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COOK MEDICAL AUSTRALIA
COOK MEDICAL AUSTRALIA
Medical device manufacturer whose innovation helps doctors and patients worldwide
It has been at the forefront of creating minimally invasive medical devices and improving the way they are delivered to hospitals and doctors, the main focus always being the patients’ needs.
COOK MEDICALParent company Cook Medical was founded in 1963 in Bloomington, Indiana. The organisation’s story really does show it is possible to change the world even if you have to start at the very bottom.Founder Bill Cook originally ran the business from a spare bedroom in his apartment, and it quickly grew. Cook Medical was the first company to package the three primary components for percutaneous catheterisation (needles, wire guides, and catheters) in one convenient set
Since its inception in 1979, Cook Medical Australia has been intent on continuing to deliver simpler, more
effective options for doctors and patients across the country.
By the next decade, the company had expanded from the US into Europe and Asia and by the end of the ’70s, the volume of products that Cook Medical shipped allowed doctors to perform 2,000 cardiovascular catheterisations per day.
AUSTRALIAN HQWith more than 500 staff, Cook Medical Australia is headquartered at the $30 million purpose-built factory at Brisbane Technology Park, Eight Mile Plains.Acutely aware of the organisation’s impact on the environment, it has this year taken a major step to reduce its carbon footprint and power bill by installing a 706 square metre field of solar panels on the roof of the building.The installation is the largest of its kind in Asia Pacific, utilising advanced
solar panel technology called PERC (passivated emitter rear contact).Barry Thomas, Cook Medical Vice President and Managing Director of Cook Medical Australia said it was a simple decision to benefit from alternative energy.“We have a roof and lots of sun, so harnessing solar power was an obvious solution to reduce costs for us and the environment. The investment was significant, but even so we expect our solar panels will pay for themselves within 15 years.“Using alternative energy to power manufacturing still isn’t mainstream, but given the benefits it’s completely logical. We’ve chosen an extremely efficient technology, and the panels are now offsetting on average 30 per cent of the power we use each day.”
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- Window Cleaning- Full Washroom Services- Carpet Cleaning- Consumables
Professional. Proactive. Passionate.
Quality, Professional Cleaning Services
“We strive to provide a superior service that not only meets, but exceeds our
customer’s expectations”
Eaton’s provide professional, quality cleaning services to the commercial sector across Queensland and northern New South Wales. We provide:
• Commercial Cleaning
• Full Washroom Services
• High Pressure Water Blasting
• Hard Floor Care
• Graffiti Removal
• Window Cleaning
• Carpet Cleaning
• Consumables
Contact us today for a free assessment and quotation.
1800 807 [email protected]
Multiple Services.One Company.
Eaton’s customised solutions and services management are proven to provide the following results:
Significant reduction in costs and time associated with
managing multiple services
Consistency of quality
The ability to perform urgent tasks or special requests
One easy-to-manage monthly account for all services.
Unit 2-18 Riverland Drive, Loganholme Qld 4129 | PO Box 4668 Loganholme BC
SINCE 1912
Eaton’s provide professional, quality cleaning services to the commercial sector across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We provide:
Unit 2-18 Riverland Drive, Loganholme Qld 4129
The installation of the panels was finished in January, and was carried out by local company, Positronic Solar, who recommended and installed the custom-design using some of the most advanced technology available.
DIVISIONSCook Medical has approximately 16,000 products available in its catalogue, catering for uses in a wide range of medical departments. For this reason, it is separated into medical divisions to differentiate between the range of instruments it manufactures. These are:• Aortic Intervention• Critical Care• Endoscopy• Interventional Radiology• Lead Management• Otolaryngology• Peripheral Intervention• Reproductive Health• Surgery• Urology
The spectrum of devices has expanded as Cook has grown through theyears, with the main aim being to provide minimal discomfort to patients butmaximum efficiency for doctors and delivering results.
ETHICS & COMPLIANCEAlthough Cook Medical has branched out into many different countries acrossthe globe, it has never forgotten its principles and takes pride in continuing its initial promise throughout all its work.The philosophy of founder Bill Cook has always been simple: Do the right thing. From the days of Cook telling employees ethics and compliance measures to each and every individual, now the company has a dedicate d team and programme to carry the company culture on to future generations of employees.Crucial to any business is the relationships it builds with customers. In Cook Medical’s case, this is made more complex and delicate as it concerns both medical professionals and most importantly patients. The company’s success in Australia and beyond has been partly down to the hard work it puts into maintaining all of its external relationships.“The doctor-patient relationship is sacred,” the company says. “This relationship should be supported but not interfered with. We have a responsibility to protect the patient’s right to quality care, access to information, and privacy.
“We believe customers deserve a strong partner who treats them fairly and honestly. This also applies to clinicians as well as our distribution partners and supply chain customers.One important aspect of its business is working with governments. “We work openly, honestly, and transparently with government agencies,” Cook Medical states. “We’re not afraid to speak up when we think something should be done differently in the interest of patients and progress.”Being a strong community partner is also vitally important. TO this end, the company promises to contribute more than just money int the form of time, leadership, thoughts, and ideas.As it is very much a global organisation, Cook Medical has to make sure communication between departments and across its worldwide operations is paramount. “We’re driven by personalities and passion, not egos. We treat our employees like adults and ask that everyone at Cook accept responsibility for their own successes and failures,” it says.
LEADING FROM THE FRONTBarry Thomas is the Managing Director of Cook Medical Australia, and also the Cook Medical Vice President who joined the company in 2001.Mr Thomas is also a Board Member of Research Australia, an alliance of 160 members and supporters advocating for health and medical research in Australia.His success with Cook Medical
Australia has been phenomenal. He most recently served as Global Director of the Aortic Intervention Division Strategic Business Unit responsible for launching Cook’s Endovascular Therapies Division in the US. Over a period of two years, under his stewardship the division recorded revenues of over a quarter of a billion dollars. Prior to this, Mr Thomas, as Australian Sales and Marketing Director for Cook Australasian Pty Ltd, headed the Endovascular Strategic Business Unit operations with a primary focus on Australia, China, Japan and India.Mr Thomas is also recognised as a valued commentator on innovation and research and development and regularly authors medical articles and papers on various topics related to the field of medical devices.
