Hologic bolsters Asian presence

Hologic is expanding its global presence with a new regional headquarters for the Asian market at the Asia Pacific Center for Health Sciences Education in Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

The Bedford, Mass.-based women's imaging and diagnostics developer said the new Asia Pacific regional office will coordinate all sales, R&D, product support and logistics for its breast health, diagnostics, gynecological and skeletal health segments in the area.

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