Owens & Minor has launched Halyard Kitting, a new approach to manufacturing medical procedure trays used in hospitals and healthcare facilities. The trays contain instruments, supplies and medical devices clinicians need for specific procedures in ready-to-use packages. The company's flagship kitting facility opened in Villanueva, Honduras, where Owens & Minor has operated for over 30 years. The state-of-the-art site will create opportunities for up to 2,000 employees and incorporates visual management sequencing and automated packaging systems that nearly double the company's current kitting production capacity. Halyard Kitting combines Owens & Minor's supply chain, distribution and manufacturing expertise to offer healthcare providers a more resilient solution with a broad range of kit components, including proprietary Halyard brand products. The launch follows Owens & Minor's transition to Platinum Equity's portfolio in December 2025.

Owens & Minor launches Halyard Kitting. May 19, 2026 - Owens & Minor announced the launch of Halyard(R) Kitting, a new approach to manufacturing the medical procedure trays that healthcare systems rely on to provide patient care in acute and non-acute care settings, including the operating room (OR). Medical procedure trays, sometimes referred to as surgical procedure kits or procedure packs, contain nearly all the instruments, supplies and medical devices clinicians require for a given procedure in one ready-to use package, and play a critical role in supporting a more efficient clinical environment. Halyard Kitting's main hub of operations is located in Villanueva, Honduras. With more than three decades of manufacturing experience in Honduras, the flagship facility offers new opportunities for up to 2,000 Owens & Minor teammates in the region. The state-of-the-art site incorporates the latest technology and process improvements for assembling medical procedure kits, including visual management sequencing and automated packaging systems that nearly double Owens & Minor's current network kitting production capacity. Combined with Owens & Minor's leading expertise in supply chain, distribution and manufacturing, Halyard Kitting transforms the production process, offering healthcare providers a more resilient and flexible approach with a broad range of kit components, including proprietary Halyard brand products...

Owens & Minor names Marc Rottink as Chief Operating Officer. * May 7, 2026 Owens & Minor has appointed Marc Rottink as Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its healthcare supply chain operations. This appointment signifies that the company has an eye on enhancing its efficiency and innovativeness. Moreover, the healthcare supply chain continues to be vital in Owens & Minor's future plans. Marc Rottink brings nearly 30 years of experience in managing global, multi-site healthcare supply chain operations. He has also spearheaded strategic transformations and increased operational effectiveness. His last role was Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Customer Care at Smith & Nephew. He improved manufacturing excellence and planning capabilities. "In logistics, operational excellence is important, but in healthcare logistics, it's critical," said Christian Cook, chairman and interim CEO, Owens & Minor, and managing director at Platinum Equity. "We're making significant investments in our operations through automation and we're confident that Marc's impressive history of successfully leading global operational transformation will be a pivotal asset as Owens & Minor continues to improve the customer experience." Strengthening operations through leadership expertise. Previously, he held the role of Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Medtronic's Restorative Therapies Group. Consequently, his skills will boost the efficiency of the healthcare supply chain of Owens & Minor. In addition, Owens & Minor is still investing in automation to improve its performance. Additionally, Owens & Minor remains an independent business entity after the acquisition by Platinum Equity. This transition supports its legacy while advancing healthcare supply chain excellence. "Throughout my career, I've had great passion for developing and implementing large-scale strategies that help supply chains and product manufacturing operate more efficiently and more responsively," said Marc Rottink, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Owens & Minor. "I'm more than thrilled to join Owens & Minor and excited for the opportunity to innovate and improve the backbone of our strength our 140+ years of operational expertise and take it to the next level." For more stories on technology leaders shaping the future of enterprise solutions, visit its CXO Insiders.