Stolle

What Stolle does

Stolle Sanitätshaus GmbH & Co. KG is a family-controlled German medical supply company founded in 1963 in Hamburg and headquartered at Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 309, Hamburg. It operates more than 40 branches across Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Leipzig, employing 501-1,000 staff, and self-describes as the market leader in Northern Germany for Sanitätshaus (medical supply), Orthopädie-Technik, Orthopädie-Schuhtechnik, and Rehabilitationstechnik. The company is managed by Detlef Möller and Thomas Möller under a GmbH & Co. KG structure with general partner Centrum für technische Orthopädie Herbert D. Stolle GmbH.

The company's product portfolio spans four interlocking service lines: (1) traditional Sanitätshaus offerings including Bandagen (braces), Einlagen (insoles), Bequemschuhe (comfort shoes), and Kompressionsstrümpfe (compression stockings); (2) Orthopädische Schuh-Technik producing custom orthopedic shoes, CAD-designed insoles, and diabetic foot care products; (3) Orthopädie-Technik delivering custom orthotics and prosthetics including the Exopulse Suit, C-Brace leg orthosis, L300 Go foot drop system, and MyoPro myoelectric arm orthosis; and (4) Reha-Technik covering mobility aids, active and sports wheelchairs, seating shells, the trivida three-piece wheelchair wheel, and Ribcap protective headgear. A distinct Vitalwelten sub-brand operates sports and movement analysis centers with video treadmill gait analysis and DIERS 3D spinal measurement, while a Rasselbande sub-brand serves pediatric rehabilitation. Manufacturing leverages 3D printing (FlexComfort series) and digital body scanning (BodyTronic 600), and the company holds certified provider status for Ottobock C-Brace and Myomo MyoPro systems.

Stolle generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of medical aids, custom-fitted devices, and rehabilitation equipment, with the majority priced under Germany's statutory health insurance (GKV) framework involving physician prescriptions and patient co-pays. Supplemental revenue streams include rental of mobility and care aids starting from €25 per item, private purchases for non-covered items, and B2B-style hospital and home-care field service. Distribution is direct through the owned branch network plus hospital service teams and home care delivery, supplemented by presence on gesund.de. Partnerships span certified supplier relationships (Ottobock, Myomo, Bauerfeind, Össur, ABC Breast Care), cooperative memberships (RehaVital, pädiVital, rehaKIND, Lymphnetz), and regional sports sponsorships.

Name

Stolle

Legal name

STOLLE Sanitätshaus GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://stolle-ot.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Stolle Sanitätshaus is a family-controlled German medical supply company operating 40+ branches across northern Germany, providing custom orthopedic technology, rehabilitation equipment, orthopedic shoes, and medical aids to patients, athletes, and elderly and pediatric care recipients under GKV reimbursement and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Supplies

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical supplies
• Rehabilitation technology services
• Custom orthopedic footwear
• Compression therapy products
• Mobility aids retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Aids and Orthopedic Supplies: Sale of medical aids including orthoses, prostheses, bandages, compression stockings, orthopedic shoes, and insoles. Many products are covered by German health insurance (GKV) with patient co-pays. Private purchases also available for uninsured or non-covered items.
2. Custom-Fitted Medical Devices: Custom-made orthopedic shoes, custom-fitted orthoses and prostheses, and specialized compression garments. These are typically prescribed by physicians and partially covered by health insurance.
3. Rehabilitation Equipment Rental and Sales: Rental and sale of rehabilitation equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, and care aids. Rental options starting from €25 per item.
4. Mobility Aids and Accessories: Sale of comfort shoes, sports shoes, and lifestyle footwear for people with orthopedic needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STOLLE is a medical supply retailer (Sanitätshaus) that sells, rents, and custom-fits orthopedic devices, prosthetic limbs, compression therapy garments, orthopedic footwear, braces, and mobility aids. The company delivers its offerings through 40+ physical branches in Northern Germany complemented by in-hospital and in-home fitting services, alongside a sport-and-movement-analysis sub-brand called Vitalwelten.

