Meridian Medical Technologies Selected as Northern Ireland Exporter of the Year.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K COLUMBIA, Md.--(BW HealthWire)--July 18, 2001 Meridian Meridian (mərĭd`ēən), city (1990 pop. 41,036), seat of Lauderdale co., E Miss., near the Ala. line; settled 1831, inc. 1860. Medical Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MTEC) announced today that it has been selected as one of three recipients for the "Exporter of the Year" by Trade International Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. , the international business development arm of the Industrial Development Board of Northern Ireland. The prestigious award is based on growth in sales, as well as introduction of products and technologies that offer significant potential for future exports throughout the world. Meridian opened a new research and manufacturing center in Belfast, Northern Ireland in late 1999. The state-of-the-art facility produces a growing range of telemedicine ("long distance" medicine) Using a videoconferencing link to a large medical center in order that rural health care facilities can perform diagnosis and treatment. A specialist can monitor the patient remotely taking cues from the general practitioner or nurse who is actually examining products as well as the company's innovative PRIME ECG ECG electrocardiogram. ECG abbr. 1. electrocardiogram 2. electrocardiograph ECG Also called an electrocardiogram, it records the electrical activity of the heart. eletrocardiac mapping system. Over the past three years, Meridian has introduced seven new products that are now manufactured at its Belfast location. "We are honored to be chosen as Exporter of the Year," said James H. Miller, president, chairman and chief executive officer of Meridian. "This award is another reflection of our expanding global presence as we increasingly recognize the potential of international business development in providing for long-term growth of our businesses." The award was presented at a formal ceremony in Belfast, also sponsored by British Airways British Airways in full British Airways PLC International passenger airline based in London. In 1936 British Airways Ltd. was founded through the merger of three smaller airlines. and the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This is the second occasion in which Meridian was recognized for its business development efforts this year. The state of Maryland selected Meridian as one of its finalists as a leader in International Business Development. Meridian Medical Technologies has strong core technologies in non-invasive cardiopulmonary cardiopulmonary /car·dio·pul·mo·nary/ (kahr?de-o-pool´mah-nar-e) pertaining to the heart and lungs. car·di·o·pul·mo·nar·y adj. Of, relating to, or involving both the heart and the lungs. diagnostics, and is a world leader in the development and sales of auto-injector drug delivery systems. The company develops healthcare products designed to save lives, reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life. Additional information is available online at www.meridianmeds.com. |
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