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Home > Company Index > Health Products & Services > Medical Appliances & Equipment > Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
 PROFILE
Kinetic Concepts makes its bed and has no problems lying in it. The company makes specialized mattresses and pressure relief and pulmonary care products to treat and prevent complications associated with patient immobility, such as pressure sores and the harmful buildup of fluid in the lungs. Products include the BariKare line of specialized beds, the NuPulse system for treatment of diabetic-related wounds, and the PlexiPulse All In 1 pneumatic compression device. Kinetic Concepts operates through more than 100 service facilities across the US; the company also markets its products abroad, primarily in Australia, Canada, and Europe.

 COMPETITION
Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. (HB)
Invacare Corporation (IVC)
Sunrise Medical Inc. (dossier)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 353.80
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 10.1%
Employees: 2,400
Revenue per employee: $147,416.67

 KEY PEOPLE
• Dennert O. Ware
    CEO
• William M. Brown
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
8023 Vantage Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78230
US
Phone: 210-524-9000
Fax: 210-255-6998
Online: Web Site

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