MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oncology Services International (OSI), the world’s leading independent service organization for radiation oncology devices, today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with AEP Linac, a global leader in the distribution of linear accelerator magnetrons, thyratrons and other parts. The agreement gives AEP Linac exclusive distribution of OSI linear accelerator parts in Europe. AEP Linac will also promote OSI Academy training and broker the purchase and removal of linear accelerators by OSI.
“All of us at OSI are excited to formalize our working relationship with the leading supplier of radiation therapy equipment parts in Europe,” stated Richard J. Hall, OSI President and CEO.
OSI Academy is already the leading alternative to OEM training, providing hands-on training for independent and in-house engineers at its training center in New Jersey. The training center includes multiple linac brands and models, including Truebeam.
“The sale and removal of existing linear accelerators delivers better financial returns than trade-ins to the OEM, while also creating an important source of radiation therapy equipment for providers around the world who lack access to new equipment,” commented Hall.
“Our partnership with OSI expands the range of parts and services we provide our customers,” stated Edwin Molenar, manager at AEP International B.V. “We are happy to have our existing work relationship formalized with this agreement.”
The official launch of the agreement took place during the 26th annual meeting of the Northern European Association of Accelerator Engineers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam.
About AEP Linac
AEP Linac is the world's largest independent supplier of Teledyne e2v magnetrons and thyratrons used in (medical) linear accelerators. In addition to magnetrons and thyratrons, AEP Linac offers a wide variety of other linear accelerator parts.
AEP Linac is an activity of AEP International B.V. with its headquarters in the Netherlands and strategically placed warehouses in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore and the United States. Learn more at www.aepint.nl/linac/
About Oncology Services International
Oncology Services International (OSI) is the leading independent provider of service for radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators and CT simulators. OSI's field engineers provide local, responsive service and maintenance across the United States and Mexico. OSI’s cost-effective solutions, accompanied by its industry-leading high-touch service, have positioned OSI as the leading alternative to the traditional reliance upon the manufacturer for extended service. Additionally, the company is the leading supplier of refurbished linear accelerators and parts. Its factory-tested Precision Certified radiation oncology medical devices have been sold and installed in more than 30 countries, and are supported by global distribution of linear accelerator parts. Learn more at www.thinkosi.com.
Founded in 1985, OSI became a member of the Avante Health Solutions family of companies in 2016. The additional resources of Avante Health Solutions make OSI an even stronger company, which remains focused on providing the industry-leading services customers trust and expect. Learn more at www.avantehs.com.