Medline today announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ecolab’s global surgical solutions business.
Upon closure of the deal, the acquisition will give Medline access to Ecolab’s Microtek product lines, sterile drape solutions for surgeons, patients and operating room equipment and Ecolab’s fluid temperature management system.
The company said it wants to “build on the deep legacy” of the Microtek brand by combining the reputation for innovation and reliability in these categories using Medline’s commercial footprint, market-leading supply chain capabilities and manufacturing expertise.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to acquire a leading portfolio of operating room products with such a strong reputation for protecting patients and healthcare workers,” Medline President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Pigott said in a news release. “With our commercial capability and focus on operational exce…