Nea International

What Nea International does

Nea International bv is a privately held Dutch medical-device company headquartered in Maastricht-Airport, Netherlands, founded in 1986 and operating commercially under the Push Braces brand. The company designs, manufactures and distributes orthopedic braces covering the wrist, hand, thumb, ankle, foot, knee, back, neck, elbow and shoulder, organized into three clinically tiered sub-brands: Push care (minor injuries and disorders), Push med (treatment and prevention of locomotor injuries) and Push ortho (repositioning and stabilization for reduced function). Its core technology lineage traces to the Coumans tape bandage and includes differentiated product assets such as the Filip Parmentier taping method for plantar fasciitis and the Sympress comfort-material platform used in wrist braces.

The company sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network spanning approximately 40 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with Ofa Bamberg identified as the primary German distribution partner and Ofa Austria as a related anchor partner. Nea International does not publish pricing or financial disclosures; revenue is generated via hardware sales of branded brace SKUs to medical prescribers (physicians, physiotherapists, orthopedic specialists), professional orthopedic retailers and end-user patients. Go-to-market relies on distributor-led regional sales supported by trade show presence at major orthopedic events including OTWorld Leipzig, FESSH and WHX Miami.

Operationally the company is a small specialty manufacturer with 11-50 employees, no disclosed parent company, no institutional investors and no M&A activity. Its strategic posture in 2026 is one of incremental international and product-line expansion within the existing distributor model, rather than disruptive growth, with particular emphasis on the German market via Ofa Bamberg and on the Americas following WHX Miami 2026 participation.

Name

Nea International

Legal name

Nea International bv

Website

https://push.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nea International bv, operating as Push Braces since 1986, is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of orthopedic braces (hand, foot, wrist, knee, back, neck, ankle, elbow, shoulder) sold through authorized distributors in roughly 40 countries to prescribers, retailers and patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Braces

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Orthopedic braces
• Medical support devices
• Joint support products
• Musculoskeletal braces
• Compression braces

Headquarters

HQ city

Maastricht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Orthopedic Braces Sales: Nea International generates revenue through the sale of orthopedic braces and support products. Products are sold through a global distributor network to medical professionals, orthopedic shops, and end-users. The company offers three product categories: Push care (for slight injuries), Push med (for treatment and prevention), and Push ortho (for compensation of reduced function).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Nea International manufactures and sells orthopedic medical braces under the Push Braces brand, designed for joint injuries and chronic disorders of the locomotor apparatus. The portfolio is structured across three product tiers (Push care, Push med, Push ortho) targeting different severity levels, and covers braces for the wrist, hand, ankle, foot, knee, back, neck, elbow, and shoulder. Products are based on the proprietary Coumans tape bandage design and are sold through authorized distributors to medical professionals, orthopedic shops, and end-user patients.

Product overview

Nea International operates Push Braces, a manufacturer of orthopedic medical braces organized into three product sub-brands: Push care (for minor injuries and disorders with compression-based pain relief), Push med (for treatment and prevention of injuries combining mechanical support with adjustable compression), and Push ortho (for repositioning and stabilization to compensate for loss of function). The portfolio includes specific brace products across multiple body parts: wrist, hand, ankle, foot, knee, back, neck, elbow, and shoulder braces. Notable specific products include the Push med Foot Brace FP (for plantar fasciitis), Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC, Push Metagrip Thumb CMC Brace, and Push med Wrist Brace Splint. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Maastricht-Airport, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Push care: Intended for those whose everyday freedom of movement is restricted due to a slight injury or disorder. Each product has a high degree of effectiveness, comfort and quality. Push care guarantees pain relief and improves the sense of stability by adjusting compression.
• Push med
• Push ortho

