Lohmann & Rauscher UK

What Lohmann & Rauscher UK does

Lohmann & Rauscher UK (legal entity L&R Medical UK Ltd, company number 03631028) is a Staffordshire-based private limited company operating as the UK arm of German-headquartered Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Burton upon Trent, the UK subsidiary employs 74 people and operates within a global group of 5,400 employees across 29 countries. Its sole functional focus is the manufacture, supply, and clinical support of wound care and compression therapy medical devices to the NHS, private healthcare providers, pharmacies, and (via a parallel D2C channel at lrselfcare.co.uk) to patients with venous leg ulcers, lymphoedema, and chronic oedema.

The product portfolio divides into two therapeutic categories. Compression therapy spans British Standard and European Class hosiery brands (Activa, ActiLymph, Adore), the ReadyWrap Velcro-strapped wrap system, plus a bandage and support range including Actico, Actico 2C, Rosidal K, ActiFast and Mollelast. Wound care is built around the NICE-recommended (MTG17) Debrisoft monofilament debridement family including Debrisoft Duo, the Suprasorb range, the Vliwasorb superabsorbent dressings (Pro and Adhesive), and Lomatuell Pro wound contact layer. All devices carry CE and UKCA marking and the group holds ISO 14001 certification. Around the physical catalogue sits a digital ecosystem: the LeaRn on Demand e-learning platform, Club Squeeze In patient self-care programme, Compression Garment Sizer, MTM Online Form, ordering code tool, Pharmacy Support portal, Best Practice Statements library, Self-Care Dialogue Tool, and an SMS Compression Reminder Service for patients.

Revenue is generated through three streams: B2B supply of medical devices to NHS trusts and healthcare professionals under field-sales enterprise contracts with volume and multi-year terms; consumer sales of compression hosiery and self-care products through lrselfcare.co.uk on unit pricing; and professional services revenue from training and education delivered to NHS trusts and clinicians, including access to the LeaRn on Demand platform. Underlying group economics are not publicly disclosed at the UK subsidiary level.

Name

Lohmann & Rauscher UK

Legal name

L&R Medical UK Ltd

Website

https://lohmann-rauscher.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

L&R Medical UK Ltd is a Staffordshire-based medical device subsidiary of Germany's Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH, supplying NHS trusts, pharmacies and consumers with compression therapy and wound care products — including the NICE-recommended Debrisoft family — alongside a LeaRn on Demand clinician education platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices - Wound Care and Compression Therapy

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHALAF

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Wound Care, Ostomy & Continence Products

SECONDARYHLAHAMAH

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Rehabilitation & Mobility Aids (DME)

SECONDARYHLAKACAN

Wound Care & Ulcer Management

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

Keywords

• Medical devices
• Wound care products
• Compression therapy
• NHS supplier
• Clinical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burton upon Trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of wound care and compression therapy medical devices to NHS trusts, healthcare professionals, and consumers through direct sales and e-commerce
2. Self-Care Products: Consumer-facing sales of compression hosiery and wound care products through lrselfcare.co.uk and retail partner Daylong
3. Professional Services: Training, education, and support services for NHS trusts and healthcare professionals including LeaRn on Demand platform access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lohmann & Rauscher UK manufactures and supplies medical devices for wound care and compression therapy, including compression hosiery (Activa, ActiLymph, Adore), compression bandages and wrap systems (Actico, Rosidal K, ReadyWrap), wound debridement products (Debrisoft), superabsorbent dressings (Vliwasorb, Suprasorb), and accessories (ActiGlide, Cellona Shoe). The company also offers digital services including the LeaRn on Demand e-learning platform and Club Squeeze In patient self-care programme, serving NHS trusts, healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and consumers.

