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.

























