Midmark

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Midmark, formerly The Cummings Machine Company, was founded in 1915, manufacturing cement mixers.{{Cite web |last=CNBC.com |first=Alec Foege {{!}} Special to |date=2013-02-20 |title=The Little Company That Conquered Conglomerates |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/20/the-little-company-that-conquered-conglomerates.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=CNBC |language=en}} In 1918, Cummings bought the Reeves Pulley Company's engine business.Minnesota Valley Antique Farm Power and Machinery Association newsletter, October 2011 In 1919, the company expanded its product line to mining locomotives, foundry equipment, and custom metal fabrications, and became the Industrial Equipment Company. John Eiting was the first member of the Eiting family to hold a leadership position, being named president in 1925. John's son, Carl Eiting joined the company in 1930 and became president in 1953.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}

Carl's son, Jim Eiting, joined the company in 1956.

Midmark entered the medical industry in 1967 when it purchased the assets of the bankrupt American Metal Furniture Company. The company was then renamed IE Industries for "innovative engineering".{{Cite web |last=Spector |first=Barbara |date=2016-01-13 |title=Celebration Corner: Midmark Corporation's 100th anniversary |url=https://familybusinessmagazine.com/succession/family-leadership/celebration-corner-midmark-corporations-100th-anniversary/ |access-date=2024-12-03 |website=Family Business Magazine |language=en-US}}

It also introduced a solid-frame hydrostatic trencher for cutting ditches for utility underground lines and general construction. These new product lines resulted in the creation of three product divisions: Midmark Medical, Midmark Power (trencher), and Midmark Steel (mining equipment and custom manufacturing). In 1978, IE Industries became Midmark Corporation.

Midmark purchased the Ritter line of medical equipment from Sybron in 1986, then designed and developed casework and sterilizers for the medical and dental markets.

Jim Eiting retired as chief executive of the company in 1995.

As part of a global initiative, Midmark purchased the French holding company, Arteme and its subsidiaries, Promotal and Beaumond, located in Ernée, France, in 1998.

In 2000, Jim Eiting's daughter, Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar took over as president and CEO.{{Cite web |last=CNBC.com |first=Alec Foege {{!}} Special to |date=2013-02-20 |title=The Little Company That Conquered Conglomerates |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/20/the-little-company-that-conquered-conglomerates.html |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=CNBC |language=en}}

In 2010, Midmark partnered with Mortara Instrument in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, adding new products to its line of diagnostic devices.{{cite news|date=11 August 2010|title=Midmark takes majority stake in Indian company|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/2010/08/09/daily19.html}}

Midmark moved its headquarters from Versailles, Ohio to Dayton, Ohio, located at the University of Dayton River Campus, in 2013.{{cite news| url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/business/midmark-to-move-headquarters-to-dayton-by-july/nWyxp/ | title=Midmark to move headquarters to Dayton by July | date=21 August 2013}}

In 2018, Midmark moved its headquarters from Dayton, Ohio to Austin Landing in Miamisburg, Ohio.

{{cite web|url=https://www.midmark.com/newsroom/news-releases/2018/10/23/new-midmark-corporate-headquarters-now-open-at-austin-landing|title=New Midmark Corporate Headquarters Now Open at Austin Landing|website=www.midmark.com}}

In August 2019, the company acquired the True Definition intraoral scanner platform from 3M.{{Cite web |last= |last2= |last3= |date=August 2019 |title=Midmark Acquires True Definition Intraoral Scanner Platform from 3M |url=https://www.dentalcompare.com/News/363213-Midmark-Acquires-True-Definition-Intraoral-Scanner-Platform-from-3M/ |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.dentalcompare.com |language=en}}

In April 2021, President Jon Well took over as CEO, succeeding John Baumann.{{Cite web |title=This area manufacturer is preparing for a new CEO |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/this-area-manufacturer-is-preparing-for-a-new-ceo/RCVDLMKNPNDWBHSZ3LVLQKWGA4/ |access-date=2025-01-23 |website=dayton-daily-news |language=English}}

Midmark made several acquisitions to broaden each of its markets:

• Brentwood Medical Products, Torrance, California - "digital diagnostic products"

• Apollo Dental Products, Clovis, California - air compressors and evacuation systems for the dental market

