Wilfried Rosbach

What Wilfried Rosbach does

WIROS Wilfried Rosbach GmbH is a privately held German wholesaler of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical and industrial applications, headquartered in Willich, Germany. Founded in 1952, the company operates an e-commerce storefront (wiros.de) targeting specialist and wholesale distributors (Fach- und Großhändler), offering a product portfolio that includes nitrile and vinyl disposable gloves (wiroLIGHT PF, wiroBALANCE PF, wiroBASIC P, wiroSTRUCTUREGRIP PF), CPE and PP overshoes (wiroBOOGIE), head coverings (Vlies-Haube Barett, wiroBRACE PEAK), gowns (wiroREPEL-KNIT), PE aprons (wiroSTART), hygiene underlays (wiroPURITY), and face masks (wiroCARE LOOP). The company is registered as a GmbH (private limited company) at Amtsgericht Krefeld under HRB 2346.

WIROS generates revenue through one-time B2B product sales via its own online shop, supplemented by phone and email-based quoting for large orders, with bulk-quantity discounts of up to 30%. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer inquiries are directed via [email protected] or +49 (0)2154 - 89 141 0. The company operates exclusively within Germany and relies on in-house warehousing and logistics (Lager & Logistik) to support delivery reliability. Marketing channels are limited to the company website, organic SEO, Google AdSense display advertising, and email/newsletter contact.

As of January 1, 2025, WIROS was acquired by Thomas Weis of WMC Medical Consulting GmbH, who now serves alongside Michael Hummels as managing director (Geschäftsführer). The stated strategic intent of the new ownership is to significantly expand the product range and consolidate everything from a single source for existing distributor customers. The company is currently hiring and has launched a new online product catalog covering its full assortment, but discloses no revenue, funding, or external investment.

Name

Wilfried Rosbach

Legal name

WIROS Wilfried Rosbach GmbH

Website

https://wiros.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIROS Wilfried Rosbach GmbH is a privately held German wholesaler of single-use protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns, overshoes) serving specialist and wholesale distributors in the medical and industrial sectors through its own e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Protective Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Janitorial & Sanitation (JanSan) Supplies Wholesale (CRAOAGAA)

Keywords

• Disposable protective equipment
• Medical PPE wholesale
• Nitrile gloves distribution
• Industrial hygiene products
• Single-use protective wear

Headquarters

HQ city

Willich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales (Wholesale/Distribution): WIROS generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of single-use protective products to specialist and bulk distributors (Fach- und Großhändler). Products are sold via the company's online shop with bulk discounts available for large-quantity orders. The company also maintains an active SALE section with up to 30% discounts on selected items including vinyl gloves, overshoes, and head coverings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wilfried Rosbach (WIROS) is a German wholesale distributor of single-use protective and hygienic products. The company supplies specialist dealers and wholesale partners across Germany with branded disposable items such as nitrile and vinyl gloves, overshoes, head coverings, gowns, aprons, hygiene pads, and face masks, sourced primarily from European manufacturers.