Products and services

• Push care Orthopedic braces for individuals whose everyday freedom of movement is restricted due to a slight injury or disorder; guarantees pain relief and improves the sense of stability through adjustable compression. Sold via authorized distributors to medical professionals, orthopedic shops, and end-users.
• Push med Orthopedic braces providing solutions for the treatment and prevention of injuries on the locomotor apparatus, combining mechanical support, adjustable compression, and a good fit to relieve pain and allow the joint to function under stress. Sold via authorized distributors.
• Push ortho Orthopedic braces for complaints or reduced function of the locomotor apparatus, playing an important role in repositioning and stabilization to compensate for loss of normal function. Sold via authorized distributors.
• Push med Foot Brace FP Foot brace for immediate relief from plantar fasciitis and plantar heel pain; uses functional straps connecting the heel and forefoot to reduce tension on the plantar fascia during walking and standing, without applying pressure to the sole of the foot. For acute and chronic conditions; wearable with or without shoes. Based on the Filip Parmentier taping method.
• Push ortho Thumb Brace CMC Thumb brace that stabilizes the basal joint of the thumb (CMC-1) and places the thumb in a functional position, guaranteeing optimal hand function and reducing symptoms such as pain and loss of strength.
• Push Metagrip Thumb CMC Brace Thumb CMC brace that stabilizes the basal joint of the thumb (CMC) and places the thumb in a functional position, guaranteeing optimal hand function and reducing symptoms such as pain and loss of strength.
• Push med Wrist Brace Splint Wrist brace with splint that immobilizes the wrist without restricting hand function, using Sympress technology for comfort and a soft, protected feel for the user.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ofa Bamberg GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfa Bamberg is the primary German distribution partner for Push braces. The companies co-exhibited at OTWorld 2026 in Leipzig and work together on the Innovation Walk at the trade fair. The partnership enables strong market presence in the important German orthopedic market.
• Ofa AustriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfa Austria serves as the authorized distributor for Push braces in Austria, providing local distribution and sales operations for the Austrian market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Össur hf. Össur is an Icelandic global leader in non-invasive orthopedics, including braces and supports for osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, and post-surgical recovery. It directly competes with Push in knee, ankle, and wrist bracing segments and operates at significantly larger scale across North America and Europe.
• Oppo Medical Corporation: Oppo Medical is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of orthopedic braces and supports distributed globally through orthopedic trade and pharmacy channels. It offers comparable product breadth across body parts and competes with Push at price-conscious tiers of the same distributor and prescriber markets.
• Breg Inc. Breg is a US-based orthopedic brace and cold therapy manufacturer focused on knee, shoulder, ankle, and spine bracing. Its product philosophy of function-preserving bracing closely mirrors Push's "restrict only what is needed" design principle, making it a strong direct competitor in professional orthopedic trade.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: medi is a German manufacturer of medical compression stockings, orthopedic braces, and supports. Its product range overlaps almost entirely with Push Braces' wrist, knee, ankle, back, and foot categories, and it is one of the primary competitors in the European orthopedic trade channel.
• Thuasne: Thuasne is a French family-owned manufacturer of orthopedic braces, compression therapy, and medical devices. It offers a comparable multi-body-part brace portfolio and competes with Push in European prescription channels as well as via distributor networks globally.
• Mueller Sports Medicine: Mueller Sports Medicine is a US manufacturer of sports medicine and orthopedic bracing products spanning ankle, knee, wrist, and shoulder. It competes with Push in the sports medicine and OTC bracing segments and is widely distributed through pharmacies and sports retailers.
• Bauerfeind AG: Bauerfeind is a German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, supports, and compression stockings with a comparable product portfolio spanning ankle, knee, wrist, back, and hand braces. It competes directly with Push Braces in Europe and uses proprietary materials and clinical evidence similar in positioning to Push's Coumans and Sympress technologies.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Ottobock is a global German leader in prosthetics and orthotics with a sizable orthotics bracing portfolio. It competes with Push in functional orthoses for knee, ankle, and upper extremities and operates a much larger direct clinical and distribution infrastructure.
• DJO Global (Enovis): Enovis (formerly DJO) owns DonJoy and Aircast, two of the most established orthopedic brace brands globally. Through its Recovery Sciences segment it competes with Push across nearly every body-part category and serves both professional sports medicine and prescription channels.

Others

• Ofa Bamberg GmbH: Ofa Bamberg is Push's primary German distribution partner and also an independent manufacturer of compression therapy and orthopedic stockings. It is partly a peer (manufactures similar medical devices) and partly a channel partner, making it a hybrid comparable for assessing Push's distribution and product economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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