Product overview

Lohmann & Rauscher UK is a medical device manufacturer and supplier specialising in wound care and compression therapy products. The portfolio consists of two core product categories: Compression Therapy (including Activa, ActiLymph, Adore, and ReadyWrap brands for compression hosiery, wrap systems, and bandages) and Wound Care (including Debrisoft debridement devices, Suprasorb, Vliwasorb superabsorbent dressings, and Lomatuell Pro wound contact layers). These are complemented by accessories (ActiGlide application aids, Cellona Shoe) and digital services (LeaRn on Demand e-learning platform, Club Squeeze In patient self-care programme, Compression Garment Sizer, and ordering support tools). The company operates across both clinical/professional channels and direct-to-consumer self-care channels through its lrselfcare.co.uk platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activa British Standard Compression Hosiery
• ActiLymph European Class Compression Hosiery
• Adore European Class Compression Hosiery
• Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kits

Quantifiable outcome

• Debrisoft saves £99-£373 per patient compared to hydrogel, gauze, and larvae debridement methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2022NHS trust partnership for reducing the burden of wounds through workforce optimisation; won HSJ Partnership Award 2022 for Most Effective Contribution to Clinical Redesign; implementation of evidence-based pathway to transform outcomes for patients with venous leg ulcers
• Wound Care TodaycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2020Partnership for Clinical Leadership for Lower Limb Self Care Facebook group; won The Woundies Awards 2020 Best Collaborative Campaign; provides virtual education for healthcare professionals during pandemic; group has grown to 1.5K members
• North Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for Leg Ulcer Pathway adoption through education; shortlisted for HSJ Partnership Awards 2020 in Best Educational Programme category; transformed outcomes for venous leg ulceration patients and services
• Cavell Nurses' TrustminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Working with membership programme supporting UK nurses facing financial hardship; L&R joins like-minded companies supporting nursing professionals through the charity; aligned with L&R's caring values
• DaylongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline retail partner for consumer compression product purchases; linked from lrselfcare.co.uk for patients to purchase extra pairs of compression products
• Legs Matter CoalitioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition of charities raising awareness of lower leg and foot conditions; L&R supports the campaign to ensure timely and effective care; aligns with self-care strategy
• The Society of Tissue ViabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndependent registered charity promoting multidisciplinary best practice in wound prevention, assessment, management and maintenance
• The British Lymphology SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading charitable organisation for lymphoedema in the UK; provides professional advice to improve health of those living with lymphoedema; L&R supports through education and resources
• The Lymphoedema Support NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK national patient support organisation for lymphoedema; provides information and promotes self-help for patients

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care (Solventum): Large diversified healthcare and medical device business (now Solventum) with extensive wound care and skin integrity products (Tegaderm, Coban). Competes with L&R across multiple NHS product categories as a broad incumbent rather than a specialist.

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered wound care and surgical solutions company (Mepilex, Mepitel, Avance negative-pressure wound therapy). Competes head-to-head with L&R UK's Debrisoft and Vliwasorb lines in NHS community wound care tenders.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with a major Advanced Wound Management franchise (Allevyn, Acticoat) and a strong UK/NHS commercial presence. Direct overlap with L&R UK's wound care dressings and antimicrobial portfolio, competing for the same NHS Tissue Viability formulary slots.
• medi UK: German compression therapy specialist with strong UK presence in medical compression hosiery, wraps, and orthopaedic braces. Closely comparable to L&R UK's compression product range and NHS DME channels.
• ConvaTec: UK-listed medical products company with a leading wound therapeutics portfolio (Aquacel, DuoDERM, Foam Lite) and significant NHS share. Direct competitor in advanced wound dressings and continence care adjacent to L&R's wound care range.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss medical compression specialist producing compression stockings, wraps, and lymphoedema garments. Direct competitor to L&R UK's Activa, ActiLymph, Adore, and ReadyWrap ranges in both NHS and private prescription markets.
• BSN medical (Essity): Acquired by Essity, BSN medical's portfolio includes Jobst compression hosiery, Cutimed wound dressings, and Leukoplast — directly overlapping with L&R UK's Activa/ActiLymph compression and Suprasorb/Vliwasorb wound care lines.
• Coloplast: Danish medical device group with wound care (Biatain, Comfeel) and compression/continence lines. Overlaps with L&R's compression hosiery and superabsorbent dressing ranges in both NHS and consumer channels.

Regional players

• H&R Healthcare: UK-focused wound care distributor supplying dressings and compression products to NHS trusts. Comparable as a UK wound care channel competitor, though smaller and more distribution-led than manufacturing-focused L&R UK.

Emerging players

• Urgo Medical: UK wound care subsidiary of Laboratoires Urgo with a growing focus on chronic wound management (UrgoStart, Urgocell). Competes in the same community wound care segment as L&R UK's Debrisoft and Vliwasorb lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LRmedUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCALRKY0cF3WZBHSika8vlGQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LohmannRauscherUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lohmannrauscheruk

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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