Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA is a Germany-based company specializing in medical and safety technology. The firm develops, manufactures and markets products and systems that serve clinical institutions, emergency services and industrial operations. Its portfolio encompasses life-support devices, anesthesia machines and patient monitoring equipment for hospitals, as well as breathing protection, gas detection and fire-fighting systems for a range of industrial and public-safety applications.
On the medical side, Dräger’s offerings include ventilators and neonatal care units, designed to support critical and intensive care environments. The company also produces anesthesia workstations and modular patient monitoring solutions that integrate respiratory and cardiovascular data, helping healthcare professionals deliver tailored patient care. These products are marketed under its core medical technology division and are supported by training and service programs that aim to optimize clinical workflows.
In its safety technology business, Dräger provides fixed and portable gas detection instruments, personal protective equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus, and integrated safety systems for chemical, petrochemical and manufacturing industries. Its solutions are used by industrial safety managers, fire brigades and rescue services to monitor hazardous atmospheres and protect personnel in high-risk environments. The company complements its hardware with software platforms for real-time data analysis and incident management support.
Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA serves customers in Europe, the Americas, Asia and beyond. The company remains family-managed, with Stefan Dräger, a descendant of the founders, acting as Chairman of the Executive Board. Dräger continues to invest in research and development, focusing on digital health and connected safety solutions to address evolving challenges in patient care and workplace protection.
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