What BEKA Hospitec does

BEKA Hospitec GmbH is a Wetzlar, Germany-based manufacturer of care and rehabilitation equipment founded in 1967. The company designs and produces capital equipment for nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and home-care environments, including care baths (AVERO, NORA product lines), patient lifts, shower solutions, shower panels, and nursing tables. Its product architecture combines electromechanical engineering with proprietary features such as the Anti-Rotation Mechanism (ARM, patent-pending), the Electrical Positioning System (EPS), the 3D-Comfort-System, and the RUBIN dementia-sensitive color concept. Products are organized using a proprietary classification system — the BEKA Mobility Groups — which maps equipment to the Clinical Frailty Scale and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to guide clinical specification.

The company sells globally through a multi-region dealer and sales partner network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East, with a Belgian subsidiary (BEKA Hospitec bvba) and a sister-company relationship with UK-based Astor-Bannermann. Its go-to-market is specification-driven, targeting institutional and public-sector buyers via framework contracts and purchasing consortia (e.g., Zorgbedrijf Antwerpen, Koopkoepel). The company maintains direct service and training capabilities through BEKA Connect and a dedicated service organization.

BEKA Hospitec is a privately held GmbH led by Geschäftsführer James Stuart-Smith and Robert Deschler. In 2023 it completed a full corporate rebrand ("Different by Design") and in 2024 accelerated product launches including MILO & JAMES, AVERO Premium plus, a new Shower Panel line, and powder-coated design elements, alongside active US market entry via FHCA and NASVH trade shows. The company is positioned as a premium "Made in Germany" brand in a niche medical-equipment category with no disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding data.

Name

BEKA Hospitec

Legal name

BEKA Hospitec GmbH

Website

https://beka-hospitec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BEKA Hospitec GmbH is a German manufacturer founded in 1967 that designs and produces care baths, patient lifts, shower solutions, and nursing tables for nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and home-care providers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Accessibility & Bathroom Safety DME (Grab Bars, Shower Chairs, Raised Toilets, Ramps) (HLAHAMAF), Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Care bathtubs
• Patient lifts
• Shower solutions
• Nursing tables
• Rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wetzlar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Care Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: BEKA Hospitec manufactures and sells technical aids for care and rehabilitation facilities including care bathtubs, patient lifts, shower solutions, and nursing tables. Products are sold through direct sales and a worldwide dealer network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BEKA Hospitec manufactures and sells technical aids for care and rehabilitation facilities, including height-adjustable care bathtubs, patient lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, shower chairs, shower trolleys, nursing/care tables, and therapy equipment. Products are engineered with proprietary ergonomic and safety features and sold directly and through a global dealer network to nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and disability care providers.

Product overview

BEKA Hospitec is a premium manufacturer of technical care and rehabilitation equipment 'Made in Germany' with over 55 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Care Baths including AVERO Motion, AVERO Motion E, AVERO Comfort, AVERO Comfort Fix, AVERO VIVA, AVERO VIVA plus, AVERO Premium plus, INVITA, and COMPACT models with optional wellness systems (Colored-light, Airspa, Aroma, Music-sound); (2) Shower Solutions comprising MILO, JAMES, and LEON shower chairs, EVE! bath/shower lift, SENTA PUR L combi lifter, SINA Comfort shower trolley, and Showerpanel stations; (3) Transfer/Lifting equipment including CARLO Alu and CARLO Trend patient lifts (sling hoists with EP and Classic variants), NORA Pro/Alu/Trend stand-up aids, and ADAM! stretcher lift; and (4) Nursing/Care Tables with MONA (mobile) and ANA (wall-mounted) models. The company also provides therapy equipment for hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, and treatment tables. BEKA Connect offers training and support services. Products are designed for long-term care facilities, hospitals, and disability care, categorized by 5 resident mobility groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BEKA Connect: Training and support platform offering video series, live video training sessions, and personal training sessions for product education.

