OUR
HISTORY

OUR HISTORY

SUCCESS NEEDS PEOPLE WHO GET
THINGS DONE – THAT’S OUR STORY

blache medical – a success story: Since its foundation, the company has regularly written new chapters that stand for innovation, creativity, customer dedication and vision. Browse through the milestones of our company; you are welcome to become part of our success story as a customer.

SUCCESS NEEDS PEOPLE WHO GET THINGS DONE – THAT’S OUR STORY

blache medical – a success story: Since its foundation, the company has regularly written new chapters that stand for innovation, creativity, customer dedication and vision. Browse through the milestones of our company; you are welcome to become part of our success story as a customer.

 

2023

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE

The first apprentice from blache medical has successfully completed his training. Of course, the newly graduated surgical mechanic will strengthen the team.

 

2022

GERMAN BRAND AWARD

Another outstanding award: With the "German Brand Award 2022", the expert jury honors successful brand management in Germany and thus honors blache medical for the successful positioning of the brand in the medical technology industry. WINNER "HIPE AWARD 2022” The presentation of the "Hipe Award 2022" is another top-class honor for blache medical. The award confirms the potential companies have to inspire their customers through superior services.

 

2021

THE TEAM GROWS

Success inspires and growth requires manpower. Thus, the team grows continuously from a one-man operation to a company with ten employees.

 

2020

OFFERING A NEW SERVICE

As a new service, blache medical establishes the area of product development and takes over the development of new medical instruments on behalf of customers - from the initial idea to design and production.

 

2020

GERMAN INNOVATION AWARD

The K-Gripper convinces the experts: blache medical is awarded the "German Innovation Award 2020" for its in-house development just one year after its market launch. The award recognizes products that stand out from previous products primarily because of their added value for users.

 

2019

THE K-GRIPPER

A milestone in development is the K-Gripper, which blache medical will apply for as a registered trademark in 2019. This medical instrument allows target wires to be positioned precisely in the bone to mark a surgical site.

 

2018

FURTHER INTERNATIONALIZATION

The company is now focusing more and more on internationalizing its business with markets in the USA, China and South Africa.

 

2018

TECHNOLOGY FAST 50 AWARD

With the "Technology Fast 50 Award" Deloitte annually honors the fastest growing technology companies in Germany. blache medical is one of the winners.

 

2018

TOP 100 AWARD

The "TOP 100" award confirms: blache medical is one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. Independent experts confirm the innovation leadership in the development and production of medical instruments.

 

2017

WINNER MOTIVATION AWARD ROBIN ACADEMY

blache medical is the winner of the 2017 Robin Academy Motivation Award. The initiative for the nomination comes from the mayor of the municipality of Wellendingen, Germany - he is enthusiastic about the development and growth of the company.

 

2016/2017

EXPANSION OF FLOOR SPACE

After just a few years, the new operating premises are already too small again. Various additions and renovations to the site increase floor space.

 

2015

SUCCESSFUL FDA INSPECTION

During an inspection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) verifies and confirms blache medical's requirements under 21 CFR part820 for the commercial distribution of medical devices in the U.S. in accordance with regulatory requirements.

 

2014

LASER MARKING SERVICE

blache medical establishes itself as a competent service provider with its new offer in the field of laser marking of products on customer order.

 

2014

DIRECT SALES IN THE USA

After the promising sales start of blache medical's medical instruments in the USA via distribution partners, Sven Blache now sets out for the land of unlimited possibilities himself. The initial contact develops into a successful direct sale on the US market.

 

2012

MOVE TO LARGER LOCATION

Success also means growth – as in, into a new, more spacious building. The company is bursting at the seams and urgently needs more space. The logical next step is the move to a larger company building in Wellendingen, Germany with further capacities for development, administration and production.

 

2009

NEW MARKET USA

New name - new markets: The surgical instruments from blache medical are in great demand. The company ventures across the pond and starts selling its products in the USA.

 

2009

CHANGE OF NAME

The rapid growth also requires organizational adjustments. The company "Chirurgische Instrumente Sven Blache" becomes "blache medical GmbH & Co. KG".

 

2008

FIRST EMPLOYEES

The company grows, and with it the need for personnel. The first employees are hired, including Stefanie Blache in administration. In addition, the company makes big investments in its production facilities by adding modern machinery for finishing, such as laser welding.

 

2006

CERTIFICATION DIN EN ISO13485

Only one year after the foundation, the ambitious company is certified according to DIN EN ISO13485.

