Breastfeeding Breastfeeding for professionals Healthcare Business Select country Where available Find your local contact About Medela Work at Medela News and events Services Homepage Medela Business About Medela Competence in breastfeeding and healthcare Medela was founded in 1961 by Olle Larsson and is headquartered in Switzerland. Under the leadership of Olle Larsson's son, Michael, Medela has become one of the world's leaders in lactation products and medical vacuum technology, thanks to continuous research, innovation and assessment of customer needs. Medela has 18 subsidiaries in Europe, North America and Asia and distributes its products in more than 100 countries, directly or through independent partners. Medela has 1,740 employees worldwide, 440 of whom are in Switzerland (as of December 31, 2016). A research-based company Research is in Medela's DNA. While many other companies use ... Read more Innovation at Medela For Medela, innovation is essential to ensure the future success of the ... Read more The health benefits of breast milk Medela is passionate about breast milk. Contains ... Read more Healthcare Philosophy Medela Healthcare is an international manufacturer of medical-grade vacuum solutions ... Read more Corporate social responsibility Medela supports initiatives to improve social and cultural environments, both in the ... Read more About Medela A research-based company Innovation in medical technology Benefits of breast milk Healthcare Philosophy Social responsability Work at Medela Careers at Medela Jobs available Employee Profiles Medela Headquarters News and events Privacy Policy Contact details of the company Media contact Follow us YouTube Lactation YouTube Healthcare LinkedIn