Blackford Analysis signs Japanese distribution deal with TOYO Corporation

Edinburgh, UK & Tokyo, JAPAN – August 17, 2015 – Blackford Analysis, a provider of software products that accelerate comparison of medical images, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement for the Japanese market with TOYO Corporation. TOYO Corporation is one of Japan's pre-eminent technology specialists, focused primarily on the import of high-tech products and providing comprehensive and integrated support. With a focus on “measurement technologies”, one of the key markets the company contributes to is the progress of medical imaging and preventative medical science. In recent years, the company has successfully introduced technologies including medical image viewers and Micro-CT scanning systems to the Japanese market. “The Japanese healthcare market is highly advanced and very relevant for medical imaging solutions like ours,” said Dr. Ben Panter, CEO, Blackford Analysis. “TOYO has the clinical expertise, depth in engineering and commitment to providing quality customer service that makes this the perfect combination for a manufacturer-distributor relationship.”By calculating and storing alignments with imaging studies, all healthcare professionals can benefit from the instant study comparison provided by Blackford’s powerful technology, which provides the ability to improve care and increase productivity by boosting image comparison efficiency by 20-50%.  “We are committed to providing the world’s top-class measurement technologies across a wide range of sectors, including medical,” said Tatsushi Nakamura, Executive Officer, TOYO. “Blackford’s technology is a perfect complement to our growing portfolio of medical imaging hardware and software solutions.”  About TOYO CorporationTOYO Corporation is one of Japan's pre-eminent specialists in the all-critical area of measurement, providing comprehensive and integrated support in the core triad of hardware, software and education. Our aim is to provide our customers and clients with thoroughgoing and all-embracing service, while engaging in constant and on-going feed-back with our suppliers and developers. It is our ultimate objective to serve as an effective interface in all our endeavors. For more information on TOYO, visit www.toyo.co.jp. About Blackford Analysis                                                                    Blackford Analysis is a developer of software solutions for the medical sector. The company develops software designed to accelerate medical image comparison – saving time and increasing clinician capacity. Founded in 2010, and with operations in the United Kingdom and the United States, Blackford Analysis is backed by Archangel Informal Investment, one of the UK’s leading business angel syndicates. For more information, visit www.blackfordanalysis.com.