Essity, a firm that develops, produces, and sells personal care products, agreed to acquire Hydrofera, a company that offers technology and products within advanced wound care, for $131m. “The acquisition of Hydrofera is yet another great strategic fit for Essity further strengthening our innovation capacity and expanding our offering within advanced wound care. The company has innovations that significantly accelerate healing and reduce the patient's discomfort,” Ulrika Kolsrud, Essity President Health and Medical Solutions.