Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International

What Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International does

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International, now operating globally under the rebranded name Drive Medical, is a Germany-based manufacturer and distributor of medical rehabilitation, mobility, and respiratory care equipment. The legal entity is Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Isny im Allgäu, with additional presence noted in Mannheim. The company sells through an authorized network of specialized medical equipment dealers (Fachhändler) across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, and does not appear to operate direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

The product portfolio spans six segments: Mobility (rollators, wheelchairs, walking aids), Bath & WC (tub lifts such as Bellavita Nova, shower equipment, toilet aids, grab handles), Respiratory Therapy (oxygen, suction, inhalation/nebulizer such as AirForce One, pulse oximetry), Electric Mobility (electric wheelchairs including the carbon-fiber AeroCarbon, mobility scooters including Manual Fold+, add-on drives), Pediatrics (children's wheelchairs, walking aids, bath chairs), and Care Aids (bedside tables, transfer aids such as Samsoft Elite 180, anti-decubitus products). Products are positioned as 'Made in Europe' with quality certifications.

The business model is hardware sales through dealer channels, with quote-based pricing typical for the medical equipment industry. End customers are elderly and mobility-impaired individuals, hospitals, nursing homes, home-care services, and rehabilitation centers. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, or financials in the available material. The 2025 global rebranding to Drive Medical and a concentrated product launch cadence across 2025–2026 (Samsoft Elite 180, Manual Fold+, Bellavita Nova, and AeroCarbon) suggest active portfolio investment despite the absence of disclosed revenue or scale metrics.

Name

Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International

Legal name

Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://drivedevilbiss-int.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drive Medical (formerly Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International) is a Germany-based manufacturer of medical rehabilitation, mobility, bath safety, respiratory therapy, and pediatric care equipment, distributed through authorized dealers across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Medical mobility equipment
• Respiratory therapy devices
• Bath safety products
• Patient transfer aids
• Rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Isny im Allgäu

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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 Equipment Hardware Sales: One-time sales of medical rehabilitation and mobility equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, bath safety products, respiratory therapy devices, and care aids. Distribution occurs through authorized dealer networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Drive Medical (formerly Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International) manufactures and supplies medical rehabilitation and mobility equipment including manual and electric wheelchairs, rollators, mobility scooters, bath lifts, respiratory therapy devices (nebulizers, oxygen therapy, suction therapy, pulse oximetry), patient lifters, pediatric mobility products, and care aids such as anti-decubitus mattresses and transfer aids. Products are sold through a network of authorized specialized medical equipment dealers across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, with the company positioned as a 'Made in Europe' quality manufacturer.

