Canon Medical Systems Corporation

Canon Medical Systems Corporation
FormerlyToshiba Medical Systems (1948–2016)
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryMedical electronics
FoundedSeptember 23, 1948 (1948-09-23)
HeadquartersŌtawara, Tochigi, Japan
Area served
Worldwide
Key peopleToshio Takiguchi [1]
ParentCanon Inc.
Websiteglobal.medical.canon

Canon Medical Systems Corporation is a Japanese medical equipment company based in Ōtawara, Tochigi, Japan. Previously known as Toshiba Medical, it was formerly a subsidiary of Toshiba. The company was initially an early pioneer of X-ray tubes in Japan. The company was acquired by Canon Inc. in 2016.[2] Canon Medical Systems currently produces medical equipment such as MRI and helical CT machines.[3]

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

Major competitors

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

References

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