Corman

What Corman does

Corman S.p.A. is a privately held Italian manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and personal care products, founded in 1947 in Milan by Corrado Mantovani and now run by the second generation of the Mantovani family. The company is headquartered in Lacchiarella (Milan) in a zero-impact manufacturing campus combining geothermal systems, 180kW photovoltaic installation, and A2/A3 energy-classified buildings, and operates a wholly owned logistics subsidiary, Logicor S.r.l. Corman has approximately 51–100 employees and serves 50,000+ points of sale across more than 40 countries through Italian pharmacies, large retail chains (Esselunga, Coop, CVS, Walgreens, DM, Rossmann), specialized retailers, and online marketplaces.

The company's core technology is built around chemical-free, cotton-based manufacturing processes anchored by multiple patents, including the Cotton-Balanced™ Absorbent Core (EP2301497B1), Cotton Core 3D process, and the Light Inco-Seamless System. Own brands span feminine hygiene (Organyc, Presteril Lady, Cottony, Unyque), baby care (Cottony Baby), urinary wellness (Cistiset), wound care (Presteril, HoneyPRO), sweeteners (Diet Sucaryl), and adult incontinence, with GOTS-certified organic cotton and Mater-bi biodegradable materials as differentiating inputs. Corman also distributes third-party brands under exclusive arrangements — OMRON Healthcare (since 1998), Abbott (since 2015), Servier (since 2019), Embecta, Daflon, and Emoflon — leveraging its pharmacy channel as a multi-brand healthcare distribution platform.

Corman's business model is transaction-fee distribution plus own-brand manufacturing, sold primarily through a sales-led motion with a nationwide Italian agent network, pharmacy trainers, and international subsidiaries in the US (2011), Amsterdam (2019), and China (2019). Revenue diversification is broad across OTC, medical devices, personal care, and private-label manufacturing for retail chains. Recent strategic moves include the January 2026 ClickSalute S.r.l. joint venture (40% Corman, 60% Akodoc) for telemedicine and pharmacy digital services, a Benefit Corporation conversion in August 2025, and a CEO transition from Guido Mantovani to Giorgio Mantovani in April 2025. The company has no external VC/PE backing and reports no public revenue figures.

Name

Corman

Legal name

Corman S.p.A.

Website

https://corman.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Corman is a privately held Italian manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and personal care products, serving 50,000+ points of sale across 40+ countries via pharmacy, retail, and e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Care and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand Sanitizers & Antibacterial Personal Care (CRADANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hand Hygiene & Skin Antisepsis (Soaps, Sanitizers, Surgical Scrubs, CHG Prep) (HLAHANAE)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Feminine hygiene products
• Medical device distribution
• Organic cotton personal care
• Pharmacy channel distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Lacchiarella

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Distribution: Distribution of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and personal care products through multiple channels including pharmacies, drugstores, and healthcare stores
2. Own Brand Products: Production and distribution of proprietary brands including Organyc, Presteril, Presteril Lady, Cistiset, Cottony, and others through pharmacy and retail channels
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Manufacturing products under private label for major retail chains
4. Distribution Partner Brands: Distribution of third-party brands including OMRON, Abbott, Servier, Becton Dickinson, Embecta, Daflon, and others under distribution agreements

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corman produces and distributes pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and personal care items including feminine hygiene, baby care, adult incontinence, wound care, and dietary supplements. The company manufactures its own proprietary brands such as Presteril, Presteril Lady, Organyc, Cottony, Cottony Baby, Cistiset, Unyque, HoneyPRO, and Diet Sucaryl at its Lacchiarella facility, and distributes third-party brands including OMRON Healthcare blood pressure monitors, Abbott diabetes diagnostics, Servier pharmaceuticals, Embecta insulin delivery products, Daflon, and Emoflon in the Italian market. It also offers the ClickSalute telemedicine platform providing ECG, cardiac holter, blood pressure monitoring, and cardiovascular risk assessment services through partner pharmacies.

Product overview

Corman is a manufacturer and brand owner as well as distributor of pharmaceutical products. The company produces and distributes medications, medical devices, and personal care products (feminine hygiene, baby care, adult care) recognized at top quality levels in Italy and worldwide since 1947. The portfolio includes own brands (Presteril wound care, Presteril Lady and Organyc feminine care in organic cotton, Cistiset urinary wellness, Cottony/Cottony Baby, Unyque, HoneyPRO, Diet Sucaryl) and distributes leading global brands (OMRON Healthcare, Abbott, Embecta, Servier, Daflon, Emoflon). Corman also operates ClickSalute telemedicine services for pharmacies. The company operates as a Benefit Corporation with three production lines for feminine hygiene, two for post-partum products, and one for surgical masks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Presteril: Historical brand of wound care products in pharmacy including thermometers, syringes, and electromedical products for hot/cold therapy. Also includes Presteril Lady (100% cotton sanitary pads and intimate cleansers), Presteril Post Parto, and Presteril Oxyblood OLED pulsossimeter.
• Presteril Lady
• Cistiset
• Diet Sucaryl
• Organyc
• Cottony
• Cottony Baby
• Unyque
• ClickSalute
• HoneyPRO

