Marlen Manufacturing and Development Co.

Name

Marlen Manufacturing and Development Co.

Legal name

Marlen Manufacturing & Development Company

Website

https://marlenmfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ostomy Care Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Ostomy Care Products (Pouches, Barriers/Wafers, Accessories, Skin Protection) (HLAHALAG)

Keywords

• Ostomy care products
• Ostomy pouching systems
• Convex flange technology
• Colostomy supplies
• Medical device manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Marlen Manufacturing and Development Co. designs, manufactures, and sells one-piece and two-piece ostomy pouching systems for ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy patients, including convex, deep convex, flat, and high-capacity variants. The portfolio is complemented by accessories such as protective barrier rings, hydrocolloid barriers, flange extenders, fastener systems, elastic belts, and odor control liquids.

Product overview

Marlen Manufacturing & Development Co. is a manufacturer of ostomy care products established in 1952, offering an extensive portfolio of one-piece and two-piece pouching systems as well as accessories. The product line centers on multiple one-piece systems: UltraMax™ DEEP (deep convex), UltraMax™ (standard convex with flat/shallow/deep options), MegaMax™ (high-capacity drainable), MaxPlus™ (larger cutting surface up to 80mm), SuperFlat™ (ultra-thin flange), MiniMax™ (compact format), and UltraLite™ (lightweight). For two-piece needs, the UltraMax™ Gemini™ system provides drainable, closed-end, and urostomy options with the E-Z Guide™ locating system. Supporting the pouching systems, Marlen offers the MaxSeal™ Protective Barrier Ring (5mm/10mm) and UltraSeal™ Hydrocolloid Barrier for sealing and skin protection, Flange Xtenders™ for added security, the Kwick-Klose II™ fastener system, Kwick-View™ stoma inspection tool, and accessory products including an elastic belt, Odour-Guard™ liquid neutralizer, and Muco-Sperse™ for urinary pouch maintenance. The portfolio also includes traditional reusable ostomy supplies for ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltraMax™ DEEP: Deep convex one-piece ostomy system with unique petal design for flexible, comfortable fit
• UltraMax™
• MaxPlus™
• SuperFlat™
• MegaMax™
• MiniMax™
• UltraLite™
• UltraMax™ Gemini™
• MaxSeal™
• UltraSeal™
• Flange Xtenders™

Products and services

• UltraMax DEEP One-Piece System A deep convex one-piece ostomy pouching system available in drainable, closed-end, and urostomy variants for ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy patients. Features a unique petal design that flexes to fit all abdominal contours and is intended for challenging anatomies including flush or retracted stomas.
• UltraMax One-Piece System Standard one-piece ostomy pouching system offering convex options including flat, shallow, and deep convexity across drainable, closed-end, and urostomy variants.
• MegaMax One-Piece System A high-capacity one-piece drainable ostomy pouch system designed for extended wear and higher output volume requirements.
• MaxPlus One-Piece System One-piece ostomy system with a larger cutting surface up to 80mm, available in drainable and closed-end configurations.
• SuperFlat One-Piece System One-piece ostomy system featuring the thinnest Marlen flange, available in drainable, mini, closed-end, and urostomy applications.
• MiniMax One-Piece System A compact, smaller-format one-piece drainable ostomy pouch system designed for discretion and lower-output needs.
• UltraLite One-Piece System A lightweight one-piece ostomy system available in drainable configurations with optional Kwik-Klose fastener, and in urostomy configurations.
• UltraMax Gemini Two-Piece System A two-piece ostomy pouching system (drainable, closed-end, and urostomy) with a separate flange and pouch, designed for use with the E-Z Guide locating system.
• MaxSeal Protective Barrier Ring A protective barrier ring available in 5mm and 10mm sizes that helps create a seal around the stoma in cases of peristomal irregularities and skin folds; can also be used around fistulas or to attach catheters, probes, and tubes.
• UltraSeal Hydrocolloid Barrier A flexible hydrocolloid barrier that bends, stretches, twists, and pulls to adjust to virtually any stoma size or shape, adhering to both the body and the pouch for an ultra-secure seal.
• Flange Xtenders An accessory that easily attaches to any style pouch to provide maximum security, extended wearing time, and added peace of mind.
• Marlen Elastic Belt An adjustable, soft elastic belt with a maximum length of 130 cm, used to secure ostomy pouches.
• Marlen Liquid Odour-Guard A liquid odor neutralizer for use inside ostomy pouches; its bacteriostatic formula requires only a few drops to neutralize odors.
• Muco-Sperse A solution that dissolves mucous build-up in urinary pouches and helps prevent blockages in the valve; only a few drops are required.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• United Ostomy Associations of America (UOAA)minorOthersIndustry affiliation and support for ostomy patient community. UOAA is a voluntary organization providing support and resources for ostomy patients.
• WOCN (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society)minorOthersProfessional nursing organization supporting WOC nurses who recommend and work with ostomy products.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salts Healthcare:

Broad incumbents

• Hollister Incorporated: Privately-held US medical device company offering the Premier and New Image ostomy systems serving the same patient population. Strong direct-to-consumer ostomy supply business overlapping Marlen's clinical channel.
• ConvaTec: Major ostomy manufacturer with the Esteem, Natura, and Stomahesive product lines, directly competing with Marlen across one-piece and two-piece systems. Larger, publicly-traded multinational with broader wound and continence offerings.
• Coloplast: Global leader in ostomy care with the SenSura and Alterna product lines serving the same ileostomy, colostomy, and urostomy patient segments as Marlen. A significantly larger multinational medtech with broader continence and wound care portfolios.
• B. Braun Medical: Large diversified medical device manufacturer offering ostomy products (Flexima, Softima) in direct competition with Marlen. Operates broadly across infusion therapy, surgical instruments, and wound care, with ostomy as one segment.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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