hestomed GmbH

What hestomed GmbH does

hestomed GmbH is a privately-held German medical technology company founded in 1991 and headquartered in St. Egidien, Saxony, with production operated through its subsidiary hestomed+helbig Medizintechnik GmbH & Co. KG in Widdern, Baden-Württemberg. The company specializes in equipment for emergency medical services (Rettungsdienst), built around two product families: the redfamily of crash-tested hardware (redox modular oxygen/gas supply, redfix/redsnap/redslide/redmount mounting and rail systems, redpack modular rescue backpacks, and redconnect special-transport adapters for Stryker and EpiShuttle) and the bluefamily of RFID-based digital materials management (bluesafe storage cabinet with bluesoft/bluestore/bluelabel/bluetemp software modules). It also acts as the exclusive German EMS distributor for Dräger emergency medicine products (Oxylog VE300, Oxylog 600) and for the Butterfly iQ3 handheld ultrasound, and provides regulated STK/MTK inspection, defibrillator testing, DGUV V3 electrical testing, and general medical-device maintenance services.

The business generates revenue through one-time hardware sales (proprietary mounting and gas systems, RFID cabinets, rescue backpacks), professional service fees for inspections and maintenance, distribution margins on third-party medical devices, and software subscriptions tied to the bluesoft platform. Go-to-market combines a regional German field-sales team (Heilbronn-Ludwigsburg, Erfurt), an e-commerce shop (hestomed-helbig.de), a network of more than ten certified vehicle outfitter partners across Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and the USA (including Ambulanz Mobile, Fahrtec, GSF, System Strobel, WAS, Hospimobil, WAS Polska, B.A.U.S. AT, AMBU-Tech, and Spectrum Aeromed), and active presence at the RETTmobil trade fair. The company is led by managing directors Steffen Helms and Dirk Rothschild, has 12 disclosed employees, has received EU ESF Plus co-financing for CAN-bus and electronic-monitoring R&D, and operates without disclosed external private-equity or venture-capital ownership.

Name

hestomed GmbH

Legal name

hestomed GmbH

Website

https://hestomed.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

hestomed GmbH, founded in 1991, is a German medical-technology specialist that develops crash-tested mounting, oxygen-supply, RFID materials-management, and backpack systems for emergency medical services, and exclusively distributes Dräger and Butterfly products in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK)

Keywords

• Emergency medical equipment
• Medical device mounting systems
• Ambulance oxygen supply
• Rescue backpacks
• RFID materials management

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Egidien

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical device product sales: Sale of proprietary medical technology products including device holders, gas supply systems, rescue backpacks, storage cabinets, and special transport solutions. Products are sold directly and through channel partners.
2. Service and maintenance: STK (Safety Technical Control) and MTK (Metrological Control) inspections for medical devices, DGUV V3 electrical testing, defibrillator testing, and general maintenance services.
3. Distribution of third-party products: Exclusive distribution partner for products including Dräger medical devices, Butterfly iQ3 ultrasound, EpiShuttle, and other emergency medical equipment in Germany.
4. Materials management solutions: Sale of bluesafe RFID storage systems and related software modules (bluesoft, bluestore, bluelabel, bluetemp) for inventory management and consumables supply.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

hestomed GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized medical technology products for emergency medical services, organized into two product families. The redfamily includes modular oxygen/gas supply systems (redox), crash-tested device holders and rail systems (redfix, redsnap, redslide, redmount), modular rescue backpacks with RFID (redpack), and special transport adapters (redconnect). The bluefamily delivers RFID-based digital materials management (bluesafe cabinet and bluesoft, bluestore, bluelabel, bluetemp software modules). hestomed also serves as exclusive German distributor for Dräger emergency medicine ventilators and the Butterfly iQ3 handheld ultrasound, and provides legally required STK/MTK inspection and maintenance services for medical devices.

