O&M Halyard EMEA

What O&M Halyard EMEA does

O&M Halyard EMEA is the Europe, Middle East, and Africa commercial brand of Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI), operating from Diegem, Belgium with 94 employees and a multilingual digital presence across English, French, German, and Dutch. The brand distributes a portfolio of medical personal protective equipment and infection-prevention products — nitrile examination gloves (PURPLE NITRILE, SKYBREEZE, PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA), surgical gowns (AERO CHROME), respirators and face masks (FLUIDSHIELD, FFP2, N95), sterilization wraps (SMART-FOLD, QUICK CHECK, Sequential), surgical drapes, custom procedure trays, and cleanroom products (HG5 gloves, Life Sciences nitrile gloves) — to hospitals, dental practices, veterinary clinics, oncology departments, central sterile processing departments, operating rooms, and controlled-environment facilities.

Underlying the portfolio is proprietary materials engineering rather than software: electrostatic filter media capturing ≥94% of particles at 0.3 microns, AAMI Level 4 fluid barriers with breathable back panels, sterilization wraps with reinforced tear zones (3× tear resistance), and chemotherapy gloves tested against 52 cytotoxic agents. These designs are validated against dense regulatory stacks including EN 149:2001 + A1:2009, EU PPE Regulation 2016/425, NIOSH, ASTM Level 3, AAMI Level 4, ISO 11607, EN13795, and ISO 22610/22612, with clinical evidence such as 100% sterility maintenance and 96% user satisfaction in published studies.

Commercially, HALYARD runs a sales-led, distributor-mediated go-to-market: it does not sell directly to consumers and prices via quote through healthcare distributors supplying hospitals and clinical channels. Sales representatives respond to inquiries within 48–72 hours, and the company markets through technical documentation, selection guides, ESG reporting, and direct outreach rather than marketplace or e-commerce. The partnership with Belintra for the SMART-FOLD STERISYSTEM extends the offering into bundled sterilization, storage, and transport solutions for CSSDs, and adjacent care verticals (dental, veterinary, cleanroom, pandemic preparedness, oncology) have been added beyond the historical surgical core.

Name

O&M Halyard EMEA

Legal name

Owens & Minor, Inc.

Website

https://halyardhealth.eu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

O&M Halyard EMEA is the European healthcare-PPE brand of Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI), distributing nitrile gloves, surgical gowns, N95/FFP2 respirators, sterilization wraps, and cleanroom products to hospitals, dental, veterinary, oncology, and CSSD customers via healthcare distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Infection Prevention Supplies

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB), Sterilization, Infection Control & PPE (Autoclaves, Disinfectants, Barriers) (HLAMAFAH), Lab Safety, PPE & Contamination Control (Hoods, Biosafety Cabinets, Clean Air) (HLAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Medical PPE products
• Surgical gowns
• Sterilization wraps
• Nitrile exam gloves
• Infection prevention supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical PPE Products: HALYARD generates revenue through the sale of medical PPE products including examination gloves, surgical gowns, respirators, sterilization wraps, and facial protection. Products are sold to healthcare facilities through distributor channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

O&M Halyard EMEA manufactures and sells medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention products, including nitrile examination gloves, surgical gowns (AAMI Level 4), N95/FFP2 respirators and duckbill masks, sterilization wraps, facial protection, surgical drapes, and custom procedure trays. The portfolio is organized into Infection Control & Prevention, Surgical Solutions, Sterilisation, Controlled Environment, and Chemotherapy Protection categories, sold exclusively through healthcare distributors to hospitals, dental practices, veterinary clinics, oncology departments, and cleanroom environments.

Product overview

O&M Halyard EMEA provides a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare solutions organized into distinct product categories: Infection Control & Prevention (nitrile exam gloves including PURPLE NITRILE and SKYBREEZE lines, FFP2/N95 respirators, facial protection), Surgical Solutions (SMART-FOLD and QUICK CHECK sterilization wraps, AERO CHROME surgical gowns, custom procedure trays, surgical drapes), Controlled Environment (HG5 gloves, Life Sciences nitrile gloves, cleanroom facial protection), and Chemotherapy Protection (PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA gloves, IMPERVIOUS gowns). The portfolio is designed to address the full spectrum of healthcare facility needs from pandemic preparedness to central sterile processing, with products addressing staff protection, patient safety, and OR efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLUIDSHIELD*: Surgical respirator masks and face shields product line
• PURPLE NITRILE*
• AERO CHROME*
• SMART-FOLD*
• QUICK CHECK*
• SO SOFT*
• IMPERVIOUS*

