HARTMANN Group

What HARTMANN Group does

HARTMANN Group (legal entity PAUL HARTMANN AG) is a German-headquartered medical technology and consumer healthcare company founded in 1818, operating from Heidenheim, Germany, with direct sales and country-specific websites across roughly 30 markets in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and more than 10,000 employees. Its portfolio spans ten product categories: incontinence management (MoliCare), wound management (including hydroactive and silicone SAP dressings plus the VivanoTec/VivanoMed Negative Pressure Wound Therapy system), disinfection and hygiene (Sterillium hand rubs, BODE surface disinfection), compression and support therapy, operating theater supplies (Peha instruments, PREVENTIA irrigation, drapes, gowns, gloves), MediSet pre-packaged sterile procedure kits, patient care (Vala, Peha-fresh), diagnostics (Veroval blood pressure, pulse oximetry, thermometry), first aid (DermaPlast), and cotton/cosmetic products.

The company sells through four primary channels: direct field sales to hospitals, surgical centers, and nursing homes; pharmacy distribution for OTC and clinical products; its own digital Professional Shop (HARTMANN ProShop) for healthcare buyers; and direct-to-consumer/private user channels via country websites and HARTMANN Direct. Customer segmentation is horizontal across four end markets — hospitals and integrated delivery networks, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, retail and hospital pharmacies, and individual home-care consumers — with group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts, including a Vizient Innovative Technology contract awarded to HARTMANN USA for bundled collagen matrix dressings, providing institutional scale in the US.

Revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of medical devices and consumables; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed but B2B contracts are negotiated by segment, volume and GPO terms. Strategic positioning emphasizes regulatory compliant (EU MDR/CE-marked) clinical consumables, an established brand portfolio, and a diversified care-continuum strategy spanning acute hospital, long-term care, pharmacy, and home-care settings. Most recent publicly evidenced moves include the 2026 Vizient contract pathway via Covalon Technologies, a 2026 dormakaba access-control integration, and a 2025 marine carbon capture pilot with Seabound, Heidelberg Materials and InterMaritime Group.

Name

HARTMANN Group

Legal name

PAUL HARTMANN AG

Website

https://hartmann.info

Company type

Public

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

HARTMANN Group (PAUL HARTMANN AG) is a German-headquartered medical device and consumer healthcare company founded in 1818, manufacturing wound care, incontinence, disinfection, diagnostics, and surgical products for hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, and home-care consumers across roughly 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices and Wound Care Products

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42345)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Incontinence Products (CRADALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI), Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK), Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Wound care products
• Incontinence management
• Hand disinfection
• Surgical instruments
• Medical diagnostics devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Rock Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Device and Healthcare Product Sales: HARTMANN Group generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of medical devices and healthcare products including wound management supplies, incontinence management products, disinfection and hygiene solutions, compression therapy devices, operating theater supplies, patient care products, diagnostics equipment, and first aid supplies. Products are sold through direct sales to healthcare institutions, pharmacy distribution, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HARTMANN Group manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of medical devices and healthcare products including wound management supplies (dressings, negative pressure wound therapy systems), incontinence care products (absorbent underwear, pads, briefs), disinfection and hygiene solutions (hand rubs, surface disinfectants), compression therapy devices, surgical instruments and operating theater supplies, sterile procedure kits, patient care products, and consumer diagnostics (blood pressure monitors, thermometers). The company sells these products to hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, and private consumers through direct sales forces, pharmacy distribution, e-commerce platforms, and GPO partnerships globally.

