Crawford Healthcare snaps up HiMedica

WOUNDCARE and dermatology products supplier Crawford Healthcare has snapped up a small North West rival.

The £10m turnover Knutsford firm has acquired Chester firm HiMedica  for an undisclosed sum.

The deal will allow Crawford to speed-up its its research and development capabilities and bring new products to market more quickly.

HiMedica designs, develops and manufactures medical devices in the skincare and woundcare field and sells products internationally.

Its business is primarily based around silicone gel products for use in anti-scarring. The company also makes and sells a range of foam dressings.

Richard Anderson, chief executive of Crawford Healthcare said: “HiMedica is a company that has a good niche position in scar healing and adds core strategic capabilities to Crawford that we had identified as necessary to help ensure further delivery against ambitious growth targets. In particular this acquisition will enhance our ability to develop and bring to market new products even more quickly.  

“The woundcare and dermatology industries are extremely fast-paced and competitive.  We are committed to being at the forefront of these sectors through our world-class R&D capabilities and this acquisition enables to fulfil this commitment even further.“