3M Acquires DMS Chile.Acquisition Broadens Infection Prevention Platform in Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. -- 3M announced today it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Articulos de Papel DMS (1) (Document Management System) See document management. (2) (Defense Messaging System) An X.500-compliant messaging system developed by the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Chile, a Santiago, Chile-based manufacturer of disposable surgical packs, drapes drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. , gowns and kits. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This acquisition builds on 3M's core medical business and expands its full-line of disposable drapes for infection prevention in Latin America. Disposable packs, drapes, gowns and kits enable a sterile environment in the operating room operating room n. Abbr. OR A room equipped for performing surgical operations. , which is critical to minimizing exposure to bacterial contamination for patients and medical professionals. "The addition of DMS Chile will allow us to combine local know-how with 3M's international expertise in infection prevention to deliver a wide range of value-added products to health professionals in Latin America," said Chuck Kummeth, division vice president, 3M Medical Division. "Expanding our portfolio in this manner is directly aligned to our goal of continuing to be a leading and innovative partner with our health professionals," added Fred Schiller, managing director, 3M Chile. "3M is renowned for its quality standards and technology platforms in the medical industry, and is a natural fit to help expand this business regionally," said Patricio Olivares, general manager, DMS Chile. Since inventing Ioban antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. incise in·cise v. To cut into with a sharp instrument. surgical drape drape v. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds. n. A cloth arranged over a patient's body during an examination or treatment or during surgery, designed to provide a sterile field around the area. more than 30 years ago, 3M has been a worldwide leader in developing health care products and services that address infection control. 3M Health Care, one of 3M's six major business segments, is dedicated to improving the practice, delivery and outcome of patient care and is a leading provider of solutions for medical, oral care, drug delivery and health information markets. About DMS Chile DMS Chile has a successful history of supplying the local market with sterile disposable surgical packs, drapes, gowns and kits for more than 20 years. The company is well recognized for its product quality, flexibility and speed to respond to customer needs. DMS Chile employs approximately 100 people at its operations in Santiago. About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. |
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