Coloplast
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| Coloplast | |
| Type | Public KFX: |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Denmark |
| Key people | Steen Scheibye(CEO) Michael Pram Rasmussen(Chairman) |
| Industry | Medical devices |
| Products | Ostomy care Continence care Wound care Breast care |
| Revenue |  DKK 7.227 billion (2006) |
| Employees | 7,000 (2006) |
| Website | http://www.Coloplast.com |
Coloplast is a Danish company specialising in the development and manufacture of medical devices and plastics. Coloplast at a glance Coloplast was founded in 1957 and listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange in 1983. We develop, manufacture and market medical devices and services to improve the quality of life of the users of our products. In September 2006, we employed more than 7,000 people.
Coloplast has four product areas:
Urology and continence care products for people with problems in the urinary system Ostomy products for people whose intestinal outlet has been surgically rerouted through the abdominal wall Dressings for the treatment of chronic wounds and skin care products for prevention and treatment Breast forms and special textiles for women after breast surgery
The company operates globally, and mainly on niche markets with a few large suppliers.
Most of our products are reimbursed by the healthcare authorities. Coloplast has in-depth knowledge about the healthcare systems of the countries in which we operate, and we are represented by sales subsidiaries in the most important markets.
We supply our products to hospitals, institutions, wholesalers and retailers. In certain markets, we are direct suppliers to users and are thus able to provide optimum advice.
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