What winncare group does

Winncare Group is a French-headquartered, privately-held European manufacturer of medical devices designed for dependent patients and their caregivers. Founded in 1984 and based in Rueil-Malmaison, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes therapeutic mattresses, medical beds, ceiling lift systems, hygiene equipment, and fall management solutions across four operational divisions: Pressure Area Care, Care and Mobility Around the Bed, Independent Living and Well-Being, and Fall Management. The portfolio rests on patented technologies including the Axtair automatic pressure calculation system, LUNA ceiling lifts with patented sling hook safety, WinnSoft intelligent bed control, Ergofix tool-free assembly, SAM Mobility Aid System, Triton Dual 150 Dual Security function, and PROMUST cover technology, marketed under brands such as LUNA, Mangar, Axtair, Alova, and Pharmaouest.

Name

winncare group

Legal name

Groupe WINNCARE

Website

https://winncare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Winncare Group is a French manufacturer of medical devices for dependent patients and caregivers, producing therapeutic mattresses, medical beds, ceiling lifts, and fall management products across 12 European production sites and serving nursing homes, hospitals, and home care providers in 75+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices for Dependent Patient Care

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer) (FSAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Medical device manufacturing
• Patient handling equipment
• Pressure ulcer prevention
• Ceiling lift systems
• Medical beds and mattresses

Headquarters

HQ city

Rueil-malmaison

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical device hardware sales: Winncare generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of medical devices including therapeutic mattresses, medical beds, patient handling equipment (ceiling lifts, slings), hygiene products, and life aids. Products are sold as one-time capital purchases to healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and home care providers.
2. Professional services and training: The company provides adapted services for each product and market including training, disinfection services, and other support services beyond product sales.
3. Bariatric equipment rental (Five Mobility): Five Mobility, acquired by Winncare, specializes in rental of bariatric and specialist equipment to UK acute hospital channels, responding to equipment requests within a 4-hour timeframe day and night.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Winncare Group designs, manufactures, and distributes medical devices for dependent patients and their caregivers across four product divisions: Pressure Area Care (therapeutic mattresses and cushions for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment), Care & Mobility Around the Bed (medical beds and patient handling equipment including ceiling lifts), Independent Living & Well-Being (life aids, hygiene products, daily living aids), and Fall Management (inflatable lifting cushions for post-fall recovery and safe patient lifting). Products are sold through five commercial subsidiaries in France, UK, Spain, Denmark, and Poland plus a network of specialist medical distributors reaching 75+ countries, with manufacturing at 12 production sites across 6 countries.

