'This is a natural continuation': Northern Ireland medical device firm acquires Danish distributor for undisclosed sum after 30-year partnership
Eakin Healthcare takes ownership of Focuscare Denmark as it expands its international footprint and strengthens support for customers and healthcare professionals
Northern Ireland medical device company Eakin Healthcare has acquired Danish distributor Focuscare, strengthening its international presence following a partnership between the two businesses spanning more than 30 years.
The acquisition will see the Coleraine-based hospital equipment and supplies firm take ownership of Focuscare Denmark, which has distributed Eakin’s ostomy products across the Danish market for more than three decades.
The companies said the deal reflects a shared commitment to continuity, stability and long-term support for customers, healthcare professionals and people living with a stoma in Denmark.
Focuscare will retain its established presence in the Danish market, with its team continuing to provide support to customers and clinical partners.
Stuart Welland, chief commercial officer at Eakin Healthcare, said the acquisition recognised the strength of the relationship between the two businesses.
He explained: “Focuscare has been an important and trusted partner to Eakin Healthcare for more than 30 years. This acquisition is recognition of the strength of that relationship and a commitment to the continuity of reliable access to Eakin products and support for customers and healthcare professionals across Denmark.”
Kaj Lund, CEO of Focuscare, said the acquisition represented a “natural continuation” of the work carried out by the company over many years.
He said: “Our long term relationship with Eakin Healthcare has been built on trust, shared values and a common focus on supporting people with high-quality ostomy solutions.
“This is a natural continuation of the work our team has done for many years, with the same commitment to customers, healthcare professionals and the Danish market.”
The Focuscare team will remain closely connected to the Danish market, working with Eakin Healthcare to provide consistency for the people and professionals it serves.
The acquisition strengthens Eakin Healthcare’s commitment to delivering innovative care solutions and expanding its international footprint.
Eakin Healthcare is a family-owned global medical device company founded more than 50 years ago by pharmacist Tom George Eakin, who developed the original eakin Cohesive seal in response to his patients’ needs.
Today, the company designs, manufactures and delivers medical devices across the Ostomy and Respiratory sectors, supported by its Respond home delivery service.
Its products and services are available in more than 60 countries, with colleagues across 11 countries and operational sites in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and Japan.
Focuscare Denmark markets hospital and nursing products, with a strong focus on Eakin ostomy products, while providing guidance and support to private individuals, relatives and healthcare professionals.