Remesco GmbH

What Remesco GmbH does

Remesco GmbH (REMESCO Handelsges.m.b.H.) is a Vienna-based distributor specializing exclusively in medical examination and surgical gloves. Founded in 1994, the company operates as the European sales and distribution partner for WRP Asia Pacific, a Malaysian premium glove manufacturer, through a partnership of approximately 30 years. Remesco serves healthcare procurement in the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) via a central warehouse in Erfurt, Germany — operational for 30 years — that enables just-in-time delivery.

The company offers approximately 45 different glove SKUs across six proprietary brands: DERMAGRIP (examination), SafeDon (single-use hygiene system), EPIC (examination), PROFEEL DHD (surgical with damp-hand donning technology), RADIAXON (radiation protection), and MANUAL. Two proprietary technologies differentiate the portfolio: the SafeDon Hygiene System, a cuff-first automatic dispensing mechanism claimed to reduce cross-contamination by up to 96% and consumption by 30–40%, and DHD polymer coating enabling surgical glove donning in damp conditions. Certification footprint includes ISO 13485, ISO 9001, EU MDR Class I/IIa, ASTM standards, and FDA QSR conformance.

Remesco runs a B2B sales-led go-to-market model anchored by field-based medical product consultants who engage directly with healthcare procurement. Pricing is quote-based on enterprise contracts rather than list-priced. Throughput via the WRP-Remesco partnership is approximately 700 million gloves annually — substantial in absolute terms but representing a modest share of total WRP production. Remesco is privately held and founder-led: Mag. Franz Reisinger and Mag. Thomas Messner serve as Managing Directors (Geschäftsführung), with Sven Ahrens as Sales Director Germany (Vertriebsleiter Deutschland). No public capital structure, M&A history, or revenue disclosure is available.

Name

Remesco GmbH

Legal name

REMESCO Handelsges.m.b.H

Website

https://remesco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Remesco GmbH is a Vienna-based medical glove distributor and exclusive European sales partner for Malaysian manufacturer WRP Asia Pacific, offering roughly 45 SKUs across six brands (DERMAGRIP, SafeDon, EPIC, PROFEEL DHD, RADIAXON, MANUAL) serving healthcare institutions in the DACH region since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Gloves Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Gloves & Protective Household Wear (CRAJAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gloves & Mittens (CRAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Medical examination gloves
• Surgical gloves distribution
• Medical protective equipment
• Healthcare infection prevention
• Specialty medical gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Gloves Sales: Distribution and sale of medical examination gloves, surgical gloves, and specialty gloves. The company serves as the European distribution partner for WRP (a worldwide leading producer of premium quality gloves), offering direct access to the manufacturer with competitive pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

REMESCO Handelsges.m.b.H. distributes premium-quality medical examination and surgical gloves across Europe as the exclusive distribution partner of WRP, a worldwide leading Malaysian glove manufacturer. The company offers approximately 45 glove SKUs across surgical, examination, specialty, and SafeDon hygiene system categories under six proprietary brands (DERMAGRIP, SafeDon, EPIC, PROFEEL DHD, RADIAXON, MANUAL), serving hospitals, clinics, and medical specialties from a European central warehouse in Erfurt, Germany.

