About Hydrofera
A Legacy of Innovation in Wound Care
Hydrofera LLC is a U.S.-based company and the developer of Hydrofera Blue® antibacterial wound dressings. This advanced line of wound care products is designed to shorten healing times, lower treatment costs, and deliver better patient outcomes.
Known for our unique Hydrofera Blue® foam dressings, our commitment to research and development has solidified our reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality wound care innovations.
The company’s breakthrough came with the development of polyvinyl alcohol foam technology, which became the foundation for Hydrofera Blue® antibacterial wound dressings. Over the years, Hydrofera has refined and expanded its product line, ensuring clinicians and patients have access to advanced solutions for managing chronic and non-healing wounds.
Our history
Timeline of Key Milestones
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1996
Hydrofera, LLC was founded in Essex, Connecticut, and Belleville, Illinois as a division of Tolland Development Company, LLC. The company focused on developing polyvinyl alcohol foam for healthcare markets.
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1997
Operations were consolidated in Willimantic, Connecticut, where Hydrofera continued its pioneering research in wound care technology.
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Early 2000s
Hydrofera partnered with Healthpoint, Ltd. and Hollister, Inc. to market and distribute its products, increasing its reach and industry presence.
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2012
Hydrofera sold its business to Hollister, Inc., marking a significant transition in the company’s growth strategy.
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2018
Hydrofera’s leadership reacquired the business, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and excellence in wound care technology. The company expanded its technology platforms and distribution agreements across the United States and Canada.
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2022
Hydrofera was acquired by Essity, a global health and hygiene company, further enhancing its capabilities in advanced wound care solutions and expanding its global impact.
Why the work matters
Proven Impact
In a powerful testament to innovation and compassion, former Hydrofera LLC CEO Tom Drury shared how a team’s swift action and a groundbreaking wound care solution helped save a young girl from a double amputation.
“At 5:30 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, a grief-stricken father called us with a desperate plea. His three-year-old daughter had been diagnosed with unhealable wounds, and doctors had scheduled her for a double amputation. In a last-ditch effort, he had heard about Hydrofera Blue and asked if we could help.
Without hesitation, we mobilized. A local clinical team was contacted, product was prepared for immediate shipment, and our FedEx driver—just minutes from completing his route—turned around to retrieve the package.
A few weeks later, he called back: his daughter’s legs were healing, and the scheduled amputations were called off. Years later, the family traveled from California to personally thank the Hydrofera team for saving their daughter.”
This moment—when a company and a dedicated clinical community came together to change the course of a child’s life—remains at the heart of why we do what we do. Over the years, we have heard many similar stories, each reaffirming Hydrofera’s commitment to clinicians, caregivers, and patients.
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