Coloplast was founded in 1954 by Danish engineer Holger W. Nielsen. The company was initially focused on producing rubber products, such as gaskets and seals, but later expanded into the medical industry. In the 1960s, Coloplast developed its first ostomy bag, and the company has since become a leading manufacturer of medical devices and supplies in the areas of ostomy care, continence care, urology care, wound care, and skin care.
Today, Coloplast is a global corporation with operations in more than 100 countries. Coloplast is a Danish multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices and services for the healthcare sector. The company's products and services are focused on five main areas: ostomy care, continence care, urology care, wound care, and skin care. The company's products include ostomy bags, catheters, wound dressings, and other medical devices and supplies. Coloplast's products are used by healthcare providers and individuals in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and the home.