CO Medical

What CO Medical does

CO medizell GmbH (DBA: medizell; commonly referenced as CO Medical) is a Berlin-based, family-owned supplier founded in 1983 and led in its second generation by Managing Director Christine Offen. The company designs and distributes single-use medical products organized across four product lines: Rescue (Rettung) — including the LESS® Notfalltrage Pro floating stretcher, triage bags, rescue blankets, and Reflexcell thermal protection products effective down to −40°C; Hygiene — surface and hand disinfectants, Dermagrip® and Epic nitrile gloves, SafeDon contamination-controlled glove dispensers, FFP2 BIOFIL and OP masks, protective suits, and safety goggles; Tactical Medical Supply (Taktische Versorgung) — CVN Chitosan/Axiostat hemostatic bandages, CVN Hexagon Chest Seal, decompression needles, nasopharyngeal airways, CAT-style tourniquets, and the patented TTS Militär thermal transport system rated to 250 kg; and Mass Casualty Incident Management (Großschadenslagen) — the LESS® Triagetasche, MANV bags, and the KatS-Set Vacupack® vacuum-packed civil protection kit. The proprietary technology foundation rests on two registered patents: the EU-patented TTS EMS thermal transport system for safe transport of injured persons from hard-to-reach and disaster zones, and the TTS Militär system for military thermal transport.

The company operates a B2B, contact-based direct sales model, selling primarily to fire services, EMS, paramedics, civil protection and disaster management agencies, military and tactical medical units, and hospitals across Germany and broader Europe. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders and inquiries are routed through phone, email, and a web contact form. Marketing is concentrated on the medizell.de website and a digital product catalog, supplemented by participation in sector-specific trade shows (FLORIAN Dresden, MilEng NATO Ingolstadt, Polizeitag München) and memberships in the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Katastrophenmedizin (DGKM) and the GS1 System. The company holds EN14533 flame-resistant certification on textile products and operates as a private limited liability company with no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed institutional investors.

Name

CO Medical

Legal name

CO Medizell GmbH

Website

https://medizell.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CO medizell GmbH is a Berlin-based, family-owned supplier of single-use medical products — rescue, hygiene, tactical, and mass-casualty disposables — sold via direct B2B sales to European emergency services, disaster agencies, military units, and hospitals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Supplies

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging, Insulation & Temperature-Controlled Shippers (Qualified Systems) (HLAGAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Protective Apparel (Coveralls, Gowns, Shoe Covers) (CRAAALAM), Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

Keywords

• Emergency medical supplies
• Disposable medical products
• Tactical medical equipment
• Disaster response kits
• Rescue medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical emergency supplies sales: Sale of medical single-use products including emergency bandages, triage equipment, thermal protection systems, hygiene products, tactical medical supplies, and disaster response kits to emergency services, rescue organizations, and medical facilities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

CO Medical (CO medizell GmbH) supplies disposable medical products for emergency and disaster response applications. Its portfolio spans rescue equipment (triage bags, floating stretchers, thermal blankets, hypothermia bags), hygiene products (disinfectants, gloves, masks, protective equipment), tactical medical supplies (hemostatic bandages, chest seals, tourniquets, decompression needles, airway devices), and mass-casualty incident kits. The company also distributes the EU-patented TTS EMS and patented TTS Militär thermal transport systems used for safe heat-insulated evacuation of injured persons.

