Strategic merger drives growth in LATAM respiratory sector, reinforcing commitment to gas company partners
Ponte San Marco, Brescia (Italy), 18 December 2024 –The Cavagna Group, a global leader in gas control, regulation and measurement solutions, has announced a strategic merger with GasLive, a Brazilian company, established in 2012, with affiliates in Colombia and Mexico that specializes in respiratory care solutions and digital healthcare for oxygen therapy, ventilation and sleep apnea.
This strategic integration further strengthens the Cavagna Group’s foothold in LATAM and accelerates its growth in the advanced medical device sector, particularly in respiratory care. By enhancing its portfolio, the Cavagna Group reinforces its commitment to medical innovations that improve patients’ lives.
GasLive will be integrated into Cavagna’s operational structure, enabling both groups to better address the growing needs of the respiratory market. This synergy aligns with the global focus on improving quality of life and providing long-term support for chronic respiratory conditions, particularly as life expectancy continues to increase.
Davide Cavagna, CEO of the Cavagna Group, commented: “Integrating GasLive is a significant strategic step that enables us to expand our medical device offerings. With GasLive, we are not only adding solutions and technologies for respiratory care, but we are also investing in digital healthcare and remote patient management services, connecting patients to their healthcare professionals, providing real-time reporting and operational high-quality support. Additionally, Brazil is not a new market for us; we’ve been operating here for years with a dedicated distribution hub, enabling effective service across the country and growth for the LATAM region. The synergies between our established experience and GasLive’s expertise will be instrumental as we grow in this expanding sector”.
Ricardo Manara and Andrea Rossi, Managing Directors at GasLive, added: “Joining the Cavagna Group is a significant step forward for GasLive. We are proud to join forces with a reliable and well-recognized global player, whose know-how and operational capabilities will allow us to expand our resources and bring our innovative solutions to a greater number of customers in Brazil and across the entire Latin American region and beyond”.
This partnership represents a significant step in the Cavagna Group’s strategy to lead in respiratory care advancements while continuing to support its gas industry partners.
From left to right: Andrea Rossi, Managing Directors at GasLive; Rino Cavagna, Executive Vice President of Sales at Cavagna Group; Ricardo Manara, Managing Directors at GasLive.