Lohmann & Rauscher Group (L&R) has announced that it has acquired Unisurge International Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of Custom Procedure Packs (CPTs), disposable surgical products, surgical instruments, and further OR products.
With this acquisition, the L&R Group – a leading, internationally active private company for medical devices and services – has secured market access to the hospital sector and surgical products in the UK.
Unisurge will remain an independent company within the L&R Group. Current Unisurge CEO, Amir Farboud, will continue to run the business, while all jobs at Unisurge will be retained.
Unisurge was founded in 1988 and reimagined in 2004, then pioneering the Custom Procedure Pack (CPT) market in the UK. The company, among others, known for brands like “Formula” (Custom Procedure Packs), “Uniform” (Surgical Drapes) and “Signature” (Surgical instruments) has established a strong reputation in the medical industry, providing high-quality products that meet the stringent demands of healthcare professionals in the hospital sector of the UK, especially within the NHS.
At the two sites in Newmarket (headquarters) and Castleford, more than 280 employees currently work in administration, production, logistics (including the company's own fleet) and direct sales. Unisurge, which provides end-to-end processes (including sterilisation, production and transport), has been able to record growing market share in recent years, resulting in a turnover of £48.5 million in 2024.
The L&R Group develops, manufactures, and sells products and services for wound care, including negative pressure wound therapy, compression products and systems, and OR products. With more than 5,600 employees worldwide, over 50 subsidiaries, and shareholdings in 28 countries, along with more than 140 selected distribution partners, L&R is present in all major markets around the globe. The group of companies achieved a sales volume of approximately 813 million euros in 2024.
In a joint statement, L&R CEO & COO Thomas Menitz and CFO Holger Mägdefrau, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Unisurge to the L&R family. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our company strategy as it is the largest acquisition in the history of the group. Having Unisurge in our Group means we enhance our capabilities and market presence in the UK.
"The Unisurge team have done a very good and successful job, and since we are both family businesses, we are convinced that our common path will be characterised by mutual understanding and solidarity – and of course success. Combining our strengths, we look forward to delivering exceptional value and service to our customers in the UK.”
More information on Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R) at:
www.lohmann-rauscher.com
More information on Unisurge at:
https://unisurge.com/
