Sanitatshaus Quarg Gmbh

What Sanitatshaus Quarg Gmbh does

Sanitätshaus QUARG GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned medical supply and orthopedic technology company headquartered at Achenbachstraße 138, Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1970 by Hartfrid Quarg as a craft workshop and converted to a GmbH in 1999, the company operates seven Sanitätshaus (medical supply) branches across Düsseldorf, Mettmann, Ratingen, and Wülfrath, supplemented by a mobile 'fahrendes Sanitätshaus' home-visit service. Its product portfolio spans three integrated divisions: Sanitätshaus (ready-made bandages, orthoses, compression stockings, and rehabilitation aids such as wheelchairs, rollators, and care beds), Orthopädietechnik (custom-fabricated prostheses, orthoses, and Reha-Sonderbau seating shells), and Orthopädieschuhtechnik (custom orthopedic insoles, made-to-measure shoes, diabetes-adapted footwear, and shoe modifications), all produced in an in-house Meisterwerkstatt.

The company's technical backbone combines traditional hand craftsmanship with digital measurement technologies — Bauerfeind Bodytronic full-body scanning for compression garment fitting, 2D electronic foot scanning that feeds directly to the workshop, 3D back scanning (Optrimetrie) for spinal analysis, and foot pressure measurement for insole design. It also operates a dedicated Analysezentrum (Analysis Center) for gait and running analysis, including a sports-science-equipped running lab, and is the exclusive Strolz ski-boot partner in the Rhineland. Technology providers are partner-supplied (Bauerfeind, Uhlandortho); no proprietary AI/ML system is evidenced.

QUARG generates revenue through retail sales of brand-name medical aids, custom-fabricated orthopaedic devices priced per individual order, professional analysis/consultation services, and home-visit fitting services. Most revenue is prescription-driven, with statutory and private health insurers covering or subsidizing costs; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition combines walk-in retail, a dedicated online appointment-booking portal, physician and hospital referral partnerships (expanded since 2013), and sports sponsorships (e.g., Rhein Fire, Düsseldorfer Panthers). The company reports a workforce of over 50 employees, is led by the third generation (Helen, Torsten, and Vincent Quarg), and has no external institutional or private-equity ownership.

Name

Sanitatshaus Quarg Gmbh

Legal name

Sanitätshaus QUARG GmbH

Website

https://quarg.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanitätshaus QUARG is a third-generation, family-owned medical supply and orthopedic technology company operating seven branches across Düsseldorf and the Kreis Mettmann, manufacturing custom prostheses, orthoses, insoles, and orthopedic shoes in-house and serving patients via prescription, retail, and a mobile home-visit service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Supplies

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Footwear Manufacturing (31621), Footwear and Leather Goods Repair (811430)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Shoe Stretching, Fitting & Orthopedic Modifications (HSAJAIAF)

Keywords

• Orthopedic medical supplies
• Custom orthopedic devices
• Rehabilitation aids retail
• Compression therapy products
• Prosthetics and orthotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail sale of orthopedic medical supplies: QUARG sells bandages, orthoses, compression stockings, walking aids, wheelchairs, care beds, bathroom and WC aids, and other medical supplies through its 7 Sanitätshaus retail locations. Products from brand-name manufacturers are available immediately in-store, while custom-made items are produced in the company's own manufactory.
2. Custom-made orthopedic devices (Manufaktur): Custom-made prostheses, orthoses, custom orthopaedic shoes, and insoles manufactured in-house to individual patient measurements and prescriptions. Revenue is generated per individual order, with costs typically covered or subsidized by statutory health insurance upon prescription.
3. Analysis and consultation services: Gait and running analysis, back scans, foot pressure measurements, and other diagnostic services performed in the Analysezentrum. These services support product recommendations and prescription-based supply.
4. Home visit services (Fahrendes Sanitätshaus): Mobile service delivering the same professional consultation and fitting of compression stockings, bandages, and orthoses at patients' homes for those unable to visit branches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sanitätshaus Quarg operates seven medical supply retail branches across Düsseldorf and the Kreis Mettmann region, dispensing orthopedic aids such as bandages, orthoses, compression stockings, prostheses, rehabilitation technology, custom-made shoes, and insoles. The company runs an in-house Manufaktur (workshop) that handcrafts custom prostheses, orthoses, custom shoes, and insoles to individual patient measurements, supported by an Analysezentrum with 2D foot scanning, 3D back scanning, gait/running analysis, and foot pressure measurement. A mobile "fahrendes Sanitätshaus" service delivers consultation and fitting at patients' homes, while most products are prescription-based and reimbursed through statutory and private health insurers.

