Canon acquires Virtual Imaging

Expanding its capabilities to deliver medical imaging and healthcare solutions, Canon has acquired Virtual Imaging of Deerfield Beach, Fla., a provider of diagnostic imaging solutions and a medical systems integrator, for an undisclosed amount.

With more than 100 employees, including a national sales and service organization, Virtual Imaging serves large hospital organizations, imaging centers and private physician offices; and is the national distributor of Canon's DR systems.

"Canon and Virtual Imaging have had a long-standing relationship that has benefited both companies over the years," said Joe Adachi, president and CEO of Canon. "Having Virtual Imaging join the Canon family will allow us to better offer a comprehensive line of cost-effective Canon certified medical imaging solutions and services that can be fully integrated into an organization's workflow and improve patient throughput."



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