What Trusetal Bandage Factory does

Trusetal Verbandstoffwerk GmbH (trading as Trusetal Bandage Factory / TRUSETAL / tshs) is a family-owned German medical device manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, founded in 1993 in Nordhorn and relocated to its current site in 1994. The company operates four branded product lines: EYESFIRST® (ophthalmic diagnostic instruments and vision tests), TRUCARE® (wound care consumables — bandages, plasters, compresses), TRUPACK® (custom-configured sterile surgical kits for ophthalmic procedures, packed in a company-owned ISO 8 clean room built in 2015 and expanded in 2019), and ORTOPAD® (bamboo-based pediatric occlusion therapy eye patches, transitioned from cotton in 2018).

The business is structured around vertically integrated manufacturing for the higher-value TRUPACK® line (each kit configurable from approximately 800 individual drapes, gowns, instruments, and accessories, with 3-day quotation, 5-10 day sample, and 6-week first-delivery SLAs) combined with distribution of branded third-party products (HEINE Optotechnik ophthalmoscopes, Stereo Optical vision tests, OPTEGO prism foils, etc.) under the EYESFIRST® umbrella. The company is DIN EN ISO 13485 certified by DNV MEDCERT GMBH, with products compliant with EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Trusetal sells B2B via dedicated phone lines per brand division, branded e-commerce storefronts (ortopad.de, ortopad.fr, eyesfirst.eu), specialty medical trade (Fachhandel) resellers, and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Spain and Austria, reaching over 40 countries. End customers span ophthalmic surgeons and surgical centers, ophthalmologists and eye clinics, pediatric ophthalmology prescribers, hospitals, medical practices, nursing homes, and specialty distributors. Pricing is quote-based for TRUPACK® surgical kits and unit-based for consumables, with domestic German shipping free above €150 net. The firm employs 51-100 people and is led by Managing Directors Jessie Ilsen (since 2015) and Rita Brüggemann (since 1996).

Name

Trusetal Bandage Factory

Legal name

Trusetal Verbandstoffwerk GmbH

Website

https://tshs.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Trusetal Verbandstoffwerk GmbH is a family-owned German medical device company (founded 1993, ~51-100 employees) manufacturing and distributing EYESFIRST® ophthalmic diagnostics, TRUCARE® wound care consumables, TRUPACK® custom sterile ophthalmic surgical kits, and ORTOPAD® pediatric eye patches to clinics, practices, surgical centers, and specialty trade across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices & Consumables

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Use Medical Disposables & Procedure Kits (Drapes, Tubing, Catheters, Syringes, Custom Packs) (HLAHANAG)

Keywords

• Wound care products
• Ophthalmic diagnostics
• Sterile surgical sets
• Occlusion therapy patches
• Medical consumables manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schloß Holte-stukenbrock

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Device and Consumable Sales: Sale of wound care products, surgical sets, diagnostic instruments, and eye patches to medical professionals including clinics, practices, nursing homes, and specialty trade. Products are sold directly via online shops and sales representatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trusetal (TRUSETAL Verbandstoffwerk GmbH) is a German medical device manufacturer and distributor supplying diagnostic and therapeutic products to healthcare professionals. It produces wound care consumables (TRUCARE), ophthalmic diagnostic instruments (EYESFIRST), customizable sterile eye-surgery kits made in its own ISO 8 clean room (TRUPACK), and pediatric occlusion-therapy eye patches (ORTOPAD).

Product overview

Trusetal operates as a multi-brand medical devices company offering four main product lines: EYESFIRST® provides diagnostic equipment and vision tests for ophthalmologists; TRUCARE® offers wound care products including bandages, plasters, and medical supplies; TRUPACK® delivers customized sterile surgical kits for eye surgery; and ORTOPAD® provides pediatric eye patches for occlusion therapy. The portfolio also includes specialized products like OPTEGO® and TRUSETAL prism sheets, occlusion sheets, and lens segments for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in ophthalmology. The company serves clinics, medical practices, care facilities, and specialty trade through online shops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EYESFIRST®: Diagnostic products and visual tests for ophthalmology, including eye examination instruments, visual acuity tests, color vision tests, and ophthalmic devices for professional eye care.
• TRUCARE®
• TRUPACK®
• ORTOPAD®
• MASTER-AID®

