Hill-Rom forms JV with health care textiles leader Encompass

10 Nov '09

4 min read

"This joint venture establishes a new company with the product breadth, channel depth, and intense customer focus needed to provide unparalleled performance for our customers," said Mike Spurlock, chief executive officer of Encompass Group. "We see this as a win for both companies and for all of our customers."

Encompass Group is one of the leading manufacturers and marketers of reusable textiles, professional apparel, therapeutic support surfaces and disposable and single use medical products. A privately owned company, Encompass Group is composed of five interdependent operating divisions, each focused on meeting specific customer, product or market needs.

Hill-Rom is a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related services for the health care industry, including patient support systems, safe mobility and handling solutions, non-invasive therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, medical equipment rentals, and information technology solutions. Hill-Rom's comprehensive product and service offerings are used by health care providers across the health care continuum in hospitals, extended care facilities and home care settings to enhance the safety and quality of patient care.

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