Aspen Surgical Acquires Ruhof Healthcare and Expands Global Infection Prevention and Reprocessing Solutions

CALEDONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Surgical Products (“Aspen Surgical”), a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of perioperative surgical solutions, today announced the acquisition of Ruhof Healthcare (“Ruhof”) a pioneer in enzymatic detergents, instrument reprocessing, and cleaning verification.

This acquisition accelerates Aspen Surgical’s expansion across the Operating Room (OR), Sterile Processing (SPD), and Endoscopy. It unites two leaders dedicated to infection prevention, product quality, and clinical performance.

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Mineola, New York, Ruhof is widely recognized for delivering innovative decontamination and reprocessing solutions, including Endozime^® enzymatic detergents, the ScopeValet™ line of single-use consumables, and the CleanRead™ ATP-based contamination monitoring system. Ruhof generates approximately $50 million in annual revenue and serves customers across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries through a robust global distribution network.

“This acquisition strengthens Aspen Surgical’s position in environments where surgical instruments, endoscopes, and reusable devices are processed and prepared for patient care,” said Jørgen B. Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Surgical. “Ruhof Healthcare brings market-leading expertise in enzymatic detergents, decontamination, and cleaning verification. Together, we will better support healthcare providers with the high-quality solutions they rely on.”

With Ruhof, Aspen Surgical enters critical categories that support infection prevention and streamline workflows. The portfolios now include advanced enzymatic detergents, automated and manual reprocessing solutions, digital cleaning verification, single-use endoscopy consumables, and full instrument refurbishment devices.

Ruhof’s portfolio strengthens Aspen Surgical’s SPD360 Performance Solutions platform and complements its well-known brands, including Symmetry™, Bookwalter^®, and Precept^®. The combined portfolio deepens the company’s ability to comprehensively support hospitals and ambulatory centers from instrument preparation to sterilization and point-of-care.

With Ruhof’s addition, Aspen Surgical expands its manufacturing and innovation capabilities, strengthening its presence across North America and accelerating expansion into high-growth international markets, including Latin America and Europe.

The acquisition includes all Ruhof operations, brands, and product lines. Aspen Surgical will begin a coordinated integration process immediately, with no near-term disruption anticipated for customers, suppliers, or employees.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About Aspen Surgical

Aspen Surgical Products is a leading manufacturer and provider of surgical solutions, with a portfolio spanning surgical instruments, patient and staff safety products, endoscopy tools, infection prevention and decontamination solutions, and performance management technologies. Headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan, Aspen Surgical supports healthcare providers in more than 70 countries with trusted brands including Symmetry™, Bookwalter^®, Bard-Parker^®, Precept^®, and Bovie^®. Join the Aspen Surgical community at aspensurgical.com.

About Ruhof Healthcare

Ruhof Healthcare is a global leader in enzymatic detergents, cleaning verification, and scope and instrument reprocessing solutions. Founded in 1976, the company serves hospitals, ambulatory centers, and medical device reprocessing facilities with clinically validated chemistries, refurbishing agents, ATP cleaning confirmation tools, and consumables.