Cook Group

Cook Group is a privately held, family-owned conglomerate headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. It has a diverse portfolio spanning medical devices, life sciences, property management, resorts, and services. Established in 1963 by Bill and Gayle Cook, the company has grown into a global entity. It employs over 12,000 employees and operates in 135 countries.

Medical Devices

The cornerstone of Cook Group is Cook Medical, which began by manufacturing catheters, needles, and wire guides. Today, Cook Medical offers a comprehensive range of products for minimally invasive treatments across various medical specialties. These include vascular, urology, and endoscopy. Their innovations aim to improve patient outcomes by providing less invasive alternatives to traditional surgical procedures.

Life Sciences

Beyond medical devices, Cook Group's life sciences division encompasses several companies:

• Cook Biotech: Established in 1995, focuses on regenerative medicine, developing advanced tissue-repair products based on extracellular matrix materials.
• Cook Animal Health: Dedicated to veterinary medicine, providing solutions for animal health including diagnostics and treatments.
• Cook MyoSite: Specializes in cell therapy, particularly in regenerative medicine.
• MED Institute: Offers contract development and manufacturing services assisting other medical device companies with testing, regulatory, and clinical trial services.

Property Management and Resorts

Cook Group's property management arm, CFC Properties, manages residential and commercial properties. This includes the historic Fountain Square Mall and Grant Street Inn in Bloomington. The company also owns and operates French Lick Resorts. These resorts include the French Lick Springs Hotel and the West Baden Springs Hotel, both restored to their former grandeur.

Services

The services division includes several key operations:

• Cook Aviation: Provides airport services including private aviation and charter services.
• Cook Family Health Center: Supports healthcare needs of Cook employees and their families.
• K-Tube: Produces stainless steel tubing for Cook Medical's devices and serves other industries as well.

Global Presence

Cook Group's global footprint features manufacturing facilities in the United States, Australia, Ireland, and Denmark. This network supports patients worldwide, ensuring broad access to their products and innovations.

Core Values

The company operates on values of integrity, quality, respect, and transparency. These guide its relationships with employees, customers, and communities. Cook Group emphasizes innovation by listening to healthcare professionals and patients. Their goal is to provide the best solutions based on these needs.

Locations

Cook Group's headquarters are located in Bloomington, Indiana. It also has additional locations including:

• Ellettsville, IN, US
• Bloomington, IN, US
• West Lafayette, Indiana