Products and services

• EYESFIRST® Modern diagnostic equipment, instruments, and vision tests for ophthalmologists, eye clinics, optometrists, and orthoptists supporting early detection of eye diseases. Includes visual acuity, color vision, binocular and stereoscopic testing products.
• TRUCARE® Professional wound care line including bandages, plasters, dressings, compresses, and medical consumables for hospitals, medical practices, and care facilities.
• TRUPACK® Customizable, ready-to-use sterile surgical sets and precision instruments for eye surgery, configured from approximately 800 individual components and packed in company-owned ISO 8 clean rooms in Germany.
• ORTOPAD® Colorful children's eye patches for occlusion therapy treating visual impairments such as amblyopia (lazy eye), made from breathable bamboo felt material.
• OPTEGO® Prism Sheets Adhesive prism sheets/foils for diagnostic and therapeutic use, particularly preoperative prism compensation and medium-to-long-term diplopia treatment, with high optical quality plastic backing that attaches flexibly to eyewear.
• TRUSETAL Occlusion Sheets Occlusion foils as an alternative to eye patches for treating amblyopia and strabismus, available in various opacities and colors.
• TRUSETAL Lens Sheets Lens segments/foils for medium-term use in accommodative strabismus and hypoaccommodation, also suitable for low vision use and short-term near correction.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• karopack GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusetal partners with karopack GmbH for ecological packaging material. Old paper and cardboard boxes are shredded, filled into paper bags, and reused for secure shipping. This partnership supports Trusetal's sustainability commitment by reducing packaging waste.
• Creditreform Bielefeld Riegel&Unger KGminorOthersCreditreform conducts credit checks on customers at contract signing and in specific cases where a legitimate interest exists. Trusetal transmits customer name and contact details to Creditreform for this purpose.
• Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusetal maintains corporate and brand-specific social media presences on Facebook and Instagram for marketing, event promotion, and customer engagement. ORTOPAD operates separate country-specific pages for France and Benelux markets.
• LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrusetal maintains a company profile on LinkedIn for corporate communications, recruitment, and professional networking with healthcare industry contacts.
• HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEINE is a supplier of professional ophthalmic instruments including ophthalmoscopes and skiascopes that Trusetal resells under the EYESFIRST brand. HEINE products are distinguished by excellent quality and reliable results in practice.
• Stereo Optical Company Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of vision testing and diagnostic products for the EYESFIRST ophthalmic diagnostic range, included in Trusetal's credited image attributions.
• VISUS Contactlinsen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of contact lens products included in Trusetal's EYESFIRST ophthalmic diagnostic product range, credited in image attributions.
• Lianyungang TianNuo Optical InstrumentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of optical instruments for the EYESFIRST diagnostic product range, included in Trusetal's credited image attributions.
• Optego Vision USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of OPTEGO brand prism foils for diagnostic and therapeutic ophthalmic applications, sold through Trusetal's EYESFIRST product range.
• Pietrasanta Pharma S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmaceutical supplier included in Trusetal's credited image attributions for product photography used on the website.
• werning.com GmbH (Thomas Werning)minorOthersExternal data protection officer (DPO) provider. Thomas Werning serves as Trusetal's appointed DPO, contactable at Dieselstraße 12, 32791 Lage, Germany, for all data protection queries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Diversified medical products business including wound dressings, surgical tapes, and sterilization solutions. Competes with TRUCARE in wound care and overlapping ophthalmology/wound-care distribution channels.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Global wound care and surgical solutions leader including procedure trays and single-use surgical consumables. Overlaps significantly with TRUCARE and TRUPACK but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Medline Industries: Largest private medical supply manufacturer and distributor globally. Overlaps with TRUSETAL on medical/surgical consumables distribution and custom procedure packs, though at vastly greater scale.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical technology company with significant wound care and surgical franchises. Comparable in wound dressings and surgical kit offerings, though operating at far greater scale with broad hospital contracting.
• BSN medical (Essity): Wound care, compression therapy, and orthopedics business owned by Essity. Direct overlap with TRUCARE wound care portfolio and similar B2B hospital-channel go-to-market approach.
• Centurion Medical Products (Medtronic): Specialist in custom sterile procedure packs and airway management devices, now part of Medtronic. Closely comparable to TRUPACK custom surgical kit offering, with broader portfolio through Medtronic.

Direct peers

• Pennine Healthcare: UK-based manufacturer of custom procedure packs and wound care consumables serving hospitals internationally. Comparable in custom surgical kit configurability and mid-sized medical device manufacturer profile.
• HARTMANN GROUP (Paul Hartmann AG): German medical device company specializing in wound care, disinfection, and surgical consumables. Directly comparable in German origin, wound care leadership, and B2B healthcare distribution model.
• Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R): German-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of medical devices and wound care products. Closely comparable to TRUSETAL in geographic base, wound-care focus, and mid-sized multi-brand structure.
• ASO GmbH: Germany-based custom procedure pack and sterile medical consumables manufacturer. Closely comparable to TRUPACK's custom surgical kit business and cleanroom-based production approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tshs.eu
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/trusetal-verbandstoffwerk-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/trusetal.verbandstoffwerk

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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