Medical technology company
with tradition
Our history spans more than 110 years of continuous innovation and dedication to people’s health. Join us on a journey through time and discover how, with a pioneering spirit on the one hand and consistency on the other, we have shaped the development of medical technologies and improved patient care around the world. Our history reflects the commitment that drives us to help shape the future of medical technology.
Click on the respective year to find out which milestone lies behind it.
Foundation and beginnings in medical technology
Heinrich C. Ulrich founds the medical technology company in Ulm. Initially, the focus is on the manufacture and sale of surgical instruments, for example for visceral, bone and vascular surgery.
An orthopedic and surgical workshop is affiliated with the company.
First in-house development – the Möltgen protractor
Our first in-house development, the Möltgen protractor, is launched on the market. The medical device is used to determine the joint angles of the extremities.
Expansion and worldwide sales
Max Ulrich, the son of the founder, joins the family business. He expands in the years that follow, laying the foundation for the successful worldwide sales of our medical devices.
Start of involvement in radiology
The first Hettler high-pressure injector is launched on the market. Even back then, the innovative medical device had a pneumatic drive unit and was suitable for all angiographic examinations.
Successful continuation of internationalization
Heiner Ulrich, the grandson of the company founder, joins the company. He is successfully committed to further internationalization.
Opening of a new manufacturing facility
The manufacturing facility in Blaustein-Herrlingen near Ulm is opened. Our products are manufactured here using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.
Expansion of product portfolio to include spinal implants and instruments
In addition to surgical instruments and high-pressure injectors, we have now entered the development and manufacturing of spinal implants and instruments – and have been continuously achieving milestones ever since.
Development of our first CT contrast media injector
We develop the first injector for use in computed tomography.
Launch of the world’s first injector for magnetic resonance imaging
We launch the world’s first MRI contrast media injector.
Change of name with four divisions
Heinrich C. Ulrich KG was renamed ulrich GmbH & Co. KG with four divisions: medical technology, medical supply store, rehabilitation technology as well as medical and consultation supplies.
Restructuring and focus on medical technology developed in-house
The company is restructured. The parts of the medical supply store as well as rehabilitation technology and medical and consultation supplies for private-practice physicians are sold. Since then, we have focused all our energy and commitment on selling the medical technology products we develop and manufacture ourselves.
2005: Introduction of the ulrich medical brand for international orientation
Our retail brand is now called ulrich medical. The legal form of ulrich GmbH & Co. KG remains unchanged. This renaming underscores the international orientation of the company.
2006: Foundation of subsidiary ulrich medical USA and expansion of headquarters in Ulm
In order to further expand our business success, we founded the subsidiary ulrich medical USA, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri, in January 2006.
We are thus setting the course for expansion. At the same time, we have expanded our headquarters in Ulm: with the completion of the new buildings for manufacturing and office space, everything is now combined in one location. All areas of the company benefit from the short distances and modern, communicative architecture.
Generational change to the Executive Board
Senior CEO Heiner Ulrich hands over the management of the company to his son Christoph.
With the 4th generation joining the top management, Christoph Ulrich, as managing partner, now shares the assignments and responsibilities with the Managing Director Klaus Kiesel, who has sole power of representation. This allows us to ensure that we remain an innovative and enduring partner for customers, suppliers and employees in the future as an independent family-run company.
100th anniversary
We are celebrating our 100th anniversary. We use the slogan “Fascination with medical technology” to illustrate the connection to medical technology and the innovative strength that represent the foundation for the successful history of ulrich medical.
State-of-the-art logistics center for increased demand
With a state-of-the-art logistics center, we have created new capacities to meet the increased demand from all over the world.
Foundation of a sales company in France
To further promote international growth, we have founded our own sales company in France. ulrich medical France SAS in Toulouse now sells the contrast media injectors directly to hospitals and practices in the French market.
FDA approval for our CT motion
Our CT motion CT contrast media injector has received FDA approval and is now also available in the world’s most important medical technology market, the USA. In doing so, we are systematically expanding our international position as an innovative manufacturer of medical devices.
Expansion of our product portfolio to include spinal systems in France
We have expanded our product portfolio in France to include our spinal systems. Since then, our subsidiary has been selling them directly to our French customers.
110 years of ulrich medical
We are celebrating our 110th anniversary. Under the motto “110 years of passion’, we look back on 11 decades of passion for our customers and products: with commitment and dedication, we want to continue driving forward developments for better patient care in the future.
Successful MDR certification for our products
Since January 2024, both the Max and CT motion contrast media injectors and our uCentum, uBase and neon3 rod-screw systems have been successfully MDR-certified.
Foundation of our sales subsidiary ulrich medical España
Since October 2024, we have also been selling our contrast media injectors directly in Spain via our own subsidiary. This strengthens our international presence, increases our brand awareness and also expands our market share in this important European medical technology market.
What we stand for
"Made in Germany"
We build on our company headquarters and location in Ulm, where we develop and manufacture. This is true literally, because we are continually investing here – not only in our infrastructure, but also in the people who make the company what it is.
Quality
We develop and manufacture under one roof. This allows us to work hand in hand and in close proximity when it comes to optimizing products and processes. We ensure the high quality of our products and services by means of efficient quality management.
Over 110 years of experience
Since 1912, we have continuously set milestones in the innovation, quality and safety of our medical devices. This is something we are proud of! But we don’t rest on our laurels. Instead, we are constantly developing our medical technology products.
Ability to deliver
You can rely on a stable, predictable and safe procedure with our medical technology products. As your long-term partner, we have invested in our manufacturing capacities in Germany and expanded our product portfolio with high-performance cooperation partners.