Air Liquide takes control of Omasa, the Italian market leader in sterilization services
Air Liquide, a 50% equity stakeholder in Omasa for the last two years, announces today its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake from Impregilo SpA, the specialist of civil engineering group based in Milan. This acquisition, conducted by Air Liquide Sanità, the Italian healthcare subsidiary of Air Liquide, allows Air Liquide Santé to reinforce its presence in hospital sterilization services.
The sterilization of hospital surgical equipment is a delicate operation in which quality is essential to the health of patients and medical personnel. Omasa holds a leadership position in sterilization outsourcing in Italy. Its extensive expertise is well recognized and its innovative technologies enable it to meet the most stringent demands. The company of 179 employees achieved sales of 9 million euros in 2002. With 12 sterilization plants and 1 integrated technical services site, Omasa sterilizes over 650, 000 surgical sets annually to supply more than 215, 000 surgical operations.
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