Ardo Company History

	1995			Ardo medical AG founded in Switzerland
	1996			Launch of Twincare, the dynamic air-support mattress system for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
	1999			Ardo medical GmbH founded in Germany
	2000			Acquisition and integration of medical suction pumps from Ameda Hollister Inc., USA
	2002			Launch of Primus – the first generation of suction pumps
	2003			Acquisition and integration of neonatology systems from Ameda Hollister Inc., USA
				Acquisition of the marketing of Ameda breastfeeding aids for Germany and Switzerland
	2004			Launch of Amelux phototherapy lamp
	2005			Acquisition of the international marketing of Ameda breastfeeding aids
	2006			Changing of the guard. Werner Krähenbühl hands over control of the business to Samuel Krähenbühl
				Launch of Temperature Pack, the first own-brand breastfeeding aid
	2007			Ardo medical Benelux B.V. founded in the Netherlands
	2008			Ardo medical Ltd founded in the UK
				Launch of breastfeeding products Tulips and Gold Cream, as well as neonatology products Amelie and Amelie Star
	2009			New generation of medical and surgical suction pumps launched
	2010			Comprehensive range of Ardo-branded breastfeeding aids launched
	2012			Ardo medical Co. Ltd. founded in China
				Launch of Carum hospital-grade pump
	2014			Redesigned Mother & Child product line and new products launched
	2015			Market entry into the USA of product line Mother & Child
	2016			Launch of Clinicare Pumpset and Clinistore Disposable Bottles Phase-out Pressure Ulcer product line
	2017			Ardo medical Inc. founded in the USA
	2019			Launch of breast milk storage bag Easy Store