Cerdak | KZN Future 50

Cerdak | KZN Future 50

Find out more about Cerdak, this week's KZN Future 50 featured business...

Dirk Kotze, inventor of the Cerdak technology with his son Manie who is Operational Director.
Dirk Kotze, inventor of the Cerdak technology with his son Manie who is Operational Director. Image: Supplied

Company Name: Cerdak 

Website: https://cerdak.com/

Get ready to be inspired by Cerdak, the South African-born game-changer that's redefining wound care! With an unwavering dedication to improving lives, Cerdak's unique ceramic wound dressing is revolutionizing the way we heal.

Picture this: ceramic granules sealed in a sterile pouch, absorbing excess moisture while tackling micro-organisms with its anti-microbial magic. 

This cutting-edge dressing creates the ideal healing environment, fostering natural, fast, and effective recovery for patients with acute and chronic wounds alike.

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So, what ignited this marvel? A family business driven by the potential to transform the medical consumable supplies market and fueled by its astounding clinical success. 

With a passion for making a difference, Cerdak was born to change the lives of those suffering from wounds.

But, it hasn't been an easy journey. Breaking into the competitive medical device arena posed its challenges, navigating through rigorous regulatory hoops and scientific scrutiny. 

However, Cerdak's determination prevailed, and now, they stand tall, with 90% of production exported to Europe and Australia.

In the Cerdak manufacturing facility in Mtunzini.
In the Cerdak manufacturing facility in Mtunzini. Image: Supplied

Yet, they dream bigger. In the next 3-5 years, Cerdak aims to be a global player, championing non-medicated wound treatments. 

Their technology has the power to bind and remove bacteria while optimizing the healing process – a critical solution in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

To get there faster, Cerdak seeks to expand their local market reach, demonstrating how affordable and consumer-friendly their dressing truly is. Creating more jobs and bolstering opportunities for local companies is an added bonus for the KZN economy.

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But here's the real kicker: by 2050, 10 million lives are at stake due to antimicrobial resistance. 

Cerdak's cutting-edge solution is a potential lifesaver, controlling wound environments, preventing infections, and reducing scarring – all while enhancing the quality of life for thousands worldwide.

So, join the movement! Embrace innovation and be part of the revolution. 

Cerdak is here to transform wound care, and they're just getting started! Together, let's heal the world, one dressing at a time.

The Cerdak dressing ensuring optimal healing conditions.
The Cerdak dressing ensuring optimal healing conditions. Image: Supplied

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