Summary: DirectMed Imaging has acquired Richardson Healthcare’s Fort Mill, S.C., operation, strengthening its Canon/Toshiba MRI and CT parts inventory and training capabilities. Additionally, DirectMed becomes the exclusive distributor for key Siemens and ALTA CT X-ray tubes. This acquisition deepens DirectMed’s commitment to prompt, high-quality support for healthcare providers.
Key Takeaways:
- The purchase significantly expands DirectMed’s offerings in Canon/Toshiba CT training and aftermarket parts, enhancing both inventory and service capabilities.
- DirectMed will serve as the exclusive global distributor for several Siemens and ALTA CT X-ray tubes, further positioning itself as a top provider of critical imaging solutions.
DirectMed Imaging, supplier of aftermarket medical imaging parts, systems, and training, has acquired Richardson Healthcare’s Fort Mill, SC operation. Richardson Healthcare is a division of Richardson Electronics.
Expanded Parts Expertise and Inventory
DirectMed’s acquisition expands its Canon/Toshiba MRI and CT parts expertise and inventory. The purchase also allows DirectMed to enter the Canon/Toshiba CT training market for engineers and biomedical professionals, as well as become the exclusive global distributor for Richardson Electronics repaired Siemens Straton Z, MX, and MXP CT X-ray tubes. Additionally, DirectMed will now be the exclusive global distributor for the ALTA750 and ALTA 750G CT X-ray tubes.
“Hospitals and service organizations cannot waste time when their engineers need parts or support to keep mission-critical diagnostic imaging machines up and running,” said Tanner LoRusso, chief commercial officer for DirectMed Imaging. “Our customers have come to know us as a dependable partner to help solve their most difficult needs quickly and efficiently. The acquisition of Richardson Healthcare is the latest milestone of DirectMed’s to invest in the needs of our customers’.”
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X-Ray Tube Manufacturing and Repair Expertise
Richardson Electronics brings its X-ray tube manufacturing infrastructure, engineering experience, and expertise in repairing Siemens X-ray tubes, which DirectMed says is a highly-valued offering in the marketplace.
“DirectMed has spent five years making strategic investments and now six acquisitions that bring our customers excellence in inventory and service,” said Brad de Koning, DirectMed Imaging CEO. “Richardson Healthcare has built an impressive CT X-ray tube, training, and parts business. We are excited to have their expertise, solutions, and inventory under our roof and to strengthen our Canon/Toshiba aftermarket parts offerings.”