DISTRIBUTION
Delivering the Goods Dukal celebrates 30 years of building trusted partnerships in medical distribution.
2020 new Dukal warehouse in Savannah.
1991 Rockville Centre, NY home where Dukal was founded.
Thirty years ago, the health care marketplace was in a
much different place. The major trend was national brands; there was a lot of consolidation at the time, where national brands were buying up other entities. In 1991, Gerry LoDuca saw an opportunity in the marketplace for distributors selling to physicians and nursing homes to have a generic product against these national brands, at a reduced cost – where they could enhance their profitability and pass on their savings to the enduser. Through this vision, Dukal was born. The manufacturer celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2021. “Our 30th anniversary is a celebration of our journey and a tribute to our employees and valued customers,” LoDuca said. “We understand our success is built upon trusted partnerships and the belief that enhancing family and community health is the way to a better future.” 52
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Dukal’s first distribution center.
Repertoire asked Dukal to share some of the most notable company milestones over the last three decades. They include: ʯ 1991: The early days. LoDuca founded Dukal in 1991. Beginning in LoDuca’s basement, the company started with a single product and the belief that people like to do business with those they know, like, and trust. ʯ 2005: Acquisition of Hermitage Hospital Products. Bringing together the extensive line of wound care, surgical and burn dressings, tapes, and personal protective apparel products, Hermitage Hospital Products expanded Dukal’s ability to serve the entire continuum of care. Acquisitions have not only grown Dukal’s footprint and product portfolio but have also brought new talent and skills to the company.