Product overview

CO medizell GmbH is a family-owned company (since 1983) based in Berlin, Germany, specializing in medical single-use products for emergency situations. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across four main categories: Rescue (Rettung) covering stretchers, triage bags, rescue blankets, and thermal protection products like the LESS® Notfalltrage Pro and various Thermo Reflexcell survival products; Hygiene including disinfectants, examination and surgical gloves (Dermagrip®, Epic), protective masks (FFP2 BIOFIL, OP masks), protective suits, and safety goggles; Tactical Medical Supply featuring hemostatic bandages (CVN Chitosan/Axiostat, Chest Seals, Tourniquets), emergency bandages, decompression needles, airway devices, and the patented TTS Military and EMS thermal transport systems; and Mass Casualty Incident Management (Großschadenslagen) with the LESS® Triagetasche, MANV bags, and the KatS-Set Vacupack® for civil protection. Products are available through a digital product catalog and the company participates in the GS1 system for quality and standards assurance. Target markets include rescue services, disaster relief, tactical medicine, and civil protection across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LESS® Triagetasche (Triage Pocket) Compact, organized triage bag for mass casualty incidents, designed for rapid handling of 40 clip bands; intended for rescue services, EMS, and disaster-response teams.
• LESS® Notfalltrage Pro + Trageständer + Tragegeschirr (Emergency Stretcher Pro + Stand + Harness) Lightweight floating stretcher developed for safe evacuation in emergencies, with hands-free carrying via harness, shock position, and additional positioning on the ladder stand; for rescue services and emergency responders.
• medizell® MANV Tasche mit Vollausstattung (Mass Casualty Incident Bag with Full Equipment) Triage bag for the immediate damage area, including rescue screening, treatment screening, and transport screening; for rescue services and disaster-response teams managing mass casualty incidents.
• CVN Chitosan und Axiostat Hemostatic Bandage Hemostatic bandage for blood clotting, ideal for trauma in tactical or medical operations; for military, tactical medical units, and emergency responders.
• CVN Hexagon Chest Seal Chest dressing for emergency treatment of open chest injuries, preventing pneumothorax; for tactical medical units and emergency responders.
• CVN Nasopharyngeal Tubus CH28 Airway-securing device that prevents airway blockages in emergency situations; for tactical medical and emergency response personnel.
• CVN T Pack Dekompressionsnadel (Decompression Needle) Needle for emergency decompression of tension pneumothorax, life-saving in tactical emergencies; for tactical medical units and emergency responders.
• medizell® Notfallverband Emergency Bandage / Trauma Bandage Single-hand first-aid product for rapid and effective treatment of heavily bleeding traumatic wounds, sterile with non-adherent wound pad and additional targeted arterial compression function; for emergency responders and tactical medical units.
• medizell® Notfall-Sets P1, P2 (Emergency Sets) Comprehensive first-aid sets containing important materials for treating injuries in emergencies, including rescue blanket, tourniquet, emergency bandage, and hemostatic bandage; for emergency responders and tactical users.
• Staubinde K-AT und CAT® Tourniquet Life-saving tourniquet that stops severe bleeding from limb injuries; for tactical medical units, EMS, and emergency responders.
• medizell® TTS Militär (Thermo Transport Spezial Militär) Patented thermal transport system for military operations, providing safe heat-insulated transport of persons in camouflage pattern, with 5L superabsorbent sheet and foot sack, tested up to 250 kg load; for military and tactical medical units.
• Rettungsdecke (Rescue Blanket) Single-layer metallized insulating blanket for initial deployment, preventing life-threatening hypothermia in emergencies; silver side reflects body heat, olive-silver design; for emergency responders.
• medizell® PALLAS Hypothermiabag EMS Hypothermia bag in NATO green providing effective protection against life-threatening hypothermia in emergencies; for EMS, rescue services, and tactical medical units.
• NeXsplint Plus Cervical Collar Cervical immobilization through flexible, individually adjustable cervical collar for patients from 8 kg to 180 kg, with advanced airway management integration, and X-ray, MRI, and CT compatibility; for EMS and emergency responders.
• Invirtu Alcohol-Free Hand Disinfection Foam Gentle, alcohol-free disinfection foam ideal for sensitive skin, killing 99.99% of germs; for medical facilities and clinical hygiene applications.
• medizell® Trionic® Surface Disinfectant Effective disinfectant for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in medical and public areas, with no resistance formation through a special mechanism and gentle on surfaces; for medical facilities.
• medizell® Infektionsschutz-Set (Infection Protection Set) Comprehensive set for protection against infections, including gloves, mask, and protective suit; for medical facilities and emergency responders.
• Dermagrip® Nitril Examination Gloves

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fuechse BerlinminorOthersSponsor of Fuechse Berlin sports club, representing community engagement and local brand visibility.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Katastrophenmedizin DGKM e.V.coreOthersMember of the German Society for Disaster Medicine, demonstrating commitment to the disaster medicine field and professional network within the industry.
• GS1 GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationParticipant in the global GS1 System for product identification and standards assurance, ensuring quality standards and interoperability in supply chain.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bound Tree Medical (Sarnova): US distributor of emergency medical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticals to EMS, fire, and hospital customers. Directly comparable in serving the same emergency medical supplies customer base, though with a broader catalog and larger distribution footprint.
• North American Rescue: Direct US-based competitor supplying tactical and emergency medical products (hemostatic bandages, tourniquets, chest seals, hypothermia prevention kits) to military, law enforcement, and EMS. Closely comparable in product mix and customer segments to medizell's tactical medical supply vertical.
• Ferno: Specialist manufacturer of patient transport, immobilization, and emergency medical equipment including stretchers and stair chairs. Directly comparable to medizell's Rettung/Rescue product line for EMS and rescue services customers.
• PerSys Medical: Specialist in emergency and tactical medical devices including hemostatic agents and trauma dressings. Operates in the same niche as medizell's tactical medical supply line and serves overlapping military/EMS customers.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Major global distributor of medical, dental, and animal health supplies serving physician offices, hospitals, and EMS agencies. Comparable to medizell as a medical supplies distributor serving emergency and clinical customers, though Henry Schein operates at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Medline Industries: One of the largest private medical supplies manufacturers and distributors globally, with a broad portfolio including gloves, masks, wound care, and sterilization products. Comparable to medizell's hygiene and disposable protective apparel categories, though Medline operates at massive scale with extensive distribution.
• Paul Hartmann AG: Large German medical supplies manufacturer with broad wound care, hygiene, and surgical product portfolios. Comparable to medizell as a German-headquartered medical supplies provider, though Hartmann operates at substantially larger scale across consumer and clinical channels.
• Stryker (Emergency Medical): Diversified medical device company with emergency medical products including stretchers, immobilization devices, and resuscitation equipment. Comparable to medizell's LESS® Notfalltrage Pro and NeXsplint cervical collar products, though Stryker operates at much larger scale across multiple medical specialties.
• Ansell: Global manufacturer of protective gloves and apparel with significant medical and industrial segments. Comparable to medizell's Dermagrip/Epic glove and protective apparel offerings, though Ansell operates at a global scale with much broader product lines.

Emerging players

• Burnshield: Specialist in emergency burn care dressings and gels for fire services, EMS, and industrial first aid. Comparable to medizell as a niche emergency medical supplies specialist with similar customer segments, though focused more narrowly on burn treatment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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