Products and services

• AVERO Care Baths (Motion, Motion E, Comfort, Comfort Fix, VIVA, VIVA plus) Height-adjustable and fixed-height care bathtubs for elderly and care-dependent residents, designed with ergonomic forms and variable height adjustment to ease caregiver handling and create a feel-good bathing atmosphere. Aimed at nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
• AVERO Premium plus Premium lifting bath developed with care staff and occupational therapists, featuring an ergonomic bath body with lowered foot area, infinitely variable height adjustment, Safety Modules including scald protection and lock-out, and a non-porous easy-clean surface. Designed for premium long-term care facilities and hospitals.
• INVITA Tilting Tub Practical tilting tub designed for safe and comfortable bathing of care-dependent residents in long-term care and disability care settings.
• COMPACT plus Care Bath Care bath with integrated seat lift providing efficient bathing solutions for care facilities with limited space.
• MILO Shower Chair Compact shower chair with small turning radius, high-quality aluminum construction, soft ergonomically shaped cushions, 25° tilt function, and 150 kg SWL. Designed for care facilities and barrier-free showering.
• JAMES Shower Chair Shower chair with unique 55° tilt function (including 30° backrest adjustment) allowing full extension for optimum hygienic care, 300 mm height adjustment and 185 kg SWL. Aimed at care facilities.
• LEON Shower Chair Heavy-duty shower chair with robust 230 kg SWL, combining functionality with modern design for barrier-free showering in bariatric care settings.
• EVE! Shower/Bath Lift Combined shower and bath lift providing safe and comfortable transfers for residents with limited mobility in care facilities.
• SENTA PUR L Combi Bathing Lifter Combi bathing lifter that converts into a stretcher lift with optional modules, featuring electric height adjustment, 150 kg patient capacity, and use for bed transfers. Designed for long-term care and hospitals.
• SINA Comfort Shower Trolley Universal shower trolley for mobility groups 4 and 5, offering safe and dignified showering with padded mattress, high siderails, electric/hydraulic height adjustment; can also serve as changing table. For care facilities and hospitals.
• Showerpanel Universal shower and disinfection station with integrated shower and disinfection functions; optional toilet integration for space-saving solutions in care homes and hospitals.
• CARLO Patient Lifts (Alu and Trend series) Mobile clip and loop sling hoists across CARLO Alu and CARLO Trend series with 185-230 kg SWL variants, featuring the proprietary Electrical Positioning System (EPS) and Anti-rotation Mechanism (ARM), and 4-point or 2-point spreader bars. For patient transfers in care facilities and hospitals.
• NORA Sit-to-Stand Lifts (Pro, Alu, Trend) Sit-to-stand and stand-up lifts including NORA Pro with the 3D-Comfort-System (memory-foam leg cushion, 2 swivel axes, RUBIN dementia-sensitive color scheme, Lithium-Ion battery), NORA Alu lightweight aluminum stand-up aid with 200 kg capacity, and NORA Trend with electrically spreadable carrier frame for single-nurse operation.
• ADAM! Stretcher Lift Stretcher type lift manufactured from aluminum and stainless steel with electrically adjustable back rest and 100% shower suitability. For immobile residents in care facilities and hospitals.
• MONA Mobile Nursing and Care Table Mobile nursing and care table with continuous height adjustment, sturdy scissors mechanism, optional side rails, and 205 kg load capacity. For care facilities and hospitals.
• ANA Wall-Mounted Nursing and Care Table Wall-mounted nursing and care table with no substructure, height adjustment 400-950 mm, disinfectable upholstery, and 200 kg SWL. For space-constrained care and clinical environments.
• Hydrotherapy Baths Tubs for partial and full hydrotherapy bathing with latest technology, durable materials and excellent finish for successful therapy treatments in rehabilitation facilities and burn treatment units.
• Therapy Treatment Tables High quality treatment tables for different therapeutic treatment methods with excellent finish and durable materials, for physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities.
• Rehabilitation Equipment Physiotherapeutic resources including parallel bars, exercise stairs, and tilting tables for patient rehabilitation in therapy and rehabilitation facilities.
• BEKA Connect Training Platform Training and support platform offering video series on products, live video training sessions, and personal training sessions for customers and partners to support product adoption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mobility classification system based on Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) and Functional Independent Measure (FIM)
• +1 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Astor-BannermanncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company in Great Britain producing and selling care products for disabled and private sector for over 25 years. The two companies maintain close cooperation and cross-border exchange of know-how. BEKA Hospitec is part of an international group of companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prism Medical: Prism Medical designs and supplies ceiling hoists, mobile lifts and transfer aids for care homes and homecare—closely comparable to BEKA's patient-handling portfolio.
• Etac: Etac develops mobility and transfer equipment (lifts, shower chairs, commodes) for elderly and disabled care, overlapping with BEKA's patient-lift and shower-chair product lines.
• Joerns Healthcare: Joerns Healthcare is a US-based manufacturer of patient handling and wound care solutions, including mobile lifts and transfer equipment for skilled nursing and long-term care—directly comparable to BEKA's nursing-home customer segment.
• Astor-Bannerman: Astor-Bannerman is BEKA's UK-based sister company producing care and disability equipment including baths, hoists and shower chairs, with deeply overlapping product ranges and customer segments.
• Invacare: Invacare supplies durable medical equipment including patient lifts, shower chairs and homecare beds for long-term care and homecare settings—closely comparable to BEKA's product set and target buyer.
• Handicare: Handicare (now part of Savaria) manufactures patient lifts, ceiling hoist systems and accessibility products for care facilities and private users, overlapping with BEKA's CARLO mobile lifts and sit-to-stand portfolio.
• Arjo: Arjo is a global medical-device company specializing in patient handling and hygiene equipment (lifts, transfer aids, bathing systems, DVT prevention) for hospitals and long-term care—directly overlapping BEKA's core portfolio of patient lifts, care baths and transfer solutions.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare produces a broad DME range including patient lifts, shower chairs and bathroom safety products, competing with BEKA's CARLO lifts and MILO/JAMES shower chairs in long-term care channels.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (now part of Baxter): Hillrom's long-term care and patient handling portfolio (lifts, beds, therapy surfaces) competes with BEKA in nursing homes and hospitals; as part of Baxter it offers broader medtech solutions beyond BEKA's specialist DME focus.
• Stryker: Stryker's Medical division includes hospital beds, stretchers and related patient handling equipment, providing broader medtech offerings that overlap with BEKA's hospital customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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