Verified Nov 2026
Other
·
·
Since 1978
Convatec is a medical products company that makes advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care products for managing chronic conditions. It is headquartered in London, England, and was founded in 1978. Its employee band is 10,000-50,000, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B, and it is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company serves hospitals, homecare agencies, pharmacies, and patients, mainly in North America and Europe. In July 2026 it completed an expansion of its UK manufacturing site worth over £24 million.
Convatec at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1978
Certifications
ISO 13485
Import activity
10945
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
10945
Named foreign suppliers
47
Top origins
Dominican Republic · China · Netherlands · United Kingdom
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Convatec.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 10,945 shipments linked to the company, with origins including the Dominican Republic, China, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
The company holds ISO 13485 certification and its listed capabilities cover medical devices across wound therapeutics, ostomy, continence, and infusion care.
The company operates in nearly 100 countries and reported a revenue of approximately $2.439 billion in 2025.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
48 years in operation (founded 1978).
10,945 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Convatec is a medical products company that makes advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care products for managing chronic conditions. It is headquartered in London, England, and was founded in 1978. Its employee band is 10,000-50,000, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B, and it is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company serves hospitals, homecare agencies, pharmacies, and patients, mainly in North America and Europe. In July 2026 it completed an expansion of its UK manufacturing site worth over £24 million.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1978 |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Convatec makes
The company holds ISO 13485 certification and its listed capabilities cover medical devices across wound therapeutics, ostomy, continence, and infusion care.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel (source: convatec.com).
Certifications
Convatec is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — ausilium.it
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 10,945 shipments linked to the company, with origins including the Dominican Republic, China, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. US customs bill-of-lading records list 10945 inbound shipments across 47 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Dominican Republic · China · Netherlands · United Kingdom.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Dana — reported by convatec.com
Latest developments
2026-10-05 — After years-long turnaround, Convatec’s new CEO plans R&D push | MedTech Dive (medtechdive.com)
2026-08-04 — Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 - Convatec (convatecgroup.com)
2026-07-03 — Convatec completes over £24 million expansion of UK manufacturing site, strengthening supply of advanced wound care solutions (convatecgroup.com)
2026-04-09 — Convatec announces ‘Accelerate’ strategy to drive the next chapter of sustainable and profitable growth - Convatec (convatecgroup.com)
2026-03-16 — Convatec Signs 24,572 SF Life Sciences Lease Expansion, Extension in Lexington, Massachusetts - REBusinessOnline (rebusinessonline.com)
2025-11-17 — Convatec Selects LTIMindtree for Strategic, AI-Powered SAP S/4HANA Transformation (ltm.com)
Company details
The company operates in nearly 100 countries and reported a revenue of approximately $2.439 billion in 2025. Convatec was founded in 1978, and has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 48 years in operation (founded 1978). 10,945 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Convatec do?
Convatec is a medical products company that makes advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care products for managing chronic conditions. It is headquartered in London, England, and was founded in 1978. Its employee band is 10,000-50,000, with an estimated revenue band of $1-5B, and it is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company serves hospitals, homecare agencies, pharmacies, and patients, mainly in North America and Europe. In July 2026 it completed an expansion of its UK manufacturing site worth over £24 million.
When was Convatec founded?
Convatec was founded in 1978.
How big is Convatec?
Convatec has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Convatec hold?
Convatec lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Convatec import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 10945 inbound shipments for Convatec, with top origins including Dominican Republic · China · Netherlands · United Kingdom.
Who are Convatec's customers?
Public sources directly reference Dana as a counterparty of Convatec. Confirm current programs with the company, as reported relationships may change.
Related suppliers
Explore other suppliers in the LightSource directory:
Last verified Nov 2026. Is this your company? Request a correction.
Location & contact
Evaluating suppliers like these?
This profile comes from a public-data sample of around 1,000 companies. Book a demo to see the full LightSource marketplace and supplier discovery platform — 1M+ credible suppliers, with AI-run sourcing events.