MUNDELEIN, IL--(Marketwire - April 08, 2011) - Medline Industries, Inc., today announced that it is donating $50,000 in medical supplies to Japan rescue and relief efforts following the country’s devastating earthquakes and tsunami. The aid includes supplies for surgical procedures as well as a government request for surgeon’s gloves and gowns.
“Our business is about alleviating human suffering, and through our acquisition of CareFusion’s International Surgical Products business, we have colleagues and business operations in Japan,” said Andy Mills, president of Medline. “In this tremendous time of need we are glad that we are able to reach out and help.”
About Medline
Medline, the nation’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices and home care dealers. Headquartered in Mundelein, Ill., Medline has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.
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