Product overview

hestomed GmbH offers two integrated product families — redfamily and bluefamily — covering both physical medical devices and digital materials management for emergency services. The redfamily includes modular product lines: redox (modular oxygen/gas supply systems including redox.remote, redox.basis, redox.click, redox.autoswitch, redox.lifebox), redfix/redsnap/redslide/redmount (brackets and fastening systems for securing medical devices in vehicles), redpack (modular rescue backpacks with RFID tracking), and redconnect (adapters for special patient transport with Stryker/EpiShuttle compatibility). The bluefamily provides RFID-based digital materials management: bluesafe smart storage cabinet paired with the bluesoft software platform comprising bluestore (inventory/order management), bluelabel (medication labeling), and bluetemp (temperature monitoring). hestomed also distributes third-party medical devices including Butterfly iQ3 ultrasound and Dräger ventilators (Oxylog VE300 and Oxylog 600), and provides inspection/maintenance services (STK, MTK, DGUV V3). All redfamily products are crash-tested, CE-compliant, and manufactured in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• redfamily: Product family including brackets and fastening systems, gas supply, backpacks and bags, and special solutions for emergency services
• bluefamily
• teamRED
• redox
• redfix
• redpack
• redsnap
• redslide
• redconnect
• redmount
• redbase
• bluesafe
• bluesoft
• bluestore
• bluelabel
• bluetemp

