Haemonetics Corp: A Global Provider of Blood and Plasma Supplies and Services

In 1971, Dr. Jack Latham started a business that has something to do with blood. His business involved the manufacturing of containers and bags that are required to store blood. His business was named Haemonetics Corporation and would soon become a global success.

Founded in Braintree, Massachusetts, the company now has a presence in 16 countries in three major markets – Asia, the Americas and in Europe. From a container and bag manufacturer, the business is now a global provider of blood and plasma supplies that are marketed in over 50 countries. Through acquisition of similar businesses, they have expanded their business internationally. Operations of Haeomonetics are divided into two broad units: Donor and Patient. The Donor division is marketed to the blood donation industry while their Patient unit markets to the surgical suite for blood loss management for those who are to receive medical treatment.

With more than 1,800 employees around the world, they manufacture surgical field blood suction systems, autrotransfusion devices and products that support pathogen inactivation, test blood hematocrit, automate the processing of blood and other related products.