Cook’s transformation featured in The Herald-Times

Recently, Cook Group and Cook Medical sat down with The Herald-Times, the local newspaper in Bloomington, Indiana, to discuss Cook’s transformation and preparation for healthcare of the future. Veteran reporter Bill Strother spent several days in many different areas of the business to prepare for this series. He actually walked 6 miles in one day while touring P48, the North American Distribution Center, and Cook Polymer Technology. He also interviewed more than 20 people, recording more than 24 hours’ worth of notes. All this research resulted in a four-day series of articles, as described by The Herald-Times below.

About the series

The four-day series explores how Bloomington-based Cook Group Inc. companies are being transformed from top to bottom to address the effects of rapid growth, intense competition and increase regulatory pressure, and to prepare for the next 50 years.

Friday, August 5, 2016

How a warning letter from the FDA and other challenges accelerated a review of everything that company does, and how.
FDA admonition is not the only recent concern for Cook Group
Stung by critical FDA report, Cook reassesses, looks to evolve

Saturday, August 6, 2016

How Cook Group’s “Transformation” initiative is being carried out.
Cook addresses FDA criticism, doesn’t stop there
President’s luncheons key to open communication

Sunday, August 7, 2016

A wide-ranging interview with Cook Group CEO Carl Cook, including how he views the company’s history and future.
Carl Cook inherited his father’s company — and his vision

Monday, August 8, 2016

Growth in facilities, workforce and community involvement: What Cook Group is planning in the Bloomington region.
Growing workforce is squeezing space at Cook
Cook develops alternatives amid demand for workers
Cook’s ‘Transformation’ includes re-engaging in community
City likes idea of Cook having a downtown outpost