Few health-care companies can boast a history of almost 190 years. It is a history of people and their ideas.
History
1818-1874
From the period of promoterism to "Lister's carbolated gauze"
1875-1911
The beginnings of industrial manufacturing also was the starting point for further growth of the company
1912-1945
From the incorporation of the company to the end of World War II
1946-1999
The development of products which have remained HARTMANN classics until today and further internationalization of the Group fall under the period from the end of war to 1999