Product overview

STOLLE Sanitätshaus is a multi-branch medical supply company operating as the market leader in northern Germany for Sanitätshaus (medical supply store), Orthopädie-Technik (orthopedic technology), Orthopädische Schuh-Technik (orthopedic shoetechnology), and Rehabilitationstechnik (rehabilitation technology). The company operates more than 40 branches across Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Leipzig. Its core product portfolio spans four interlocking service areas: (1) the traditional Sanitätshaus offering Bandagen (braces/supports), Einlagen (insoles), Bequemschuhe (comfort shoes), and Kompressionsstrümpfe (compression stockings); (2) Orthopädische Schuh-Technik providing custom orthopedic shoes, CAD-designed insoles, and diabetic foot care; (3) Orthopädie-Technik delivering orthotics (Exopulse Suit, C-Brace, L300 Go, MyoPro myoelectric orthosis, spiral and hand orthoses) and prosthetics; and (4) Reha-Technik covering mobility aids, active/sports wheelchairs, seating shells, trivida wheelchair wheels, Ribcap helmets, and children's rehab through the Rasselbande program. A distinct sub-brand, Vitalwelten, serves as the sports and movement analysis center offering video treadmill gait analysis, DIERS 3D spinal measurement, and sports orthopedics. The company also integrates digital measurement technologies including 3D printing, BodyTronic 600 3D body scanning, and motion capture. Breast prosthetics, phlebology, lymphology, maternity aids, and allergy-prevention products round out the portfolio. Specialized topic-branch formats (Vitalwelten, breast/lymph care branches, foot competence branches) and dedicated specialist teams for neurological diseases and pediatric care represent the service differentiation model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vitalwelten: Sports and movement analysis center as a sporting offshoot of STOLLE Sanitätshaus. Offers services including sensomotorische Einlagen (sensomotor insoles) and Faszientraining with BLACKROLL.

