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Getinge USA Announces Large Contract With Texas Healthcare Facility
February 18, 2010
Getinge USA, Inc. has signed a multi-year contract with Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston, Texas. The $15M contract covers infection control equipment, service and consumables, signifying one of the largest contracts for Getinge USA in recent history.
The agreement highlights Getinge as the sole provider to the Central Sterile Supply Departments in all of Memorial Hermann's facilities. Evolved from a long business relationship between the two entities, the pact represents both consolidation and extension of three independent contracts between the two groups.
"We feel that Getinge is a partner that always delivers more than one can expect. Their service is outstanding. The price guarantee that we get through this contract is very valuable and something that we can pass on to our end-users", according to Shirley Arthur, Manager, Capital Purchasing, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
"We are incredibly proud. This is a fantastic reference and a good testament to the Getinge value proposition", says Charles Burrage, Sales Service Executive, Getinge USA. "The relationship we have with the Memorial Hermann is quite unique. They have made a big commitment to us by signing this contract, and we have made a big commitment to them. The longevity of our relationship, over 20 years with this new contract, is unique in this competitive world", Barrage stated.
About Getinge
Getinge Group is a leading global provider of products and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient mobility and wound management solutions. GETINGE provides solutions for infection control within healthcare and contamination prevention within life sciences. MAQUET specializes in solutions, therapies and products for surgical interventions and intensive care. For more information visit www.getinge.com.
About Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
Memorial Hermann is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas with 11 hospitals and a vast network of affiliated physicians, specialty programs and services. Their focus on quality and patient safety has brought them numerous awards, including the prestigious National Quality Healthcare Award from the National Quality Forum in 2009. For more information visit www.memorialhermann.org.
SOURCE: Getinge USA, Inc.