Product overview

HARTMANN Group is a diversified medical technology company offering a broad multi-category healthcare product portfolio. The portfolio is organized around core product lines including: (1) Incontinence Management under the MoliCare® brand covering absorbent underwear, anatomic pads, incontinence pants, all-in-one briefs, and fixation pants for varying severity levels; (2) Wound Management spanning hydroactive dressings (polyacrylate, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, foam, alginates), superabsorbent dressings, silicone SAP dressings, post-op dressings, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (VivanoTec® & VivanoMed®), gauze, sponges/tamponades, contact layers, and adhesive/non-adhesive fixation; (3) Disinfection & Hygiene including hand disinfection (Sterillium®), skin antisepsis, surface disinfection, instrument reprocessing, and equipment dispensers; (4) Medical Skin Care with MoliCare® Skin products for dry/aged/irritated skin and Hartmann MedProtect products for at-risk skin; (5) Compression & Support Therapy including compression bandages, universal bandages, zinc paste bandages (Varolast® Plus), and padding bandages (Rolta® soft); (6) Operating Theater comprising surgical drapes, surgical gowns, surgical gloves, PREVENTIA® surgical irrigation, X-ray detectable absorbents, and Peha® surgical instruments; (7) MediSet® pre-packaged sterile procedure kits (catheterization, wound treatment, suture, dialysis, infusion); (8) Patient Care including hygiene products (Vala®, SicSac®, Peha-fresh®), examination gloves, and maternity products (Samu®); (9) Diagnostics under Veroval® brand (blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, thermometers); and (10) First Aid (DermaPlast® sports products, adhesive plasters). The company also operates digital customer solutions including HARTMANN ProShop and digital solutions for nursing homes and hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MoliCare: Incontinence management products including absorbent underwear, pads, and pants
• Sterillium
• DermaPlast
• CombiSet
• VivanoTec
• Veroval
• Peha
• PREVENTIA

