What Vermeiren does

Vermeiren is a European medical equipment manufacturer founded in 1957, headquartered at the group level in Antwerp, Belgium, with its French operating subsidiary VERMEIREN France SA based in Phalempin (additional site in Cournon d'Auvergne). The group employs approximately 750 collaborators across 10 wholly-owned European subsidiaries — covering France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the UK — and distributes products in more than 45 countries through a combination of direct subsidiaries, authorized medical equipment resellers, and a webshop for parts and accessories. The company is privately held and family-owned, with no external equity or venture capital backing indicated in available sources.

The product portfolio centers on mobility and home care equipment, spanning manual wheelchairs (lightweight active models such as Trigo S/T, Sagitta, and V500 Active; standard models including D200N and 708D; comfort wheelchairs like Inovys II; and a dedicated pediatric range including Gemini 2, Eclips X2 Kids, and Inovys Junior), electric wheelchairs (Forest 3, Navix, Timix, Sigma, Verso, Plego), electric propulsion assistance kits (Blumil GO, Blumil SPORT, V-DRIVE), mobility scooters (Eon, Sync, Kuarz, One series), a dedicated XXL/bariatric range, hospital and home care beds, patient lifts, lift chairs, rest chairs, rollators, walking aids, bathing and toileting aids, and orthopedic tricycles for children, adolescents, and adults. Underlying proprietary technologies include the Neoflex modular positioning system, Physipro positioning backrests and cushions, the HEM2 hemiplegic drive kit, the ReverSeat reversible pediatric seating system, and the Blumil motorization platform. Products carry CE certification, with a coordinated batch of certifications across the wheelchair line dated mid-2024 and a further Gemini 2 certification dated 2025-12-15.

Vermeiren's revenue model is hardware-led, with three principal streams: medical mobility equipment sales through dealers and subsidiaries, replacement parts and accessories through the webshop, and after-sales service and maintenance. Pricing is dealer/distributor-negotiated and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are hybrid: people with mobility disabilities (primary), geriatric and elderly care, bariatric (XXL) patients, and healthcare institutions and collectivités (hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers). Go-to-market is channel-partner-led via the authorized reseller network, supplemented by direct institutional sales through subsidiaries. The company maintains a multi-channel marketing presence across Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, downloadable PDF catalogs, and an Espace Pro professional portal targeting healthcare prescribers and dealers.

Name

Vermeiren

Legal name

VERMEIREN France SA

Website

https://vermeiren.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vermeiren is a family-owned European medical equipment manufacturer founded in 1957, producing manual and electric wheelchairs, hospital beds, scooters, positioning solutions, and home care equipment. It sells across 45+ countries through 10 European subsidiaries and authorized resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services (HSABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Medical mobility equipment
• Wheelchair manufacturing
• Home care products
• Patient handling equipment
• Bariatric medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Phalempin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Mobility Equipment Sales: Direct sales of manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, hospital beds, comfort chairs, scooters, tricycles, and home care equipment to healthcare providers and end-users through dealer network
2. Replacement Parts & Accessories: Sales of spare parts, accessories, and consumables through Webshop and authorized dealers
3. After-Sales Service: Service and maintenance operations for Vermeiren products throughout product lifecycle

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vermeiren manufactures and distributes medical mobility and home care equipment under its own brand, including manual wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, pediatric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, bariatric/XXL equipment, adjustable hospital beds, patient lifts, lift chairs, rollators, canes, bathroom safety aids, and tricycles. The company sells these products through a network of authorized medical equipment resellers in France, with the Vermeiren Group operating 10 European subsidiaries and distributing in more than 45 countries. Customers include individual end-users with mobility disabilities, elderly care recipients, bariatric patients, and healthcare institutions purchasing equipment for hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.

Product overview

Vermeiren is a medical equipment manufacturer since 1957 offering a comprehensive portfolio of mobility and home care products. The portfolio includes manual wheelchairs (lightweight active wheelchairs like Trigo S/T, Sagitta; standard wheelchairs like D200N, 708D; comfort wheelchairs like Inovys II; and children's wheelchairs like Gemini 2, Eclips X2 Kids, Inovys Junior), electric wheelchairs (indoor, mixed-use, standing wheelchairs like Forest 3, Navix, Timix), electric assistance systems (Blumil GO/SPORT, V-DRIVE), scooters (Eon, Sync, Kuarz, One series), positioning solutions (Neoflex, Physipro), home care beds and chairs (Izyco, Club, illico, Normandie), patient lifts (Falcon, Eagle), lift chairs (ONTARIO, Montreal), rollators and walking aids, bathing/toileting aids, and tricycles for children, adolescents, and adults. Vermeiren also offers a dedicated XXL/bariatric range for heavier users. The company manages the complete product lifecycle from design through after-sales service across 10 European subsidiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trigo: Active folding wheelchair product line with customizable options
• Sagitta
• V500
• Forest
• Gemini
• Inovys
• Neoflex
• Physipro
• Blumil

Products and services

• Trigo S Active Folding Wheelchair

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Permobil: Swedish-origin manufacturer of power wheelchairs (M-, K-, F-series), seating and positioning (ROHO, Comfort), and pediatric mobility. Direct peer to Vermeiren's electric wheelchair (Forest, Navix, Timix) and positioning (Neoflex, Physipro) lines, with comparable European dealer footprint.
• Sunrise Medical: Global wheelchair and mobility equipment manufacturer (Quickie, Zippie, JAY, RGK) with broad manual and power wheelchair, positioning, and seating offerings. Directly comparable to Vermeiren across core product categories, dealer-based distribution, and European market focus.
• Arjo: Swedish manufacturer of medical beds, patient lifts, and transfer/positioning equipment for hospitals and elder care. Directly comparable to Vermeiren's Maintien à domicile / collectivités line (Izyco, Club beds; Falcon/Eagle lifts; Normandie, Languedoc rest chairs).
• Ottobock: German-based global manufacturer of prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, and rehab solutions. Comparable to Vermeiren in European mobility manufacturing, complex rehab positioning, and dealer-driven sales across the same institutional and end-user segments.
• Etac: Nordic manufacturer of manual wheelchairs, positioning, and home-care equipment (Etac, Molift, R82, Convaid, Immedia). Comparable to Vermeiren in European dealer-driven distribution across manual wheelchairs, pediatric mobility, and bathing/transfer aids.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment including manual wheelchairs, power chairs, scooters, hospital beds, and patient lifts. Closely comparable product breadth to Vermeiren's mobility, bed, and home-care portfolio with multi-country dealer distribution.
• Meyra: German manufacturer of manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, and rehab equipment distributed through dealers across Europe. Direct peer to Vermeiren in active/lightweight manual wheelchairs and European institutional mobility sales.
• Invacare: US-headquartered manufacturer of manual and power wheelchairs, home-care beds, and patient lifts distributed through dealers and institutional channels. Closely comparable product portfolio and go-to-market model to Vermeiren, including Kuschall active wheelchairs and Meyra-brand European operations.
• Pride Mobility Products: US-based manufacturer of power chairs (Quantum Rehab), mobility scooters, and lift chairs. Comparable to Vermeiren's Forest, Navix, Timix power wheelchairs and Kuarz, Eon, One-series scooter portfolio.

Emerging players

• Hoveround: US mobility equipment provider focused on power wheelchairs and scooters sold through a hybrid dealer/direct model. Comparable product overlap with Vermeiren's electric wheelchairs and scooters, though geographically focused on North America rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO3oyhFIGLvor2oKa28BY5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/VermeirenFR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vermeiren-france

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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