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Freudenberg Performance Materials acquires Foshan United Medical
Weinheim | July 31, 2026
Effective July 31, 2026, Freudenberg Performance Materials (Freudenberg), a leading global manufacturer of technical textiles, has acquired Foshan United Medical Ltd. (UMT). The sellers are UMT founder Dr. Xiaodong Wang and a private Chinese founding partner. UMT is a leading full-service supplier of advanced wound care products. The company with headquarters and state-of-the-art production facilities in Foshan, China, has a workforce of some 200. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
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Latest Releases
Weinheim | July 31, 2026
Freudenberg Performance Materials acquires Foshan United Medical
Weinheim | April 16, 2026
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Weinheim | February 26, 2026
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Weinheim | October 14, 2025
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Weinheim | September 04, 2025
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Weinheim | August 19, 2025
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Weinheim | July 17, 2025
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