{"id":2321,"date":"2026-06-17T09:31:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2026-06-17T10:30:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:30:32","slug":"80-years-of-akrus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/80-years-of-akrus","title":{"rendered":"80 Years of Akrus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2026, AKRUS celebrates its 80th anniversary<\/strong>. This milestone marks eight decades of company history and reflects the continuous development of a company specialising in innovative solutions for medical technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Craft Business to Medical Technology Specialist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its foundation, <strong>AKRUS<\/strong> has evolved from a craft-based business into an established manufacturer of medical equipment systems. Today, the portfolio includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/products\/operating-tables\">mobile surgical chairs and operating tables<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/products\/operating-stools\">surgeon\u2019s chairs, medical stools<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/products\/mammography-chairs\">mammography chairs<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/products\/instrument-tables-medical-tables\"> instrument tables<\/a>, and solutions for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/products\/patient-tables-for-laser-surgery\">refractive laser surgery<\/a>. AKRUS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akrus.de\/en\/all-products\">products<\/a> are used worldwide in medical practices, clinics, and operating rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Development and Manufacturing in Elmshorn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Development and manufacturing take place at the company\u2019s site in Elmshorn, near Hamburg. The focus is on ergonomic workflows, high functionality, and the requirements of everyday medical practice. The aim is to provide users with reliable and practice-oriented solutions for a wide range of applications.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>High Vertical Integration as a Quality Feature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A key characteristic of AKRUS is its high level of vertical integration. Numerous process steps, from development and design to production, assembly, testing, shipping, and after-sales service, are carried out in-house. This enables short communication paths, consistent quality control, and a high degree of flexibility when responding to individual requirements.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>80 Years of Trust and Successful Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 80th anniversary is also an opportunity to thank the people who have accompanied the company\u2019s development over the decades. This includes employees, customers, specialist trade partners, suppliers, and long-standing business partners whose trust and cooperation have made a significant contribution to AKRUS\u2019 success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Future-Oriented Medical Technology for Clinics and Practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, the company\u2019s ambition remains unchanged: to develop high-quality medical technology <strong>Made in Germany<\/strong> that meets the growing demands for mobility, ergonomics, and efficiency in healthcare. The continuous development of practical solutions will continue to contribute to modern medical care in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Craft Business to Specialist in Medical Technology Made in Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":2334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>80 Years of AKRUS | AKRUS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"AKRUS celebrates 80 years: from craft business to medical technology specialist, with development and manufacturing in Elmshorn, Germany.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, 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