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Bucharest,19 March 2012 – The technology group The Linde Group, a world-leading gases and engineering company, has closed in December 2011 a deal for the acquisition of the Romanian leading respiratory homecare services provider Oxygen Plus. The Linde Group is present in the local market through its subsidiary Linde Gaz Romania, which operates a specialized division in the healthcare market.
Oxygen Plus entered the Romanian market in 2004, as the first private fund company active in the respiratory homecare market. Homecare is the term applied to medical services relating to the treatment of patients in settings other than hospitals. It comprises respiratory services such as oxygen therapy, sleep therapy, and ventilation services. Oxygen Plus provides a full range of equipment and accessories as well as service delivered by qualified staff to ensure that the patient and his or her family are fully able to operate the devices involved.
The company achieved a turnover of 10,327,996 Lei (EUR 2,44 million) by the end of 2011, up 18 percent compared to the previous year.
“Following the acquisition by Linde, Oxygen Plus will extend starting 2012, its competencies, delivering even better care to patients with breathing deficiency. They will have access to advanced devices for therapies, ensuring the benefits of the latest developments. The acquisition improves our efficiency and strengthens our role as market leader in homecare services," said Silvia Stanescu, CEO of Oxygen Plus.
"For us, the acquisition of Oxygen Plus is a natural action, in line with the development strategy in Romania. Linde is the largest supplier of medical gases and related services in Romania, and Oxygen Plus perfectly complements our portfolio on the homecare market. It is a strategic decision in the context of developing The Linde Group’s area of expertise in Romania," said Julia Oprea, Manager Healthcare, Linde Gaz Romania.
About The Linde Group
The Linde Group is a world-leading gases and engineering company with around 50,500 employees working in more than 100 countries worldwide. In the 2011 financial year, it achieved sales of EUR 13.787 bn. The strategy of The Linde Group is geared towards sustainable earnings-based growth and focuses on the expansion of its international business with forward-looking products and services. Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment – in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. Linde is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
For more information, see The Linde Group online at http://www.linde.com
About Linde Gaz Romania
Linde Gaz Romania, member of The Linde Group, is the national market leader in the gases business. The company produces and distributes industrial, specialty, medical and food gases, welding products, equipment and accessories and offers a wide range of related gas supply and use. Linde Gaz Romania is present in most industrial segments in Romania, while the distribution area covers all geographical regions.
For more information, visit the website http://www.linde.ro
About Oxigen
Plus Established in 2004, Oxygen Plus is a pioneer in the market of home respiratory care in Romania. Since its establishment, Oxygen Plus has maintained its position as market leader, offering rental or sale of medical assistance or hospital outpatient respiratory. The company has contracts with all 44 health houses for oxygen, 20 somnology laboratories and national coverage through 14 regional offices, representing the largest network profile.
For more information, visit the website http://www.oxigenplus.ro
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Contact Linde Gaz Romania
Iulia Oprea
Healthcare Manager
Autostrada Bucuresti- Pitesti km 11,3 OP 76
Phone +40 /(0)213181920
Mail: iulia.oprea@ro.linde-gas.com
Oana Reiber
Marketing Communications Romania
Timisoara, Avram Imbroane 9
Tel.: +40 256 300700
Mail: oana.reiber@ro.linde-gas.com
Website: http://www.linde.ro
Contact Oxigen Plus
Silvia Stanescu
CEO
Oxigen Plus
Calea Rahovei 266-268, corp 60
Sector 5 Bucuresti
Telefon: +40 21 456 47 73
Fax: +40 21 404 14 01
Website: http://www.oxigenplus.ro
Email: info@oxigenplus.ro