What Platz does

Platz Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of electric medical and nursing care beds, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Onojo, Fukuoka Prefecture. The company trades publicly on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TYO:7813) and employs 101-250 people. Platz serves medical facilities, nursing care institutions, and home care users across Japan, with a product portfolio spanning home care beds (Miolet II, Miolet III Next, Rafio, Yocaro), medical facility beds (P300 Series, Aspino), nursing care facility beds (Ultilet), and accessories including mattresses, handrails, and bed exit sensors.

The company's core technology centers on a proprietary high-back support function that independently adjusts the head-back and lumbar sections of the backrest, combined with knee fitting, rising motion, and back-off mechanisms to reduce patient sliding during back elevation. This positioning system is designed to reduce dysphagia and aspiration pneumonia risk, lower pressure ulcer incidence, and ease caregiver workload. Platz uses Danish LINAK motors (IPX4/IPX6 waterproof) and German Tente casters on the P300 series, and holds JIS T 9254 certification for nursing care beds.

Platz generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of electric beds, with P300 series pricing ranging from ¥598,000 to ¥1,009,000 depending on configuration. Recurring and service revenue comes from extended warranty contracts (3-year to 10-year coverage), inspection and maintenance services, parts sales through an online store, and assembly/disassembly services. Distribution occurs through welfare equipment rental businesses serving home care users under Japan's long-term care insurance system, direct sales to medical and nursing facilities, and online parts sales. Documented outcomes include up to 15% reduction in maximum pressure at 60-degree back elevation, reduced aspiration pneumonia cases, and improved swallowing function in hospital implementations.

Name

Platz

Legal name

株式会社プラッツ (Platz Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://platz-ltd.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Platz is a Japanese public manufacturer of electric medical and nursing care beds, specializing in positioning beds with proprietary high-back support technology for hospitals, nursing care facilities, and home care users across Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Nursing Care Beds

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Nursing, Telemonitoring & Command Center Platforms (HLACAFAH), Medical-Grade Device Connectivity & Device Management (MDM) (HLACAFAG)

Keywords

• Medical care beds
• Nursing care beds
• Home care equipment
• Electric hospital beds
• Medical bed manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Onojo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Nursing Care Bed Sales: Sale of electric beds for medical facilities, nursing care facilities, and home care use. Products include P300 series, Rafio, Miolet series, Ultilet, and other specialized beds.
2. Bed Assembly/Disassembly Services: Professional staff provide bed assembly, disassembly, and relocation services within or between buildings.
3. Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts and maintenance materials for bed repairs and upkeep.
4. Extended Warranty Services: Extended warranty service extending coverage from standard 3 years to 10 years for elderly care facilities.
5. Inspection and Maintenance Services: Inspection, cleaning, and maintenance services for beds in use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Platz designs, manufactures, and sells electric medical and nursing care beds for three end markets: home care (rented via welfare equipment rental operators), medical institutions (hospitals/clinics), and nursing care facilities. Its lineup spans home care beds such as the Miolet series, Rafio positioning bed, and Yocaro; facility beds such as the P300 series, Aspino with integrated bed-exit sensor, and Ultilet; plus complementary mattresses, handrails, grips, and bed-exit sensors. The company also provides assembly/disassembly, inspection/maintenance, and parts services, leveraging proprietary positioning functions and LINAK actuators.

