German technology company Dräger, which has its headquarters in Lübeck since 1889, is built on the foundations of safety and medical technology. Families descended from the founder Johann Heinrich Dräger are still quite powerful. Dräger is a provider of medical technology, including ventilators, anesthesia supplies, patient monitoring equipment, and neonatal care. The business employs over 15,000 people and distributes Dräger goods all over the world.