About Coloplast
Simple Solutions with Great Impact
We are here to make life easier for people with very personal and intimate health needs. It was out of passion, ambition, and commitment that the world’s first ostomy bag was created in 1957.
Today, we support more than 2 million people worldwide by offering innovative solutions—from ostomy and urological care to support for breathing, speaking, and the treatment of hard-to-heal wounds.
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Innovation is empathy
Only by looking at the world from the user’s perspective—by understanding their daily life, not just their medical needs—can we create solutions that truly meet their needs.
Our Mission
We are here to make life easier for people with intimate health needs.
Our Values
Closeness
We work closely with the people who use our products to create solutions that meet their real needs. We listen, show empathy, and act on what we learn. We collaborate with one another in the same way—building a culture of openness, trust, and mutual respect.
Passion
We are driven by a passion for helping others and making a real difference in their daily lives. Thanks to this passion, we are constantly searching for better solutions and ensuring that what we create reaches those for whom it matters most as quickly as possible.
Respect and Responsibility
Respect for the people we support, for one another, and for the world around us is the foundation of our culture. In everything we do, we act with integrity, openness, and a sense of responsibility.
The History of Coloplast
Our story dates back to the early 1950s. Nurse Elise Sørensen wanted to support her sister Thora, who, after ostomy surgery, was afraid to leave the house because her ostomy supplies were leaking. Out of a need for care and empathy, the idea for an adhesive ostomy pouch was born—a solution designed to provide a sense of security and the freedom to return to normal activities.
Inspired by this idea, engineer Aage Louis-Hansen and his wife Johanne, also a nurse, created the world’s first ostomy pouch. This solution helped not only Thora but also thousands of others in similar situations.
It was this idea that marked the beginning of Coloplast’s history.
