Shimadzu Medical Systems USA, a medical division of Shimadzu Precision Instruments, Inc., a subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation Japan, has announced the acquisition of California X-ray Imaging Services, Inc. (CIS), aimed at strengthening its healthcare business footprint in North America.

CIS, headquartered in Vacaville, CA, has been a trusted provider of medical imaging products and services since 1992, serving the northern California and northern Nevada regions. Gary Boudreaux, President of CIS, highlighted the key role played by advanced imaging technology and service in their success, emphasizing customer satisfaction as their top priority.

"As a long-time distributor for Shimadzu Medical Systems USA, our ability to provide advanced imaging technology and service to the medical community has been the key to our success. Customer satisfaction has always been our top priority. I am convinced this acquisition will facilitate growth in Northern California and Nevada as we continue to exceed our customers' expectations," said Boudreaux.

Tom Kloetzly, SMS Vice President of National Sales and Marketing, highlighted the strategic significance of the acquisition in strengthening customer relationships and service provision in the region, leveraging the strengths of both organizations.

"This acquisition is expected to enhance our ability to build further customer relationships and provide high-quality service support in the region and future growth of SMS. CIS has been our partner for many years, and we look forward to leveraging the strengths of both organizations," commented Kloetzly.

The move comes amidst rapid advancements in medical technology, underlining the importance of closely collaborating with customers to meet evolving market needs. Shimadzu aims to deepen its involvement in the healthcare market and ensure uniform high-quality service delivery to customers on the West Coast of the US.