• Matrx, Orchard Park, New York - air compressors and evacuation systems for dental and veterinary medicine
• DBL7, Fort Collins, Colorado - veterinary power examination and procedure tables, including the Canis Major Exam Lift Table
• European Design, Inc., Glasgow, Kentucky - a premium wood cabinetry company, was acquired in 2007.{{cite web |date=November 12, 2007 |title=Midmark acquires manufacturer of premium cabinetry for health-care professions |url=https://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/311792/articles/dental-economics/industry-news/midmark-acquires-manufacturer-of-premium-cabinetry-for-health-care-professions.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709013324/https://www.dentistryiq.com/index/display/article-display/311792/articles/dental-economics/industry-news/midmark-acquires-manufacturer-of-premium-cabinetry-for-health-care-professions.html |archivedate=July 9, 2011 |website=Denistry iQ}}
• Sharn Veterinary, Inc., Tampa, Florida - monitoring and critical care equipment for animal healthcare under the Cardell, CardEx, and Versaflo brands
• Progeny, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois - radiographic imaging products for human and animal dental markets{{cite web |title=Details |url=http://www.towniecentral.com/Dentaltown/PressReleases.aspx?action=DETAILS&rid=3803&st=midmark%20acquires |access-date=2019-06-05 |website=www.towniecentral.com |format=PDF}}
• Newmed, S.r.L, Quattro Castella, Italy- tabletop sterilization products and accessories for the medical, dental, and animal health markets{{cite news |date=23 November 2010 |title=Midmark Corp. acquires Italian manufacturer Newmed |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2010/11/23/midmark-acquires-italian-manufacturer.html}}
• Schroer Manufacturing Company (Shor-Line) animal health equipment manufacturer. Kansas City, Kansas{{Cite web |title=Midmark Corporation Acquires Shor-Line |url=https://www.midmark.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/09/20/midmark-corporation-acquires-shor-line |access-date=2021-11-17 |website=www.midmark.com}}

In 1996, the company acquired Knight Manufacturing, Inc. in Asheville, North Carolina, expanding its product offerings in the dental market.{{Cite web |date=December 18, 1996 |title=Midmark buys dental equipment manufacturer |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/stories/1996/12/16/daily9.html |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=www.bizjournals.com}} In 1998, Midmark purchased the French holding company Arteme, a maker of primary and acute-care medical products.{{Cite web |last=CNBC.com |first=Alec Foege {{!}} Special to |date=2013-02-20 |title=The Little Company That Conquered Conglomerates |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/20/the-little-company-that-conquered-conglomerates.html |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=CNBC |language=en}}

Brentwood Medical Products of Torrance, California, was purchased in 2000.{{Cite web |last=CNBC.com |first=Alec Foege {{!}} Special to |date=2013-02-20 |title=The Little Company That Conquered Conglomerates |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/20/the-little-company-that-conquered-conglomerates.html |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=CNBC |language=en}}

It was announced in March 2009 that Progeny, Inc. of Lincolnshire, Illinois, a radiographic imaging product for human and animal dental markets, was purchased for an undisclosed amount.{{Cite web |title=MIDMARK ACQUIRES PROGENY, INC |url=https://www.dentaltown.com/news/details/3803/midmark-acquires-progeny-inc |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=www.dentaltown.com}}

In 2010, Midmark acquired the majority equity position in Janak Healthcare Private Limited. Then, in 2014, Midmark took sole ownership of Janak Healthcare Private Limited in Mumbai, India with manufacturing in Umargam, Gujarat.{{cite news |date=11 December 2014 |title=Dayton medical manufacturer makes acquisition, to grow internationally |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/12/11/dayton-medical-manufacturer-makes-acquisition-to.html}}

The company purchased a minority share in Cleveland Medical Devices in 2011.{{Cite web |title=Midmark Corporation partners with Cleveland Medical Devices Inc., introducing Portable Home Sleep Testing Monitor that enables patients to be tested for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in comfort of their own homes {{!}} www.inknowvation.com |url=https://www.inknowvation.com/sbir/story/midmark-corporation-partners-cleveland-medical-devices-inc-introducing-portable-home |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.inknowvation.com}}

In 2016, Midmark acquired Versus Technology, Inc., a maker of locating technology, badges, and software located in Traverse City, Michigan.{{cite news |date=5 May 2016 |title=Midmark completes major acquisition |url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/05/05/midmark-completes-major-acquisitio.html}} that same year, Midmark acquired VSSI Inc., a manufacturer of veterinary practice equipment located in Carthage, Missouri{{cite news |date=3 November 2016 |title=Midmark Corporation Announces Acquisition of VSSI, Inc. |url=http://www.countynewsonline.org/news/2016/nov/midmark-vssi110516.html#:~:text=DAYTON%2C%20Ohio%2C%20Nov.%203%2C%202016%20—%20Midmark%20Corporation,%28“VSSI”%29%3B%20a%20Missouri-based%20manufacturer%20of%20veterinary%20practice%20equipment.}}

