Essity integrates BSN medical India into Essity organisation

Essity announced the final step in integrating BSN medical India into the Essity organisation.

Essity announced the final step in integrating BSN medical India into the Essity organisation. Following the global acquisition of BSN medical in April 2017, the business in India continues its journey as Essity India, with a sharp focus on the medical and healthcare solutions market.

Emerging markets, including India, accounted for 35 per cent of Essity’s global net sales in 2018. Essity India, aims to further strengthen its market position across three key portfolios: Orthopedics – Solutions for fracture management, physiotherapy, orthopedic soft goods and braces. Wound care – Solutions for acute and advanced wound care like surgical tapes, retention bandages, surgical/post-operation dressings, adhesive bandages/plasters Compression therapy – Phlebology and lymphology solutions like compression bandages, compression stockings, pneumatic compression pumps, etc. The three portfolios include heritage brands such as Delta-Cast, Actimove, Leukoplast, Cutimed and JOBST.

Speaking on this final step in the integration and launch of Essity India, Mr Neeraj Raghuvanshi, Managing Director, Essity India said, “We are pleased to bring the global heritage of Essity to India. Our goal for the next two years is to strengthen the existing business and attain strong growth for the company. With our integrated therapy solutions, backed by cutting edge technology, we hope to positively contribute to the healthcare needs of Indian patients.”

In India, Essity will also work towards its global commitment to six key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), namely – Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Clean water and sanitation, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action and Life on land.

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