Summary
Getinge AB (publ) provides products and solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units, and sterilization departments. The company operates through Acute Care Therapies, Life Science, and Surgical Workflows segments. It offers sterile transfer systems, closure processing systems, washers, isolators, sterilizers, logistic automation solutions, bioreactors, bioprocess control systems, bioprocess software, biobundles, bioprocess analytics, and perfusion systems; practice-oriented monitoring systems and disposables, anesthesia machines, beating heart stabilizers and positioners, axius blower mister and coronary shunts, proximal seal systems, ceiling supply units, connected solutions, cleaning and disinfection products, packaging and sealing solutions, monitors and indicators, and SteriTec products. The company also provides thoracic catheters, dry seal chest drain, mobile dry seal drain, dry and wet suction water seal chest drain, and chest drain valves; transitional accessories; endoscope reprocessing; endoscopic vessel harvesting systems; endovascular products; extracorporeal life support or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation products; inspection and packing products; intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation therapies; mechanical ventilation products; medical furniture; modular room systems; operating lights and tables; OR integration and management; patient flow management; patient transport; sterile supply management; sterilization; surgical assist systems; surgical perfusion; transport & storage; trays & baskets; and vascular and cardiothoracic surgery solutions. It offers its products through a network of proprietary sales companies, as well as through agents and distributors in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Getinge AB (publ) was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.
History
Getinge began its journey in 1904, founded by two brothers in Lund, Sweden. These two brothers, Hans and Olof Sjögren, developed a small engineering company that specialized in machine tools. From these humble beginnings, Getinge has grown into a large, multinational company that specializes in medical technology and services. Today, Getinge is a world-leading provider of advanced medical technology and services in more than 130 countries.
Mission
At Getinge, we aim to exceed customer expectations and continuously strive to improve our products and services. Our mission is to make healthcare more efficient and provide advanced medical technology that enhances patient care and safety.
Vision
Getinge's vision is to be an innovative and forward-thinking company that is committed to making the healthcare industry more efficient, safe, and accessible to everyone.
Key Team
Ms. Anna Romberg MSc Econ (Exec. VP of Legal, Compliance & Governance)
Ms. Jeanette Heden Carlsson (Exec. VP of Communications & Brand Management)
Mr. Carsten Blecker (Chief Commercial Officer)
Mr. Magnus Lundback Ph.D. (Exec. VP of HR & Sustainability)
Mr. Stephane Le Roy (Pres of Surgical Workflows)
Ralf Uwe Schmit (Corp. Head of Sustainability)
Dr. Dieter Engel (Chief Technology Officer of Surgical Workflows)
Recognition and Awards
Getinge has been recognized by multiple organizations for its innovative products and services, including the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Europe Innovation Award for Cardiothoracic Surgery Solutions, the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Infection Prevention Solutions, and the 2015 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Medical Technologies.
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