Abstract
Toshiba Medical Systems is a leading global provider of diagnostic medical
imaging systems and medical solutions such as CT, X-ray, ultrasound, nuclear
medicine, MRI and information systems. This report provides a full review of
the company' s activities.
Toshiba Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a global company
engaged in the production, manufacture and sale of electronic and
high-technology energy products.
The company' s Medical Systems division is a leading global provider of
diagnostic medical imaging systems and medical solutions such as CT, X-ray,
ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI and information systems. In addition,
Toshiba entered the positron emission tomography equipment (PET) market in
Japan through a distribution agreement with CPS Innovations, now part of
Siemens, in October 2003 under which Toshiba distributes Siemens' PET products
and a combined CT/PET system in Japan.
This report provides a complete review of the company' s activities, from its
origins to its latest corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions,
agreements, divestitures, major purchasing contracts and litigation. Sections
are included on products, international activities and R&D, as well as a full,
in-depth five year financial analysis.