In 2019, Midmark acquired Mason Company, an animal boarding and containment solutions company located in Leesburg, Ohio and Lebanon, Ohio{{cite news |date=4 June 2019 |title=Midmark Corporation Acquires Mason Company. |url=https://www.midmark.com/newsroom/news-releases/2019/06/04/midmark-corporation-acquires-mason-company.}}

Schroer Manufacturing Company (Shor-Line), a Kansas City, Kansas-based animal health equipment manufacturing company, was acquired in 2021.{{Cite web |last=Reports |first=Staff |date=2021-09-21 |title=Midmark Corporation acquires Shor-Line |url=https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2021/09/21/midmark-corporation-acquires-shor-line/#:~:text=Not%20only%20does%20the%20acquisition,Midmark,%20visit%20midmark.com |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Daily Advocate & Early Bird News |language=en-US}}

Netherlands-based Fortimedix was acquired in November 2024.{{Cite web |last=Whooley |first=Sean |date=2024-11-21 |title=Medtronic acquires articulating instrument maker Fortimedix Surgical |url=https://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-acquires-articulating-instrument-fortimedix-surgical/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=MassDevice |language=en-US}}

In 2008 Midmark was named one of the "Healthiest Companies in America" by Interactive Health Solutions (IHS).{{cite web|url=http://www.healthiestcompanies.com/award-winning-companies.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121004649/http://www.healthiestcompanies.com/award-winning-companies.html|archivedate=2008-11-21|title=Healthiest Companies in America|date=21 November 2008}}

Midmark was the recipient of the Best-in-Class Award in 2009, 2010 and 2011 for achieving Best-in-Class status in the Electromedical product category. This award is determined through a combination of year-over-year market share growth and total market share.{{cite web |title=GHX Announces 2010 Best-in-Class Product Category Award Winners |url=http://www.ghx.com/78ewsroom/NewsReleases/NewsReleases2010/tabid/864/newsid2765/264/mid/2765/language/en-US/Default.aspx |website=GHX |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711092055/http://www.ghx.com/78ewsroom/NewsReleases/NewsReleases2010/tabid/864/newsid2765/264/mid/2765/language/en-US/Default.aspx |archivedate=July 11, 2011 |date=March 25, 2010 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=GHX Announces 2009 Best In Class Award Winners |url=http://www.ghx.com/78ewsroom/NewsReleases/NewsReleases2009/tabid/745/mid/2329/newsid2329/246/language/en-US/Default.aspx |website=GHX |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711092430/http://www.ghx.com/78ewsroom/NewsReleases/NewsReleases2009/tabid/745/mid/2329/newsid2329/246/language/en-US/Default.aspx |archivedate=July 11, 2011 |date=June 3, 2009 |url-status=dead}}

In 2011, Midmark was presented the Medical Design Excellence Award for its 625 Barrier-Free Examination table.{{cite news|title=37 Innovative Products Win Medical Design Excellence Awards|date=5 April 2011|accessdate=16 May 2012|publisher=PRNewswire|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/37-innovative-products-win-medical-design-excellence-awards-119278309.html}}

In 2016, Midmark received a GOOD Design Award for its Artizan Dental Cabinetry.{{cite news|url=http://decisionsindentistry.com/2016/02/artizan-expressions-dental-cabinetry-awarded-2015-good-design-award|title=Artizan Experssions Dental Cabinetry Awarded 2015 Good Design Award |date=5 February 2016|publisher=decisionsindentistry.com}}

Midmark received a Certificate of Excellence in the 2016 American In-house Design Awards for its first iBook.{{cite news|url=https://www.bioohio.com/news-item/midmark-dental-awarded-a-certificate-of-excellence-in-the-2016-american-in-house-design-awards-for-its-first-ibook/|title=Midmark Dental awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the 2016 American In-House Design Awards for its first iBook |date=21 September 2016|publisher=bioohio.com}}

In 2016, Midmark received a Dayton Business Journal Manufacturing Award for Workforce Training.{{cite news|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2016/10/21/dbj-reveals-2016-manufacturing-awards-winners.html|title=DBJ reveals 2016 Manufacturing Awards winners| date=21 October 2016|publisher=bizjournals}}

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