Sectra increases European reach through distribution partnership

TriMed Staff | | Health Imaging | Screening
Sectra, an IT and medical technology company based in Sweden, has signed a partnership agreement with Kurt & Kurt, a medical distribution company based in Turkey. Kurt & Kurt is a leading supplier of medical equipment with a large customer base in Turkey and neighboring countries.

According to the terms of the agreement, Kurt & Kurt will now serve as a distributor of Sectra's system for processing and archiving of digital radiology images (PACS) and digital mammography solutions.

With a population of 72 million, Turkey is a large healthcare market. The use of digital healthcare systems is growing rapidly.

TriMed Staff

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