This acquisition complements BSN's product portfolio designed for the management of lymphatic disorders, and allows the company to cater to the rapidly growing market of lymphoedema management.

"We are very proud to welcome JoViPak to the BSN family," said Dr Guido Oelkers, CEO of BSN medical. "Their team has successfully created unique and high-quality products, and they have built an excellent reputation in the market. This acquisition further complements our comprehensive portfolio of lymphoedema solutions."

Lymphoedema management garments

JoViPak is a privately held company based in Seattle, WA, and was founded by Joann Rovig. The company has built its reputation on producing high-quality lymphoedema management garments for the treatment of both acute and chronic oedema. It will be integrated into BSN's wound care and vascular franchise while its operations will remain in Seattle.

"Being afflicted with lymphoedema myself, I created JoViPak out of compassion for and an understanding of patients," said Joann Rovig, President and CEO of JoViPak.

"We are very proud that JoViPak has developed into a premier provider of high-quality lymphoedema products. The lymphoedema treatment market still lacks awareness, and the combination of BSN and JoViPak is a tremendous opportunity to not only offer patients a comprehensive treatment solution with garments for day and nighttime use, but also to raise awareness of the disease."

Night time garment market

BSN has a leading market position in custom-made day garments with the JOBST Elvarex product range, and a competitive wrap solution with the FarrowWrap portfolio.

With the addition of JoViPak, BSN will be able to address the custom and ready-to-wear night time garment market used to manage lymphoedema symptoms. As a result of the acquisition, BSN will also benefit from an increased market presence in the US.

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