All in all the association represents around 80 percent by volume of all German exports in the medical technology sector.

The GHE represents almost the entire medical technology product range: Whether stethoscopes, CT equipment or hospital IT, suppliers from all product segments are represented in the GHE. But potential customers from abroad in particular sometimes find it easier to have one single contact for all their questions. This is what the GHE offers them by channelling their enquiries and passing them on to the right person.

Membership structure

Among the 50 member companies global players like Siemens Medical Solutions, B. Braun and Dräger Medical as well as medium-scale enterprises like Meiko, Tunstall or seca are to be found.

The more different the sizes of enterprises, the more varied the product range: The greater part of the GHE companies are active in electrical and medical technology, followed by those dealing with and manufacturing medical commodities and expendable items, physiotherapy, orthopaedics, laboratory processing, services and publications. Besides, areas like rescue equipment, medicine for emergency purposes, diagnostic products, IT and communication technology are also represented in the GHE.

Over the years, the GHE has become a business network that promotes direct communication between the members of the GHE. Meetings dealing with present thematic priorities and specific country issues take place three times a year, serving primarily as experience exchange. There, member firms can openly discuss questions of distribution, foreign markets and other export topics. Moreover, commercial and scientific experts give lectures on the chosen topic.

Marketing & communication: Showing our colours internationally

Since its foundation, the GHE has been present at important national and international trade fairs. For years, the GHE has been occupying a large joint stand and adjacent lounge at MEDICA. Moreover, the GHE has been appearing at the Arab Health in Dubai since its establishment. Visits of delegations to maintain existing contacts or to build up new ones in the programme are very common.