Products and services

• FFP2 Respirators HALYARD FFP2 Respirators designed to provide effective facial fit for proper respiratory protection against airborne pathogens, certified under EU Regulation 2016/425 and EN 149:2001 + A1:2009.
• FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 Respirators NIOSH-approved surgical N95 respirators with duckbill design offering more than 2x the breathing chamber of leading surgical N95s, with electrostatically charged filter media capturing at least 94% of particles including 0.3 micron particles. Meets ASTM Level 3 fluid protection standard.
• SMART-FOLD Sterilization Wrap High performance sterilization wrap that is 3 times more tear-resistant with reinforced zones around corners and edges, designed to protect heaviest trays and loaner sets during transport. Clinical evaluation showed 70% faster packaging, 43% reduction in training time, and 96% user satisfaction.
• AERO CHROME Breathable Performance Surgical Gowns Surgical gowns combining unprecedented comfort, softness and breathability with maximum protection against fluids and pathogens, meeting AAMI Level 4 protection standards. Features unique stretch properties, breathable back panel, and fitted V-neck design.
• HALYARD PURPLE NITRILE Exam Gloves Nitrile examination gloves providing excellent barrier protection from bacteria, blood-borne viruses and chemicals during procedures where risk of fluid exposure is moderate to high. Used by healthcare professionals, EMS, and ER staff.
• PURPLE NITRILE-XTRA Exam Gloves Chemotherapy-tested nitrile examination gloves specifically developed for chemotherapy handling, tested on 52 cytotoxic agents with consistent and reliable protection during preparation and administration of hazardous drugs. Purple color enables quick visual identification.
• IMPERVIOUS Comfort Gown Chemotherapy-tested protective gown suitable for daily chemotherapy preparation and administration, providing reliable barrier performance with secure wrist closure to prevent drug migration.
• HALYARD Custom Procedure Trays Custom surgical kits designed to help OR staff maintain efficiency and prevent surgical delays through tailored procedure tray configurations.
• QUICK CHECK Sterilization Wrap Quick and easy solution to ensure instrument sterility through innovative sterilization wrap technology.
• HALYARD Sequential Sterilization Wrap World's leading sterilization wrap available in sheets and compact packaging, designed for individual medical and dental practices. Meets ISO 11607 microbial barrier challenge standard.
• HG5 Gloves Controlled environment nitrile gloves designed for cleanroom and life sciences applications.
• Life Sciences Nitrile Gloves Nitrile gloves designed for controlled environment and life sciences applications requiring high barrier protection.
• Cleanroom Facial Protection Facial protection products designed for controlled environment and cleanroom applications.
• HALYARD Face Shield Face shield designed for procedures and environments where risk of exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids through splashing is possible.
• SKYBREEZE NITRILE Exam Glove Nitrile examination glove for infection prevention applications.
• Surgical Gowns Selection of surgical gowns meeting various protection levels for different surgical procedures, including AAMI Level 4 AERO CHROME breathable performance gowns.
• Surgical Drapes Surgical drapes providing barrier protection for patients and healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Facial Protection Facial protection including masks and respirators for healthcare worker protection against airborne pathogens and fluid exposure, including FLUIDSHIELD and FFP2 respirators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37,000 estimated annual deaths in Europe due to healthcare-associated infections
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BelintracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHALYARD partners with Belintra for sterilization, packaging, storage and transport solutions. The SMART-FOLD STERISYSTEM is the first solution of its kind with two-touch design, combining HALYARD's SMART-FOLD sterilization wrap with Belintra's STERISYSTEM storage and transport system to support sterile processing technicians in improving patient safety.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ansell Limited: Global leader in surgical and examination gloves (including nitrile and chemo-tested gloves) and protective apparel, directly competing with Halyard's PURPLE NITRILE and AERO CHROME lines across EMEA healthcare channels.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered provider of surgical solutions including single-use drapes, gowns, and wound care; overlaps with Halyard's surgical gown and CSSD sterilization wrap categories for European hospital procurement.
• Medline Industries: Large privately held medical supply manufacturer-distributor with a deep PPE portfolio (gloves, gowns, masks, sterilization) competing on similar hospital tender opportunities across Europe and globally.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German-based medical and hygiene products company offering surgical drapes, gowns, examination gloves, and infection-prevention consumables; comparable mid-European footprint and customer overlap with Halyard EMEA.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Global healthcare and PPE conglomerate whose respirators (FFP2/N95) and surgical masks directly compete with Halyard's FLUIDSHIELD line, while serving a much broader product portfolio.
• Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Industrial/occupational safety leader (North, Sperian) whose respirators and protective apparel overlap with Halyard's facial/respiratory protection portfolio in healthcare-adjacent segments.
• Cardinal Health Medical Solutions: Major US medical product distributor with surgical and PPE offerings (including former Medtronic patient recovery lines), competing for the same hospital acute-care contracts as Halyard.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology company with broad surgical/infection-prevention product lines including drapes, gowns, and sterile processing consumables competing for hospital procurement budgets.
• Henry Schein: Large dental and medical distributor serving dental, veterinary, and physician practices - channels that overlap with Halyard's dental and veterinary protection segments.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: Major US medical distributor carrying competing surgical apparel, sterilization supplies, and exam gloves for hospitals and alternate-care sites, comparable buyer base to Halyard's distributors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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