1919-1950 Innovative partnership

On May 1st of the postwar year 1919, the commercial agent Otto Thämert founded a specialised trade of accessories for foundationwear and bodices. Expert knowledge, enthusiasm and courage to invest made his company more and more successful. Own patents and a continually growing clientèle soon made an extension of the organisation necessary.
Otto Thämert transferred his company to Braunschweig.

During the second world war the firm was almost completely destroyed in an air attack. The reconstruction began immediately.

1951-1960 New tasks require ideas and investments

After 32 years of management Otto Thämert resigned in 1951. The new owner was Walter Ahrendt. He transferred the company back to its origins in Hanover. With Heinz Krüger and Wilhelm Möhl he found the right partners to broaden the enterprise basis.

From then on Thämert Company has been managed by three partners sharing equal rights.

The new owners supplemented the purely trading organization by introducing foundationwear manufacture, as well as the accessories. The subsequent success demanded capacity expansion - however several moves to larger localities brought only short-term improvements.

At that time the foam bra-fillings and bras with foam-lining were developed. The first breast form made of foam segments was designed and applied for patent.

1961-1967 Up-to-date market products for health and rehabilitation

To be armed for the future a 16.000 m2 property was bought in 1962 in Großburgwedel, near Hanover. The new building was equipped with modern, efficient production facilities and the company moved there in 1964. New product lines, such as abdominal supports and back supports, some of them semi-finished, are added, parallel to the already existing programme.

During that time a new product line was developed: cups for swim wear made of injection moulded plastic material respectively textile covered and seamlessly formed. At this time a substantial amount of products were also being delivered to foreign countries.

1968-1974 Contant developments, always with the patient in mind

The search and development of new and better products carried their fruit. The orthopaedic aids meet with the approval of doctors, the specialised medical trade and patients which made a further extension of the company necessary. After the renewed expansion of the production, Thämert Company had 150 employees in 1969, the year of the 50th anniversary. Sadly, the associate Walter Ahrendt died shortly before this celebration.

The fluid-filled Aphrodite breast form with air valve was developed and allowed for an even better fitting of women after mastectomy. As early as 1971/72 Thämert launched Aphrodite de Luxe, a further development which featured an integrated air chamber that could be inflated by means of a valve. National and international patents were applied for.

1975-1980 Sound competent ideas - a solid basis for the new generation

In 1975 at 66 years of age, Heinz Krüger entrusted his son Dr. Horst Krüger his life`s work. Hans-Georg Blau succeeded Wilhelm Möhl. Jointly they expanded the development and production of orthopaedic aids and with their products won great acclaim in primarily western foreign countries. Numerous connections confirm the success of a sound marketing-strategy.

The subsidiary company Thämert France domiciled in Paris is founded in 1980.  

The launch of the Silima silicone breast forms on the home market and abroad in 1976/78 marked a further step in the development of breast forms.

1981-1993 Partners of the specialised trade

The close co-operation with medics and orthotists leads to numerous innovative products. The partnership with the specialised trade expands. Trading seminars, exchange of information and sales promotion matter are offered to our trade affiliates. Almost all Thämert orthopaedic aids and devices are available on prescription.

Further plant extensions followed.

1994-2008 Dedication and success over generations

The Thämert group with partners in UK, USA, Italy, Spain and Sweden was built up.

Success has to oblige. In the constant dialogue with patients, medical advisers and partners in the specialised trade every effort will be made to further expand the range of products for the patient's welfare, to improve their particular needs and to support this specialised medical trade branch. Yet another extension of the production area came in operation in April 1994.

After 87 years as one of the leading and major innovative partners in the orthopaedic trade, Thämert has every reason to be optimistic as regards the future. 

2008 Into the future - together

THUASNE Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of the THUASNE Group, one of the leading European suppliers of orthopedic devices, purchases at 100 % Thämert GmbH & Co. KG and all related national and international daughter- and manufacturing corporations effective August 1st, 2008.

Both enterprises are working in the area of the orthopedic devices and cooperate in Germany essentially with the same customer groups. Abroad, the subsidiaries in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom belong to the Thämert group.

THUASNE improves hereby particularly its market position in Germany in the area of the orthopedic devices. Besides the existing product range of Orthotics, Belts and soft goods, which are offered by both companies, THUASNE purchases in addition with Silima a high-quality and complete product range in the area of the external breast prosthesis, which is nationally and internationally one of the leading brands.

Furthermore, these product divisions are completed by the compression garments CICATREX, the medical hosiery range VENO and products for the rehabilitation like nursing beds, aids for daily living and mobility aids. THUASNE has one of the most comprehensive ranges of products to offer to the specialized dealers and O&P shops.