Turning technology into “Technology for Life”
—Dräger manufactures medical and safety technology products. We protect, support, and save people's lives around the world in hospitals, with fire departments, emergency services, authorities, and in mining as well as industry. Founded in Lübeck in 1889, Dräger has grown into a worldwide, listed enterprise in its fifth generation as a family-run business. Dräger has more than 16,000 employees worldwide and is present in over 190 countries around the globe. In 2025, the company generated net sales of EUR 3.482 billion.
Dräger technology is used all over the world. We operate in around 50 countries with our own sales and service companies directly on location where our customers are.
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Dräger in Germany, India and the U.S.—four stories from the world of Dräger medical and safety technology. The focus is on customers and employees who turn technology into “Technology for Life”.
Facts about Dräger (fiscal year 2025)
EUR 3.482 billion in net sales
16,687 employees
Sales and service locations in around 50 countries
16 development and production sites
24 new products
EUR 337.6 millions for research and development
We help premature babies get a good start in life and a chance for healthy development.
Our products not only give peace of mind to miners and tunnellers, but also to their loved ones aboveground.
The world’s best hospitals and medical teams rely on our expertise. From Johannesburg to New Orleans. From Beijing to Lübeck.
We help firefighters and rescue workers breathe easy in the hottest situations.
Experiencing Dräger in Lübeck virtually
—People. Stories. Insights. Welcome to our virtual tour of Dräger’s headquarters in Lübeck. Get to know our locations and the people who turn technology into "Technology for lLfe" here every day. Relive the places where company history was written and where ideas for the future are born today.
Trace our company history, take a look at research and development (R&D) or visit our test laboratories and other exciting places.
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Dräger has been named a recipient of the Best Managed Companies Award 2026 and thereby receives the prestigious seal of quality for excellently managed companies.
Our history
Every life is unique. Protecting, supporting and saving lives is at the heart of our Dräger history. Johann Heinrich Dräger wrote the first chapter of this history in 1889. We will continue to be guided by the idea of turning technology into “Technology for Life”.
Our understanding of sustainability
Sustainability and continuous development are essential parts of our DNA and company history at Dräger. For us, our guiding principle of "Technology for Life" means taking responsibility.
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