Brooks Announces Getinge as "Business of the Month."

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Getinge, a global provider of infection control equipment, medical systems, and extended care products, has been named Monroe County’s “Business of the Month.”

“Getinge is a global leader within their field and their products are known and used world-wide,” said Brooks. “I am proud to have such a remarkable company here in Monroe County and thank them for their continued commitment and investment in our community.”

Getinge is a Swedish owned company with two of its divisions located in Monroe County. Getinge Sourcing, LLC manufactures sterilization equipment and washing equipment for both healthcare and life sciences markets. Getinge USA provides U.S. sales, marketing, service and distribution to customers in these respective markets. Getinge’s local customers include: Rochester General Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, Unity Hospital at Parkridge, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Bausch & Lomb.

Getinge employs 265 people in Monroe County. In 2007, Getinge invested approximately $6 million to renovate the company’s 280,000 square foot shared facility in the Town of Henrietta. The project consisted of reconfiguring the manufacturing floor, building office space, and constructing a new showroom. Getinge received a sales tax exemption on the construction materials and equipment through COMIDA and a capital grant from New York State.

“It was the sales tax incentives from Monroe County and the capital grant from New York State that played a key role in the business case to remain in New York State and make the necessary investment in our Henrietta facility,” said John Aymong – President of Getinge Sourcing, LLC.

For more information on Getinge, please visit their website, www.getinge.com.