Product overview

Sanitätshaus QUARG is a third-generation family healthcare company operating seven Sanitätshäuser (medical supply stores) across Düsseldorf and the Kreis Mettmann region, supplemented by an orthopedic technology manufactory, an orthopedic shoemaking workshop, and an analysis center. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of orthopedic products and services organized into three main divisions: (1) Sanitätshaus – providing bandages, orthoses, compression stockings (using Bauerfeind Bodytronic technology), and rehabilitation technology; (2) Orthopädietechnik – manufacturing custom-made prostheses, custom orthoses, and special rehabilitation constructions in their in-house manufactory; and (3) Orthopädieschuhtechnik – producing custom orthopedic insoles, custom-made shoes, diabetes care products, and shoe modifications. Additional services include gait analysis with 2D/3D scanning and treadmill analysis, custom Strolz ski boots, and a mobile medical supply service for home visits. All custom products are handcrafted in the QUARG manufactory on Achenbachstraße in Düsseldorf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bandages (Bandagen) Medical bandages for knee, foot, arm, hand, shoulder, and back areas used for joint stabilization, compression, and healing support in sports and medical applications; includes Bauerfeind products.
• Orthoses (Orthesen) Medical braces and supports for knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, back, and neck used to stabilize or relieve joints, correct misalignments, and prevent or treat injuries.
• Compression Stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) Compression therapy products in circular-knit and flat-knit varieties that improve blood flow, reduce swelling, and prevent varicose veins; fitted using Bodytronic measurement technology from Bauerfeind.
• Rehabilitation Technology (Rehatechnik) Rehabilitation aids including wheelchairs, electric scooters, electric care beds, bath and shower aids, rollators, and walking aids for increased independence and mobility at home.
• Prostheses (Prothesen) Custom-made prosthetic limbs including leg prostheses (above and below knee), arm prostheses (above and below elbow), and hand/finger prostheses manufactured in-house.
• Custom-Made Orthoses (Maßgefertigte Orthesen) Custom-fitted orthotic devices individually adapted to patient needs, made in the QUARG Manufaktur using modern materials and precise body contouring for optimal pressure distribution.
• Special Rehabilitation Construction (Reha-Sonderbau) Custom-built seating shells and lying shells for children and adults with muscular deficits, spinal conditions, or other indications that make independent upright sitting difficult; designed to improve breathing, perception, and activity through proper positioning.
• Orthopedic Insoles (Einlagen) Custom-made orthopedic insoles including cushioning, supportive, and soft padding variants made from plastic, leather, or foam, individually fitted to correct foot misalignments and support foot and leg health.
• Custom-Made Shoes (Maßschuhe) Individually handcrafted orthopedic shoes tailored to each customer's specific needs; used for flat feet, overpronation, arthritis, diabetic feet, and other conditions requiring specialized footwear.
• Diabetes Care (Diabetesversorgung) Specialized diabetic foot care products including protective shoes and diabetes-adapted footbeds for optimal pressure distribution and prevention of painful pressure points.
• Shoe Modifications (Schuhzurichtungen) Orthopedic adjustments to conventional shoes including roll-off aids, heel modifications, leg length compensation, and inner/outer edge elevations for improved foot health and comfort.
• Gait and Running Analysis (Laufanalyse) Analysis center offering 2D foot scans, digital treadmill analysis, 3D back scans (Optrimetrie), and foot pressure measurements for customized insoles and product recommendations.
• Custom Strolz Ski Boots (Strolz Skischuhe nach Maß) Custom-fitted ski boots from Hannes Strolz with thermoplastically adapted shells and custom-foamed inner boots; includes foot scan, custom insoles, foamed inner boots, and hard shell services across Evolution C/S, Racing Men/Women, and POP models; offered as QUARG's exclusive Strolz partner in the Rhineland.
• Mobile Medical Supply Service (Fahrendes Sanitätshaus) Mobile service bringing professional consultation and fitting of compression stockings, bandages, orthoses, and other aids directly to customers' homes in the Düsseldorf area who cannot visit branches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom orthopaedic devices produced and fitted on-site in the company's own manufactory
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bauerfeind AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationBauerfeind is a leading manufacturer of orthopaedic aids, bandages, and compression products. QUARG uses Bauerfeind products extensively across all branches and credits Bauerfeind for imagery and products including the Bodytronic full-body scanning system used for compression garment measurement.
• Hannes Strolz GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHannes Strolz is an Austrian specialist in custom-made ski boots based on orthopaedic shoemaking principles. QUARG is the exclusive Strolz partner in the Rhineland, offering thermoplastically fitted shells and custom-foamed inner boots at their analysis center. QUARG provides local consultation, fitting support, and after-sales service for Strolz customers.
• BrooksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrooks is a running shoe brand. QUARG's analysis center in Düsseldorf-Düsseltal recommends Brooks running shoes as part of gait analysis and custom insole services.
• HokaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoka is a running shoe brand. QUARG's analysis center in Düsseldorf-Düsseltal recommends Hoka running shoes as part of gait analysis and custom insole services.
• UhlandorthominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUhlandortho provides the 3D back scan technology (Optrimetrie) used in QUARG's analysis center for spinal analysis and postural assessment.
• Rhein FireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRhein Fire is an American football team (European League of Football). QUARG is a partner/sponsor, providing sports analysis services and custom athletic insoles for team athletes.
• Düsseldorfer PanthersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDüsseldorfer Panthers is a local American football team. QUARG is a partner/sponsor, providing sports analysis services and custom athletic insoles for team athletes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German manufacturer and supplier of orthopedic technology products including prosthetics, orthoses, and custom footwear components. Like QUARG, it combines orthotic manufacturing with medical supply distribution and serves German healthcare customers.

