The Ottobock company

MS patient Louisa has been dependent on a wheelchair since the age of 25. Thanks to the Exopulse Mollii Suit neuromodulation suit, she can walk again and lead a more active life.
MS patient Louisa has been dependent on a wheelchair since the age of 25. Thanks to the Exopulse Mollii Suit neuromodulation suit, she can walk again and lead a more active life.
MS patient Louisa has been dependent on a wheelchair since the age of 25. Thanks to the Exopulse Mollii Suit neuromodulation suit, she can walk again and lead a more active life.
History

From startup to global market leader

In 1919, Otto Bock founded Orthopädische Industrie GmbH – a bona-fide startup in today’s terms – in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin. By introducing the fabrication of components for prostheses, the company succeeded in fundamentally changing the entire field of orthopaedic technology.

Commitment to sports

The beginning of a decades-long partnership

In Seoul in 1988, the foundation was laid for a partnership that has lasted more than three decades. Under the motto “Passion for Paralympics”, we provide technical support for the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.

We are proud to be able to support so many athletes, and our commitment to sports helps people with disabilities maintain or regain their freedom of movement.

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Values and culture

People first

For us, quality of life is closely linked to personal freedom and independence. That’s why we help people maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We do this in a human, reliable and inventive way. These values are what drive us.

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Corporate governance

Management of the company

Ottobock is a partnership limited by shares and is not listed on the stock exchange (SE & Co. KGaA). 100 per cent of the shares are held by Näder Holding, which is owned by the Näder family.

Our strong performance in 2019 confirms that we’re on the right course for our future as a global leader for technology, offering top-notch devices and treatment. A whole century has passed since the company was founded by my grandfather, Otto Bock, but the company’s guiding principle has remained unchanged: quality of life and mobility for people with disabilities.

Professor Hans Georg Näder, Chairman of the Board
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Award-winning company

Our ongoing determination to improve quality of life makes us a “Human Empowerment Company”. Finding the best solution for the individual’s needs is a major, exciting task for our more than 9,000 employees around the world. Our company values drive us. We not only meet professional standards in orthopaedic technology, we think ahead. This is what makes us stand out.

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About Ottobock

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Convincing facts and authentic emotions

Ottobock combines a human touch with growth and financial strength.

Ottobock combines a human touch with growth and financial strength.

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About Ottobock

A company that makes people mobile

Regardless of whether the product is a prosthesis, an orthosis, a wheelchair or an exoskeleton – our focus is always on the people we support.

Regardless of whether the product is a prosthesis, an orthosis, a wheelchair or an exoskeleton – our focus is always on the people we support.

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Commitments

Compliance at Ottobock

Clear standards and guidelines define our teamwork and corporate governance at Ottobock. Learn more about our compliance management system here.

Clear standards and guidelines define our teamwork and corporate governance at Ottobock. Learn more about our compliance management system here.

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News and updates

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Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Ottobock continues technical service for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

Locations

Ottobock worldwide

As a global company, we are close to people.

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60 Locations

Ottobock worldwide – locations and clinics

Information on Ottobock’s subsidiaries worldwide and our global clinics can be found here.

Information on Ottobock’s subsidiaries worldwide and our global clinics can be found here.

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Worldwide expertise, individual treatment solutions

The Ottobock Clinical Services Network offers customised orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation solutions for users in more than 400 fitting centres around the globe.

The Ottobock Clinical Services Network offers customised orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation solutions for users in more than 400 fitting centres around the globe.

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