Products and services

• Presteril Historical wound care brand in Italian pharmacies including dressings, thermometers, syringes, and electromedical products for hot/cold therapy, based on over 70 years of cotton expertise. Also includes Presteril Post Parto and Presteril Oxyblood OLED pulsossimeter.
• Presteril Lady 100% cotton sanitary pads and intimate cleansers sold in pharmacies, made with natural, hypoallergenic ingredients. Products are biodegradable and compostable, manufactured at Corman's Lacchiarella facility.
• Cistiset Complete range of dietary supplements and medical devices for urinary tract wellness, supporting women from daily wellbeing through restoration of intestinal flora balance.
• Diet Sucaryl Sugar-free sweetener with no sweetener aftertaste, available in liquid format for instant solubility suitable for drinks and cooking/baking.
• Organyc Feminine hygiene brand with clinically proven protection using 100% certified organic cotton. GOTS certified by ICEA Italia, uses Mater-bi biodegradable/compostable materials. Includes sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons, and light incontinence products. Distributed in Italy and over 40 countries.
• Cottony Sanitary pads and panty liners made with 100% pure cotton. Hypoallergenic with HyDri filter for dryness and comfort. Includes Cottony Light Incontinence line. Distributed in large-scale retail in Italy and abroad.
• Cottony Baby First and only diaper with 100% organic cotton in contact with baby's skin. Features TCF cellulose fluff core (chlorine-free), FSC certified, breathable, dermatologically tested, Oeko-Tex 100 certified. Available in 5 sizes from newborn to size 5.
• Unyque Feminine hygiene range preventing and relieving irritation for women with sensitive skin, made of 100% pure cotton. Hypoallergenic, pH-respecting, breathable. Available in organic cotton version. Designed for the pharmacy channel in France, also present in Belgium and Portugal.
• HoneyPRO Advanced wound care dressings using medical honey, launched under the Presteril brand. Features collaborations with research centers and universities for scientific excellence and rigorous quality standards.
• Organyc Personalized Protection Light Incontinence Pads Light incontinence pads combining three technologies: Smart-Cotton™ 100% certified organic cotton cover, patented Cotton-Balanced™ Adaptive Absorbent Core (EP2301497B1), and pH-activated odor control. Addresses leakage, odor, and irritation for light incontinence consumers.
• OMRON Healthcare Blood Pressure Monitors Distributed brand of clinically validated blood pressure monitors including models with Intellisense AFib technology for atrial fibrillation detection. Over 1 million OMRON instruments sold worldwide. Corman has distributed OMRON products in Italian pharmacies since 1998.
• Abbott FreeStyle Distributed brand of blood glucose monitoring systems with test strips, lancets, and solutions. Features precise measurement from small blood drop and ketone body monitoring. Distributed in Italian pharmacies.
• Abbott Afinion 2 Distributed brand compact rapid multi-assay analyzer for point-of-care testing providing HbA1c, Lipid Panel, ACR, and CRP determinations. Distributed in Italian pharmacies.
• Embecta Insulin Delivery Products Distributed brand of medical technologies for insulin delivery in diabetes treatment. Embecta was spun off from Becton Dickinson with over a century of innovation in injection systems for diabetics. Distributed in Italy by Corman.
• Servier Pharmaceutical Products Distributed brand of pharmaceutical products from independent international pharmaceutical company present in 149 countries, investing 25% of turnover in research. Distributed in Italy by Corman.
• Daflon 500 Distributed brand of flavonoid-based medicine for venous insufficiency and capillary fragility symptoms. Contains micronized purified flavonoic fraction providing microcirculation protection.
• Emoflon Distributed brand treatment for hemorrhoids and complications including fissures and eczema. Creates mechanical barrier reducing risk of lesions while alleviating pain.
• ClickSalute Telemedicine Platform Multi-service telemedicine platform for pharmacies offering integrated management of ECG, cardiac holter, pressure holter, blood tests, blood pressure measurement, and cardiovascular risk assessment. Reduces reporting times for patients and pharmacists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinically validated Intellisense AFib technology with 95% sensitivity and 98% specificity for atrial fibrillation detection
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ClickSalute S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Joint venture (40% Corman, 60% Akodoc) creating a single interlocutor for innovative pharmacy services including telemedicine, self-diagnosis, prevention days. Initial impact on approximately 2,400 pharmacies in Italy.
• AkodoccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Technology partner in ClickSalute joint venture providing digital platform and competencies for pharmacy telemedicine and diagnostic services.
• OMRON HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term distribution partnership for OMRON blood pressure monitors, nebulizers, and healthcare devices in Italian pharmacies. Collaboration since 1998 on healthcare products including new AI-powered Intellisense AFib technology devices launched 2025.
• AbbottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Abbott diabetes care products (FreeStyle glucose monitors) and Afinion diagnostic analyzers. Also telemedicine collaboration with ClickSalute project.
• ServiermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution of Servier pharmaceutical products in Italy since 2019. Servier is an independent French pharmaceutical company present in 149 countries with 22,000 employees.
• EmbectamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for Embecta (formerly Becton Dickinson) insulin delivery technologies for diabetes treatment in Italy.
• Cotton IncorporatedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration since Organyc launch in US market. Cotton Inc. logo on all Corman cotton products. Association provides market research and resources for sustainable cotton product development.
• Plastics for ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to collect, recycle, and reuse plastic waste including low-value plastic difficult to recycle. Social enterprise improving income and living conditions for waste collection communities while reducing ocean-bound plastic.
• Cotton made in Africa (Aid by Trade Foundation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for sustainable cotton production in Africa. In 2016 supported women empowerment project in Zambia. In 2018 contributed to TUYANDANE Women's Club 'Goat Project' in Nampundwe benefiting 20 women and 400 community members.
• EDANAcoreOthersCorman Spa member since 2008 playing a leading role. International association of nonwovens manufacturers bringing together major absorbency market producers, raw material suppliers, and machinery manufacturers.
• AIDAF (Italian Association of Family-Run Businesses)minorOthersAssociation founded in 1997 bringing together over 180 companies representing about 14% of Italy's GDP. Promotes ethical business practices and family business governance.
• Minerva GinecologicamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific journal partnership for publication of clinical studies and scientific articles supporting Corman's product claims. Collaboration on clinical trials with BioBasic Europe.
• BioBasic EuropemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical trial design and implementation partner for all Corman brands, providing science-based evidence for product efficacy and performance claims.
• AOGOI (Italian Association of Hospital Obstetricians and Gynecologists)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational project for schools and fundraising for female pathology research. Association brings together over 5,000 gynecologists throughout Italy.
• Humanitas Research HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundraising project for research on female pathologies.
• Vero VolleymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with women's volleyball team (Serie A1) for 2025-2026 sports season promoting feminine wellness. Presteril Lady and Cistiset brands involved in partnership.
• CardioLinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEditorial and educational project for blood pressure self-measurement with weekly updates and KOL analysis for healthcare professional education.
• HartmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership from 1995 for light incontinence seamless system development and production.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Procter & Gamble: Global CPG incumbent with Always, Tampax (feminine care), and Pampers (baby care) directly overlapping Corman's Organyc, Presteril Lady, and Cottony Baby product lines, with significantly greater scale, R&D, and marketing investment.
• Kimberly-Clark: Global CPG giant with Kotex (feminine care), Huggies (baby care), and Depend (adult incontinence). Overlaps directly with all three of Corman's main CPG product pillars but operates at vastly larger scale across broader category portfolio.
• Beiersdorf: German personal care company with Hansaplast/Elastoplast (advanced wound care), Eucerin (medical skincare), and Curativa. Comparable to Corman's wound care (Presteril/HoneyPRO) and sensitive-skin positioning, but operates as a much broader diversified personal care incumbent.

