Infection Control

Getinge: Provider of world class infection control solutions

Christer Storm President, Getinge Infection Control

Getinge to have aggressive developments in the next three years for the healthcare sector, will also focus on the life sciences market GETINGE is a leading global provider of equipment and solutions to customers within health care and pharmaceutical industries/laboratories.

Equipment, services and technologies for infection control, operating theatres, patient hygiene, patient handling and wound care are supplied to customers throughout the world.

The Group's products and services contribute in a tangible way to quality enhancement and reduction of customers' costs.

Equipment, service and technologies are supplied under the brands ArjoHuntleigh for patient handling and hygiene, disinfection, DVT prevention, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces and diagnostics, GETINGE for infection control and prevention within healthcare and life science and MAQUET for surgical workplaces, cardiopulmonary and critical care.

In the field of infection control Getinge also offers a complete range of disinfectors and sterilization equipment, designed to match the needs of healthcare providers from hospital or life sciences industries. We also offer a complete range of accessories to assure the smooth, safe, ergonomical & economical flow and storage of goods. Their own high-tech manufacturing facilities meet the strict quality standards, norms and environmental standards.

While in India, the Getinge Group has been very active since the formation of Maquet Medical India Pvt. Ltd. in 2004 & the incorporation of Huntleigh Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. (thru acquisition) in 2007, its activities in the area of Hospital Infection Control have been largely conducted thru the corporate platform of the local Maquet organization. In response to the very positive & encouraging market feedback to the introduction of the Getinge Infection Control Products in India & with a view of increasing its focus in this very challenging area- the Getinge Group will soon form a local support organization exclusively for Getinge Infection Control. This move will enhance its support levels - in line with the expectations of the Indian Healthcare and Life Science market.

At a time when the Indian Healthcare Sector is poised for a phenomenal growth, the Getinge Group continues to work towards bring its world class technology to the Indian Hospitals. Getinge very strongly believes its innovative solutions can play a very decisive role in the delivery of high quality healthcare services to patients and achieving the much needed productivity in the care areas within hospitals.

This new organization will be launched from 1st January 2009 and will see aggressive development in the following three years, and will also focus on the Life sciences market.