 

2005

FOUNDATION BY SVEN BLACHE

With his many years of experience and expertise, master surgeon Sven Blache ventures into self-employment. He founds the company "Chirurgische Instrumente Sven Blache". The first rooms are in the living room and basement of his house in Frittlingen, Germany.

2023 first apprentice ready with education
2023

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE

The first apprentice from blache medical has successfully completed his training. Of course, the newly graduated surgical mechanic will strengthen the team.

german brand award winner 22
2022

GERMAN BRAND AWARD

Another outstanding award: With the “German Brand Award 2022”, the expert jury honors successful brand management in Germany and thus honors blache medical for the successful positioning of the brand in the medical technology industry.

The team grows
2021

THE TEAM GROWS

Success inspires and growth requires manpower. Thus, the team grows continuously from a one-man operation to a company with ten employees.

New service
2020

OFFERING A NEW SERVICE

As a new service, blache medical establishes the area of product development and takes over the development of new medical instruments on behalf of customers – from the initial idea to design and production.

blache medical german innovation award 2020 winner
2020

WINNER „GERMAN INNOVATION AWARD“

The K-Gripper convinces the experts: blache medical is awarded the “German Innovation Award 2020” for its in-house development just one year after its market launch. The award recognizes products that stand out from previous products primarily because of their added value for users.

Surgical instrument K-Gripper is presented.
2019

THE K-GRIPPER

A milestone in development is the K-Gripper, which blache medical will apply for as a registered trademark in 2019. This medical instrument allows target wires to be positioned precisely in the bone to mark a surgical site.

Further Internationalization
2018

FURTHER INTERNATIONAL­IZATION

The company is now focusing more and more on internationalizing its business with markets in the USA, China and South Africa.

Technology fast 50 Award
2018

TECHNOLOGY FAST 50 AWARD

With the “Technology Fast 50 Award” Deloitte annually honors the fastest growing technology companies in Germany. blache medical is one of the winners.

Four people receiving an award. Top 100.
2018

TOP 100 AWARD

The “TOP 100” award confirms: blache medical is one of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany. Independent experts confirm the innovation leadership in the development and production of medical instruments.

Three people at the presentation of an award.
2017

MOTIVATION AWARD ROBIN ACADEMY

blache medical is the winner of the 2017 Robin Academy Motivation Award. The initiative for the nomination comes from the mayor of the municipality of Wellendingen, Germany – he is enthusiastic about the development and growth of the company.

Renovation of the company blache medical. Exterior facade.
2016 / 2017

EXPANSION OF FLOOR SPACE

After just a few years, the new operating premises are already too small again. Various additions and renovations to the site increase floor space.

A curette made by blache medical with a rolled ham blache medical vascular surgery | vascular clamp
2015

SUCCESSFUL FDA INSPECTION

During an inspection, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) verifies and confirms blache medical’s requirements under 21 CFR part820 for the commercial distribution of medical devices in the U.S. in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Service laser marking
2014

LASER MARKING SERVICE

blache medical establishes itself as a competent service provider with its new offer in the field of laser marking of products on customer order.

Two people presenting a surgical instrument.
2014

DIRECT SALES IN THE USA

After the promising sales start of blache medical’s medical instruments in the USA via distribution partners, Sven Blache now sets out for the land of unlimited possibilities himself. The initial contact develops into a successful direct sale on the US market.

Move to bigger rooms
2012

MOVE TO LARGER LOCATION

Success also means growth – as in, into a new, more spacious building. The company is bursting at the seams and urgently needs more space. The logical next step is the move to a larger company building in Wellendingen, Germany with further capacities for development, administration and production.

New market in the USA
2009

NEW MARKET USA

New name – new markets: The surgical instruments from blache medical are in great demand. The company ventures across the pond and starts selling its products in the USA.

Change of name
2009

CHANGE OF NAME

The rapid growth also requires organizational adjustments. The company “Chirurgische Instrumente Sven Blache” becomes “blache medical GmbH & Co. KG”.

First employees
2008

FIRST EMPLOYEES

The company grows, and with it the need for personnel. The first employees are hired, including Stefanie Blache in administration. In addition, the company makes big investments in its production facilities by adding modern machinery for finishing, such as laser welding.

Certification DIN EN ISO13485
2006

CERTIFICATION DIN EN ISO13485

Only one year after the foundation, the ambitious company is certified according to DIN EN ISO13485.

Company formation
2005

FOUNDATION BY SVEN BLACHE

With his many years of experience and expertise, master surgeon Sven Blache ventures into self-employment. He founds the company “Chirurgische Instrumente Sven Blache”. The first rooms are in the living room and basement of his house in Frittlingen, Germany.

A male person pointing his finger. Dark background.
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