Dräger Becomes New Investor in GWA Hygiene

Lübeck/Stralsund, January 31, 2022 – A significant milestone in the development of GWA Hygiene: The international medical technology corporation Dräger is joining as a strategic investor.

Strategic Partnership

Investor Profile

• Dräger: Leading manufacturer of medical and safety technology
• Existing investors: MIG Fonds since 2018
• Investment volume of several million euros

Shared Vision

The partnership addresses central challenges in healthcare:

• Inefficient processes
• Nursing shortage
• Hygiene risks
• Patient safety

NosoEx® Technology

Digital Hygiene Assistant

• Sensor system for monitoring
• Detailed analysis
• Real-time data on disinfection behavior
• Work relief for clinical staff

Leadership Statements

Tobias Gebhardt, CEO GWA Hygiene:

“There’s no time for hygiene measures – this is something we often hear when talking to hospital staff. Therefore, our goal must be to relieve clinical staff so they have more time for patient care, including attention to hygiene.”

Jens Altmann, Head of Business Unit “Data Business” at Dräger:

“Through our investment in GWA Hygiene, we will work together with GWA to further expand our real-time locating system Dräger Discover to support hygiene routines. This strengthens our joint offering to improve workflows in acute care.”

Concrete Projects

Neonatology Pilot Project

• Focus: Identification of infection risks
• Area: Acute care
• Goal: Improved patient safety
• Integration: Dräger Discover

Investment Goals

Product Development

1. Further development of digital solutions
2. Integration with Dräger technologies
3. New functionalities

Market Expansion

1. Enhanced sales
2. International expansion
3. European roll-out

Future Perspective

The strategic investment from Dräger marks an important step in the development of GWA Hygiene:

1. Technological Synergies

   • Integration of NosoEx® with Dräger systems
   • Joint development of new solutions
   • Improved data analysis

2. Market Potential

   • Access to Dräger’s global network
   • Accelerated internationalization
   • Stronger market presence

3. Innovation

   • Extended development resources
   • New application areas
   • Improved patient safety

The partnership between GWA Hygiene and Dräger promises to further advance digitalization in healthcare while improving patient safety through innovative hygiene solutions.