Welch Allyn Explained

Welch Allyn, Inc.
Type:	Subsidiary
Parent:	Hillrom
Founded:	1915
Hq Location:	Skaneateles Falls, New York, U.S.
Industry:	Medical devices

Welch Allyn, Inc. is an American manufacturer of medical devices and patient monitoring systems. Headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York, it was family-owned until it was acquired in 2015 by Hillrom.^{[1] [2]} Hillrom was purchased by Baxter International in 2021.^[3]

History

Welch Allyn was founded in 1915 in Auburn, New York by Dr. Francis Welch and inventor William Noah Allyn. The two formed a partnership and developed the first hand-held, direct-illuminating ophthalmoscope and convinced Allyn, a medical instruments salesman, to form a partnership. The company moved to Skaneateles Falls in 1953, where it is still headquartered today.^[4] In 2019, Welch Allyn was awarded a $100m contract to supply the United States military with patient monitoring supplies.^[5]

External links

• Renovation of the Welch Allyn Corporate Headquarters

Notes and References

1. News: Hill-Rom completes $2 billion purchase of Skaneateles-based Welch Allyn . . 2017-08-24. en-US.
2. News: Hill_Rom to acquire WelchAllyn in $2 billion deal. 2017-08-24. en-us.
3. Web site: Tampone . Kevin . December 13, 2021 . Baxter International completes acquisition of Welch Allyn owner . 2022-10-25 . syracuse . en.
4. Web site: Welch Allyn timeline: A look at Skaneateles company's history, highlights . syracuse.com . 17 April 2021.
5. Web site: Weiner . Mark . 2019-06-25 . Welch Allyn of Skaneateles wins $100M military contract . 2022-11-30 . syracuse . en.