Canon Medical Systems Corporation Explained

Canon Medical Systems Corporation
Type:Subsidiary
Former Name:Toshiba Medical Systems
Area Served:Worldwide
Industry:Medical electronics
Key People:Toshio Takiguchi [1]
Location:Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan
Parent:Canon Inc.

Canon Medical Systems Corporation is a medical equipment company based in Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan. Formerly known as Toshiba Medical, a subsidiary of Toshiba, the company was an early pioneer on X-ray tubes in 1914 in Japan. Canon Medical Systems feature product such as MRI and helical CT.[2]

The company was acquired by Canon Inc. in 2016.[3]

Canon Medical Systems is, since late 2012, the Official Medical Systems Partner of Manchester United FC as per a multi-million 5-year contract.[4]

Major competitors

Major competitors of CMSC (Canon Medical Systems Corporation) include:[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Corporate Information. Canon Medical Systems. 18 May 2018.
  2. Web site: History - Innovation from Toshiba. Toshiba Medical Systems. 19 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Canon Inc. to acquire Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation shares and make it a subsidiary. 2016-12-19. Canon Inc.. 2016-12-26.
  4. Web site: Reds announce Toshiba deal. 2 September 2012. Manchester United FC. 26 January 2016.
  5. News: G.E.'S NEXT LEADER: THE TRAINING GROUND; Success Built On Selling Imaging Gear. 30 March 2011. The New York Times. 28 November 2000. Milt. Freudenheim.