KALONA, Iowa, USA – CIVCO
Medical Solutions announced it has acquired Sinmed BV located
in The Netherlands. Sinmed further complements CIVCO’s
radiation oncology product line which was acquired with the purchase
of MEDTEC, Inc. in November 2005. Sinmed joins CIVCO in offering
a full line of medical products, software and services for use
in diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive surgery and cancer
therapy.
Sinmed is a global market leader in products for immobilization
and positioning of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatments.
With intensive cooperation with radiotherapy centers around the
world, Sinmed develops, manufactures and markets a globally recognized
line of patient positioning devices, including: the Mastercouch® carbon
fiber couchtop, Posifix® head and neck fixation systems, Posicast® thermoplastics
and Combifix™ lower abdomen positioning systems. Sinmed products are sold
globally in over 60 countries through a dedicated network of distributors.
CIVCO’s radiation oncology business segment will be lead by key executives
including Tom Doughty as General Manager- Radiation Oncology, Patrick Dammekens
as Director of Asian Sales, Pieter-Jan Wegman as Managing Director of European
Sales and Leo de Mooy as Managing Director of Product Development. Wegman and
de Mooy previously were co-owners of Sinmed. The combined experience and expertise
of the executives is expected to play a key role in contributing to CIVCO’s
growth and expansion into more global markets.
“Sinmed is a company driven by product innovation and a strong management
team which included Pieter-Jan and Leo,” said Charles Klasson, President
of CIVCO. “The addition of Sinmed enhances CIVCO’s distribution network
and gives us a more global presence. Pieter-Jan and Leo will be instrumental
in streamlining our product line to include innovative products and services
to enhance the clinical connection between equipment and the quality of patient
care. We are pleased to add to our line of radiation oncology solutions, making
us the premier supplier of radiotherapy products.”
Tom Doughty, General Manager-Radiation Oncology says, “The acquisition
of Sinmed strengthens our commitment to radiation oncology. With Sinmed and MEDTEC
now operating under CIVCO Medical Solutions, the company can focus on leveraging
our strengths as one company as well as building on the established product brands
to provide customers with the best possible options for patient care. As we fine-tune
our product offering, CIVCO guarantees the product, service and support customers
know and expect will remain the same.”
CIVCO plans to capitalize on synergies and leverage strengths
while building upon its established product brands. The company
will continue to offer both the Sinmed® and MEDTEC® product brands, making the guarantee products,
services and support will continue for both product lines.
“We are pleased to be part of CIVCO,” said Wegman. “CIVCO’s
reputation is built on taking care of the customer and providing them with innovative
product solutions. Bringing together MEDTEC and Sinmed under one company, provides
an exciting opportunity to offer even more products and services to the marketplace.
Our dedication to the customers we serve and the products we offer will be stronger
than ever.”
About CIVCO
CIVCO is an industry innovator, supplying clinicians with solutions
enabling diagnostic and minimally invasive therapeutic procedures
to improve patient outcomes. The company’s strong relationships with leading OEMs and end-users provide
continued growth as the emerging trend toward multi-specialty/multi-modality
procedures expands. With a combined 270 employees globally, CIVCO is positioned
to expand into new global markets with a more robust product offering and distribution
capabilities. The Company provides healthcare solutions for over 15,000 hospitals/clinics
around the world. Corporate information and detailed product information is available
on CIVCO’s website at www.civco.com. |
