Medical Equipment News
News from : 2007/05
DRE Veterinary Makes Finding Veterinary Medical Equipment Easier
Louisville, KY May 24th, 2007 - DRE, Inc. announces the release of a new and upgraded website for its Veterinary Division located at www.dreveterinary.com Veterinary professionals can now download a full equipment catalog, request quotes on capital equipment, and purchase veterinary supplies and accessories with a credit card directly from the website. DRE carries a large variety of veterinary medical equipment, supplies, and accessories. Because of this, the objective of the update is designed to improve the ability of customers to quickly find and extract information on specific items.
At one time DRE primarily supplied and serviced anesthesia equipment, however since the mid 1990's additional product lines have consistently been introduced in the form of veterinary specific tables, surgical lights, vital signs monitors, autoclaves, infusion pumps, electrosurgical units, defibrillators, and much more. With the move into veterinary medical accessories and supplies the need to better organize the website was critical for our customers to utilize the selection of product that is now available to them.
The website release coincides with several new product offerings and in preparation for upcoming veterinary trade show season. DRE actively supports and participates in several key events devoted to veterinarians and veterinary surgeons throughout the year. An event schedule is listed below for veterinary professionals that are interested in product demonstrations or professional services related to veterinary equipment.
- June 6th - 9th , 2007 (ACVIM) American College of Veterinary Medicine Seattle, Washington www.acvim.org
- July 14th - 18th (AVMA) American Veterinary Medical Association Washington, D.C.
- Sept 26th - 30th (VECCS) Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society New Orleans, LA http://2007.iveccs.org
- Oct 4th - 7th (VHMA) Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, Inc. Nashville, TN www.vhma.org
- Oct 18th - 21st (ACVS) American College of Veterinary Surgeons Chicago, IL www.acvs.org/Symposium
About DRE Veterinary: DRE Veterinary (www.dreveterinary.com) is a professional supplier of new, refurbished, and used veterinary equipment, accessories, and veterinary medical supplies. DRE services Veterinary Surgeons, Professionals, Practitioners, Surgery Centers, Hospitals, and Clinics. DRE also sources hard to find equipment and provides equipment and service for medical gas systems.
Contact: Jim Evans DRE Veterinary Toll Free: (800) 923-8413
Local: (502) 244-6345 Fax: (502) 244-0369 Website: www.dreveterinary.com
1800 Williamson Court Louisville, KY 40223
Cardinal Health To Acquire Medical Technology Leader VIASYS
Cardinal Health, a global provider of products and services that improve the safety and productivity of health care, and VIASYS Healthcare, a leading medical technology company, has announced a definitive agreement for Cardinal Health to acquire VIASYS for approximately $1.5 billion, including the assumption of outstanding debt.
Under the agreement, Cardinal Health will make a cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of VIASYS common stock at a price of $42.75 per share.
With 2006 revenue of $610 million, VIASYS is a leader in respiratory care, developing and marketing systems for critical care and diagnostic use. VIASYS is also a leader in neurological, audio and vascular diagnostics, disposable medical products used in surgical procedures and enteral feeding, orthopedic implant manufacturing and clinical services.
The acquisition will expand Cardinal Health's clinical and medical product offerings for global, acute-care customers and, combined with its complementary respiratory products business, will establish the company as a leader in the more than $4 billion respiratory care market.
The acquisition will also provide a range of complementary products to Cardinal Health's medical disposables business and will leverage its integrated hospital selling organization in the U.S. Worldwide, VIASYS has more than 7,000 hospital customers in 100 countries and generates 40 percent of its revenue from customers outside the U.S., adding substantially to Cardinal Health's international presence.
"VIASYS is a perfect strategic fit with our mission to help providers make health care safer and offers immediate revenue and earnings opportunities in key geographies worldwide," said R. Kerry Clark, chief executive officer of Cardinal Health. "With a strong platform and excellent momentum in our Clinical and Medical Products businesses, we think the timing is ideal to broaden our offering. We have developed a process through our recent acquisitions - particularly Alaris - that will serve as a model for the rapid integration and realization of synergies with the VIASYS acquisition."
Event will raise funds for health education and medical equipment
A fundraising event will be held Friday, May 11, at Royal Ridges in Ripon to raise money for community health education and to purchase medical equipment for Ripon Medical Center.
The first Denim & Pearls: A Party With a Purpose will take place from 6 to 10 p.m., according to a Ripon Medical Center press release. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Corporate-sponsored reserved tables are available for $500 and include eight tickets, reserved seating, a half-page advertisement in the Denim & Pearls program and a "thank you" note, according to the release.
Those attending are encouraged to wear denim, and festivities will include live and silent auctions, samples from area restaurants and vendors and a cash bar, according to the release.
Tickets are available for purchase at the following locations: in Ripon, at Royal Ridges, Horicon Bank, M&I Bank, WRPN, Ripon Chamber and Ripon Medical Center; in Green Lake, at the Green Lake Chamber Office; in Fairwater, at the Fairwater Bank; in Brandon, at Brandon Ultimart; in Markesan, at Slate Law Office, Farmers State Bank and Markesan State Bank; and in Rosendale, at Rosendale Mobile Station and Bluemke's Hardware Store.
Tickets can also be ordered or purchased by credit card by contacting Jan Williams at (920)748-0405 or janwi@rmcnet.org.
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