6. Colfax Corp. – DJO Global
2017 revenue: $1.186 billion
Colfax Corp. (NYSE:CFX) in February closed on its $3.15 billion acquisition of DJO Global – the Dallas-based maker of knee, shoulder and hip implants, joint and spine bracing, and much more.
“They are a clear leader with a strong history and an attractive potential for future growth and margin improvement,” CEO Matt Trerotola said in a news release.
DJO used the AAOS show in Las Vegas in March to introduce its Adaptable surgical arm, which it touted as the first fully sterile, surgeon-controlled leg and retractor holder designed for direct anterior-approach total hip arthroplasty.