Product overview

Platz Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of medical and nursing care beds. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including home care beds (Miolet II, Miolet III Next, Rafio, Yocaro), medical facility electric beds (P300 Series, Aspino), nursing care facility beds (Ultilet), mattresses, and accessories (handrails, bed grips, bed exit sensors). The product line features specialized positioning functions like high-back support that separates back adjustment into head-back and waist sections to reduce dysphagia and pressure ulcer risks. Products range from basic home care beds to advanced medical beds with built-in sensors and vertical lift mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Miolet II (ミオレットⅡ) Two-motor electric home care bed with proprietary positioning functions (high-back support, knee-position fitting, vertical lift, center lock, back-off, rising motion), distributed to elderly and disabled users primarily through welfare equipment rental operators under Japan's long-term care insurance.
• Miolet III Next (ミオレットⅢネクスト) Three-motor electric home care bed with the same positioning function suite as Miolet II, providing finer back/knee/height control for home users requiring more precise adjustments.
• Rafio (ラフィオ) Three-motor home care positioning bed featuring Platz's positioning function suite, designed for users who need flexible posture adjustment at home.
• Yocaro (ヨカロ) Home care bed with a rising motion function that assists the user in moving from a lying to a seated or standing position, supporting transfers in the home.
• P300 Series Series of electric care beds targeted at medical institutions and nursing care facilities, available in multiple motor configurations and board specifications.
• Aspino (アスピーノ) Electric medical facility bed with an integrated bed-exit sensor for fall-risk monitoring, designed for hospitals and care facilities needing combined positioning and patient safety functions.
• Ultilet (アルティレット) Nursing care bed with Platz's positioning function suite, configured for use in nursing care facilities.
• Platz Mattress (マットレス) Mattress line designed for use with Platz home care and facility beds, intended to support pressure care and comfort.
• Yokarail (よかレール) Handrail Handrail accessory for Platz care beds that supports safe transfers and bed mobility for users.
• Kneeparo (ニーパロ) Bed Grip Knee-position bed grip accessory for Platz care beds that helps users reposition and transfer in bed.
• Bed Exit Sensor (離床センサー) Standalone bed-exit sensor accessory for care beds that detects when a user begins to leave the bed and alerts caregivers to reduce fall risk.
• Bed Assembly / Disassembly and Inspection Service Service offering covering delivery, assembly, disassembly, and periodic inspection/maintenance of Platz care beds, supporting both home care users and facility customers over the product lifecycle.
• Extended Warranty Service Extended warranty subscription sold with Platz care beds, providing continued repair coverage beyond the standard warranty period.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15% reduction in maximum pressure compared to conventional back elevation at 60 degrees
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 日本福祉用具供給協会 (Japanese Welfare Equipment Supply Association)minorOthersPlatz is a member of this industry association that promotes welfare equipment standards and supply chain cooperation in Japan.
• 全国福祉用具専門相談員協会 (National Association of Welfare Equipment Counselors)minorOthersIndustry association membership supporting proper consultation and fitting of welfare equipment for care recipients.
• 日本福祉用具・生活支援用具協会 JASPA (Japan Assistive Products Association)minorOthersMember of JASPA including participation in the pressure ulcer prevention products division (JASPA床ずれ防止用具部会).
• 医療・介護ベッド安全普及協議会 (Medical/Nursing Bed Safety Promotion Council)minorOthersIndustry group working on bed safety standards and accident prevention in medical and nursing settings.
• 公益財団法人 テクノエイド協会 (Techno Aids Association)minorOthersPublic interest foundation supporting development and dissemination of assistive technology for disabled and elderly persons.
• 関西シルバーサービス協会 (Kansai Silver Service Association)minorOthersRegional association in Kansai area promoting quality welfare services and equipment.
• LINAK (丹麦リナック社)coreTechnology or IntegrationDanish manufacturer supplying electric motors for Platz beds. LINAK motors provide quiet operation and waterproof performance (IPX4/IPX6) essential for nursing care bed functionality.
• テンテローレン社 (Tente)coreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer supplying casters for P300 series beds. Tente casters provide high durability and smooth movement with 12.5cm diameter for reliable bed mobility.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arjo: Global provider of medical beds, lifts, and patient handling solutions with focus on elder care and acute care. Comparable to Platz in nursing care positioning and pressure ulcer prevention equipment.
• LINET Group: European manufacturer of hospital and long-term care beds with significant global presence. Competes with Platz in the nursing care and acute care bed categories internationally.
• Invacare: Manufacturer of home and long-term care medical equipment including beds, mobility, and respiratory products. Direct competitor to Platz in the home-care electric bed segment.
• Hill-Rom (Baxter): Global leader in hospital beds and clinical workflow solutions, now part of Baxter. Overlaps with Platz's medical-facility bed category and offers connected-bed/smart-bed capabilities at much larger scale.
• Stryker: Global medical device company with a significant Medical division including hospital beds, stretchers, and patient handling equipment. Competes with Platz in acute-care hospital bed segments.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Broad-line manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment including home care beds, mobility, and respiratory products. Overlaps with Platz in the home-care bed and accessories category.

Direct peers

• Paramount Bed Holdings: Japan's leading manufacturer of medical and nursing care beds. Directly competes with Platz across hospital beds, care facility beds, and home care beds in Japan, with a broader product portfolio and larger scale.
• France Bed Co., Ltd. Major Japanese manufacturer of medical and care beds, mattresses, and welfare equipment. Competes head-to-head with Platz in nursing care facilities and home-care channels in Japan.

Emerging players

• Joerns Healthcare: US-based manufacturer of healthcare beds and wound care solutions with focus on long-term care and post-acute settings. Comparable to Platz in long-term care bed positioning and rental/leasing models.

Regional players

• Savel Industries (France): European manufacturer of hospital and nursing home beds (part of LINET group ecosystem in some markets). Comparable in nursing care bed design and European regulatory positioning; primarily serves European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PlatzJapan
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• Facebookfacebook.com/PlatzJapan

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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