- CEO
- Monika Zyznowska
- Full Time Employees
- 833
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Medical distributors
- Address
- ul. Heleny Modrzejewskiej 30 Kraków MA Poland 31-327
- IPO Date
- Nov 21, 2013
- Business
- Mercator Medical S.A. (MRC.WA) is a Poland-based manufacturer, distributor, and seller of single-use medical gloves and personal protective equipment for healthcare and industrial applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including nitrile, latex, and vinyl examination gloves under its own brands such as NitraTouch, Dermagel, and Stronghold; surgical gloves; disposable protective clothing; face masks and respirators; disinfectants; and other medical consumables like swabs and dressings. These products cater to hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and industrial sectors, with distribution across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and North America.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Krakow, Poland, Mercator Medical operates production facilities in Thailand, Malaysia, and China, enabling global supply chain efficiency and cost-competitive manufacturing. The company serves as a key supplier in the medical PPE sector, targeting both B2B clients such as wholesalers and healthcare providers, as well as end-users through its extensive logistics network.
In recent developments, Mercator Medical expanded its production capacity through strategic investments in new glove manufacturing lines in Thailand in 2024, enhancing output amid sustained global demand for PPE; the company also formed distribution partnerships in emerging markets including Brazil and Mexico to bolster its presence in Latin America. Additionally, it completed a significant funding round via equity issuance on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in early 2025 to support facility upgrades and inventory buildup. No major acquisitions or name changes have been reported in the last two years, though the firm has shifted focus toward sustainable materials in glove production as part of its long-term operational strategy.