What medi France does

medi France is the French distribution and sales subsidiary of medi GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-founded medical device group established in Bayreuth in 1951. Operating from Tremblay-en-France with approximately 50 employees, the French entity commercializes a comprehensive portfolio of medical compression garments (mediven elegance, mediven séduction, mediven karesse, mediven thrombexin), orthopaedic braces and supports (Lumbamed, Spinomed, Genumedi, Achimed), prosthetics, and digital measurement systems (medi vision) across France, while the parent group manufactures in Bayreuth and the United States.

The company sells products through three primary channels: pharmacies and orthopaedic specialty retailers (the dominant channel), hospitals and clinics via a dedicated enterprise sales force (medi Hôpital division), and a B2B e-commerce platform (medi e-shop) serving healthcare professionals with 24/7 ordering, custom measurement submission, and real-time order tracking. The CEP sports compression sub-brand is distributed through specialist sports retailers, and the ITEM m6 lifestyle/fashion line addresses healthy consumers. Approximately 4,000 parcels are shipped daily from medi's production facilities worldwide. Products are CE-marked, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, and manufactured under DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 quality management, with proprietary textile technologies such as Clima Comfort, Clima Fresh, Perfect Fit, Soft Elastic, Bande Platinum, and Double Stretch Elastic Knitting providing differentiated comfort and therapeutic performance validated by independent institutes (IFTH, Dermscan).

Revenue mechanics are anchored in hardware sales of prescribed medical devices, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans patients with venous and lymphatic disorders, orthopaedic patients, amputees and footcare patients, athletes, and travelers/seniors. Within the broader medi group — which employs roughly 3,000 people across 25 facilities and exports to 90 countries — medi France represents a national sales franchise rather than an independent R&D or manufacturing entity, depending on the parent's product roadmap and German/US production capacity.

Name

medi France

Legal name

medi GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://medi-france.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

medi France is the French sales and distribution subsidiary of German medical device group medi GmbH & Co. KG, selling medical compression stockings, orthopaedic braces, prosthetics, and sports compression products through pharmacies, orthopaedic retailers, hospitals, and a B2B e-shop in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Devices and Orthopaedic Supports

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Medical compression therapy
• Orthopaedic braces
• Compression stockings
• Thrombosis prophylaxis
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayreuth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical compression garments: Sale of graduated compression stockings (mediven range) for treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders, including fashion-oriented compression wear (mediven elegance, mediven séduction, mediven karesse). Revenue generated through pharmacies, orthopedic retailers, and e-commerce channels.
2. Orthopaedic devices: Production and sale of orthoses (braces) for joint therapy including knee, back, shoulder, wrist, elbow, and ankle supports. Includes osteoporosis orthoses (Spinomed) and posture supports.
3. Clinical/Hospital products: Supply of compression products for hospital use including thrombosis prophylaxis stockings (mediven thrombexin), clinical compression systems (MTPS), and related accessories.
4. CEP Sports compression: Sport-specific compression socks under the CEP brand for sports performance and recovery, sold through specialist sports retailers.
5. Prosthetics: Leg prosthetic devices for amputees, contributing to patient mobility enhancement.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

medi France manufactures and distributes medical compression stockings (mediven range), orthopaedic braces and supports, prosthetics, footcare products, and donning/doffing accessories. Products are sold under the mediven, Lumbamed, Spinomed, Genumedi, Achimed, CEP, and ITEM m6 brands to treat venous disorders, lymphoedema, thrombosis, joint injuries, osteoporosis, and sports-related conditions. Distribution is handled through pharmacies, orthopaedic specialty retailers, hospitals (via the medi Hôpital division), and the medi e-shop B2B platform, with manufacturing carried out by parent group medi GmbH & Co. KG in Bayreuth, Germany and the USA.

Product overview

medi France offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices organized into five business domains: Phlebology (mediven compression stockings for venous and lymphatic therapy), Orthopaedics (orthoses and supports for joint conditions), Prosthetics (leg prosthetics), Hospital (clinical compression products), and Footcare. The core product lines include mediven elegance, mediven 20 séduction, and mediven karesse compression stockings; Lumbamed and Spinomed orthoses for back conditions; Genumedi knee supports; and accessories like medi Butler donning/doffing aids. The portfolio also includes lifestyle sub-brands CEP (sports compression) and ITEM m6 (fashion compression), along with digital systems such as medi vision for measurement. The company emphasizes holistic therapeutic concepts combining innovative products with professional networking services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• mediven: Medical compression stockings brand including mediven elegance, mediven 20 séduction, and mediven karesse product lines
• CEP
• ITEM m6
• igli
• Lumbamed
• Spinomed
• Genumedi
• medi Bayreuth