Product overview

Winncare Group is a European manufacturer of medical devices for dependent patients, operating as a unified product portfolio organized around four strategic divisions: Pressure Area Care (prevention and treatment of pressure injuries), Care & Mobility Around the Bed (medical beds and patient handling), Independent Living & Well-Being (life aids and rehabilitation equipment), and Fall Management (prevention, detection, and response to falls). The core product lines include LUNA ceiling lift systems (fixed and portable ceiling hoists including LUNA X5, LUNA IPx4, LUNA Twin), Mangar inflatable lifting cushions (ELK, Camel, Eagle, Rhino for fall management), therapeutic mattresses (ALOVA, NOVA FORM, VITA FORM, AXTAIR dynamic mattresses), medical beds (AERYS, ALDRYS, X'PRESS, X'PRIM, DIVISYS, KALIN), and hygiene products (TRITON Dual shower chairs, bathing cushions). The portfolio spans from homecare to nursing homes and hospitals, with products manufactured primarily in France (Nîmes, Miniac-Morvan, Saint-Paul-Mont-Penit, Halluin) and distributed internationally through subsidiaries in France, UK, Spain, Denmark, Poland, and Tunisia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LUNA X5 Ceiling Lift The first and only all-in-one ceiling lift combining fixed and portable functionality with adjustable capacity from 150 to 200 or 275 kg, designed for safe patient transfers in homecare, nursing home, and hospital settings.
• LUNA IPx4 Ceiling Lift Danish-designed ceiling lift with IPx4 waterproof rating, 200/275 kg capacity, and eco-friendly track systems made from 75% recycled aluminum, suitable for homecare, nursing home, and hospital settings.
• LUNA Twin Ceiling Lift Bariatric ceiling lift solution combining two 275 kg LUNA units for safe and efficient patient transfers up to 400 kg, with flexible design allowing conversion without tools.
• Mangar ELK Lifting Cushion Compact battery-powered inflatable lifting cushion for fallen individuals, lifting up to 450 kg (70 stone) while weighing only 3.6 kg, designed for tight spaces and home care use.
• Mangar Camel Lifting Cushion Inflatable lifting chair with inbuilt backrest and internal ring construction that sits up and lifts fallen persons, supporting up to 320 kg (50 stone) for bariatric patients.
• Mangar Eagle Lifting Cushion Tailor-made lifting cushion for home care, effective in tight spaces and against walls; inflated using portable Airflo 24 compressor, supports back, neck and head.
• Mangar Rhino Lifting Cushion Inflatable lifting device which lifts a person in supine position from the floor to the height of a bed or stretcher, supporting up to 500 kg (1100 lbs).
• AERYS Medical Bed Smart medical bed made in France with five functions, ergonomic for caregivers and comfortable for residents; variable height from 24.5 to 80 cm, supports patients up to 165 kg.
• AERYS XXL Bariatric Medical Bed Bariatric medical bed with 120 cm width for enhanced user comfort; variable height from 25 to 72 cm, supports patients up to 270 kg.
• ALDRYS Medical Bed Medical bed designed for patients with dementia/Alzheimer's, minimizing fall risks and reducing risk of contention; variable height 24 to 80 cm, supports patients up to 135 kg.
• X'PRESS Homecare Medical Bed Homecare bed co-designed with installation technicians to reduce musculoskeletal disorders; tool-free assembly/disassembly, optimized logistics, dimensions 90 x 200 cm.
• XXL DIVISYS Bariatric Medical Bed Bariatric bed with Ergofix patented system for ergonomic assembly/dismantling; variable height 35 to 81 cm, bed base 120 or 140 x 200 cm, supports up to 270 kg.
• DUO DIVISYS Couple's Medical Bed Couple's bed allowing two people to live together with individual medical needs; variable height 34 to 74 cm, bed base 140 or 160 x 200 cm, supports up to 270 kg.
• KALIN Medical Bed for Children Medical bed for children aged 3-12 or adults with atypical anatomy (up to 145 cm tall); variable height 30 to 77 cm, dimensions 80 x 160 cm, homelike design for dignified care.
• Axtair Automorpho Plus Dynamic Air Mattress Dynamic air mattress overlay for prevention and treatment of Stage 1-4 pressure ulcers, featuring patented automatic inflation pressure calculation based on patient morphology, choice of air or foam base, and three widths (90/100/120 cm) supporting patients up to 165 kg.
• ALOVA VMA63 Viscoelastic Mattress Viscoelastic memory foam mattress with multi-zone support (head, sacrum, heels) for prevention of pressure sores in medium to high risk patients; dimensions 196 x 87 x 14 cm, supports patients 30-150 kg.
• ALOVA VMA64 Mattress Multi-zone viscoelastic foam mattress for medium to high risk pressure sore prevention with enhanced heel management; dimensions 196 x 87 x 14 cm, supports patients 30-180 kg.
• ALOVA XXL Bariatric Mattress Bariatric viscoelastic mattress for patients weighing 135-270 kg with reinforced design and homogeneous immersion, available in 120 and 140 cm widths.
• ALOVA Junior Pediatric Mattress Pediatric viscoelastic mattress for children up to 145 cm tall with silver ion treatment for bacteriostatic effect and PROMUST CIC cover; supports patients 15-90 kg.
• Triton Dual 150 Shower Commode Chair Powered, height-adjustable, tilt-in-space shower commode chair with LINAK digital control, patented Dual Security function, IPx6W washable rating, and powered tilt 7 to -30 degrees for dependent hygiene care.
• Lambda 175 Powered Shower Trolley Electric height-adjustable shower trolley for transferring and showering less able clients, with class-leading height adjustment to over 103 cm.
• Mangar Bathing Cushion Battery-powered bath lift that lowers and raises users at touch of button, lifting up to 150 kg (24 stone) using low air pressure for dependent bathing.
• Life Aids / Daily Living Aids Daily living aids including medication assistance (pillboxes), dressing aids, grippers, meal help, hygiene assistance, bath brushes, and support bars for independent living and well-being.
• Five Mobility Bariatric Equipment Rental Service Bariatric and specialist equipment rental service for UK acute hospital channel, responding to equipment requests within a 4-hour timeframe day and night, servicing specialized patient handling and acute care bed needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 270,000 therapeutic mattresses and 280,000 therapeutic cushions manufactured annually to prevent and treat pressure sores