Product overview

WIROS Wilfried Rosbach GmbH is a single-unit product company specializing in disposable protective products for medical and industrial sectors. The product portfolio centers on single-use protective wear including disposable gloves (nitrile and vinyl variants such as wiroLIGHT PF, wiroBALANCE PF, wiroBASIC P, wiroSTRUCTUREGRI P PF), head coverings (Vlies-Haube Barett, wiroBRACE PEAK), overshoes (CPE-Überschuh Clip, wiroBOOGIE), and hygiene products (wiroPURITY hygiene pads, wiroSTART PE aprons). Products are sold primarily through a B2B e-commerce platform targeting specialist and bulk distributors (Fach- und Großhändler).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• wiroLIGHT PF Powder-free nitrile examination glove, blue, 240 mm length, AQL 1.5, non-sterile, offered in boxes of 100. Targeted at medical, laboratory, food, cleaning, and tattoo professionals requiring disposable hand protection.
• wiroSTRUCTUREGRIP PF Powder-free nitrile glove with textured grip structure, blue, 240 mm length, AQL 1.5. Designed for professional users who require enhanced grip in wet or oily conditions.
• wiroBALANCE PF Powder-free vinyl (PVC) examination glove, transparent, 240 mm length, AQL 1.5, non-sterile. A latex-free, cost-oriented disposable glove option for hygiene-sensitive work areas.
• wiroBASIC P Powdered vinyl (PVC) examination glove, transparent, 240 mm length, AQL 1.5. Basic disposable glove intended for short-duration tasks.
• wiroBOOGIE Polypropylene (PP) overshoes with elasticated band, blue, available in sizes M and L. Single-use overshoe for hygiene protection in controlled environments.
• wiroBRACE PEAK
• Vlies-Haube Barett Non-woven beret-style cap (Vlies-Haube Barett), white, in dispenser box of 100. Single-use hygiene head covering.
• CPE-Überschuh Clip Cast polyethylene (CPE) clip overshoe, blue, with welded elastic band. Single-use overshoe for visitors and hygiene-controlled areas.
• wiroREPEL-KNIT Liquid-repellent PP/PE laminated protective gown with knitted cuffs and back closure, available in yellow and blue. Single-use gown for medical, nursing, and industrial protection.
• wiroSTART Polyethylene (PE) apron in dispenser box of 100. Single-use disposable apron for hygiene protection.
• wiroPURITY Disposable cellulose hygiene pad with PE barrier layer, available in two sizes. Single-use absorbent underlay pad for hygiene-critical surfaces.
• wiroCARE LOOP Type IIR surgical face mask with elastic loops, blue, three-ply with integrated nose clip, in dispenser box of 50. Single-use protective mask for medical and hygiene use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bulk discounts of up to 30% available for large-quantity orders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WMC Medical Consulting GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Thomas Weis, owner and managing director of WMC Medical Consulting GmbH, took over the business operations of WIROS Wilfried Rosbach GmbH effective 01.01.2025. The partnership aims to maintain high-quality service, significantly expand the product range with additional interesting products, and offer everything from a single source. The companies expect the takeover to bring positive changes and opportunities for all parties involved.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered global medical solutions company with a significant single-use and wound care portfolio, including surgical gloves and protective equipment. Comparable in disposable medical product categories, though much larger and more diversified.
• Ansell Limited: Australian-headquartered global leader in PPE solutions, particularly examination and industrial gloves. Comparable given overlapping disposable glove product lines, though Ansell is a branded manufacturer with global reach rather than a regional distributor.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG: Global German-headquartered medical technology and pharmaceutical company with single-use medical disposables including gloves and surgical supplies. Comparable in product overlap and German domicile, though B. Braun is a far larger integrated manufacturer-distributor.
• Henry Schein, Inc. Global distributor of healthcare products including medical gloves, masks, and other disposables to office-based practitioners and institutions. Comparable in B2B medical distribution model, though broader in healthcare categories and larger in scale.
• Sempermed (Semperit AG Holding): Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of rubber and disposable gloves with strong European footprint in medical and industrial PPE. Comparable in disposable glove product overlap and European market presence, with much larger manufacturing scale.
• Medline Industries, LP: One of the largest privately-held medical supply manufacturers and distributors globally, with a comprehensive PPE range. Comparable as a competing disposable medical/industrial PPE distributor, though vastly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• Paul Hartmann AG: Major German medical and hygiene products company offering disposable PPE, wound care, and hygiene solutions. Highly comparable given overlapping disposable product portfolio and German market presence, though Hartmann operates at much larger scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Unigloves (UG Healthcare Europe GmbH): European-based disposable glove specialist manufacturing and distributing nitrile, latex, and vinyl gloves to medical, industrial, and food-service markets. Directly comparable as a glove-focused competitor with similar product positioning in the German/European B2B market.
• AMPri Handelsgesellschaft mbH: German PPE and hygiene product distributor offering disposable gloves, face masks, and protective equipment to medical and industrial customers. Closely comparable mid-sized German competitor in the same specialty distribution niche.
• Meditrade GmbH: German-based direct competitor specializing in disposable medical products including examination gloves, surgical supplies, and hygiene articles. Highly comparable given similar product mix, German B2B distribution model, and target customer base of medical and industrial buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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