Products and services

• mediven elegance Medical compression stockings with medicinal lanolin-enriched fibers, designed for daily wear and professional activities. Features a large ribbed border for fit, bordered seams for moisture wicking, and closed toe; treats venous disorders in style-conscious patients.
• mediven séduction Discreet and glamorous medical compression stockings for light to moderate venous conditions. Features crystalline transparency, fine knit, and exclusive colours; available in knee-high, thigh-high, and maternity pantyhose formats.
• mediven karesse Transparent and very soft medical compression stockings with excellent comfort and morphological adaptation. Features certified antibacterial effectiveness that remains active after 100 washes via Clima Fresh technology.
• medi travel Travel compression stockings that reduce the risk of travel-related deep vein thrombosis through graduated compression; designed for airline, cruise, and long-distance travellers.
• mediven thrombexin Clinical-grade compression stocking for inpatient thrombosis prophylaxis; part of the medi Hôpital range supplied directly to hospitals and clinics for surgical and immobilised patients.
• Spinomed back orthosis Back orthosis that straightens the spine and provides active support; indicated for osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures and chronic back conditions.
• Lumbamed back supports and lumbar braces Back supports and braces for lumbar pain, back problems, and post-vertebral fracture therapy; part of osteoporosis and lower back pain treatment regimens.
• Genumedi knee supports Knee supports with silicone ring around the patella; indicated for mild joint instability, effusion, swelling, irritative conditions, osteoarthritis, arthritis, and meniscus injuries.
• Achimed Achilles tendon support Achilles tendon support providing elastic compression, heel wedges for foot position correction, and a gentle massage effect to reduce swelling.
• M.4s germ-free knee orthosis PCL dynamic brace for knee stabilisation or immobilisation with germ-free properties, used in post-operative and conservative knee therapy.
• CEP sports compression socks Sports compression socks designed for athletic performance elevation and accelerated recovery; sold through specialist sports retailers to athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
• ITEM m6 fashion compression Fashion lifestyle compression legwear for healthy people who stand or sit all day, providing leg energy throughout the day.
• igli interactive carbon foot orthotics Interactive carbon foot orthotics providing versatile and individual foot support for foot deformities and pain.
• medi chausse-bas avec anses longues (stocking donning aid with long handles) Compression stocking donning aid with long handles designed for obese patients and nursing staff; suitable for mobile and immobile patients across all stocking lengths and models.
• medi Butler Off (medi Samba) doffing aid Ergonomic compression stocking removal aid designed with ergonomists and physicians; ideal for patients with back problems or limited bending ability, gentle on garments.
• medi vision digital measurement system Digital 3D body measurement system for compression stockings; captures date/time of scan, software version, circumferences, and a 3D model with anonymous patient name to support custom-made garment orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clima Comfort technology achieves 11 out of 12 points for climate balance between skin and compression garment (tested by IFTH institute)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Össur: Icelandic-headquartered global leader in prosthetics and orthopedic bracing. Directly comparable to medi's prosthetics division and competes in non-invasive orthopedic devices for mobility and rehabilitation.
• Thuasne: French medical device manufacturer specializing in compression therapy, orthoses, and orthopedic braces. Closest French-headquartered direct competitor to medi France, sharing the same pharmacy, hospital, and orthopedic retail channels.
• Ottobock: German global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and orthopedic technology. Competes with medi's prosthetics line and broader orthopedic device portfolio, particularly in DME channels.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in medical compression therapy stockings and lymphedema garments. Directly competes with medi in phlebology and lymphology through overlapping product categories, pharmacy channels, and similar therapeutic indications.
• Bauerfeind AG: German medical device company producing compression stockings, orthoses, supports, and braces. Competes head-to-head with medi in both phlebology and orthopaedics across European pharmacy and orthopedic specialty retail channels.

Emerging players

• ConvaTec Group: Global medical products company with advanced wound care, ostomy, and continence care. Adjacent to medi in chronic condition management channels and DME, though with limited direct overlap in compression garments.

Broad incumbents

• Enovis (DJO Global): US-listed medical technology company with a broad orthopedic and DME portfolio (Aircast, DonJoy, Exos). Competes with medi in orthopedic bracing, recovery, and DME distribution.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical device and consumer health company with wound care, compression therapy, and incontinence management portfolios. Overlaps with medi in compression bandages, wraps, and DME.
• Essity (BSN Medical / JOBST): Global hygiene and health company owning JOBST compression stockings and BSN Medical orthopedic portfolio. Overlaps with medi across medical compression, wound care, and orthopedic bracing as part of a much broader consumer health conglomerate.

Others

• medi Bayreuth (sports sponsorship brand): Bundesliga basketball team sponsored by medi since 2013, illustrating medi's lifestyle/sports marketing footprint rather than a commercial peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/medivideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medi-france-officiel

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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