Hydromer, Inc., a Concord, NC-based developer of specialty medical coatings, has teamed up with Avem Market Solutions in Galway, Ireland, to broaden access to its high-performance coatings across Europe and the UK. The collaboration provides medical device manufacturers with advanced hydrophilic, lubricious, antimicrobial, and thrombo-resistant coatings used in interventional, surgical, and diagnostic devices globally.

Avem, serving as Hydromer’s regional partner, will offer localised commercial guidance, scalable coating equipment, and R&D support tailored to early development. The partnership aims to reduce time to market, streamline the transition from prototype to full-scale production, and improve device performance while ensuring compliance with EU and UK regulatory standards.

Device manufacturers gain earlier visibility into validated coating options, hands-on support for feasibility studies and scale-up, and a direct channel to implement Hydromer’s patented coating technologies efficiently. The alliance also connects local European teams with Hydromer’s global expertise, enhancing technical support and operational efficiency.

Hydromer operates under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 standards and has over 40 years of experience delivering B2B polymer solutions to medical and industrial clients worldwide. Avem specialises in strategic market development and commercial operations for B2B medical technology suppliers, supporting companies across the European supply chain to grow and scale effectively.

This partnership strengthens Ireland’s role as a hub for medical technology innovation while giving European and UK medtech companies easier access to advanced medical coatings critical for device safety and performance.

Discover how Hydromer and Avem are expanding access to life-enhancing medical coating technologies across Europe in the full story.