care environments.
• Vico Stretcher High/Low Hydraulic stretcher for quick and efficient first aid, with pedal-driven high/low height adjustment and optional Trendelenburg positioning.
• Airlift stool Height-adjustable stool with round upholstered seat, gas lift mechanism, and five design castors for healthcare use.
• Domus sofa bed Space-saving sofa that converts into a bed, available in small (90 cm) and medium (100 cm) widths for flexible use in care settings.
• ZenSo E-lift active seat Active seat built on Altiflow technology that automatically and dynamically regulates pressure points, going beyond comfort to actively contribute to patient recovery and pressure-ulcer prevention.
• Aftermarket lifetime maintenance and spare parts service Lifetime maintenance and spare-parts service for installed Haelvoet medical and care furniture, delivered through the company's own commercial network in Belgium, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and Romania.

Quantifiable outcome

• On average, 1 in 18 patients contracts a MRSA infection in European hospitals. Haelvoet's antibacterial HPL treatment with Sanitized silver-ion technology helps reduce this risk substantially.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PolyreycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2013Polyrey manufactures High Pressure Laminate (HPL) with silver-ion antibacterial Sanitized treatment. Partnership established in 2013 to reduce infection risks in healthcare environments by applying antimicrobial treatment to furniture surfaces.
• Sanitized AGsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006Swiss company and market leader in antimicrobial material production with over 50 years of experience in silver ion-based solutions. Partner of Polyrey since 2006 for antibacterial treatments used in Haelvoet's products.
• LinakcoreTechnology or IntegrationLinak supplies electric linear actuator solutions used in Haelvoet's adjustable beds and medical furniture. These actuators enable smooth, reliable height and position adjustments for patient comfort and caregiver efficiency.
• StabiluscoreTechnology or IntegrationStabilus provides gas springs and dampers used in Haelvoet's furniture products, enabling adjustable mechanisms for beds, examination tables, and other equipment.
• TENTEcoreTechnology or IntegrationTENTE supplies castors (wheels) for Haelvoet's furniture, enabling mobility for chairs, beds, and equipment in healthcare settings.
• DometicsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDometic supplies refrigerators integrated into Ilana bedside tables with refrigerator option, providing cold storage for patient medications and personal items.
• HIDDENsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with HIDDEN brand for Hilo boxspring bed featuring integrated high-low mechanism. Hilo was presented at Courtrai-based Biennale Interieur and represents HIDDEN's philosophy of design furniture without visual compromises.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wissner-Bosserhoff: German manufacturer of hospital beds, nursing beds and bedside tables, part of the Linet Group. Directly comparable in product mix, target customers and European hospital/care-home channels.
• Merivaara: Finnish manufacturer of hospital beds, stretchers, examination/treatment tables and operating room equipment. Comparable medical-device positioning with a Nordic/European footprint similar to Haelvoet.
• Favero Health Projects: Italian manufacturer of hospital and care furniture, including beds, overbed tables, ward furniture and stretchers. Similar mid-sized European specialty manufacturer profile targeting hospitals and elderly care.
• Stiegelmeyer: German family-owned manufacturer of hospital and care beds, bedside tables and furniture. Highly comparable to Haelvoet in product range, customer base (hospitals and nursing homes), and German/European market focus.
• Promotal: French manufacturer of medical examination tables, gynecological chairs, and treatment furniture. Overlaps with Haelvoet's Eleva examination-table line and shares the French-speaking European market presence.
• Linet Group: Czech-based, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of hospital beds, nursing beds and stretchers. Closest direct competitor to Haelvoet in European acute-care and long-term care furniture, with a similar product portfolio and a comparable European distributor model.
• Malvestio: Italian manufacturer of hospital beds, ward furniture, patient transport and care furniture. Direct peer for hospital-room and elderly-care furniture in Southern Europe, overlapping product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Getinge / Arjo: Swedish-listed medtech groups offering hospital beds, patient handling, OR equipment and surfaces globally. A broad incumbent whose medical-bed/surface portfolio directly competes with Haelvoet but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Stryker: US-listed global medical device company with a Medical division that includes hospital beds, stretchers and patient handling. Broad incumbent that competes in the same end-categories as Haelvoet, but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Hill-Rom (Baxter): US-listed, now part of Baxter; global leader in hospital beds, stretchers and connected care. A broad incumbent offering overlapping categories (beds, surfaces, patient handling) at much larger scale, with deeper US and clinical-IT reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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