Product overview

Remesco GmbH is a Vienna-based distributor specializing exclusively in medical gloves, serving as the European sales partner for WRP (World Rectified Protection), a worldwide leading manufacturer of premium-quality medical examination and surgical gloves. The company offers four main product categories: OP-Handschuhe (surgical/operation gloves), Untersuchungshandschuhe (examination gloves), Spezialhandschuhe (special/protective gloves), and the SafeDon Hygiene System. The product portfolio is organized under six brands: DERMAGRIP, SafeDon, EPIC, PROFEEL DHD, Radiaxon, and MANUAL. PROFEEL DHD is the premium surgical glove line featuring the DHD (Damp Hand Donning) polymer coating technology, with variants including Platinum, Sensitive, Extra Protection, Micro, Synthetic, Polyisoprene, and Double Gloving Systems. The EPIC brand offers standard surgical gloves. The MANUAL brand provides cost-effective examination gloves in latex, nitrile, and vinyl materials. DERMAGRIP covers examination gloves including high-risk and extended-cuff variants. Radiaxon specializes in radiation protection gloves. SafeDon is an innovative hygiene system featuring a unique dispensing mechanism that guarantees single-glove removal and reduces cross-contamination risk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeDon: Innovative glove dispensing system that enables single-glove removal through cuff-first technology, reducing cross-contamination risk by up to 96% and glove consumption by 30-40%.
• DERMAGRIP
• PROFEEL DHD
• EPIC
• Radiaxon
• MANUAL

Products and services

• SafeDon Hygiene System Innovative glove dispensing system enabling single-glove removal via cuff-first technology, reducing cross-contamination risk by up to 96% and glove consumption by 30-40%. Targeted at healthcare facilities seeking improved infection control and waste reduction.
• PROFEEL DHD Platinum Surgical Gloves Standard surgical glove for operating room use featuring anatomical fit, excellent grip, and superior tactile sensitivity for handling surgical instruments. Features DHD polymer coating for damp-hand donning.
• PROFEEL DHD Sensitive Surgical Gloves Surgical glove with smooth surface finish designed for use as an inner glove in double-gloving systems.
• PROFEEL DHD Double Gloving System (Latex) Latex double-gloving system combining outer and inner gloves in one package for enhanced protection against viral infections during surgery.
• PROFEEL DHD Extra Protection Surgical Gloves Surgical glove approximately 30% thicker than standard gloves, designed for orthopedic and high-risk surgeries with optimal tear resistance-to-thickness ratio.
• PROFEEL DHD Micro Surgical Gloves Ultra-thin surgical glove designed for microsurgical and ophthalmic procedures requiring exceptional fingertip tactile sensitivity.
• EPIC MT Surgical Gloves Standard surgical glove with anatomical fit, excellent grip, and good tactile sensitivity for handling surgical instruments in wet and dry conditions.
• PROFEEL DHD Synthetic Surgical Gloves Latex-free surgical glove made of polychloroprene offering excellent tactile sensitivity and textured surface for secure grip during surgical procedures.
• PROFEEL DHD Polyisoprene Surgical Gloves 100% latex-free surgical glove made from synthetic polymer chemically identical to natural rubber, offering latex-like comfort with best anatomical fit.
• PROFEEL DHD Double Gloving System (Polyisoprene) Latex-free double-gloving system with outer white glove and inner dark green glove, providing easy perforation detection during surgery.
• MANUAL CL119 Coated Latex Examination Gloves Latex examination glove with polymer coating for easy donning, textured fingertips for secure grip, and powder-free design.
• MANUAL DG290 Diamond Grip Nitrile Examination Gloves Nitrile examination glove with diamond-grip texture for secure hold and precise work, in bright orange color.
• MANUAL HR300 High Risk Nitrile Examination Gloves Thick and long nitrile examination glove designed for high-risk situations, offering reliable protection for demanding applications.
• MANUAL UN120 Ultra Nitrile Examination Gloves Standard nitrile examination glove offering comfortable and safe handling with controlled grip, suitable for latex allergy sufferers.
• MANUAL BN117 Black Nitrile Examination Gloves Black nitrile examination glove with textured fingertips for secure grip and precise work, suitable for latex allergy sufferers.
• MANUAL SV609 Vinyl Examination Gloves Latex-free vinyl examination glove made of polyvinylchloride, offering pleasant hand feel and reliable protection.
• DERMAGRIP Latex Examination Gloves Most popular latex examination glove featuring unique textured surface for exceptional sensitivity and optimal grip.
• DERMAGRIP Nitril Blau Examination Gloves Blue nitrile examination glove meeting international product standards and exceeding them in tear resistance, suitable for latex allergy sufferers.
