Surge in Sales for Medical and Security Technology Corporation Dräger
In the historic city of Lübeck, nestled along the Trave River, lies Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA - a family-owned company that has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. With a workforce of over 16,000 employees across more than 190 countries, Dräger is making its mark in various industries, from healthcare to safety solutions for industrial companies.
The company's success story began in 1889 with the invention of a valve for beer tapping systems. Since then, Dräger has expanded its portfolio to include respiratory protection devices, chemical protection suits, diving equipment, incubators for premature babies, fire simulation systems for firefighter training, and complete safety solutions for industrial companies.
In recent years, Dräger has shown a commitment to digitization and transparency. Lübeck Harbor, where the company is based, is aiming for more transparency through digitization, and Dräger is no exception. The company invests heavily in research and development, with around 330 million euros invested last year and up to 350 million euros planned for 2025.
The University of Lübeck is one of the institutions that Dräger collaborates with closely. AI is being used by the University for processing biomedical signals, and this collaboration extends to the fifth Dräger Hackathon, scheduled for October. Students from various fields will collaborate on questions around artificial intelligence.
AI is also being utilized to improve emergency aid information and to achieve optimal X-ray images. In the medical technology segment, which includes ventilators and anesthesia machines, Dräger saw a 14.8% increase in order intake in the first half of 2025. This surge in demand has led to a significant increase in orders, with the total reaching 1.738 billion euros in the first half of the year, a 134 million euro increase.
Dräger's growth is expected to continue, with its markets benefiting from long-term growth drivers such as demographic change and increasing safety regulations for industrial companies. The company is also expanding its research and development capacities, with a new warehouse being built in the Semiramis industrial park in Lübeck.
Despite the growth and expansion, the head of Research and Development at Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA for the year 2025 could not be identified from the available search results. However, the company's commitment to research and development, innovation, and collaboration with educational institutions remains undeterred.
To learn more about Dräger, visit their official website at www.draeger.com.
