HARTMANN GROUP and Sigvaris announce compression therapy partnership

• HARTMANN and SIGVARIS GROUP´s premium product brand Sigvaris partner on innovative compression wraps and liners range
• New co-branded range supports patients in performing their own compression therapy at home
• HARTMANN focus on venous leg ulcer patients as main customer segment, Sigvaris on lymphatic applications (lymphedema)

Wound care expert HARTMANN and the compression wrap specialist Sigvaris have announced a strategic partnership in the field of compression therapy. Wound care expertise will be combined with adjustable wrap know-how to commercialize a highly effective range of compression therapy products. The partnership increases the visibility of both corporations in new segments. In addition, it facilitates greater access to high-quality and adjustable compression wrap systems that ensure easy at-home treatment.

The new partnership includes adjustable compression wraps for foot and calf, as well as complementary liners, which enable patients to manage their compression needs at home. For HARTMANN, sales of the co-branded products will focus on patients with chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers. Sigvaris, in turn, will focus on lymphatic applications (lymphedema). The new products will be launched in Germany in May 2023.

Peter Schuck, Vice President Global Sales Marketing Wound Management, HARTMANN: “Two companies with unique expertise are combining their knowledge to expand the next generation of compression therapy to a broader range of patients. The co-branded products with Sigvaris include re-usable compression wrap systems that enable venous leg ulcer patients to keep up their active lifestyles.”

Facilitating independence with at-home compression therapy

The co-branded products facilitate independence with easy-to-use compression wraps for patients suffering from edema in chronic venous disease, and venous leg ulcers. They make it easy for patients to achieve clinically effective compression (light to strong) and independently manage their condition from home according to their healthcare professionals’ recommendations. When worn underneath the wraps, the liner range ensures skin protection and can provide gentle compression in the foot and ankle, including or not including the calf area, hence helping to reduce edema.

Jürgen Sigg, CEO ECNE (Europe Central North East), SIGVARIS GROUP: “As a result of our long-standing proven expertise in the treatment of venous insufficiency and lymphatic indications and HARTMANN’s know-how in the area of wound care, including venous leg ulcer indications, both of our companies will benefit from increased visibility in new customer segments. We are glad to be able to create value for customers by joining forces.”

Five main product groups will be introduced in the compression portfolio:

• Compreflex® Standard Calf Wrap
• Compreboot® Standard Foot Wrap
• Coolflex™ Standard Calf Wrap
• Transition Liner
• Complete Liner

A strategic partnership for the future

HARTMANN is leveraging the new partnership to strengthen its already strong presence in the compression bandages segment with new generation compression products. As a result, the partnership is in line with the goals of its strategic Transformation Program, which include a greater emphasis on business in attractive market segments.