MSI Surgical Solutions (“MSI”), an Empire Investment Holdings company, has completed the implementation of its latest release of SI Tracker, formerly known as the Steri-track System. SI Tracker allows MSI complete visibility into tray usage, inventory control and asset location at all times. The completely redesigned release provides significant upgrades to the application’s functionality, backed by a Microsoft SQL database platform.
MSI is a critical partner to hospitals and ambulatory centers throughout the Tri-State area, providing FDA regulated contract sterilization solutions, which delivers quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. MSI’s partners benefit from the accuracy and reliability of the SI Tracker application, which guarantees instrument quality and functionality, while monitoring, tracking and recording all critical parameters of MSI’s entire workflow cycle
“MSI is committed to continually enhancing its service offering and the technology that supports it,” said David F. Alfonso, chairman and chief executive officer of Empire Investment Holdings. “Although this was a major investment in technology during unprecedented economic times, we felt it essential in order to position the company for further growth and increased operational efficiency within our organization.”
The latest release of MSI’s SI Tracker offers extensive automation which improves customer satisfaction by simplifying the delivery, maintenance and tracking of the company’s assets. Several other enhancements were also added, including a level of scalability that ensures the system can continue to meet the changing needs of the company and its partners for the long-term. In addition to the improved software design, MSI invested in a complete refresh of all hardware components including plasma displays, wireless barcode scanners, flat panel monitors, laptops, servers and desktops.
The investment is an example of the commitment by Empire Investment Holdings to support the growth of its portfolio companies. MSI began planning for the upgrade in early 2009 and rolled it out in December. As a sign of support for its community, MSI donated the legacy hardware to local non-profit organizations.
About MSI Surgical Solutions
MSI Surgical Solutions (“MSI”) is the market leader in the Tri-State area providing a complete outsourced sterilization solution for reusable surgical instruments, basins, and supplies to the healthcare industry. With over 25 years of experience, MSI is a state-of-the-art, FDA-regulated, 24/7 sterilization reprocessing facility. The company is focused on partnering with healthcare organizations to support their sterilization needs, which ensures quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness through a complete contract sterilization solution and proven track record of exceptional service.
About Empire Investment Holdings
Empire Investment Holdings (“Empire”) is a private investment firm focused exclusively on the acquisition and strategic management of non-core business units from the Fortune 1000. Empire adheres to a well defined and focused acquisition strategy that is driven by the firm’s history in acquiring, operating and managing over 50 corporate divestitures across several industries. Empire’s approach is specialized in addressing the complexities of acquiring non-core business units, as well as ensuring post close business continuity. Today, Empire’s portfolio is comprised of 7 operating companies, serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, with an international footprint of 25 facilities encompassing over one million square feet of space and over 1,000 employees. For additional information please visit www.empireih.com.
