Podiatech

What Podiatech does

Podiatech is a Spanish manufacturer and distributor of podiatry equipment, orthotic systems, and clinical consumables, operating as the Iberian subsidiary of the French SIDAS Group under the legal entity SIDAS SPAIN, S.L. Founded in 1975 and with a Spanish market presence dating to 1985, the company is operationally headquartered in Molins de Rei (Barcelona) and serves over 1,500 active B2B customers across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra, targeting podology clinics, sports podiatry specialists, and hospital podiatry departments. The Spanish operating footprint includes a 1,000m² Barcelona regional headquarters plus a 200m² Córdoba office, supported by a Madrid contact point; the underlying SIDAS Group provides 20,000m² of production, R&D, and logistics infrastructure in Voiron, France.

The company's core technology is the proprietary OPCT® (Orthopedic Podiatry Concept Technology) system—a modular approach to custom orthotic manufacturing with four product families (Sport, Pathology, City, Junior) and six construction modes—combined with the ITC Plus intelligent top cover compatible with EVA milling, 3D printing (PRINT FIT 3D), and polypropylene molding. Podiatech also manufactures and distributes professional podiatry workstations, treatment chairs (Clase S and Kompass series), micromotors (Rational Spray Evo, Rational Air Evo, K-35), polishing machines (Gravity 600), sterilization equipment, and proprietary orthotic materials (PODIAFLEX, PODIAFLUX, PODIEVA, PODIALENE, Podiamic, Lighten). The technology base is backed by SIDAS Group's 500+ patents and registered trademarks worldwide, and includes a proprietary direct-adaptation vacuum technique for anatomical customization.

Podiatech operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market combining three regional sales offices (Barcelona, Córdoba, Madrid) with a full e-commerce platform at podiatech.es, structured around zone-based shipping thresholds and account-based pricing. Revenue is generated through high-value capital equipment sales (with structured 25/50/25 payment terms and partner bank financing), recurring consumables and orthotic materials revenue, professional training services, and maintenance contracts backed by a 2-year equipment warranty. The company is positioned for regulated healthcare procurement, with EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745) compliance for medical devices, GDPR-compliant data handling, and PCI DSS-compliant payment processing.

Name

Podiatech

Legal name

SIDAS SPAIN, S.L.

Website

https://podiatech.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Podiatech is the Spanish subsidiary of France's SIDAS Group, manufacturing and distributing podiatry equipment, orthotic systems (OPCT®), and consumables to over 1,500 podiatry clinics and professionals across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatry Equipment and Orthotic Supplies

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK)

Keywords

• Podiatry equipment manufacturing
• Orthotic materials supply
• Custom foot orthotics
• Podiatric clinic supplies
• Foot care devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Podiatric Equipment Sales: Sale of podiatric equipment including treatment units (equipos podológicos), chairs (sillones), micromotors, and surgical instruments. These are high-value capital equipment items sold to clinics with financing options.
2. Consumables and Materials: Recurring sales of disposable items (gloves, masks, bandages), surgical supplies, sterilization products, and orthotic materials (resins, corrections, linings, technical materials).
3. Training and Formation Services: Professional training courses including itinerant courses, demonstrations, clinics, and training trips to France. Contributes to customer retention and product adoption.
4. Maintenance and Technical Services: Post-sale technical support including equipment repair, maintenance contracts, and loan equipment during repairs. Offers 2-year warranty on equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Podiatech designs, manufactures and distributes podiatry equipment (treatment units, chairs, micromotors, polishers, sterilization devices), orthotic materials and templates (OPCT®, ITC Plus), and podiatric consumables for foot-care professionals. The company serves podiatry clinics and foot-care specialists across Spain, Portugal and Andorra, combining hardware, proprietary orthotic materials and direct adaptation/fitting techniques with technical training and after-sales support.

