Schiller Acquisition Expands Holter Line

On May 1, 2008, Medilog (Wiesbaden, Germany) became part of the Schiller Group (Baar, Switzerland).

Medilog's additional products are an ideal complement to Schiller's present product range. Schiller is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of electrocardiographs (ECGs), Holter ECG and blood pressure recorders, spirometers, medical information technology (IT) systems, patient monitors, and external defibrillators. The company was founded by CEO Alfred E. Schiller in 1974. The CEO is convinced that the addition of Medilog's high-end Holter will enhance Schiller's product range. Alfred E. Schiller's commented on the acquisition, "We, at Schiller look forward to the coming cooperation. We are proud to have gained a brand as good as Medilog.”

The Schiller Group, with a leading position on the world market, reported that it would make every effort to further boost Medilog's success. It is already ascertained that the Medilog brand name will remain. Medilog will become Schiller's high-end Holter system. Other details of the integration process are not yet fixed.

Medilog is the trademark of Huntleigh Healthcare cardiology products, the former Medical Division of Oxford Instruments. Oxford Instruments (Abington, UK) is a leading international manufacturer of scientific research systems.

More than 700 employees work for the Schiller group in 28 subsidiaries worldwide. Schiller has subsidiaries providing exclusive service centers in 15 countries and representatives in more than 100 countries worldwide. All shares are owned by the company Mr. Schiller.


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