Schmitz u. Sohne GmbH & Co. KG
SCHMITZ develops, manufactures and sells medical furniture for hospitals and medical practices. A medium-sized company, SCHMITZ currently has worldwide operations and is in its fourth generation of owner management. Our distribution partners are retail dealers for medical equipment. These values are reflected in our products and their quality. A combination of durability, pioneering cutting-edge technology and attractive design. We have a tradition of innovation. For more than 90 years we have been developing and producing medical technology products trusted by doctors and patients right around the world.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Medical Equipment
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1930
About Us
A Sense of Company
With 90 years of experience, SCHMITZ is one of the leading international manufacturers of medical products.
A family-owned business with a living tradition. Our typical employee has been with the company for some 18 years, proof of how strongly they identify with our values and philosophy.
In 2012, the company’s management passed to Friedrich and Matthias Schmitz, the fourth generation of the family.
‘The transition to the next generation is always something special.’
A Sense of Identity
The bull and the laundry pole in our logo represent the strength, quality and longevity of the SCHMITZ brand.
A symbol of change and fitness for the future.
A Sense of Design
We are committed to being:
innovative in technology, convincing in operation, attractive in design with a clear colour concept – this is the approach that continues to win over our customers. In dialogue with medical professionals, we rise to the challenges of the market. The combination of experience, expertise and innovative technology leads to success.
Products which are superior in quality, appearance, ergonomics and functionality. Our high standards have been rewarded with numerous design honours.
A Sense of Passion
- Operating tables with specialist accessories.
- Workstations for gynaecology including video colposcopy, urology, proctology and obstetrics.
- Functional trolleys, patient stretchers, furniture for OR theatres and outpatient departments, general medical furniture.
A Sense of Care
We understand the services which are our lifeblood, and aim to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.
From consulting to planning and installation. Cost-effectiveness through longevity is what you can expect from us.
With a well thought-out service concept and comprehensive support, especially after purchase.
SCHMITZ will be by your side as a partner from day one.
A decades-long partnership with retail dealers of medical equipment.
A Sense of Germany
We are proud to be located in Germany and are deeply rooted in our home region.
We develop and manufacture here.
90% of our suppliers are from Germany, of which 60% are from the local region.
SCHMITZ – Made in Germany.
A Sense of Tomorrow
We follow our values – to achieve success together
We continue to develop. SCHMITZ pursues a strategy with a clear trajectory into the future.
As Hidden Champion, we strive to open up new markets and expand our existing market share.
Now in the fourth generation and with a new look fit for the future, we remain true to our values.
Officially recognised as a global market leader by the IHK (Chamber of Commerce Arnsberg, Hellweg-Sauerland):
SCHMITZ was named a global market leader by the Chamber of Commerce Arnsberg, Hellweg-Sauerland. This makes SCHMITZ one of around 160 companies from southern Westphalia proven to be either a top-three company in terms of turnover in its international niche market or a technological leader.