Broad incumbents

• Össur hf: Iceland-based global leader in prosthetics and orthotic devices (bracing, supports). Competitor on the prosthetic/orthotic manufacturing axis that QUARG produces in its in-house Manufaktur.
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global market leader in prosthetics and a major player in orthotics, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation technology. Overlaps with QUARG across prostheses, orthoses, and mobility aids but operates at vastly larger scale and as a global manufacturer.
• Bauerfeind AG: Major German manufacturer of orthotic aids, compression stockings, bandages, and supports — and QUARG's primary technology partner (Bodytronic). Operates upstream as a manufacturer where QUARG operates downstream as a fitter/retailer.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of medical compression therapy, orthoses, and orthopedic footwear technologies. Competes in the same compression-stockings and orthoses categories that are core to QUARG's Sanitätshaus offering.
• Thuasne: French-headquartered European orthopedic manufacturer specializing in medical compression, orthoses, and supports. Competes in compression therapy and orthotic categories that overlap with QUARG's product mix.
• Enovis Corporation (formerly DJO): Global medical technology company with a substantial orthopedic and rehabilitation portfolio (bracing, recovery, mobility). Competes in the orthoses, braces, and rehabilitation technology categories where QUARG operates.

Regional players

• Hanger, Inc. Largest US-based provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient-care services, with integrated clinical and manufacturing capabilities. Analogous vertically-integrated O&P care model to QUARG, but operating primarily in North America.
• Ability Matters Group: UK-based provider of prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility/rehabilitation services with clinical and manufacturing integration. Closest international model to QUARG's combined retail-fitting + custom manufacturing approach, but in UK geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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