Getinge

History

YearDetail
1904 Olander Larsson, a Swedish entrepreneur, started manufacturing agricultural equipment in the community of Getinge.
1932 The company made its first move into medical technology to manufacture sterilizers for medical equipment.
1960s Electrolux acquired Getinge.
1989 Rune Andersson and Carl Bennet, Swedish entrepreneurs, acquired Getinge from Electrolux.
1993 The company is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX). 
2000 The acquisition of Maquet enabled Getinge to start provisioning operating theatres.
2008 The company expanded its presence in the cardiovascular field.
1993 The company expanded its business through continuous sales.