Medela: A Successful History
For more than 50 years, Medela has developed from a small family owned company in Switzerland to a global producer of technologically advanced breastpumps and Medical Vacuum Technology.
Further Development of our Breastfeeding Products
Throughout our history, we have been pushing the boundaries to create safe and efficient products based on research. This leads to innovations such as the 2-Phase Expression Technology, a technology that mimics a baby's natural sucking rhythm, resulting in getting mothers more milk in less time. Most of Medela's breastpumps are based on this technology. Medela's most recent innovation is Calma, a feeding solution where the baby can maintain his natural feeding behaviour learned on the breast and therefore drink, breathe and pause regularly.
Expertise in Medical Technology
The business unit "Healthcare" offers innovative solutions for digital thoracic drainage systems, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Professional Vacuum Systems. In the "Healthcare" business unit, we have developed Thopaz, the groundbreaking research-based digital thoracic drainage system. It supports the early mobilization of the patient after thoracic surgery.
Our key to Success
A key aspect of our past and present success is a relentless focus on research-based medical technology, which will ensure, on an ongoing base, innovations in the fields of Breastfeeding and Medical Vacuum Solutions.
Medela operates internationally
Medela has been founded in 1961 by Olle Larsson. Since then, the company manufactures its key products in Switzerland and the USA and has further subsidiaries in Europe, North America and Asia. The company employs over 1000 people worldwide.
Intercultural Competence
Subsidiary companies on three continents and intensive collaboration with over 90 independent companies all over the world give Medela a strong market presence. Thanks to regular communication with its partners, systematic training, and good contacts with local organizations, we meet the expectations of different cultures in our business areas.