June 8, 2016 – Eizo Corp. announced it has entered a definitive agreement with Panasonic Healthcare Co. Ltd. of Japan to acquire Panasonic’s endoscopy monitor business.
As per the mid-term business plan that Eizo announced in 2015, one of the company’s priorities is to expand its business in the healthcare market with a particular focus on the field of operating rooms.
Since August 2010, Panasonic Healthcare has been developing its endoscopy monitor business. The company has built strong partnerships globally with manufacturers of endoscopy and other medical equipment and its products are in wide use in operating rooms around the world.
By this acquisition, Eizo can provide a complete lineup of endoscopy monitors including 3-D and 4K. In addition, integrating the technologies of both companies gives Eizo a significant competitive advantage in product development for accelerating the growth of its healthcare business.
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