Hilco Vision has acquired Bruder Healthcare LLC effective September 17, 2021.
Bruder Healthcare (bruder.com) has delivered therapeutic and ophthalmic products to medical professionals and consumers for more than 35 years. With its patented technologies, Bruder has become a leading provider of relief for the millions of people who suffer from dry eye and other ocular surface conditions. Bruder’s core products include eye compresses and lid hygiene cleansers that provide eye care professionals a range of solutions to address these conditions. The Company’s products are broadly available under the Bruder® and Thermalon® brands.
The business will continue to be based out of Alpharetta, GA.
Ross Brownlee, CEO of Hilco Vision noted, “We have been fortunate to be a distribution partner of Bruder Healthcare for many years and know firsthand the quality and impact their product range has on those dealing with dry eye or ocular surface conditions. Bruder’s leading reputation with doctors and patients alike is well earned. We look to build on their existing partnerships and expand that reach even more broadly.”
“We have been dedicated to bringing eyecare solutions to doctors and their patients for over 35 years and our brand is synonymous with any treatment regimen for addressing ocular surface conditions. We felt Hilco Vision was an ideal partner to ensure the continued growth of our brands in North America and globally.”
Mark Bruder, CEO Bruder Healthcare.
Hilco Vision is an industry leading global vision care company delivering comprehensive solutions to customers, built on a platform of innovation and operational excellence. It has direct subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, China, and the Netherlands. The company’s product portfolio is concentrated on 5 primary product categories: Professional Optical Tools, Ophthalmic Supplies, Vision Protection, Consumer Accessories and Lenscare.