2009-10-05 08:46:01 -
London, October , 05, 2009
Dundee, Scotland, Oct 5, 2009: Axis-Shield plc (LSE:ASD, OSE:ASD),
the international in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) company, today announces
that it has been named "Vendor of the Year" by PSS (Physician Sales &
Service® ), the largest distributor of medical supplies and services
to office-based physicians in the United States. PSS is the exclusive
distributor of the Afinion(TM) Point-of-Care System in this important
American market, in conjunction with Abbott Diagnostics. Demand for
the award-winning Afinion(TM) system, with its ease-of-use and
accuracy, 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 recognises
the 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 customer
Ian Gilham, Axis-Shield CEO, commented: "This prestigious award
reflects the excellent qualities of the Afinion(TM) system and the
superior combination of products, services, and support delivered
through the strong relationship of PSS and Axis-Shield's U.S.
representatives. We are honoured to receive this award and to have
such a strong and committed partner as PSS for Afinion(TM) in this
very important marketplace."
Enquiries:
Axis-Shield plc Tel: +44 (0)2031787849
Ian Gilham, Chief Executive Officer
Ronny Hermansen, Finance Director
Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)207 831 3113
Jonathan Birt /Mo Noonan
Notes to Editors:
About Axis-Shield
Axis-Shield is an international in vitro diagnostics company,
headquartered in Dundee with R&D and manufacturing bases in Dundee
and Oslo. The Group specialises in the supply of instruments and
tests for the rapidly growing physician's office testing market and
the development, manufacture and marketing of innovative proprietary
diagnostics kits in areas of clinical need, including cardiovascular
and neurological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes.
For more information on Axis-Shield, please refer to
www.axis-shield.com
About PSS
PSS World Medical, Inc. is a national distributor of medical products
to physicians and elder care providers through its two business
units. Since its inception in 1983, PSS has become a leader in the
two market segments that it serves with a focused market approach to
customer services, a consultative sales force, strategic
acquisitions, strong arrangements with product manufacturers and a
unique culture of performance.
For more information on PSS, please refer to www.pssd.com
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