Swissray adds 10 orders

AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Jan 20, 2004

Digital x-ray developer Swissray International received orders for 10 of its ddR digital radiography systems during December. Overall, Swissray said that unit sales growth during its recently-concluded second quarter was up 54% compared with first-quarter sales.

University Hospital Health System in Cleveland purchased two ddRModulaire units, while Hackley Hospital in Muskegon, MI, ordered three ddRModulaire Plus systems, according to the Elizabeth, NJ-based vendor.

Additional orders were received from University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY; Edwards Healthcare System in Naperville, IL; St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, CA; Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches, TX; Scott Memorial Hospital in Scottsburg, IN; and Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Tinley Park, IL.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
January 21, 2004
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