Products and services

• Sanitätshaus (Medical Supply Store) Traditional medical supply retail offering orthopedic, rehabilitation, and medical-aid products across more than 40 branches in Northern Germany. Includes in-branch fitting, consultation by specialist advisors (Fachberater), and supply of prescribed and over-the-counter aids.
• Orthopädie-Technik (Orthopedic Technology) Advanced orthopedic technology services covering orthotics, prosthetics, and silicone techniques. Includes 3D-printed orthotic components, MyoPro myoelectric orthosis, C-Brace, L300 Go, Exopulse Suit, dynamic click-hand and spiral orthoses, and the Stil tremor-reduction hand orthosis.
• Reha-Technik (Rehabilitation Technology) Rehabilitation technology service covering mobility aids, wheelchair accessories, helmets (Ribcap), active and sports wheelchairs (Panthera, Küschall), custom seating shells, the trivida three-piece wheelchair wheel, and a children's rehabilitation program called Rasselbande.
• Orthopädische Schuh-Technik (Orthopedic Shoe Technology) Custom orthopedic shoe technology service including made-to-measure orthopedic shoes (orthopädische Maßschuhe), CAD-designed insoles (SoleFits, Easy Going, medi® bow, sensomotor insoles), sports insoles, work-safety insoles, and specialized diabetic footwear (Prophylaxeschuhe, Therapieschuhe, Diabetikerschutzschuhe).
• Vitalwelten (Sport & Movement Analysis) Specialized sport and movement analysis sub-brand of STOLLE offering video treadmill gait analysis, DIERS 3D spinal measurement, and sports orthopedics including custom sports insoles and orthoses for athletes. Functions as the sport-oriented sub-brand of STOLLE Sanitätshaus.
• Rasselbande (Children's Rehab) Specialized rehabilitation program for pediatric patients with disabilities, providing custom orthotics, mobility aids, and pediatric fittings through STOLLE's branch network.
• Kompressionsstrümpfe (Compression Stockings) Medical compression stockings for venous and lymphatic conditions, offered as round-knitted and flat-knitted varieties fitted digitally with the BodyTronic 600 3D body scanning system. Includes the SLK Varilymph 12 Pro intermittent pneumatic compression system for lymphedema decongestion.
• Bandagen (Medical Braces and Supports) Medical braces and supports for joint and body-part stabilization and pain relief, including Bauerfeind GenuTrain OA knee orthosis and Össur Unloader One knee orthoses for gonarthrose (knee osteoarthritis).
• Orthopädische Einlagen (Custom Orthopedic Insoles) Custom orthopedic insoles for daily wear, sports, work-safety shoes, and sensomotor applications, including CAD-computed insoles and branded lines such as SoleFits, Easy Going, and medi® bow.
• Bequemschuhe (Comfort Shoes) Comfort footwear designed to relieve the feet and provide comfortable wear, including Berkemann brand models and lifestyle footwear for people with orthopedic needs.
• Brustprothetik & Epithetik (Breast Prosthetics) Breast prosthetics and epithetics for post-mastectomy care, including ABC Breast Care custom breast solutions, scar therapy (Narbentherapie), and matching lingerie and swimwear collections for breast-operated women.
• Orthopädische Maßschuhe (Custom Orthopedic Shoes) Individually customized orthopedic footwear made to fit the specific measurements and orthopedic needs of each patient.
• Diabetes (Diabetic Foot Supply) Specialized diabetic foot care including prophylactic shoes (Prophylaxeschuhe), therapy/bandage shoes (Therapie-/Verbandschuh), and diabetic protective shoes (Diabetikerschutzschuhe) to prevent pressure points and injuries in diabetic feet.
• Silikontechnik (Silicone Technology) Innovative silicone-based solutions for orthopedic applications, including custom silicone prosthetic and orthotic components.
• Orthetik (Orthotics) Custom orthotic solutions covering the Exopulse Suit therapeutic orthotic suit, the L300 Go foot-drop stimulation system, the Ottobock C-Brace computer-controlled leg orthosis, the dynamic click-hand orthosis, the spiral spinal orthosis, and the Stil Hand Control tremor-reduction orthosis.
• Prothetik (Prosthetics) Advanced prosthetic limbs and prosthetic fittings, including Össur prosthetic solutions for improved quality of life.
• L300 Go (Foot Drop System) Advanced gait support system for foot drop, providing electrical stimulation to lift the foot during walking.
• C-Brace (Leg Orthosis System) Revolutionary computer-controlled leg orthosis system by Ottobock providing advanced gait support, supplied by STOLLE as an Ottobock-certified partner.
• Exopulse Suit Innovative therapeutic orthotic suit used in orthotic care to provide therapeutic stimulation.
• Aktiv- und Sportrollstühle (Active and Sports Wheelchairs) Active and sports wheelchairs for maximum mobility, offered alongside model ranges from Panthera and Küschall.
• trivida (Three-Piece Wheelchair Wheel) Innovative three-piece wheelchair wheel that can be taken apart for easier transport, enabling barrier-free wheelchair transfer.
• Ribcap Kopfschutz (Ribcap Protective Headgear) Protective headgear for rehabilitation patients, combining safety with style.
• Bewegungsanalysen (Video Treadmill Gait Analysis) Video treadmill gait analysis service for evaluating walking and running patterns, offered through the Vitalwelten center.
• DIERS 3D-Wirbelsäulenvermessung (DIERS 3D Spinal Measurement) DIERS 3D spinal measurement service for detailed posture and spinal curvature analysis, used in sports and movement analysis.
