Quest International appointed as authorized reseller for Sony Electronics Medical Systems Division

Irvine, CA – November 7, 2013 – Quest International today announced that it has been appointed as an Authorized Reseller for Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division. Under the agreement, Quest will resell the Sony diagnostic monitors to qualified channel partners and end-users in the United States. Sony products to be represented by Quest include the following:

LMD-DM50       5MP Diagnostic Display
LMD-DM30       3MP Grayscale Display
LMD-DM20       2MP Grayscale Display
LMD-DM30C     3MP Color Display
LMD-DM20C     2MP Color Display

“We recognize Sony’s strong reputation and market presence for innovation within the display and imaging fields, and we are proud to have been authorized as a reseller of Sony’s diagnostic radiology displays,” said Shawn Arshadi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quest International. “We are delighted to be a part of the Sony reseller network and look forward to providing our customers with world-class distribution, sales and support of the Sony product line,” he added.

“These diagnostic displays deliver specific benefits to radiology professionals,” said George Santanello, general manager, Medical Systems Division, Sony Electronics, Inc. “Our selection of Quest International to be an Authorized Reseller was based on their exceptional 31 year history of delivering solutions and support to healthcare facilities. This new relationship with Quest International will allow these monitors to reach an even broader audience.”

The entire line up of Sony diagnostic imaging displays, offered through Quest International, will be on display at RSNA 2013 in Chicago, IL December 1-5, in the Sony booth number 7938.

About Sony
Sony Electronics’ Medical Systems Division is a leading provider of audio/video electronics solutions and products for professional applications. For more than 20 years, Sony has been a trusted and reliable resource for the medical industry, for technologies ranging from recording devices to printers to CRT and LCD monitors. For more information, visit www.sony.com/medical.

About Quest International, Inc.
Quest International, Inc. is a global supplier of imaging display technologies and information technology solutions in the healthcare industry. Since 1982 Quest’s Imaging Professional and IT Solutions teams and have provided in-depth expertise, service and solutions to hospitals, imaging centers, healthcare OEMs and channel partners.

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