January 25th
PRESS RELEASE
25th January 2006
HRH Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, met representatives from Eschmann Equipment when he visited the UK pavilion at the Arab Health exhibition in Dubai. Eschmann Equipment is one of 115 UK companies participating in this exhibition which hosts healthcare companies from all over the world.
Greeted by George Kennedy, CBE, the Chairman of Eschmann, the Prince spent time on the Eschmann stand discussing various aspects of the British Healthcare industry and the challenges faced by those companies doing business in the Middle East. Philip Kennedy, Sales and Marketing Director for Eschmann demonstrated a “T” Series operating table and accessories, before the Prince moved on to visit a number of other key companies within the ABHI pavilion.
Speaking after the visit, George Kennedy said “It was an honour to receive Prince Andrew on to the Eschmann stand. We hope he found the visit informative and welcome the support he gives to British manufacturers”.
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Notes to editors
ABHI
The Association of British Healthcare Industries is the lead trade association for the manufacturers and distributors of medical device technology in the UK.
Eschmann Holdings Ltd
Founded over 200 years ago, Eschmann Equipment is Britain’s leading manufacturer of operating tables and equipment for hospital operating theatres. It is also Britain’s leading manufacturer of infection control systems for the small clinic. The Company employs 230 people and has a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, covering Asia and Pacific Rim countries. Over one-third of output is exported, with particular strengths in Middle East markets.
For further information about the visit please contact Philip Kennedy at Eschmann Equipment on 01903 753322 or philip.kennedy@eschmann.co.uk
Tel: 01903 753322
Fax: 01903 875789