Southend based Surgical Holdings, a trusted, family-run business renowned for dedication, quality, and innovation in surgical instrumentation, has been acquired by Stille AB, the renowned Swedish surgical instrumentation specialist founded in 1841.
This acquisition brings together two companies with shared commitments to craftsmanship, innovation, and exceptional quality in surgical instrumentation.
It will expand Surgical Holdings’ access to investment and growth opportunities, combining Stille’s extensive product range and European manufacturing capabilities with Surgical Holdings’ high-quality instruments and specialist repair services.
The partnership will enhance customer offerings through improved quality, innovation, and supply chain resilience.
As a local employer in Southend, Surgical Holdings have been creating jobs through their growth, in technical, quality and commercial positions. Apprenticeships have been a key part of the development in the company, over the last 35 years and this new step for the business will bring more opportunities for jobs in medical device technology.
Speaking about the acquisition Daniel Coole, Managing Director of Surgical Holdings, said: “There is tremendous alignment across the Surgical Holdings and Stille brands. This exciting step creates an unrivalled portfolio of innovative instrumentation, devices, and servicing.”
Phil Coole, Chairman of Surgical Holdings, added: “We are extremely grateful to our loyal employees, customers, and stakeholders for their support over the past 35 years. We look forward to this next chapter with optimism and enthusiasm.”
Ulrik Berthelsen, CEO of Stille Group, commented: “We are excited to welcome Surgical Holdings into the Stille Group. This acquisition strengthens our position as a premium supplier of surgical instruments and enhances our reach into one of the world’s most important markets.”
Founded in 1988 by Philip Coole, inspired by his father Fred Coole’s passion for finely crafted surgical instruments, Surgical Holdings remains a family-run business, with Philip as Chairman and his son Daniel as Managing Director.
Surgical Holdings is ISO 13485 accredited, and all repairs are performed by a team of highly skilled technicians, ensuring surgical instruments are reliable and long-lasting.
Last year alone, the company repaired over 12000 surgical instruments, helping the NHS improve sustainability.
Surgical Holdings is dedicated to sustainably manufacturing, servicing, and distributing medical devices for the UK healthcare sector and export partners worldwide, while promoting education and continual development of its employees.
For more information, visit: https://www.surgicalholdings.co.uk/
