Cheryl Perkins, K-C senior Vice President and chief technical officer, said, "This acquisition is an example of Innovation team working together with businesses to identify key insights and acquire appropriate technology that will lead to new and innovative solutions. Microcuff's technology provides K-C with an opportunity to save lives, drive growth and profitability, and be a leader in health and hygiene."
Dr. Fred Gobel, Dr. Lothar Gobel and Wolfgang Blecher founded Microcuff in 2001. The company is based in Weinheim, Germany, near Heidelberg.
Feminine pads maker Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people--nearly a quarter of the world's population-trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene and well being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds the No 1 or No 2 share position in more than 80 countries.