Welch Allyn

Welch Allyn, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryMedical devices
Founded1915
HeadquartersSkaneateles Falls, New York, U.S.
ParentHillrom
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Welch Allyn, Inc. is an American manufacturer of medical devices and patient monitoring systems. Headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York, it was family-owned until it was acquired in 2015 by Hillrom.[1][2] Hillrom was purchased by Baxter International in 2021.[3]

History

Welch Allyn was founded in 1915 in Auburn, New York by Dr. Francis Welch and inventor William Noah Allyn. The two formed a partnership and developed the first hand-held, direct-illuminating ophthalmoscope and convinced Allyn, a medical instruments salesman, to form a partnership.[3] The company moved to Skaneateles Falls in 1953, where it is still headquartered today.[4] In 2019, Welch Allyn was awarded a $100m contract to supply the United States military with patient monitoring supplies.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Hill-Rom completes $2 billion purchase of Skaneateles-based Welch Allyn". syracuse.com. Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  2. ^ "Hill_Rom to acquire WelchAllyn in $2 billion deal". Retrieved 2017-08-24.
  3. ^ a b Tampone, Kevin (December 13, 2021). "Baxter International completes acquisition of Welch Allyn owner". syracuse. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  4. ^ "Welch Allyn timeline: A look at Skaneateles company's history, highlights". syracuse.com. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  5. ^ Weiner, Mark (2019-06-25). "Welch Allyn of Skaneateles wins $100M military contract". syracuse. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
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