Product overview

Drive Medical (formerly Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare International) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of rehabilitation and medical products worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into six main product segments: Mobility (including rollators, wheelchairs, walkers, and electric mobility scooters), Bath & WC (bathtub lifts, shower equipment, toilet aids, grab handles), Respiratory Therapy (oxygen therapy, suction therapy, inhalation/nebulizer therapy, pulse oximetry), Electric Mobility (electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, add-on drives), Pediatrics (pediatric wheelchairs, walking aids, bath chairs), and Care Aids (bedside tables, transfer aids, anti-decubitus products, daily living aids). The portfolio includes flagship products such as the AeroCarbon ultra-lightweight carbon fiber electric wheelchair, Bellavita Nova bathtub lift, AirForce One compressor nebulizer, Samsoft Elite 180 patient lifter, and Manual Fold+ foldable scooter. Products are manufactured with a focus on quality and 'Made in Europe' positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AeroCarbon Electric Wheelchair Ultra-lightweight premium electric wheelchair made with modern carbon fiber technology, weighing approximately 12 kg, offering exceptional stability, elegant design, and high-quality craftsmanship for city use, travel, and everyday life.
• Bellavita Nova Bathtub Lift Bathtub lift designed as a new standard for bathing assistance, built for today's and tomorrow's needs with enhanced comfort and safety features for elderly and mobility-impaired users.
• AirForce One Compressor Nebulizer Compressor nebulizer designed for respiratory therapy, suitable for cold and flu season, providing efficient aerosol medication delivery to patients with respiratory conditions.
• Samsoft Elite 180 Patient Lifter Next-generation patient lifter developed to relieve nursing staff and provide patients with safe, comfortable transfers using innovative design and modern technology.
• Manual Fold+ Foldable Scooter Foldable electric mobility scooter designed as the perfect travel companion for on-the-go use, offering portability and convenience for users with mobility limitations.
• Rollators (Rollatoren) Walking aids providing mobility support for individuals requiring assistance with balance and walking, part of the mobility product segment for elderly and mobility-impaired users.
• Manual Wheelchairs (Rollstühle) Manual wheelchairs for mobility assistance, available in various configurations for different user needs, providing self-propelled or attendant-propelled mobility support.
• Electric Wheelchairs (Elektrorollstühle) and Add-on Drives Electric-powered wheelchairs providing mobility for users with limited physical strength, including additional drive units (Zusatzantriebe) that can be retrofitted to existing wheelchairs.
• Electric Mobility Scooters (Elektromobile) Electric mobility scooters providing independent transportation for users with mobility limitations, complementing the electric wheelchair range.
• Oxygen Therapy Products (Sauerstofftherapie) Respiratory therapy products for oxygen supplementation supporting patients with respiratory conditions requiring supplemental oxygen delivery.
• Inhalation Therapy Products (Inhalationstherapie) Respiratory therapy products including nebulizers for delivering aerosolized medications to treat respiratory conditions, including the AirForce One compressor nebulizer.
• Pulse Oximetry Devices (Pulsoximetrie) Monitoring devices for measuring blood oxygen saturation levels in respiratory therapy applications, supporting patient monitoring needs.
• Suction Therapy Equipment (Absaugtherapie) Respiratory therapy equipment for clearing airways through suction procedures, supporting airway management in clinical and home care settings.
• Pediatric Wheelchairs (Kinderrollstühle) Specially designed wheelchairs for children, part of the pediatric product line providing age-appropriate mobility assistance with appropriate sizing and safety features.
• Pediatric Walking Aids (Kindergehhilfen) Walking aids specially designed for children requiring mobility assistance, part of the pediatric product line for developmental support and age-appropriate mobility.
• Pediatric Bath Lying Aids (Kinderbadeliegen) Pediatric bath lying aids designed for safe bathing of children, part of the pediatric product line providing age-appropriate bathing safety and support.
• Anti-Decubitus Products (Antidekubitus) Care aids designed to prevent pressure ulcers in bedridden patients through specialized mattresses and positioning support for long-term care.
• Transfer Aids (Transferhilfen) Care aids designed to assist with patient transfers, supporting safe movement between surfaces and reducing caregiver burden in clinical and home care settings.
• Bedside Tables (Beistelltische) Care bedside tables providing convenient surface access for patients in bed, supporting daily living and care activities in care facilities and home care.
• Daily Living Aids (Alltagshilfen) Daily living aids supporting independence in routine activities for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals, complementing the care aids portfolio.
• Walking Aids (Gehhilfen) Walking assistance devices including rollators and orthopedic scooters for mobility support, providing balance and stability assistance for users with limited mobility.
• Mobility Accessories (Mobilität Zubehör) Accessory products for mobility equipment including additional components and replacement parts supporting the use of wheelchairs, rollators, and walking aids.
• Bathroom Safety Products (Baden, Duschen, Toilette, Haltegriffe) Bathroom safety and bathing products including bath lifts, shower equipment, toilet aids, and grab handles designed to support bathroom safety for mobility-impaired users.

Quantifiable outcome

• AeroCarbon wheelchair weighs approximately 12 kg, making it one of the lightest carbon fiber electric wheelchairs on the market

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunrise Medical: Global manufacturer of manual and powered wheelchairs, scooters, and seating & positioning products under brands like Quickie and Zippie. Strongly overlapping mobility portfolio and European manufacturing footprint.
• Ottobock: German-headquartered global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions including wheelchairs. Directly comparable product overlap and shared German manufacturing heritage make Ottobock the most relevant European peer.
• Bischoff & Bischoff: German mobility aids manufacturer focused on rollators, wheelchairs, and bath safety products. Direct DACH-region competitor across mobility and bathroom safety segments.
• Permobil: Swedish manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and seating systems with strong clinical/rehab channel. Comparable premium mobility positioning to Drive Medical's higher-end tiers.
• Invacare: Long-established US manufacturer of wheelchairs, scooters, and home medical equipment with global distribution. Directly competes with Drive Medical across most product categories and GTM via specialty dealers.
• Pride Mobility Products: US-based manufacturer of power chairs, scooters, and lift chairs distributed via dealer networks. Directly comparable product mix and channel-partner GTM model.
• Meyra Orthopädie & Rehatechnik: German manufacturer of wheelchairs, rehab products, and mobility aids distributed via Fachhandel. Most direct German DACH-region peer with overlapping product categories and dealer model.
• Human Care: Swedish manufacturer of mobility aids, transfer aids, and home-care products. Comparable product portfolio (rollators, patient lifters, transfer aids) with similar European distribution focus.
• Etac: Scandinavian manufacturer of mobility, transfer, and pediatric rehab equipment with European distribution. Overlapping product categories and shared dealer-channel GTM in Europe.

Regional players

• Drive Medical (US operations): US operations of the broader Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare group prior to the 2025 global rebranding. Closely related corporate sibling operating in North America rather than the international geographies covered by this entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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