Medline Industries is the largest privately-owned manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies in the world. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, Medline provides products, education, clinical programs and services throughout the healthcare field. With offices in 20 different countries around the world, Medline brought in $10.2 billion in revenue in 2018 and employs more than 23,000 people. The size and breadth of their operation earned Medline the ranking of 32 on Forbes’ list of the largest privately-held companies in America in 2016. The company’s roots trace back to 1910 when family patriarch A.L. Mills launched the Northwestern Garment Factory, which manufactured aprons for stockyards. Two years later, Mills started Mills Hospital Supplies. Inc., which produced surgical gowns and nurses’ uniforms. When Mills’ son, Irving, took over the business, he expanded operations to also distribute medical supplies. Today, the business is shepherded by the fourth generation of the Mills family. Medline currently offers more than 350,000 medical products and clinical solutions globally. This operation is driven by Medline’s team of clinicians, researchers, engineers, financial experts and 1,200 direct sales representatives. In 2014, Medline acquired Professional Hospital Supply, a leading manufacturer of custom procedure trays.
- Family name: Mills family
- Sector: Life Sciences
- Founded: 1966
- Founder: A.L. Mills
- Country: United States
- Company headquarters:Northfield, Illinois, United States
- Revenue: 8.1
- Employees: 13,912
- Website: medline.com
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