Direct peers

• TZMO: Polish personal hygiene manufacturer producing feminine care (Tosca), incontinence, and baby care products. Closely comparable regional/European peer across the same cotton-based product categories as Corman's Organyc, Cottony, and Unyque lines.
• PAUL HARTMANN AG: German medical and hygiene products company with wound care, incontinence, and feminine hygiene offerings. Historical product development partner of Corman since the 1995 Light Inco seamless system patent, making it a directly comparable peer across both product category and collaboration model.
• Ontex: Belgian-based personal hygiene manufacturer with overlapping feminine care, baby care, and incontinence product portfolios. Direct competitor for shelf space in European pharmacy and mass-retail channels, similar mid-size European CPG scale.
• Essity: Swedish global hygiene and health company with directly comparable brands — Libresse/V.lib (feminine care), TENA (incontinence), Libero (baby care) and wound care lines. Most direct peer to Corman's Organyc, Presteril Lady, Cottony/Cottony Baby, and Cottony Light Incontinence portfolios.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish wound care and surgical solutions specialist with Mepilex, Mepitel, and surgical supplies. Directly comparable to Corman's Presteril wound care heritage and new HoneyPRO advanced wound dressings.
• Coloplast: Danish medical device company specializing in continence care, ostomy, and wound & skin care. Directly comparable to Corman's adult incontinence (Organyc, Cottony Light Incontinence) and wound care (Presteril, HoneyPRO) segments with similar intimate health and clinical positioning.
• ConvaTec: UK-based medical products company with focus on advanced wound care, ostomy, and continence. Comparable in medical-device-grade wound care and continence adjacencies to Corman's Presteril, HoneyPRO, and Cottony Light Incontinence lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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