Medline Industries, Inc. announced today that it has been named one of "Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™" based on the company's "exceptional human resources practices and impressive commitment to its employees."

The company's free, on-site fitness center; fast-paced entrepreneurial culture; and commitment to the community were among the many reasons Medline was selected out of hundreds of Chicago-area companies to receive this prestigious award.

An independent research firm evaluated the company on a number of key measures, including compensation and benefits; employee engagement initiatives; training and development; recognition efforts; diversity; work-life balance and community initiatives.

"Medline is proud to be recognized as a great place to work, especially since this award is based largely on feedback from our employees," said Andy Mills, president of Medline. "We work hard to offer great benefits and an open and honest work environment, but it is the dedication and spirit of our employees that truly sets Medline apart."

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForTM is a program of the National Association for Business Resources and is presented annually on a national level and in several regional markets, including Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and Grand Rapids. More information, and the list of winning companies, can be found at http://www.101bestandbrightest.com/winners.

Medline Widely Recognized as a Great Place to Work
In addition to this recent recognition, Medline has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune as a "Top Workplace" and was honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's ASC Review.

As the nation's largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of healthcare products, Medline manufactures and distributes more than 125,000 products to hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices and home care dealers. Recently named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare," Medline is headquartered in Mundelein, Ill. and has more than 1,100 dedicated sales representatives nationwide to support its broad product line and cost management services.

Over the past five years, Medline has been the fastest-growing distributor of medical and surgical supplies in the U.S., serving as the primary distributor to over 450 major hospitals and healthcare systems. As a leading distributor, Medline offers a comprehensive array of consulting and management services encompassing the supply chain and logistics, utilization and standardization, business tools and enhanced reporting capabilities and on-staff clinicians.

Medline has a growing network of 50 manufacturing and distribution centers worldwide, as well as an expanding, dedicated transportation fleet with over 200 vehicles in a variety of sizes to fit customers' specific delivery needs. The fleet is equipped with the latest navigation devices for enhanced order tracking and communication.