Asia Pacific Medical Devices Industry

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Holding more than half of the world's population, Asia Pacific is a rapidly growing market for healthcare. Part of this rapid growth is attributable to a fast-ageing population and generally wealthier households which allow for better healthcare treatments. Frost & Sullivan singles out two major drivers for the development of regional medical devices industries -- a highly educated workforce and excellent manufacturing infrastructure.

Emerging medical device companies alter the landscape of the medical devices markets in Asia Pacific

Emerging medical devices companies are gradually growing towards building a viable business through a combination of cutting edge technology, extensive penetration and excellent marketing of new devices. "Expanding market share overseas indicates the growth of emerging medical device companies in Asia Pacific," explains Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Andrew Wee. "These companies have increasingly shown capability in providing innovative products and services in growing their business."

This Frost & Sullivan Analyst Briefing will provide an overview of the medical devices industry to help understand the strengths of emerging medical device companies in the Asia Pacific region, get to know the driving factors behind these new companies and their impact on the medical devices markets in Asia Pacific.

Frost & Sullivan is pleased to bring you these exclusive insights at an analyst briefing on Thursday, 26th July, 2007 at 11 am (ET).

Speaker:

Andrew Wee, APAC Healthcare Research Analyst. He has been instrumental in performing global competitor and market analyses in new and existing markets, designing research methods, securing the participation of key opinion leaders, and providing commercialization recommendations within the cardiovascular and healthcare industry.

Those interested in participating in the web/tele-conference can send an email to Melina Trevino at melina.trevino@frost.com with the following information: the analyst briefing title, your full name, media/company name & e-mail address. Upon receipt of the above information, the registration, web link, dial-in number and pass code details for the live briefing will be emailed to you. Alternatively, you can individually register. Registration procedures are listed below.

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  For more information please contact:
  Melina Trevino
  Corporate Communications
  Healthcare
  Tel: +1-210-247-2440
  Email: melina.trevino@frost.com