Product overview

Podiatech is a podiatry equipment and supplies company offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on OPCT® orthotic template systems and ITC Plus intelligent top covers for custom foot orthotics. The core offering includes professional podiatry workstations, micromotors, treatment chairs (Clase S and Kompass), polishing machines (Gravity 600), and sterilization equipment. The company provides extensive orthotic materials including resin bases (PODIAFLEX, PODIAFLUX), correction materials (PODIEVA, PODIALENE), and technical materials for cushioning and capitonnage. Podiatech also supplies consumables, surgical instruments, and disinfection products. The ecosystem includes PRINT FIT 3D compatibility for digital manufacturing and the proprietary Técnica de Adaptación en Directo technique for anatomical customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPCT® Custom Orthotic Templates Proprietary custom foot orthotic template system enabling podiatry professionals to fabricate personalized insoles for patients.
• ITC Plus Intelligent Top Cover Proprietary intelligent top cover product for custom foot orthotics, designed to be paired with OPCT® templates.
• PRINT FIT 3D 3D-Printing Method Proprietary 3D-printing production method for manufacturing custom foot orthotics in-clinic.
• Podiatry Treatment Units (SMART, Serie U, Kart) Treatment-unit equipment lines (SMART, Serie U, Kart) installed in podiatry clinics to support foot-care procedures.
• Podiatry Chairs (Clase S, Clase Kompass) Specialized podiatry patient and practitioner chairs (Clase S, Clase Kompass) for clinical use.
• Podiatry Micromotors (RATIONAL SPRAY EVO, RATIONAL AIR EVO, K-35, K-35 Portable) Micromotor handpiece systems for podiatric procedures and orthotic fabrication work.
• Podiatry Polishers (Gravity 600, G2, G3) Polishing machines used in podiatry clinics and orthotic workshops for finishing orthotic devices.
• Orthotic Materials (PODIAFLEX, PODIAFLUX, PODIEVA, PODIALENE) Proprietary branded lines of orthotic materials used by podiatrists to fabricate custom foot orthotics.
• Sterilization Equipment Sterilization devices for podiatric instruments to support clinical hygiene compliance.
• Podiatric Consumables Single-use clinical supplies (including Fleecy Web adhesive felt padding and titanium burs) consumed in routine podiatric practice and orthotic fabrication.
• Podoscopio V3 Digital Podoscope Digital podoscope device used to capture foot images and measurements supporting orthotic prescription.
• Training and Technical Fitting Services Direct training, on-site fitting and technical-support services delivered to podiatry clinics using Podiatech equipment and orthotic systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1500 active customers served across Spain, Portugal, and Andorra

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SIDAS GroupcoreOthersPodiatech is a brand and subsidiary of the European SIDAS Group, which has offices worldwide. SIDAS Spain (legal entity: SIDAS SPAIN, S.L.) operates the Spanish market. The group develops, produces, and commercializes products worldwide from its headquarters in Voiron, France.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Össur hf. Icelandic global leader in prosthetics, braces and orthotics including foot & ankle solutions. Comparable on the orthotic systems side, with much larger scale, broader indications and a public-company distribution footprint.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German medical device company producing orthopedic braces, compression therapy and foot care products. Adjacent to Podiatech's orthotic materials and bracing work but with a much broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• Stryker Corporation: Global medical device incumbent with surgical instruments, equipment and orthopedic product lines serving hospitals and clinics. Indirectly comparable via the surgical instruments and equipment categories Podiatech distributes.
• Enovis (DJO Global): US-based orthopedic medical device company (formerly DJO) with bracing, rehabilitation and foot/ankle product lines. Comparable on the orthopedic device and consumables angle but with broader clinical specialties and global scale.
• Henry Schein, Inc. Large medical and dental supply distributor serving practitioners with a multi-product catalog including podiatry supplies. Comparable as a multi-channel B2B healthcare distributor with a broader geographic and category footprint than Podiatech.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of medical aids including orthopedic braces, insoles, compression stockings and foot orthotics. Overlaps with Podiatech on orthotic devices and supports but serves a broader orthopedic portfolio pan-EU.

Direct peers

• A. Algeo Ltd: UK specialist podiatry supplier providing equipment, instruments, consumables and orthotic materials to chiropodists/podiatrists. Comparable channel and product mix to Podiatech in a different European geography.
• Capron Podologie: French podiatry equipment and consumables supplier serving French and francophone European podiatrists. Closest head-to-head competitor in Southern Europe with overlapping equipment, consumables and orthotic materials offering.
• SIDAS Group: French parent of Podiatech headquartered in Voiron; develops, produces and commercialises foot care and insole products worldwide with 500+ patents. Directly comparable as the same business at parent level, with Podiatech functioning as its Iberian sales/manufacturing arm.

Regional players

• Bako Diagnostics / BAKO Podiatry Supply: US-based podiatry-focused supplier of diagnostic testing and podiatric supplies. Comparable niche focus on podiatrists with consumables and materials, but operating primarily in North America rather than Iberia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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