Products and services

• redox Gas Supply System Modular medical gas supply system for ambulances, helicopters and aircraft providing central oxygen pressure and flow regulation with combinable modules for remote control, automatic switchover, and field deployment. Targeted at emergency medical services and vehicle outfitters.
• redsnap Smart Device Mount Smart device mounting system with automatic locking, electronic monitoring, and integrated charging capability for ventilators, defibrillators, and syringe pumps in rescue vehicles. Compatible with rails, vehicle walls and round tubes.
• redfix Device Holder Lightweight, crash-tested quick-release device holder for securing perfusers, ventilators, and suction pumps in ambulances and helicopters with tool-free rail mounting mechanism, tested per DIN EN 1789.
• redslide Rail System Flexible modular rail system for organizing and securing medical equipment in rescue vehicles with crash-tested slides, compatible with redfix device holders.
• redmount Mounting Bracket Mounting bracket for medical devices in rescue services, clinical, and transport environments including air rescue. Compatible with Braun Perfusor, Infusomat, Fresenius Agilia, and Laerdal LCSU 4.
• redconnect Transport Adapter Mechanical adapter enabling Stryker and Stollenwerk stretchers to serve as stable platforms for transport incubators and special transport systems such as EpiShuttle, with 4-point bolt mounting for quick and secure fixation.
• redpack Rescue Backpack Modular rescue backpack line featuring wipe-clean seamless surfaces, configurable interiors with velcro or magnetic module pockets and ABS module boxes, plus integrated RFID-NFC tag with redpack.check app for digital inventory management.
• bluesafe RFID Storage System RFID-based storage cabinet and materials management system for emergency services providing automated inventory tracking, batch/expiry date management, controlled access with authorization, and automated reorder triggers, cloud-connected with real-time status monitoring.
• Dräger Oxylog VE300 Ventilator Portable ventilator for adults and children with multiple ventilation modes, ergonomic design, and easy transport, distributed by hestomed as exclusive Dräger emergency medicine partner in Germany.
• Dräger Oxylog 600 Ventilator Modern portable ventilator setting new standards in ease of use, mobility, and functionality, launched at RETTmobil 2025 and presented exclusively by hestomed in Germany.
• Butterfly iQ3 Handheld Ultrasound Handheld whole-body ultrasound device weighing approximately 300g, compatible with iOS and Android, featuring a single probe for linear, convex, and phased-array applications with AI-powered tools for cardiac output calculation and Doppler measurements, IP67 rated with up to 2 hours battery life.
• STK / MTK Inspection Services Legally required Safety Inspection (STK) and Metrological Inspection (MTK) for medical devices per MPBetreibV sections 12 and 15. Covers ventilators, defibrillators, pressure reducers, syringe/infusion pumps, suction pumps, pulse oximeters, thermometers, and blood pressure monitors with test reports, stickers, and reminder services.
• Medical Device Maintenance and Repair Comprehensive maintenance, repair, and DGUV V3 electrical testing services for medical devices regardless of manufacturer, including ventilators, defibrillators, pressure reducers, syringe/infusion pumps, and suction pumps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crash-tested and certified products meeting DIN EN 1789 safety standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DrägercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Dräger emergency medicine products in Germany. hestomed provides sales, customer service, training, and support for products like the Oxylog VE300 and Oxylog 600 ventilators in the German emergency services market.
• ButterflycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partner for Butterfly iQ3 handheld ultrasound system in the EMS sector in Germany. hestomed provides personalized advice and product expertise alongside sales.
• EpiGuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for EpiShuttle specialized transport system. The redconnect adapter is designed to be fully compatible with EpiShuttle for secure patient transport.
• FlexicareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint exhibition at RETTmobil trade fair to demonstrate Flexicare ProVu video laryngoscopy products. hestomed provides sales and marketing support for Flexicare products.
• HartmannminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint exhibition at RETTmobil trade fair showcasing Hartmann hygiene and disinfection products (Bacillol Sensitive Green) for professional use in emergency services.
• SchülkeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for hygiene and disinfection solutions for emergency medical services.
• Ambulanz Mobile GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle outfitter in Schönebeck, Germany. Certified partner for installation of hestomed products, particularly redox.tube system. Regularly trained in product installation and maintenance.
• Fahrtec Systeme GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle outfitter in Neubrandenburg, Germany certified for hestomed product installation and maintenance.
• GSF Sonderfahrzeugbau GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle outfitter in Twist, Germany certified for hestomed product installation.
• System Strobel GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle outfitter in Aalen, Germany certified for hestomed product installation.
• Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor ambulance and special vehicle manufacturer in Emsbüren, Germany certified for hestomed product installation.
• Hospimobil Ambulance Manufaktur GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmbulance manufacturer in Aurich, Germany certified for hestomed product installation.
• WAS PolskacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational vehicle outfitter in Łysomice, Poland for hestomed product installation.
• B.A.U.S. AT Sp.z o.o.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle outfitter in Poland for hestomed product installation.
• AMBU-Tech AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss vehicle outfitter in Rotkreuz, Switzerland for hestomed product installation in Swiss market.
• Spectrum Aeromed LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft medical equipment outfitter in Fargo, USA (North Dakota) for installation of hestomed products in air medical transport aircraft.
• Johanniter UnfallhilfeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit rescue organization. hestomed visited to understand rescue dog operations and humanitarian work; organization is funded by donations.
• Hartmann ToolmakingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTool and mold making partner for precision manufacturing of hestomed products using state-of-the-art technology and team spirit.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flexicare: Specialist in airway management and respiratory products (e.g., ProVu video laryngoscopy). Co-exhibits with hestomed at RETTmobil and competes in overlapping EMS device categories distributed to emergency services.
• WEINMANN Emergency: German-based specialist in emergency medical technology including ventilators (Medumat), defibrillators, and oxygen/respiratory devices for EMS. Competes with hestomed in modular gas supply and device mounting for emergency vehicles.
• FERNO: Global manufacturer of emergency medical equipment, patient transport, and ambulance outfitting solutions. Overlaps with hestomed in ambulance interior systems, mounting hardware, and rescue equipment used by EMS worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Dräger: Global medical and safety technology company whose emergency medicine ventilators (Oxylog line) are distributed exclusively in Germany by hestomed. Dräger is both a critical commercial partner and a broad competitor across EMS devices, gas supply, and patient monitoring.
• Philips Emergency Care: Major player in cardiac, respiratory, and emergency care devices (e.g., HeartStart defibrillators, patient monitors). Competes broadly in the EMS device space where hestomed's mounting, gas, and inventory solutions are deployed.
• Stryker (Emergency Care): Major medical device company whose Power-PRO stretchers are integrated with hestomed's redconnect adapters. Stryker competes with and complements hestomed across EMS equipment, stretchers, and patient handling systems.
• ZOLL Medical: Leading manufacturer of defibrillators and resuscitation equipment used in EMS. Competes with hestomed's mounting/monitoring portfolio and provides devices (e.g., defibrillators) that hestomed holders are designed to secure.
• Laerdal Medical: Provider of resuscitation, airway management (e.g., LCSU 4 suction), and simulation products for emergency care. Their devices are mounted by hestomed's redmount system, indicating close product adjacency in EMS workflows.
• Ambu: Specialist in single-use endoscopy, anesthesia, and patient monitoring. Competes in the broader EMS device ecosystem where hestomed's mounting and gas-supply products are deployed.
• B. Braun Melsungen: Manufacturer of infusion and syringe pumps (Perfusor Space, Infusomat Space) that hestomed's redfix/redmount holders are specifically designed to secure. An adjacent incumbent in the EMS device ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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