06.01.11
Kinetic Concepts Inc. (KCI) celebrated its 35th anniversary, and held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of their new corporate headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. The three-story, 100,000-square-foot facility should be ready to occupy in the summer of 2012.
“We celebrate this great milestone on behalf of all the people at KCI—nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who serve customers and patients in countries around the globe,” said Catherine Burzik, president and CEO. To commemorate its anniversary, the company’s San Antonio employees will collectively contribute 35,000 hours of community service projects throughout the year.
“Our decision to build a new corporate headquarters is based on the growth of business,” said company spokesman Joe Izbrand. KCI generated approximately $2 billion in revenue last year. Izbrand denied that the decision was related to the ongoing dispute KCI has had with their current landlord; the company sued the building’s owners and property manager for breach of lease this past January.
KCI purchased 8.3 acres of land in order to build the new facility. Property records show that the company also has an option to acquire an additional seven acres near the site of the new headquarters. According to the documents, the option expires in March 2012 but can be extended for an additional year.
KCI purchased its new property from KM Hausman LLC., and is working with Koontz McCombs Construction, Inc. to ensure that the new headquarters is environmentally responsible. It is expected that the new facility will qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
KCI manufactures products for wound care, tissue regeneration and therapeutic support system markets. The company has been based in San Antonio, Texas, since its founding in 1976.
“We celebrate this great milestone on behalf of all the people at KCI—nearly 7,000 dedicated professionals who serve customers and patients in countries around the globe,” said Catherine Burzik, president and CEO. To commemorate its anniversary, the company’s San Antonio employees will collectively contribute 35,000 hours of community service projects throughout the year.
“Our decision to build a new corporate headquarters is based on the growth of business,” said company spokesman Joe Izbrand. KCI generated approximately $2 billion in revenue last year. Izbrand denied that the decision was related to the ongoing dispute KCI has had with their current landlord; the company sued the building’s owners and property manager for breach of lease this past January.
KCI purchased 8.3 acres of land in order to build the new facility. Property records show that the company also has an option to acquire an additional seven acres near the site of the new headquarters. According to the documents, the option expires in March 2012 but can be extended for an additional year.
KCI purchased its new property from KM Hausman LLC., and is working with Koontz McCombs Construction, Inc. to ensure that the new headquarters is environmentally responsible. It is expected that the new facility will qualify for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
KCI manufactures products for wound care, tissue regeneration and therapeutic support system markets. The company has been based in San Antonio, Texas, since its founding in 1976.