Patients to receive improved access to innovative prosthetic and orthopaedic products through regional network based in China
October 5, 2007 - Shanghai - Ossur, a leading provider of non-invasive orthopaedic products and services, today announced the inauguration of its Asia Pacific operations in Shanghai, China. Ossur, renowned for its pioneering work in lower-limb prosthetics and a comprehensive range of braces and supports, established its China office as the regional sales office catering to customers not just in China but across Asia including Japan, South Korea and Australia.
Establishing an office in China to meet market demand in this region is part of Ossur's 2010 company vision: to focus more on Asian markets. Presiding at the inauguration, president & CEO Jon Sigurdsson stressed the importance of building Ossur in key growth areas. "What inspires Ossur's growth is recognizing the needs of our customers and meeting them, whether it is in products, technology, education or in the supply chain. We see China as an important growth market for us."
Further information: see the attached press release