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Gentell Design Labs

Introducing

The first Gentell Design Lab is located at the newly-acquired Gentell First Water site in southern England. The unit is led by Phil Andrews, a co-founder of First Water, where he previously managed the research and commercial teams.

In the coming years we’ll be building the team’s expertise and capacity across commercial management, product design and development. We’re actively hiring in project management, polymer science, process engineering, regulatory affairs and chemical engineering.

Get in touch today to discuss employment opportunities and scientific collaborations.

We have a vision for an OEM collaboration experience that’s never been achieved in this industry.

We’re all about collaboration

  • ...with academia

    We’re beginning collaborations with some of the world’s leading academic institutions who we’ll work with across a range of collaborations spanning polymer science, chemical engineering, sustainability, clinical and big data.

  • ...with clinicians

    Gentell is unique in that it’s directly responsible for treating over 15,000 patients every day. Every wound is tracked by our proprietary FastCare® platform. This means that every day, we build on a massive data set to help inform NPD and the development of powerful product claims.

  • ...with tech providers

    Our North Star is the achievement of cost-effective clinical outcomes. As a result we’re wide open to embracing new technologies. If you’re a provider of unique materials, technologies or IP, don’t hesitate to get in touch to discuss collaborations.

  • ...with manufacturers

    Notwithstanding our growing manufacturing infrastructure, we’ve always been open to working with contract manufacturing partners that are able to help support cost-effective growth.

  • ...with our OEMs

    Our most successful projects have started at a portfolio review level, involving both our customers’ R&D and marketing teams. Designing a product to meet the specific clinical, commercial and regulatory needs of the market.

  • ...with YOU!

    We’re hiring across manufacturing, product design, polymer science and chemical engineering.
    Get in touch today to learn more about the exciting team we’re building.

Our Collaboration Model.

We push the boundaries of what it means to be a wound dressing manufacturer. From polymer design through to marketing, regulatory and IP support, we’re there.

Whatever the nature of the development, you’ll will find our style to be open, creative, professional and collaborative. 

Projects can be as simple as the supply of an existing product with your artwork, or perhaps a new shape. We also undertake complex funded co-developments with IP sharing. 

To discuss potential new opportunities please contact us.

Bring your own tech

We work with OEMs to incorporate their proprietary materials and technologies including antimicrobials.