AXIS-SHIELD NAMED VENDOR OF THE YEAR BY PSS IN USA
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - Dundee, Scotland, Oct 5, 2009: Axis-Shield plc (LSE:ASD, OSE:ASD),the international in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) company, today announcesthat it has been named "Vendor of the Year" by PSS (Physician Sales &Service® ), the largest distributor of medical supplies and servicesto office-based physicians in the United States. PSS is the exclusivedistributor of the Afinion(TM) Point-of-Care System in this importantAmerican market, in conjunction with Abbott Diagnostics. Demand forthe award-winning Afinion(TM) system, with its ease-of-use andaccuracy, continues to grow, especially in the physicians' office.PSS distributes products from over 1,000 different suppliers,including most of the main IVD manufacturers. The award recognisesthe following achievements: * Revenue growth of over $1 million compared to last year * Developing and supporting products and programmes designed to innovate and differentiate customer solutions delivered by Axis-Shield and PSS * Creating quality products and providing quality field support * Mirroring the PSS philosophy of cherishing the mutual customerIan Gilham, Axis-Shield CEO, commented: "This prestigious awardreflects the excellent qualities of the Afinion(TM) system and thesuperior combination of products, services, and support deliveredthrough the strong relationship of PSS and Axis-Shield's U.S.representatives. We are honoured to receive this award and to havesuch a strong and committed partner as PSS for Afinion(TM) in thisvery important marketplace."Enquiries:Axis-Shield plc Tel: +44 (0)2031787849Ian Gilham, Chief Executive OfficerRonny Hermansen, Finance DirectorFinancial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)207 831 3113Jonathan Birt /Mo NoonanNotes to Editors:About Axis-ShieldAxis-Shield is an international in vitro diagnostics company,headquartered in Dundee with R&D and manufacturing bases in Dundeeand Oslo. The Group specialises in the supply of instruments andtests for the rapidly growing physician's office testing market andthe development, manufacture and marketing of innovative proprietarydiagnostics kits in areas of clinical need, including cardiovascularand neurological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.For more information on Axis-Shield, please refer towww.axis-shield.comAbout PSSPSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical productsto physicians and elder care providers through its two businessunits. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in thetwo market segments that it serves with a focused market approach tocustomer services, a consultative sales force, strategicacquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and aunique culture of performance.For more information on PSS, please refer to www.pssd.comhttp://hugin.info/141904/R/1345619/323053.pdfThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Datum: 05.10.2009 - 08:44 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 6553
Anzahl Zeichen: 0
contact information:
Town:
London
Kategorie:
Business News
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 218 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"AXIS-SHIELD NAMED VENDOR OF THE YEAR BY PSS IN USA"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Axis-Shield plc (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
