Forum MedTech Pharma

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY in the German Industry Association SPECTARIS

SPECTARIS represents the interests of around 400 member companies in Germany, with four sectorspecific associations in the areas of medical technology, optical technologies, and analytical, biological, laboratory and consumer optics. Through its political activities, public relations, and industry marketing, the association gives its members a voice, formulates new responsibilities, and opens up new markets. This ensures the international competitiveness of German industry in these sectors.

Core services

Lobbying | Industry Marketing – SPECTARIS promotes industry interests through our communication channels in politics, economics, science, and the media. Market Research | Statistics – SPECTARIS creates substantial economic advantages through its national, European, and global market reviews and industry data. Technology Consultation | Research Promotion –SPECTARIS’ technological guidance guarantees access to monetary support programmes. International Marketing | Promotion of Exports –SPECTARIS offers guidance on the global market and supports its members in securing international contacts.

In the medical technologies sector, SPECTARIS represents around 130 German capital goods and auxiliary aid companies who mostly produce high-tech products and have a pronounced export orientation. The member companies cover an extensive research and applications environment which includes medical products for diagnostic and surgery purposes, supply systems, and anesthesia and intensive care devices. The association also represents manufacturers of ophthalmic devices, large and small sterilisers, medical functional room equipment, respiratory home therapy, rehabilitation aids, and orthopedic technology.

The SPECTARIS trade association Medical Technology provides its members with support and information in various business areas and topics. In particular: financing, hygiene and processing, compliance, regulatory affairs, HTA, market access, research funding, and public affairs.

Chairman: Dr. Martin Leonhard, KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; ViceChairman: Friedrich Schmitz, SCHMITZ u. Söhne GmbH & Co. KG; Vice-Chairman: Thorsten Weide, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Global demand for German medical technology

› High significance of the European market: 41% of

German medical technology exports go to countries within the European Union, a further 10.5% to the rest of Europe › North America continues to be an important trade partner › Demand is growing in Asia, particularly from the

People‘s Republic of China › €34.25 billion turnover (2020), domestic turnover: €11.72 billion, overseas turnover: €22,53 billion › European medical technology industry: >67,000 companies, €107 bn turnover, 600,000 employees

For more information: Marcus Kuhlmann Head of Medical Technology Phone +49-30-414021-17 Fax +49-30-414021-33 kuhlmann@spectaris.de SPECTARIS. German Industry Association for Optics, Photonics, Analytical and Medical Technologies Werderscher Markt 15 10117 Berlin, Germany → www.spectaris.de