GVB-geliMED is a German family-owned company that has been one of the leading suppliers of neurological and neurophysiological accessories for over 30 years.
Founded in 1994
Over 30 Years of experience
All-round Service
Satisfied customers
ISO Certification
Outstanding quality
Our history
GVB’s history begins with the realization that problems such as artifacts, false signals and stray signals in electroencephalography mostly occur on the electrode side and not on the device side.
GVB is founded (1994)
Initially, only pastes and gels were sold until contact was established with the Italian company Meditec in Parma, which expanded the product range to include electrodes and connection cables. In 1994, the company GVB was founded and GVB and geliMED merged to form today's GVB-geliMED GmbH.
GVB becomes a manufacturer (1999)
Sales figures increased very quickly, so that in 1999 the idea arose of starting our own production for some products. This project was put into practice and together with Francesco Lisi, the former owner of Meditec, and other partners, the company SPES Medica was founded in Genoa.
Expansion of the GVB product range (1999)
Some products became the complete range of neurophysiological consumables developed and produced. Today, the sales portfolio comprises around 1000 products in various designs and configurations. This means that GVB-geliMED has around 7000-8000 items. This year, GVB-geliMED Ltd. was certified according to ISO:13845 for the first time.
GVB expands its office and warehouse space (2002)
The company GVB-geliMED grew, so that both the office and warehouse space had to be expanded, so that the company moved from Negernbötel to Bad Segeberg in 2002. 2 years later, Michael Romin decided to expand and distribute the products internationally.
Foundation of GVB Holding (2007)
As the cooperation partners had previously mainly dealt with appliance technology, the sales figures for accessories were relatively low. To change this, GVB and SPES decided to found GVB-SPES Holding GmbH in 2007 in order to intensify the sale of accessories internationally through their own subsidiaries. This led to the establishment of GVB-SPES GmbH locations in Spain, England, Poland, Benelux, South Africa, Brazil, France, China, USA, etc.
GVB & Schröter Haube (2008)
GVB has taken over the production of what is probably the best-known product in the portfolio, the Schröter hood.
GVB enters the field of intraoperative monitoring (2010)
GVB entered the field of intraoperative monitoring in 2010 with the production of stimulation probes and the distribution of products from PMT CORPORATION and NERVEÄNA. Since then, the portfolio has grown so that GVB can now offer products such as strip electrodes, urethra electrodes, D-wave electrodes, laryngeal electrodes and various stimulation probes. Products such as TECH DOTs, conductive pastes, skin preparation pastes, DTL electrodes, gold foil electrodes and much more have also been developed in the conventional area.
RoHS guidelines and sustainability (2013)
In 2013, GVB as a company adapted to the RoHS regulations (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances) and demonstrated compliance with them, as well as the company's environmentally conscious focus on waste avoidance and the use of environmentally friendly packaging.
Office and warehouse expansion (2014)
Another move took place in 2014, GVB had to expand its premises again and purchased a new company building with more than 700 m² of office and warehouse space.
GVB digitizes warehousing (2015)
In 2015, the EAN 128 barcode and the UDI code were introduced as well as electronic (barcode)-supported warehouse, packaging and shipping management (chaotic warehouse management). This has reduced the error rate in shipping and packaging to zero. This step into the future, together with the newly introduced paperless order and transaction processing and archiving, has led to better and faster processing of orders and inquiries.
GVB moves to the new premises (2019)
Another move took place in 2019. Until then, the office and warehouse had different locations, which have now been merged. Since then, the GVB and all its premises have been located at Ginsterweg 7/7a in Bad Segeberg.
2024: A firm eye on the future
At GVB-geliMED, the year 2024 is all about expansion and sustainability. We are expanding our warehouse space and increasingly relying on renewable energy and reusable resources in our processes. We are continuing our success story with a revamped online store, a modern brand image and an active social media presence. A significant step was the entry of the next generation into the management: Laura Geiselberger brings a breath of fresh air to the management, secures the future and manages the balancing act between tradition and innovation. Our customers always remain the focus - with direct service and reliable deliveries.
Looking ahead: continuous further development
In recent years, we have focused on the continuous development of our company. This includes not only the digitalization of our warehouse processes and the introduction of electronically supported logistics, but also the improvement of our services. Our customers always come first. Whether through direct contact persons, fast and reliable service or 24-hour deliveries - we strive to offer our partners the best support.
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Our founder and the GVB team
Michael Geiselberger
General Manager
Michael Geiselberger, founder and Managing Director of GVB-geliMED, joined the medical industry in 1988 as Service Manager Germany at NBN Medizinelektronik.
After the sale of NBN Medizintechnik to vickers medical, Michael Geiselberger became Technical Manager for Vickers Medical Germany. In 1992, the company's divisions were separated and Michael Geiselberger became Division Manager Germany, moving from the technical division to sales.
In 1994, the company was sold to Heinen & Löwenstein and Michael Geiselberger's path led him to Waltergraphtek, the leading EEG manufacturer at the time. At the same time, he founded the company geliMED in Germering near Munich and began trading in medical consumables. In the same year, Michael Geiselberger decided to leave Waltergraphtek again and devote himself entirely to accessories.