ROCHESTER, New York-Getinge Industrier, AB, parent company of Getinge/Castle, has acquired ALM, a supplier of surgical lighting.

ALM designs and manufactures equipment for operation rooms, intensive care units, emergency rooms, and recovery rooms, including surgical lights, operating tables and ceiling service units. 

Getinge/Castle is an international supplier of disinfection, sterilization, and surgical equipment. 

The announcement follows the acquisition of Maquet, a surgical table manufacturer, by Getinge/Castle in February. 

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Getinge/Castle Acquires ALM