What Diagramm does

Diagramm Halbach GmbH & Co. KG is a sixth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer and distributor founded in 1832, headquartered in Schwerte with a second production facility in Herne (subsidiary Fleischhauer Datenträger). The company operates two integrated business lines: (1) medical consumables and accessories for hospitals, clinics, and laboratories — including medical papers (ECG/CTG/EEG/video printer papers for Sony, Mitsubishi, GE, Philips, etc.), clinical adhesive labels and patient-identification wristbands (LaserBand), ultrasound gel and gel warmers, electrodes, laryngoscopes, SpO2 sensors, ECG cables, blood pressure cuffs, temperature probes, batteries, and special lamps; and (2) industrial labels, transit/admission tickets, and security printing under ISO 14298. Technology rests on specialized printing and converting capabilities, an in-house testing laboratory validating OEM paper compatibility, and proprietary product features such as self-laminating wristbands with integrated protective film and the Thermasonic gel warmer's Microtemp thermal cutoff.

The business model is a hybrid of manufacturing under the proprietary "Clinical" private-label brand and exclusive distribution of third-party medical brands (EnviteC-Wismar in DACH, ProAct Medical, Parkerlabs, Vitalograph, Suntech Medical, Excelitas, plus OEM-compatible cables for Dräger/GE/Philips and original sensors from Masimo/Nellcor). Go-to-market combines a B2B webshop for hospitals and medical specialist dealers, direct enterprise sales supported by major trade fair participation (Medica, world-leading medical trade fair, with 37 editions of attendance by 2016), and channel partnerships with medical specialist dealers. Pricing is quote-based, with a 15 EUR service fee on orders below 50 EUR net and free delivery above that threshold. Customer segments are diversified across three verticals — hospitals/healthcare facilities (primary), industrial manufacturing, and ticketing/security printing — with end-customers in more than 70 countries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is structured as a GmbH & Co. KG with no external institutional investors identified, governed by Managing Directors Philipp Halbach and Thomas Halbach with senior partner Ulrich Halbach and HR Manager Alexandra Edelhoff.

Name

Diagramm

Legal name

Diagramm Halbach GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://halbach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Diagramm Halbach is a sixth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer and distributor (founded 1832) producing medical consumables and accessories, clinical labels, patient-identification wristbands, and security printing, serving hospitals, industrial manufacturers, and transit/brand-protection customers in over 70 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Consumables and Healthcare Printing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK), Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Industrial & Technical Paper Manufacturing (Electrical, Abrasive Backing, Medical/Pharma) (IMAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Medical consumables
• Healthcare printing supplies
• Patient identification wristbands
• Industrial label solutions
• Security printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwerte

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Papers and Chart Products: Sales of medical papers including ECG, CTG, EEG papers, video printer papers for major manufacturers like Sony, Mitsubishi, and laboratory papers. One of the largest product ranges available from stock.
2. Medical Consumables and Accessories: Consumables including electrodes, laryngoscopes, gels, SpO2 sensors, ECG cables, blood pressure cuffs, batteries, and other medical accessories. Private label Clinical products provide cost-effective alternatives.
3. Clinical Labels and Patient Identification Products: Clinical adhesive labels, patient wristbands (LaserBand), data documents, laboratory and cryo labels, autoclave sterilization labels for healthcare facilities.
4. Industrial Labeling Solutions: Labeling solutions for cosmetics, chemical industry, pharmaceuticals, technical industry, automotive, electronics, and logistics sectors.
5. Security Printing and Tickets: Tickets (mass transit), thermal paper products, admission tickets, and security printing for product and brand protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diagramm Halbach manufactures and distributes medical papers (ECG, CTG, EEG, video printer papers), clinical adhesive labels, patient identification wristbands (LaserBand), medical consumables (electrodes, gels, laryngoscopes, spirometry accessories) and medical technology accessories (SpO2 sensors, ECG cables, blood pressure cuffs, temperature probes, batteries). The company also produces industrial label solutions for sectors including cosmetics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive and logistics, and security printing products such as mass transit tickets, thermal paper, admission tickets and brand protection documents.

Product overview

Diagramm Halbach is a family-owned company founded in 1832, now in its sixth generation, specializing as a full-range supplier of medical consumables and accessories for healthcare applications. The company operates as both a manufacturer and distributor, offering four core product categories: (1) Medical Papers including ECG, CTG, EEG, video printer papers for Sony/Mitsubishi, laboratory papers, and chin rest papers for ophthalmology; (2) Clinical Adhesive Labels and Data Documents including patient identification wristbands (LaserBand), laboratory labels, cryo/deep-freeze labels, and scanner forms; (3) Consumables including laryngoscopes (ProAct, Luxamed, Heine), electrodes (Clinical private label and Nessler Swaromed), contact mediums (Parkerlabs Aquasonic, Clinical), spirometry accessories with bacterial virus filters (Vitalograph), and diagnostic accessories; (4) Medical Technology Accessories including SpO2 sensors (exclusive EnviteC-Wismar distributor, also Masimo/Nellcor), ECG patient cables (Dräger, GE, Philips compatible), blood pressure cuffs (Suntech, Clinical), temperature probes (EnviteC-Wismar), batteries, and special lamps (Excelitas Technologies). Additional offerings include industrial labeling solutions, security printing products, and a B2B e-commerce webshop. The company distributes products from numerous international manufacturers alongside its own Clinical private label brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clinical: Private label brand for medical products including ECG electrodes, ultrasound gel, tourniquets, and other healthcare consumables.

