Getinge
Getinge AB is a global provider of products and solutions for healthcare and life sciences, focusing on intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing, and life sciences. The company employs approximately 12,000 people worldwide and operates in over 135 countries. In 2024, Getinge reported strong growth in sales and order intake, particularly in ventilators and consumables for ECLS and Sterile Transfer. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and continues to expand its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions like Paragonix Technologies, Inc.
Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year
Development 2020–2025
Business
Share of revenueIncludes ventilators and related equipment for critical care environments.
Products for cardiovascular surgeries and interventions.
Equipment and solutions for surgical environments.
Solutions for sterilization and infection control.
Products for research and development in life sciences.
Consumables and systems for extracorporeal life support and organ transplant.
Customers
Getinge serves a diverse range of customers in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including hospitals, surgical centers, and research institutions. The company's products are critical for intensive care units, operating rooms, and laboratories, making them essential for healthcare providers globally. Customers value Getinge's solutions for their reliability, innovation, and ability to enhance patient outcomes. The company's recent focus on expanding its transplant care offerings has attracted attention from specialized medical centers.
Purchase intensive care and cardiovascular products for critical care.
Acquire operating room equipment for surgical precision.
Utilize life science products for scientific studies.
Interested in ECLS and transplant care systems.
Strategy
Getinge's strategic priorities include enhancing productivity and cost efficiency through structural measures, focusing on high-growth areas like ECLS and transplant care, and phasing out less profitable segments such as surgical perfusion. The company aims to leverage its strong cash flow and earnings to drive profitability and sustain long-term growth. Strategic acquisitions, like that of Paragonix Technologies, are central to expanding its product portfolio and market presence.
To strengthen operating margins and profitability.
To capture market opportunities in ECLS and transplant care.
To reallocate resources to more profitable segments.
Geography
Getinge operates globally, with a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and its products are sold in more than 135 countries. This extensive geographic reach allows Getinge to tap into diverse markets and mitigate regional risks. The company's strategic acquisitions, such as Paragonix Technologies, enhance its product offerings and market penetration in key regions.
Risks
Getinge faces several risks, including geopolitical uncertainties and potential trade barriers that could impact its global operations. The company's decision to phase out the surgical perfusion segment reflects the risk of limited market growth and unsatisfactory market share. Additionally, the healthcare industry is subject to regulatory changes that could affect product approvals and market access. Currency fluctuations and economic downturns in key markets also pose financial risks.
- Geopolitical uncertaintiesImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
Potential trade barriers could impact global operations.
- Regulatory changesImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
Could affect product approvals and market access.
- Currency fluctuationsImpact: MediumLikelihood: Low
Impact financial performance due to global operations.
- Limited market growth in surgical perfusionImpact: Medium
Market share is unsatisfactory, leading to strategic phase-out.
Accounting
Judgemental itemsAffects sales and delivery reporting.
Impact: Significant
Impact quarterly revenue comparability.
Impact: Moderate
Requires significant judgment post-acquisitions.
Impact: Significant
Affect financial results due to international operations.
Impact: Moderate
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Last updated: 24/09/2026