Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE: KCI, www.kci1.com) is a leading global medical technology company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of innovative, high-technology therapies and products for the wound care, tissue regeneration and therapeutic support system markets. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The Company employs approximately 7,000 people and markets its products in more than 20 countries.

KCI Manufacturing, Athlone's primary business is in Advanced Wound Care. This includes KCI's proprietary Vacuum Assisted Closure [V.A.C. ®] Therapy System, which has been clinically demonstrated to promote wound healing through unique mechanisms of action while reducing the overall cost of treating patients with complex wounds.

KCI Manufacturing Ireland was officially opened by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Micháel Martin, on 19th September 2007 and we will create up to 250 new jobs over the next five years.