Products and services

• Medical Papers
• Clinical Adhesive Labels and Data Documents
• Patient Identification Wristbands (LaserBand)
• Healthcare Consumables
• Medical Technology Accessories
• Patient Safety Labeling Solutions
• Industrial Label Solutions
• Tickets and Security Printing
• B2B Medical Webshop
• Thermasonic Gel Warmer
• Clinical FPO 500 Finger Pulse Oximeter

Quantifiable outcome

• Electricity consumption reduced by 47% from 2015 to 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EnviteC-WismarcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership with German manufacturer of SpO2 sensors. Diagramm Halbach is exclusive distributor in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for EnviteC-Wismar products. The manufacturer fulfills requirements of European standard EN 80601-2-61 for pulse oximetry.
• ProAct MedicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor for ProAct Medical products including laryngoscopes, laryngeal masks, and endotracheal tubes. ProACT disposable laryngoscopes were showcased as new products at Medica 2016.
• Parkerlabs (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive distributor for Parkerlabs products including Aquasonic 100 ultrasound transmission gel and Thermasonic Gel Warmer. Products available ex stock at all times.
• German Coalition for Patient Safety (APS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiagramm Halbach is a member of the German Coalition for Patient Safety, supporting patient safety initiatives and providing products for error prevention in healthcare settings.
• Dräger, GE Medical Systems, Philips (Equipment Manufacturers)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides compatible cable systems, sensors, cuffs, and accessories for patient monitoring equipment from these leading manufacturers. Offers both original products and high-quality alternatives.
• Masimo, Nellcor (SpO2 Sensor Manufacturers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOriginal SpO2 sensors by Masimo and Nellcor complete the product range, allowing Diagramm Halbach to offer both original and alternative products.
• Varta (Consumer Batteries)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConsumer batteries available under private label Clinical and Varta brands for medical equipment applications including defibrillators and infusion pumps.
• EnviteC-Wismar (Temperature Probes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemperature monitoring products using flexible materials providing high comfort. EnviteC probes available as rectal and esophageal versions with different plugs for conventional patient monitors.
• Institute for Production Systems (IPS) - TU Dortmund UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on physiological workplace assessments within the 'Change pro CSR' project, investigating ways to reduce potentially harmful workplace conditions through technical equipment and organizational measures.
• Werkarztzentrum Schwerte (Occupational Health Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in organizing health day events along with Barmer GEK and BKK VDN health insurance companies and local physiotherapy practices.
• German Printing and Media Industries Federation (bvdm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate initiative partner for climate-neutral printing certification. CO2 emissions compensated through Gold Standard certified climate protection projects.
• WWFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Standard for climate protection projects developed with WWF participation. Diagramm Halbach purchases Gold Standard certificates for CO2 compensation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison Corporation: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels, RFID solutions, and industrial identification. Avery Dennison operates at massive scale across many end markets and overlaps with Diagramm Halbach's industrial labeling business but is significantly broader and larger.
• Videojet Technologies (Danaher): Global industrial coding, marking, and printing solutions provider owned by Danaher. Videojet competes in adjacent industrial printing and labeling equipment markets but is significantly larger and broader in scope than Diagramm Halbach.
• Nordson Corporation: Global precision dispensing and test equipment manufacturer with adjacency in industrial coding, marking, and labeling. Nordson competes with portions of Diagramm Halbach's industrial product offering through its broader precision technology portfolio.

Direct peers

• Brady Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of identification and safety solutions, including healthcare patient ID wristbands, labels, and specialty printing. Brady competes most directly with Diagramm Halbach's clinical labels and patient identification product lines internationally.
• Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty adhesive tape and label solutions manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and consumer applications. Lohmann competes with Diagramm Halbach in specialty functional labels and adhesive-based product solutions, particularly for medical and technical industry customers.
• HERMA GmbH: German manufacturer of self-adhesive labels and labeling systems, including specialty labels for pharmaceutical and industrial applications. HERMA is a direct competitor in industrial label manufacturing and shares the German Mittelstand heritage with Diagramm Halbach.
• Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG: German-based specialty label and security printing manufacturer with strong presence in pharmaceutical and medical labeling, functional labels, and security printing. Schreiner competes directly with Diagramm Halbach in the clinical/security label space and operates at a comparable scale.
• Mühlbauer Group: German-based global supplier of security printing, ID document, and identification solutions. Mühlbauer is a direct peer for Diagramm Halbach's security printing and tickets business, particularly for high-security documents and brand protection.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical products company offering wound care, hygiene, and medical consumables to hospitals and healthcare providers. Hartmann competes with Diagramm Halbach in supplying hospitals with consumables, accessories, and patient care products through similar channels.
• Securikett Ulrich & Horn GmbH: Austrian-based specialty manufacturer of security labels, anti-counterfeit features, and track-and-trace solutions. Securikett is a direct peer for Diagramm Halbach's security printing and brand protection business, with comparable specialty capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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