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UMT offers state-of-the-art technology in fiber manufacturing and nonwovens production
July 31, 2026
By: Karen McIntyre
Freudenberg Performance Materials, a global manufacturer of technical textiles, has acquired Foshan United Medical Ltd. (UMT), a leading full-service supplier of advanced wound care products. Previously owned by company founder Dr Xiaodong Wang and a private Chinese founding partner, company has a headquarters and state-of-the-art production facilities in Foshan, China, and a workforce of approximately 200. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
“Freudenberg Performance Materials and Foshan United Medical are a perfect strategic match. Going forward, the merger will enable us to offer a unique portfolio of technologies and products as an innovative full-service supplier in the market for advanced wound care,” Dr. Andreas Raps, CEO of Freudenberg Performance Materials, says.
Wang, CEO and founder of UMT, underscored: “The innovative strength and high level of customer orientation characteristic of both our companies make for an ideal fit, they are the cornerstone for expanding our success.”
UMT has state-of-the-art technologies at its disposal. Core competencies range from fiber manufacturing or functionalization to nonwovens production and final packaging, sterilization and marketing authorization. Its regulatory know-how, successful international first approvals for products as well as patents granted in China, Europe and the U.S. are another key element for expanding the healthcare business of Freudenberg Performance Materials.
The acquisition and integration of UMT will allow Freudenberg Performance Materials to cover all important steps in the value chain in-house, and thus offer one of the broadest technology platforms in the market for advanced wound care. In the future, the company will provide a wide range of solutions for different applications: dressings made of polyurethane foam, with silicone coatings or antimicrobial agents such as silver. Alginate-based absorbent fiber solutions, chitosan- and CMC-based wound dressings supplement the portfolio. The broad technological foundation unlocks comprehensive options for individual adaptation and enables tailormade solutions for customers all over the world.
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