SMG Acquires Lohmann’s Reusable Drape Tape Business
September 1, 2021Soest Medical Group (SMG) and Lohmann have reached an agreement where
SMG acquires the reusable drape tape business and knowhow from Lohmann as of
September 1st 2021. This acquisition comprises of drape tapes (DuploMED
VP6141 and DuploMED 2806) targeted for the reusable surgical drape market and
the global customer base of Lohmann for these tapes.
Lohmann sees this acquisition to fit their
corporate strategy and recent realignment on
their core competences and focus areas.
“Whilst we believe our broad value proposition provides customers with
the solutions they need to be competitive, we know this only comes from being
able to use our resources in the most efficient and effective manner”, states
Dr. Jörg Pohlman, CEO of Lohmann.
“SMG is glad to strengthen its Eurotape-brand of adhesive products for reusable
surgical drape market and I’m confident that the customers will benefit from
this transaction by having a single point of contact for all their medical
adhesive products”, summarizes Hans van der Meer, CEO of SMG. Further, this
acquisition is a good fit with SMG’s strategy in focusing on certain niche
markets in medical adhesives and it will reinforce SMG’s position on the
overall market.
Both companies expect the transition to take place within the month of September 2021 with the full support of the professionals from both Lohmann and SMG and by having sufficient supplies supporting customer needs.
