Philips Expands its Capabilities in Imaging Equipment Services with the Acquisition of AllParts Medical

Royal Philips ElectronicsRoyal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI, NYSE: PHG) has acquired AllParts Medical, a privately owned US-based provider of imaging equipment parts and training. The acquisition supports Philips' commitment to provide the imaging market with the highest quality service parts, training programs and technical support. It is an excellent fit with Philips' Multi-Vendor Services business and growth ambitions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

"Philips' Customer Services aims to support the operational performance goals of healthcare organizations," said Greg Sebasky, general manager Customer Services, Philips Healthcare. "We work together with our customers to help improve healthcare delivery and optimize the economic value of their imaging equipment. The expertise of AllParts Medical expands our ability to provide tailored service offerings and to enhance the lifecycle management of our customers' imaging equipment."

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, AllParts Medical has been providing comprehensive service support solutions to the healthcare market since 2006. AllParts Medical, with more than 30 employees, provides replacement parts, technical training and support in X-ray based imaging equipment such as general X-ray, cardiovascular X-ray and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT).

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Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs about 117,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare.

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