The acquisition strengthens Getinge’s offering to endoscopy units across the UK by combining Pennamed’s consumables portfolio and customer relationships with Getinge’s expertise in endoscope reprocessing, infection control, and washer-disinfector technology, the company states.

“We are delighted to welcome Pennamed to Getinge. This acquisition strengthens our ability to support UK endoscopy departments with a more complete and connected offering. By combining Pennamed’s consumables expertise with our reprocessing and infection control capabilities, we can deliver greater value to our customers and support the NHS in meeting increasing demand,” says Amy Rothwell, President UK & Ireland at Getinge.

UK as both a key market and a strategic manufacturing base

Getinge is strongly committed to the UK as both a key market and a strategic manufacturing base. With combined annual sales of approximately £130 million and close to 350 employees across Getinge and Pennamed, the UK represents an important part of Getinge’s global operations. The company’s site in Derby serves as a global centre of excellence for chemistry, supporting the continued development of infection control solutions worldwide.