HARTMANN

Overview

HARTMANN is a German manufacturer of professional medical and healthcare products, focusing on wound management, incontinence management, and infection prevention. It operates in over 35 countries with products available in more than 130 countries, serving healthcare professionals, pharmacies, and consumers through own sites and distributors. The company also develops digital services and maintains production bases across Europe, Russia, India, and Turkey.

History

Founded in 1818, HARTMANN has over 200 years of history in healthcare innovation. It has expanded from traditional wound care to include incontinence care, hygiene products, and digital solutions. Key developments include establishing production in multiple countries and, since 2021, building a new plant in Poland; sales reached €2.12 billion in 2018 with consistent growth.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Primary production bases are in Germany, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Russia, India, and Turkey. The company operates in-house manufacturing facilities at these sites and is constructing a new plant for wound therapy products in Poland since 2021. Products are developed and produced to serve global markets.

Notable Products

• HydroTherapy Dressings - Advanced wound dressings for moist wound healing.
• Incontinence Disposables - Absorbent products for continence management.
• Hand Hygiene Solutions - Disinfectants for medical hand and surface sanitation.
• Surgical Drapes - Single-use sterile drapes for operating rooms.

Reputation

HARTMANN is regarded by healthcare professionals as a reliable provider of medical products due to its long history and extensive global presence. Strengths include expertise in core segments like wound and incontinence care, supported by over 10,000 employees. Criticisms are not prominently noted in available sources, though focus remains on professional rather than consumer markets.