- Business
- Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc is a UK-based developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced wound care and surgical products focused on tissue-healing technologies. The company offers a broad portfolio including the ActivHeal range of wound dressings comprising hydrogels, hydrocolloids, foams and alginates; LiquiBand tissue adhesives and sealants for topical, large incision, microbial, surgical and internal applications; Resorba sutures and collagen-based products; biosurgical haemostats and absorbable implants from Syntacoll; Liquifix resorbable fixation systems; exudate management solutions; silver-impregnated infection control products such as silver hydrogels and alginates; and moisture-wicking fabrics with Tri-Go technology, serving hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers worldwide across more than 80 countries. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Winsford, Cheshire, the group operates manufacturing and R&D facilities in 14 locations employing over 1,500 people, with primary revenue from its Surgical and Woundcare segments led by branded surgical products. In 2024, AMS completed the acquisitions of Syntacoll on March 1, enhancing its collagen-based absorbable surgical implants, and Peters Surgical on July 1 for up to EUR141.4 million following regulatory approval, significantly expanding its specialty sutures, mechanical haemostasis, internal cyanoacrylate devices and European market presence; these follow six prior acquisitions since 2019 including Sealantis, Biomatlante, Raleigh, AFS Medical and Connexicon, alongside the US launch of Liquifix atraumatic fixation devices and strategic Woundcare margin improvement initiatives.