Medline Closes Deal for Ecolab’s Surgical Solutions Biz

Medline has successfully closed its acquisition of Ecolab’s global surgical solutions business.
 
The deal was first announced in April of this year. Ecolab’s global surgical solutions business operations, products, and team have been integrated into Medline’s business.
 
The acquisition provides Medline with sterile drape solutions for surgeons, patients, and operating room equipment. It also adds Ecolab’s fluid temperature management system to its portfolio.
 
The deal, according to Medline, also creates the opportunity to add design and development capabilities to its portfolio to support its OEM customers. With the new capabilities, Medline said it can offer complementary products to protect patients and cutting-edge equipment in the surgical suites.
 
Medline said it intends to build on the legacy of Ecolab’s Microtek brand by combining the reputation for innovation and reliability in those categories with its expansive commercial footprint, supply chain capabilities, and manufacturing expertise.
 
“We are thrilled to officially welcome the nearly 3,500 Microtek surgical solutions business team members to the Medline family,” said Jim Pigott, president and chief operating officer for Medline. “Our surgical solutions business is poised for a bright future as we continue to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers. With this acquisition, we are eager to collaborate with healthcare providers and cutting-edge medical device companies to bring innovative solutions to the surgical suite.”