Welch Allyn Divests Surgical Lighting and Specialty Metal Halide Product Lines
“Several years ago, as part of our overall Strategic Direction, Welch Allyn made the decision to gradually exit the parts of our business that were not directly related to our core medical focus areas, and the divestiture of these product lines is a key step in this process,” said Shimer. “Welch Allyn was founded more than 90 years ago by introducing the world’s first hand-held direct-illuminating ophthalmoscope, and we intend to remain true to the legacy of delivering quality medical devices which are the core of our company’s growth and success. By redeploying our people and assets we continue to put even greater innovation into the hands of frontline caregivers and their patients around the world. We are committed to focusing on what we do best—developing and manufacturing innovative, high-quality medical devices.”
Welch Allyn will continue to grow the medical office lighting portion of the business and LED-based medical lights, including the recently introduced Green Series Medical Exam Lights. In addition, the manufacture of Welch Allyn precision OEM specialty halogen lighting products will remain fully operational with no interruption in sales, service or support.
Ushio America, Inc. based in Cypress, CA, a leading manufacturer of Specialty and General Illumination lighting solutions, has purchased the Welch Allyn Solarc specialty metal halide product line of lighting products.
In addition, New Jersey-based Integra LifeSciences Corporation has purchased all Welch Allyn surgical headlight assets, which includes the ProXenon and CL lines of surgical headlight products and accessories. Integra is a leading medical device company focusing on regenerative medicine and innovation of cost-effective surgical implants and medical instruments for neurosurgery, orthopedics and general surgery.
A three- to 12-month transition period is expected, during which most of the existing Welch Allyn lighting products workforce will be redeployed within the company into jobs matching individual skill sets. Based on current business conditions, the company expects that few employees will be impacted by the end of the transition period but will offer comprehensive severance packages and the resources of a nationally-based employment service to those who may experience a job loss.
About Welch Allyn
Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, NY (USA), Welch Allyn is a leading global manufacturer of medical diagnostic equipment and a complete range of digital and connected solutions. With over 2,500 employees working in 26 different countries, Welch Allyn specializes in helping doctors, nurses, and other frontline practitioners across the globe provide the best patient care by developing innovative products, breakthrough technologies, and cutting-edge solutions that help them see more patients, detect more conditions, and improve more lives. More information about Welch Allyn and its complete line of connected products and solutions may be found at www.welchallyn.com.
About USHIO America, Inc.
USHIO America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of Specialty and General Illumination lighting solutions based in Cypress, California. Established in 1967 as a subsidiary of USHIO Inc., in Tokyo, Japan, USHIO America, Inc. now carries over 3,500 General Illumination and Specialty products. These Lighting-Edge Technologies are provided to a variety of industries such as general illumination, audio-visual, photographic, stage, studio and television, semiconductor, medical, dental, ophthalmic, infra-red heating, and many others. For further information on USHIO and its Lighting-Edge Technologies, visit www.ushio.com. For information about this acquisition and how it may affect you as an USHIO customer, visit: www.ushio.com/corporate/pressreleases.htm.
About Integra
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, a world leader in regenerative medicine, is a global medical device company dedicated to improving the quality of life for millions of patients every year. The company's products are used primarily in orthopedics, neurosurgery and general surgery. Headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey, Integra has research and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. For more information, visit www.Integra-LS.com.
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Welch Allyn Jamie Arnold, APR, 315-685-4599 Public Relations Manager arnoldj@welchallyn.com