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Stryker to acquire advanced imaging firm Mobius
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. said today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mobius Imaging LLC, a Massachusetts-based advanced imaging technology company for about $370 million in cash.
MiBiz growth report: August 19, 2019
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Stryker raises expectations for 2019 after ‘robust’ quarter
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. raised its sales and earnings guidance for 2019 after what President and CEO Kevin Lobo called a “robust” second quarter.
MiBiz Growth Report: June 24, 2019
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New med device company looks to build out product line
A new medical device company in Kalamazoo plans to begin building a business around a product acquired from Stryker Corp. to treat a painful and potentially life-threatening condition.
Stryker acquires Bay Area medical device company
Stryker Corp. has completed the acquisition of Arrinex Inc., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based medical device company that developed a treatment for chronic rhinitis.
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Stryker M&A strategy focuses on tuck-in deals to maintain growth trajectory
KALAMAZOO — Two deals that closed in recent weeks typify medical device firm Stryker Corp.’s acquisition strategy.
Stryker reports higher sales in third quarter
Stryker Corp.’s sales grew nearly 8 percent during the third quarter to $3.24 billion. The quarterly result compares to sales of $3 billion in the same period last year.
MiBiz Growth Report: Oct. 15, 2018
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Stryker acquires N.C. med device firm for $220 million
Stryker Corp. acquired Durham, N.C.-based HyperBranch Medical Technology Inc. for $220 million.
MiBiz Growth Report: Sept. 17, 2018
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MiBiz Growth Report: September 4, 2018
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Stryker to acquire spinal device maker for $1.4 billion
Stryker Corp. signed a deal to pay $1.4 billion to acquire Leesburg, Va.-based K2M Group Holdings Inc., a maker of spinal devices.
End of a cycle? M&A activity plateaus for West Michigan manufacturers, advisers say
Before Landscape Forms Inc. acquired Kornegay Design last year, the Kalamazoo-based designer and manufacturer of site furniture, accessories and lighting mulled several acquisition targets that shared its design culture and core beliefs.
Closer to Nature: Kalamazoo Nature Center works behind the scenes to unite community with the outdoors
KALAMAZOO — The public’s view of the Kalamazoo Nature Center is one of beautifully preserved nature trails, numerous wildlife habitats, and a safe haven within the urban areas surrounding it.
MiBiz Growth Report: December 11, 2017
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Stryker ‘very bullish’ on surgical robots
KALAMAZOO — The early success for Stryker Corp.’s surgical robot that’s now used in total knee replacement surgeries reflects a growing acceptance of the technology.
MiBiz Growth Report: Oct. 30, 2017
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• M&A: Stryker Corp. acquired a majority interest in French medical device company Vexim SA and plans to make a tender offer to buy out its remaining shareholders. The Kalamazoo-based Stryker (NYSE: SYK) acquired 50.7 percent of shares and 50.3 percent of voting rights to Vexim, based in Balma, near Toulouse, France. Stryker paid 20 euros per share to funds managed by Truffle Capital, Bpifrance and Kreaxi, as well as Vexim managers. Vexim said the acquisition of the majority stake by Stryker has an equity value of 183 million euros, which equates to about $216 million. Vexim specializes in devices for minimally invasive procedures to treat traumatic spinal pathologies.
Stryker sales up 6.1 percent in third quarter
Stryker Corp. reported revenues of $3 billion for the third quarter, a 6.1-percent increase from the same period a year earlier.
Kalamazoo-based FlowTech sells to new owners to pursue next stage of growth
KALAMAZOO — After two years of looking for manufacturing companies to buy, Dave Kersjes and Steve Remstad found an opportunity in FlowTech Inc., a small producer of fluid and air filtration products.
Stryker boosts 2017 forecast after strong quarter
Stryker Corp. raised sales and earnings expectation for 2017 after recording a strong second quarter.
Staying the course: Manufacturers’ R&D spending expected to remain steady through 2018
West Michigan manufacturers continue to take a steady yet conservative approach to research and development spending.
Stryker awarded $248.7 million in patent lawsuit
KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. is due $248.7 million from rival Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. in a seven-year-old federal lawsuit over patent infringement.
MiBiz Growth Report: June 26, 2017
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GE and Stryker form partnership to develop additive manufacturing technology
GE Additive, a business unit of global conglomerate General Electric Corp., will partner with Kalamazoo-based Stryker Corp. to grow Stryker’s additive manufacturing capabilities.
MiBiz Growth Report: May 1, 2017
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• M&A: Kalamazoo-based Stryker Corp. acquired the assets of Charleston, S.C.-based Cactus LLC, a manufacturer of pharmaceutical waste management systems, according to a statement. Cactus products have been sold in the U.S. since 2012 and have been installed in more than 1,300 facilities. The products will become part of Stryker’s Surgical Safety business, a division of Stryker Surgical Instruments. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Stryker lays off undisclosed number of workers
Stryker Corp. has laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Southwest Michigan as part of a larger restructuring strategy under its Stryker Instruments business unit.
WMU innovation institute bolsters product design talent pool
KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University will launch a new product design institute to create a hub of designers in Southwest Michigan and supply local companies with talent.
Proposed Exchange Building leads push for downtown housing in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO — It may have taken five years, but the partners behind one of the largest mixed-use projects in downtown Kalamazoo finally have secured the financing they need for the development.
Stryker expansion builds on Southwest Michigan’s life sciences corridor
KALAMAZOO — A major expansion by Stryker Corp. could provide a welcome shot in the arm for Southwest Michigan’s life sciences sector.