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Manufacturing meets medicine
UK-based medical supply manufacturer , Drive DeVilbiss , offers innovative solutions for independent living
As one of the world ’ s leading manufacturers and designers of durable medical devices , Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd ( Drive DeVilbiss ) succeeds in enhancing quality of life for thousands of vulnerable people each and every day . The company has seen consistent growth since its genesis in 2007 , as Group Managing Director , Richard McGleenan , outlines : “ Drive DeVilbiss was formed 16 years ago , via an acquisition of Medicare Technology Ltd . It was initially an importer of medical products , mainly mobility aids and accessories , operating in the private sale , age care market . Over several years , the business grew both organically and through strategic acquisitions , and we now serve a wide range of healthcare sectors .
“ In recent years , we have also expanded into service provision with a sizeable UK manufacturing footprint . In 2017 , the global business was acquired by US-based private equity company CD & R . Under new ownership , the business immediately acquired Sidhil Ltd , a manufacturer of medical beds based in West Yorkshire . Since the acquisition ,
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