• DERMAGRIP Nitril Extended Cuff Examination Gloves Extended-cuff nitrile examination glove with longer shaft for additional protection in risky and critical situations.
• DERMAGRIP Nitril Ultra Plus Examination Gloves Extended-cuff nitrile examination glove (270mm) with optimized formulation for higher permeation protection and better puncture resistance than latex.
• SafeDon Blue Nitrile STS125 Examination Gloves Blue nitrile examination glove in the innovative SafeDon dispenser system, reducing cross-contamination risk by up to 96% through single-glove dispensing.
• SafeDon White Nitrile STS225 Examination Gloves White nitrile examination glove in the SafeDon Twin System dispenser for single-glove dispensing and reduced contamination risk.
• SafeDon Compact SDC110 Examination Gloves Compact-format nitrile examination glove in the SafeDon dispenser system, ideal for mobile use and hospital cart mounting.
• RADIAXON Strahlenschutz Radiation Protection Gloves Lead-free radiation protection surgical glove for shielding against scatter radiation during fluoroscopic procedures.
• RADIAXON Strahlenschutz Polyisoprene Radiation Protection Gloves Lead-free radiation protection surgical glove made of polyisoprene, the latex-free alternative for protection against scatter radiation.
• DERMAGRIP High Risk Examination Gloves Thick and long latex examination glove designed for high-risk situations, trauma care, medical waste handling, and decontamination.
• DERMAGRIP Elbow Length Examination Gloves Elbow-length examination glove designed for gynecological applications, protecting the forearm from contamination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-40% reduction in glove consumption
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WRP (WRP Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWRP is a worldwide leading producer of premium quality medical examination and surgical gloves. Remesco serves as the European distribution partner for WRP, enabling direct access to the producer for European customers. The partnership has been active for approximately 30 years.
• SafeDoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafeDon is the innovative hygiene dispensing system partner. Remesco is the European partner for SafeDon products. The system enables single glove removal through cuff-first technology, reducing cross-contamination risk by up to 96%.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish manufacturer of medical examination and surgical gloves (Biogel) and wound-care products, sold to European hospitals. Direct overlap with Remesco's surgical-glove portfolio and PROFEEL DHD / EPIC positioning in operating rooms.
• Ansell: Australian-headquartered global manufacturer of medical and industrial gloves (including surgical and exam gloves). Competes head-on with Remesco's WRP-sourced portfolio across European healthcare accounts.
• Sempermed (Semperit): Austrian-based manufacturer of medical and industrial rubber gloves (Sempercare, Sempershield). Direct competitor headquartered in the same DACH region with overlapping surgical and exam glove product lines.

Regional players

• Lohmann & Rauscher: Austrian/German manufacturer and distributor of medical disposables including surgical gloves, wound care, and hygiene products. Direct overlap with Remesco's DACH-focused hospital customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Health: Major US medical products distributor with a portfolio of exam and surgical gloves sold to hospitals. Comparable to Remesco as a medical-supply distributor but operating at vastly greater scale.
• Henry Schein: Global distributor of healthcare products including medical gloves sold to European dental and medical practices. Comparable distribution-led model serving healthcare facilities.
• Medline Industries: US-headquartered, largest privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor with growing European operations. Competes with Remesco on medical exam gloves and broader hospital supply contracts across Europe.
• B. Braun: German global medical device and pharmaceutical company with surgical consumables, including surgical gloves, sold through direct hospital sales across Europe. A larger, broader competitor that overlaps with Remesco's hospital channels.
• Top Glove: World's largest manufacturer of medical and examination gloves, headquartered in Malaysia. Competes with Remesco's principal supplier WRP and increasingly serves European hospital accounts directly, posing a disintermediation risk.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical and hygiene products manufacturer with a broad portfolio of examination and surgical gloves sold across European hospitals and clinics. Overlaps with Remesco's DERMAGRIP/MANUAL product positioning.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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