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Essity Acquires Medical Solutions Company AquaCast

December 22, 2021

Essity has acquired the orthopedic specialist company AquaCast Liner, a provider of waterproof cast liners on the U.S. market.

AquaCast Liner is a privately held company founded in 2012 and based in Newark, Delaware. The product portfolio consists of waterproof rolls and hip spica liner products under the AquaCast Liner brand, which are sold to orthopedics professionals to be used in combination with fiberglass casting.  

“The acquisition strengthens our position and offering in the orthopedics immobilization segment in the U.S.,” said Ulrika Kolsrud, president, Health and Medical Solutions, Essity. “AquaCast Liner’s product range is a good complement to our synthetic casting range and water-resistant undercast material Delta-Dry,” 

 The purchase price was not disclosed.

About Essity
Essity is a global hygiene and health company that develops, produces, and sells personal care, consumer tissue, and professional hygiene products and solutions. For more information visit www.essity.com.