- In August 2024, Medline earned the first-ever Diamond-level Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative (HIRC) Resiliency Badge for manufacturing. This recognition highlighted Medline’s exceptional global manufacturing and supply chain resilience across various products, including PPE and surgical supplies. The badge acknowledged Medline’s excellence in demand planning, inventory management, and risk management. This achievement followed their previous Diamond-level award for distribution, reflecting their comprehensive supply chain strength
- In August 2024, Medline successfully acquired Ecolab Inc.’s global surgical solutions business, including the Microtek product lines. This acquisition enhanced Medline’s portfolio with advanced sterile drape solutions, surgical products, and OEM capabilities. The addition of nearly 3,500 team members reinforced Medline’s commitment to innovative solutions and exceptional service. The acquisition of Ecolab Inc.’s surgical solutions business strengthened Medline’s portfolio with advanced surgical products and OEM capabilities, while adding nearly 3,500 skilled team members. This move enhanced Medline's capacity for innovation and improved service delivery
- In March 2024, Mölnlycke Health Care AB has been honored with a gold medal by EcoVadis for its commitment to sustainability, placing the company in the top 3% globally. This recognition will enhance Mölnlycke's reputation, attract environmentally conscious customers, and drive sustainable growth
- In January 2024, Medline completed the acquisition of United Medco, a national provider of supplemental benefits and member engagement solutions. This acquisition expanded Medline's Health Plans business, enhancing its distribution capabilities and broadening its supplemental benefit offerings. The addition of United Medco's expertise and its Coral Springs facility strengthens Medline’s position in the market and improves its ability to serve health plan partners and their members
- In March 2023, Smith+Nephew, has announced new scientific research results demonstrating that its Coblation Intracapsular Tonsillectomy (CIT) technique can improve post-operative outcomes compared to total tonsillectomy techniques. This research highlights the effectiveness of Smith+Nephew's COBLATION Intracapsular Tonsillectomy (CIT) technique, potentially boosting the company's reputation and market position in the field of tonsillectomy procedures
