Medline Expands Infection Prevention Solutions with Purchase of Key Medtrol Assets
New agreement enhances Medline’s disinfectant capabilities to help reduce harmful pathogens
MUNDELEIN, Ill., March 18, 2014 — In a move to help meet the healthcare industry’s growing need for effective infection prevention solutions, Medline Industries, Inc. today announced a new agreement to purchase multiple cleaning and disinfectant technologies and manufacturing capabilities from Medtrol, Inc. Headquartered in Niles, Ill., Medtrol is a leading manufacturer of disinfectants, sanitizers and cleaners designed for use in various healthcare settings. This acquisition allows Medline to develop effective cleaning and disinfectant products to help prevent patient exposure to harmful pathogens, including Clostridium difficile.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that every day, about one in every 20 hospitalized patients has an infection caused by medical care they received, including Influenza A, SARS, MRSA, VRE, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Salmonella and Clostridium difficile spores. While most types of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are declining, Clostridium difficile remains at historically high levels. The CDC recommends that staff use an EPA-registered disinfectant with a Clostridium difficile spore claim in patient rooms to disinfect this harmful pathogen.
“Infection prevention is the top priority for our healthcare customers and this move will enable us to develop new and effective ways for healthcare workers to provide the best and safest care,” said Tim Abate, president of Medline’s Textiles and Environmental Services Divisions. “We now have the technology, manufacturing capabilities and expertise to create a robust and meaningful portfolio.”
The new cleaning and disinfection products will be available later this summer. Applications of these solutions will be offered in the form of liquids and pre-saturated wipes.
About Medline
As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of health care products, Medline manufactures and distributes more than 350,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care agencies and providers, and retailers. Recently named the best place to work in the medical supplies industry by sales representatives, Medline is headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., and has more than 1,200 dedicated sales representatives to support its broad product line and cost management services. For more information, go to www.medline.com and http://mkt.medline.com/clinical-blog/category/channels/social-channels/ to connect with Medline on a variety of social media channels.
About Medtrol
Medtrol began operations in 1994 and is the creation of Dr. Joseph G. Martorano MD and Dr. Paul W. Stiffler PhD. Headquartered in Niles, Ill., Medtrol is a leading manufacturer of disinfectants, sanitizers and cleaners designed for use in various healthcare settings.