From the Sector

Freudenberg Performance Materials and Foshan United Medical Technologies (UMT) will make their first joint appearance at the WUWHS congress in Kuala Lumpur since Freudenberg acquired the Chinese wound-care specialist at the end of July. The combined platform stretches from fibre and nonwoven technologies to finished advanced wound-care solutions.

UMT’s primary dressings include alginate, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and chitosan technologies. Alginate variants include silver-containing options for antimicrobial protection, while CMC is used for moisture management and gel formation. Chitosan brings haemostatic and bacteriostatic properties. UMT is also presenting a non-invasive wound-closure system.

Freudenberg complements these primary-care products with Tacnera®, its patented silicone-coated foam-dressing technology. A dual-silicone construction combines secure edge adhesion with a gentler wound-contact layer, while a wave-pattern coating is designed to improve flexibility and exudate management. The wider industrial story is vertical integration: UMT’s capabilities run from fibre production and functionalisation through nonwovens, packaging, sterilisation and regulatory approval.