Products and services

• MoliCare Comprehensive incontinence management product line including absorbent underwear, anatomic pads, incontinence pants, all-in-one briefs, fixation pants, and underpads designed for varying severity levels from slight bladder weakness to severe incontinence, for use in nursing homes, hospitals, and home care.
• VivanoTec & VivanoMed Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) system comprising the VivanoTec control unit and VivanoMed disposable components for advanced wound healing through controlled negative pressure, used by hospitals and advanced wound care clinicians.
• Sterillium Medical-grade hand disinfection brand offering antiseptic hand rubs and related skin antisepsis products for healthcare professionals and clinical settings.
• DermaPlast Sports injury and first aid product line including adhesive plasters, sports tapes (Kinesio Tape, Sport Tape), hot/cold therapy products (Cool Gel, Instant Ice Pack, Hot/Cold Pack, Heat Patch), and body training supports, sold through pharmacies and consumer channels.
• MediSet Pre-packaged sterile medical procedure kits including urinary catheterization sets, wound treatment sets, suture sets, dialysis sets, infusion sets, antisepsis/skin prep sets, and single sterile accessories for standardized clinical workflows in hospitals.
• Veroval Consumer home diagnostics line including upper arm and wrist blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and digital and infrared thermometers for self-monitoring of vital signs at home.
• Peha Surgical Instruments Surgical instruments brand including forceps, scissors, needle holders, retractors, curettes, and other precision surgical tools for hospital operating theaters.
• PREVENTIA Surgical Irrigation Surgical irrigation solutions for the operating theater used during surgical procedures.
• CombiSet Surgical procedure product line comprising draping sets and surgical accessories for operating theater use.
• Varolast Plus Zinc paste bandage for compression therapy used in the treatment of venous leg ulcers and lymphoedema.
• Rolta Soft Padding bandage providing cushioning and pressure redistribution under compression bandages for compression therapy applications.
• Hartmann MedProtect Skin Care Skin protection products for at-risk and damaged skin, including MedProtect Cream, Film Spray, and Film Swab, used in incontinence and long-term care.
• Vala Patient Care Patient hygiene and care products including Vala Clean, Vala Comfort (blanket, pillow, multi), Vala Protect (basic, special), and Vala Fit tape for patient cleansing and care.
• Samu Maternity Products Maternity products including Samu Sterile, Samu Classic, and Samu Plus for obstetric care in hospital and clinical settings.
• Nature Care Wound Management Eco-friendly wound management products including Nature Care Cotton Tape and Nature Care Cotton Bandage made from natural materials.
• BODE X-Wipes Surface Disinfection Pre-soaked surface disinfection wipes for medical and healthcare surface cleaning in hospitals and clinical environments.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Covalon TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Covalon Technologies is a strategic partner to HARTMANN USA. HARTMANN USA was awarded a Vizient Innovative Technology contract for bundled collagen matrix dressings through this partnership. Covalon supplies wound care products that are distributed through HARTMANN's healthcare network, with HARTMANN providing market access and sales infrastructure for Covalon's VALGuard and collagen matrix products.
• VizientcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2026Vizient is the largest group purchasing organization (GPO) in the United States. Through HARTMANN USA's strategic partnership with Covalon Technologies, an Innovative Technology contract was awarded by Vizient for bundled collagen matrix dressings. This contract enables HARTMANN to supply wound care products to Vizient-member healthcare systems across the US.
• SeaboundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Seabound is a UK-based marine carbon capture company. HARTMANN Group partnered with Seabound on an onboard carbon capture project aboard the vessel UBC Cork in Brevik, Norway. The project captures up to 95% of CO2 emissions using calcium looping technology, with the captured carbon used in cement production at Heidelberg Materials' plant.
• Heidelberg MaterialsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Heidelberg Materials is a global building materials company. Partnered with HARTMANN Group and Seabound on an onboard carbon capture project. Heidelberg Materials receives captured CO2 from the UBC Cork vessel for use in cement production at their Brevik plant, Norway, creating a closed-loop carbon utilization system.
• InterMaritime GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025InterMaritime Group is a maritime services company. Partnered with HARTMANN Group on the Seabound-led onboard carbon capture project aboard the UBC Cork vessel. InterMaritime provides maritime expertise and vessel operations for the CO2 capture initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish medical solutions company specializing in advanced wound care (Mepilex, Mepitel, Avance NPWT) and surgical solutions (single-use drapes, gowns, instruments). Directly competes with HARTMANN's VivanoTec NPWT, hydroactive dressings, and operating theater portfolio across hospitals globally.
• Coloplast: Danish medical device company with leading positions in ostomy, continence, and wound & skin care. Direct competitor to MoliCare in incontinence and to HARTMANN's advanced wound dressings, serving the same hospital, nursing home, and home care customer base.
• ConvaTec: UK-based medical products and technologies company focused on advanced wound care, ostomy, continence, and infusion care. Directly competes with HARTMANN in wound management (AQUACEL dressings) and continence care in hospitals and home care.
• B. Braun: German medical technology and pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio including surgical instruments, infusion solutions, wound care, and disinfection. Competitor in surgical instruments, procedure kits (MediSet vs. standard procedure sets), and Sterillium's hand disinfection category.
• Smith+Nephew: UK-based medical technology company with major franchises in advanced wound management (ALLEVYN, PICO single-use NPWT), orthopedics, and sports medicine. Direct competitor to VivanoTec NPWT and to HARTMANN's hydroactive and silicone SAP dressings.
• Essity (TENA): Swedish hygiene and health company that owns the TENA brand, the global leader in incontinence care. Head-to-head competitor with MoliCare in retail, pharmacy, and institutional incontinence channels across Europe and globally.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Diversified US conglomerate with a large health care division spanning wound care (Tegaderm), surgical supplies, skin care, and drug delivery. Broadly competes with HARTMANN in advanced wound dressings, OR drapes, and surgical supplies as a large, multi-category incumbent.
• Medline Industries: Privately held US medical supplies manufacturer and distributor with a broad portfolio spanning wound care, incontinence, gloves, drapes, and exam supplies. Competes with HARTMANN across many of the same product categories, particularly in US hospital channels.
• Cardinal Health: US-based healthcare services and products company that distributes medical, surgical, and laboratory products. Competes with HARTMANN both as a distributor of HARTMANN products and through its own private-label medical product portfolio in US hospital channels.

Emerging players

• Ontex: Belgian personal hygiene company specializing in incontinence, baby care, and feminine hygiene products. Competes with MoliCare primarily in retail and pharmacy channels and is a meaningful second-tier competitor in European incontinence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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