A strong foundation for a successful future
For more than 40 years, we have been a trusted family business, deriving great joy from delving in innovation and communication in the medical technology market. The following timeline describes our most important milestones:
2024
Awarded 3 times
In spring, CEGLA was honoured with the German Service Award for outstanding customer service by the German Institute for Service Quality and ntv. In autumn 2024, the ‘German Health Award’ followed for the second time in a row as the overall winner for ‘Respiratory & Sleep Therapy Products’ and at the same time, owner and Managing Director Andrea Ebinger was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Future’.
2023
Overall winner of the German Health Award 2023 from the Institute for Service Quality and recognised as a Hidden Champion by the Research Centre for SMEs at the University of Trier.
2022
Launch of the RC-FIT® variants
World’s first breathing trainer and respiratory physiotherapy device in one with oscillations and sounds
2019
MinimHal® – The small-volume inline spacer for ventilation systems
2018
Launch of the
RC-Chamber® guardian angel concept
2017
Launch of the RC-Cornet® PLUS variants of products
2017
Launch of the RC-GEL NASAL
2015
Inclusion of CombiHaler® products
2014
RC-Chamber Reusable –
Our path to intensive care medicine
2012
RC-Space Chamber Compact & RC-Animal Chamber®
Introduction of a hygienically safe spacer for humans, as cleaning in dishwashers and using low temperatures are problematic in the home environment. In addition, development of an spacer for cats, dogs and horses, which enables inhalation with medication sprays.
2009
Launch of the patient portal www.leichter-atmen.de
Since 2009, our patient portal leichter-atmen.de (in German language only) has guided a steadily growing number of patients with COPD, pulmonary emphysema, and asthma on their way to attaining a better quality of life.
2006
First medical device manufacturer
to launch its own online shop
2000
Start of international business in Latin America
1998
First in-house development of a medical device
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Ulrich Cegla invents the RC-Cornet® for treatment of stubborn phlegm in the airways. This reimbursable respiratory therapy device is now a part of the standard equipment for many illnesses of the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
1993
Launch of the first compact spacer on the German market
1986
Launch of the first medical device (Peak-Flow-Meter)
1982
Foundation of the company as a cosmetics manufacturer
Healthy sea air in a container – this regenerating cream marked with a butterfly was the cornerstone for RUTH CEGLA GmbH: Biological Regenerating Cream RUTH CEGLA
