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Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia
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Since 1929
Bauerfeind AG is a German manufacturer of orthopaedic and medical supports, including braces, compression stockings, and orthoses, headquartered in Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia. Founded in 1929, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025 it announced an investment in its Thuringian site, and in January 2026 it broke ground at Zeulenroda.
Bauerfeind AG at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1929
Headquarters
Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
777
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
777
Named foreign suppliers
12
Top origins
Germany · China · Vietnam · Thailand
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Bauerfeind AG.
What this tells a buyer
Bauerfeind has been operating since 1929 and its Zeulenroda site was the subject of a groundbreaking in January 2026, according to Invest in Thuringia.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and describes its supports, orthoses, and compression stockings as designed for quality and wearing comfort.
Bauerfeind is privately held and reports a workforce of around 2,000 employees worldwide.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
97 years in operation (founded 1929).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Bauerfeind AG is a German manufacturer of orthopaedic and medical supports, including braces, compression stockings, and orthoses, headquartered in Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia. Founded in 1929, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025 it announced an investment in its Thuringian site, and in January 2026 it broke ground at Zeulenroda.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1929 |
Headquarters | Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Bauerfeind AG makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and describes its supports, orthoses, and compression stockings as designed for quality and wearing comfort.
Certifications
Bauerfeind AG is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — bauerfeind.de
ISO 14001 — bauerfeind.de
ISO 50001 — bauerfeind.de
ISO 9001 — bauerfeind.de
Trade and customs footprint
Bauerfeind has been operating since 1929 and its Zeulenroda site was the subject of a groundbreaking in January 2026, according to Invest in Thuringia. US customs bill-of-lading records list 777 inbound shipments across 12 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · China · Vietnam · Thailand.
Latest developments
2026-10-28 — Bauerfeind setzt ein Zeichen für die Zukunft - Verlag Orthopädie-Technik (360-ot.de)
2026-10-24 — Bauerfeind in Zeulenroda: 100 Millionen Euro für drei Bauprojekte | mdr.de (mdr.de)
2026-05-21 — Details (bauerfeind.de)
2026-01-26 — Spatenstich bei Bauerfeind: Investition in die Zukunft des Standorts Zeulenroda (invest-in-thuringia.de)
2025-11-13 — Bandagen und Co. - Bauerfeind AG investiert in Thüringer Standort - Wirtschaft - SZ.de (sueddeutsche.de)
Company details
Bauerfeind is privately held and reports a workforce of around 2,000 employees worldwide. Bauerfeind AG was founded in 1929, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 97 years in operation (founded 1929). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bauerfeind AG do?
Bauerfeind AG is a German manufacturer of orthopaedic and medical supports, including braces, compression stockings, and orthoses, headquartered in Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia. Founded in 1929, it employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is privately held and serves the medical, automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment sectors. In late 2025 it announced an investment in its Thuringian site, and in January 2026 it broke ground at Zeulenroda.
Where is Bauerfeind AG headquartered?
Bauerfeind AG is headquartered in Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia (15 Triebeser Strasse, Zeulenroda-Triebes, Thuringia, 07937).
When was Bauerfeind AG founded?
Bauerfeind AG was founded in 1929.
How big is Bauerfeind AG?
Bauerfeind AG has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Bauerfeind AG hold?
Bauerfeind AG lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Bauerfeind AG import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 777 inbound shipments for Bauerfeind AG, with top origins including Germany · China · Vietnam · Thailand.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 80 04233405
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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