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bound TreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025Strategic partnership announced February 2025 for Bound Tree to serve as exclusive distributor of Winncare's Mangar ELK, Camel, and Eagle lifting cushions to EMS agencies across the United States. The partnership aims to have every EMS truck in the US carrying a lifting cushion to reduce MSK injury to EMS workers. Official launch took place at the Bound Tree Medical conference in Ohio. Bound Tree President Rob Meriweather will lead distribution through the company's established EMS sales force.
• Children's Cancer Foundation (Team Rynkeby)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Winncare launched a major initiative in 2025 to support the fight against cancer, with one pillar being financial support through a donation to the Children's Cancer Foundation (Team Rynkeby). Reza Abadi, a Winncare employee, will personally participate by cycling 1,300 km as part of this initiative. This charitable partnership supports Winncare's social responsibility commitments as a Mission Company.
• Five Mobility (acquired)coreOthers · 1 November 2024Acquired by Winncare in November 2024, Five Mobility is a UK-based bariatric and specialist equipment rental organization established over four years ago. It is Winncare's third UK acquisition and supports the group's ambition for growth in the acute hospital channel. Founders Greg Wingate and Dan Mahoney remain integral to the business. Five Mobility responds to bariatric equipment requests within a 4-hour timeframe day and night, demonstrating strong growth in the rapidly expanding bariatric care market.
• Scemed (acquired)coreOthers · 1 January 2024Acquired by Winncare in June 2024, Scemed was founded in 1994 by the Folliot family and is based in Halluin (59), France. Generates over €15 million in revenue specializing in medical equipment for healthcare facilities including ceiling hoists, stand-up aids, therapeutic bathtubs, shower chairs, and trolleys. Scemed has distributed Winncare's transfer systems (including Luna) for over 20 years. Nicolas Folliot remains as President. This was the third significant external growth operation following Siparex ETI's 2021 majority shareholding.
• Herida Medical (acquired)coreOthers · 1 January 2022Acquired by Winncare in 2022, Herida Medical is based in Leeds, UK, employing 70 people and achieving projected turnover of €17 million. Specializes in manufacture and distribution of pressure ulcer prevention devices and equipment for collective care facilities. This acquisition strengthened Winncare's presence in the UK market and expanded its product range, contributing to the group's positioning as European leader with consolidated turnover exceeding €140 million.
• Pharmaouest Industries (acquired)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Acquired at end of 2021, Pharmaouest Industries is based in Miniac-Morvan, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, employing 250 people and generating €28 million revenue. Specializes in hygiene and comfort products for dependent individuals including pressure ulcer prevention devices (60% of revenue), with recognized expertise in viscoelastic foam manufacturing. Has production sites in France and Tunisia. This was Winncare's first external growth operation following Siparex ETI's entry as majority shareholder.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Swedish global MedTech company specializing in patient handling and hygiene equipment, medical beds, and DME solutions for hospitals, nursing homes, and home care — directly competing with Winncare's ceiling lifts, slings, medical beds, and hygiene portfolio across Europe and the US.
• Invacare: US-headquartered manufacturer of DME including wheelchairs, beds, patient lifts, and respiratory products, serving homecare, nursing home, and acute care channels — a direct competitor to Winncare in patient handling and pressure area care categories.
• Handicare Group: Provider of mobility and patient handling solutions including ceiling hoists, slings, and stairlifts, with strong presence in Europe. Directly comparable to Winncare's LUNA ceiling lift and patient transfer product lines.
• Etac: Swedish DME manufacturer offering manual wheelchairs, patient handling, and hygiene equipment for dependent individuals across Europe. Overlaps with Winncare's hygiene, transfer, and independent living product divisions.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based provider of wound care, pressure area care, and patient handling solutions including therapeutic mattresses and lifts — directly competitive with Winncare's pressure area care and ceiling lift portfolios, particularly in North American institutional channels.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global DME manufacturer and distributor of mobility, respiratory, bathroom safety, and pressure prevention products — comparable to Winncare across multiple DME categories including mattresses, lifts, and home care equipment.
• Prism Medical: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of ceiling hoists, mobile lifts, slings, and bathing equipment serving the UK and European care markets — directly comparable to Winncare's patient handling and hygiene divisions.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Now part of Baxter International, Hillrom is a global leader in hospital beds, patient lifts, and pressure injury prevention — overlapping directly with Winncare's medical bed, ceiling lift, and therapeutic mattress categories but at substantially larger scale and broader hospital system reach.
• Stryker: Global MedTech giant whose Medical division includes hospital beds, stretchers, and patient handling equipment. Stryker competes with Winncare in acute care settings and has significantly larger R&D and US distribution capabilities.

Others

• LINAK: Danish manufacturer of electric linear actuator systems used in medical beds, patient lifts, and rehabilitation equipment — an enabling technology supplier adjacent to Winncare's WinnSoft-controlled beds and LUNA lift systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@winncare
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/winncare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about winncare group