11/1/2004
For Immediate Release
HITACHI MEDICAL SYSTEMS AMERICA, INC. AND HITACHI CANADA LTD. PARTNER FOR MRI SALES IN CANADA
CONTACT:
David Hartman
Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.
1959 Summit Commerce Park
Twinsburg, OH 44087
800.800.3106 or 330.425.1313 Ext. 4535
330.425.1410 Fax
info@hitachimed.com
www.hitachimed.com
Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. (HMSA) and Hitachi Canada Ltd. (HCL), are pleased to announce the signing of a distribution agreement for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Under the terms of this agreement, HCL will provide the sales, marketing and service support of magnetic resonance imagers to the Canadian market. These products include the AIRIS II and the Altaire, Hitachi’s high-field performance Open MR system.
“The addition of diagnostic imaging equipment to HCL’s product portfolio is a significant step for us.” states Howard Shearer, President and CEO, HCL. “The federal and provincial governments of Canada have announced changes that will allow Canadians easier access than ever before to advanced diagnostic imaging equipment. HCL is now positioned to meet the increased needs of hospitals and other health facilities that provide diagnostic imaging to the Canadian public, thereby making a valuable contribution to society’s quality of life.” Richard Ernst, President and CEO of HMSA, adds “The expansion of our diagnostic equipment distribution into Canada is a new stage in HMSA’s continuing growth and development. We are confident that the clinically advanced, patient-friendly Hitachi Open MR systems will prove to be a valuable investment for Canadian healthcare, and are excited to be partnered with Hitachi Canada Ltd.”
HMSA markets premium, high performance magnetic resonance imaging products of Hitachi Medical Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. These include the AIRIS® Elite advanced mid-field open MR system, the Altaire high-field performance MR system and the AIRIS® II MR system with advanced permanent magnet technology. The company has more than 1,350 Open Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems installed throughout the United States and over 3,000 Open MRI systems installed worldwide. HMSA first established a leadership position in the medical industry with Open MRI systems and has expanded their modality offerings to include ultrasound, positron emission tomography, computer tomography, optical tomography, and 3D dental imaging.
Hitachi Canada Ltd., headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, delivers the highest quality and most technologically advanced products and solutions to customers. These are marketed and serviced through four distinct divisions which are; Medical Solutions Division, Power & Industrial Division, Digital Media Division, as well as Optical & Security Products Division.