• ANNI.care (Aid Matching Service) Service partnership that helps patients find suitable medical aids and guides them from selection through to possible cost coverage by health or nursing insurance.
• 3D-Druck (3D Printing Technology Service) 3D printing technology service used in orthopedic manufacturing for producing custom orthotic and prosthetic components with high precision, including the FlexComfort series.
• Lifta (Lifting Aids) Lifting aids and mobility-assistance products offered as part of the Sanitätshaus product range.
• Phlebologie und Lymphologie (Phlebology and Lymphology Supply) Specialized supply for phlebological and lymphological conditions, including compression therapy for venous diseases and lymphatic edemas.
• Pflegehilfsmittelpauschale (Care Aid Supply) Care aids and nursing supplies available through the standard Pflegehilfsmittelpauschale (care-aid flat-rate allowance) for qualifying home-care patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patients with compression therapy report lighter legs and improved body sensation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OttobockcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified partner for Ottobock's C-Brace orthesis system. Stolle has received Ottobock certification to provide customers with the new C-Brace orthosis system, a computer-controlled leg orthosis for advanced gait support.
• MyomocoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified provider of MyoPro myoelectric orthosis, a brace that works with the patient's own muscle impulses to support arm and hand movement, particularly for stroke rehabilitation.
• BG Baskets HamburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWheelchair basketball team sponsorship. STOLLE creates video tutorials featuring team players demonstrating wheelchair capabilities and mobility.
• Crocodiles HamburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEishockey (ice hockey) team sponsorship.
• RehaVitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the RehaVital cooperative network for rehabilitation technology providers.
• pädiVitalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the pädiVital network for pediatric rehabilitation technology.
• NOZ Schwerin (Neuroorthopädisches Zentrum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the same building as Stolle Schwerin, providing neurological orthopedic therapy services. Therapists from NOZ work with Stolle patients using MyoPro orthoses.
• ANNI.careminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help customers find appropriate medical aids and navigate the process of obtaining equipment, including potential insurance coverage.
• rehaKINDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner for children's rehabilitation technology.
• LymphnetzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert network for lymphatic conditions, of which Stolle is a member for compression therapy services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, compression stockings, and supports (e.g., GenuTrain OA knee orthosis supplied to Stolle). Comparable as a vertically integrated orthopedic device maker with overlapping product categories, though it operates as a manufacturer rather than retail/service provider.
• Streifeneder ortho.production: Manufacturer and supplier of orthopedic technology products, prosthetics, and orthotics, with strong distribution into German Sanitätshäuser. Comparable via overlapping product range and customer base, though positioned more upstream than Stolle.
• Basko Healthcare: European orthopedic and rehab technology provider distributing braces, orthopedic shoes, and rehabilitation equipment. Comparable via product portfolio overlap, though primarily a manufacturer/distributor rather than retail service provider.
• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons, including the C-Brace system Stolle is certified to fit. Comparable as the dominant prosthetics/orthotics brand in Germany, with overlapping patient populations served via both direct and partner channels.
• Össur: Global prosthetics and bracing manufacturer whose Unloader One and prosthetic solutions are supplied through Stolle. Comparable in orthotic/prosthetic categories, with overlapping customer segments and product overlap.

Emerging players

• Myomo: U.S. medical device company behind the MyoPro myoelectric orthosis that Stolle provides to stroke patients. Comparable via the same advanced orthosis technology and patient population, though positioned upstream as a manufacturer.

Others

• gesund.de: German digital health platform that lists Stolle branches for patient referrals. Comparable as a complementary ecosystem channel rather than a direct competitor; relevant to monitor as a digital distribution model that could disintermediate Sanitätshäuser.

Direct peers

• Sanitätshaus Bünting: Regional German Sanitätshaus chain offering orthopedic technology, rehabilitation equipment, and medical supplies across multiple branches. Directly comparable as a multi-branch medical supply and orthopedic technology provider serving a similar patient base in Germany.
• Sanitätshaus Köhler GmbH: Mid-sized German Sanitätshaus offering orthotics, prosthetics, and medical supply products. Comparable regional multi-branch competitor in the same Sanitätshaus and Orthopädie-Technik categories.
• Sanitätshaus Schütt & Co. Northern German Sanitätshaus and orthotics provider with branch network across Lower Saxony and Hamburg regions. Direct competitor in orthopedic technology, rehabilitation, and medical supply retail.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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