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New Beginnings
B. Braun India´s Chennai Manufacturing Facility Gets an Auspicious Start
B. Braun Medical [I] Pvt. Ltd fomally launched its state-of-the-art production facility at Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu, Chennai on 30th Jan 2007. The manufacturing plant is an advanced development & production centre for blue chip products which will manufacture products for the healthcare markets. The plant was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. h. c. Ludwig Georg Braun, Chairman of the B. Braun Melsungen AG Managing Board, Germany. Prof. Dr. Braun expressed his immense delight at this achievement and his gratitude towards those who made it possible. He also stressed the importance of the international production facility to be established in India which happens to be one of the company´s key investments.
He stated that "The B. Braun India manufacturing plant will meet the growing customer demand and hence confer future economic success." He further added that, "India will be one of the main production bases among the B. Braun manufacturing plants worldwide".
Also present at the inauguration, Mr. Ananda K. Naidu, M.D. B. Braun Medical [I] Pvt. Ltd, stated that "B. Braun India is a shining example of exemplary growth in the past few years and the factory is a good opportunity to explore, expand the existing possibilities in the industry and cater to the growing demand of quality healthcare products in the country."
The highlight of the celebration was the unveiling of the advanced RHC (Right Heart Catheters) which will be manufactured at this site. Earlier manufactured in the United States, RHC will now be made easily available to the Indian market and the plant will also be a centre of excellence for Research & Development.
In order to meet the demanding quality production requirements, the company plans to expand its production facilities in the near future. B. Braun has invested more than USD 3 million in the new factory, and is further looking to invest in other avenues to strategically expand its operations in India.
Frost & Sullivan once again awards Medical Professional Education Institution of the Year Award 2006 to Aesculap Academy
Frost & Sullivan selected Aesculap Academy as the recipient of the 2006 Medical Professional Education Institution of the Year Award for consistent global growth and excellence in professional education in the medical field.
The Frost & Sullivan Award for Professional Education Institution of the Year recognizes excellence in training and education. The recipient is selected on the basis of numerous factors including the courses offered, target audience for the courses, and global reach. The Award lauds exceptional customer service and satisfaction as well as the ability to combine technology and successful strategic initiatives.
A firm believer in the philosophy of knowledge transfer by the people, for the people, the Aesculap Academy prides itself of having one of the most renowned faculties, each member being an expert in his field. The lecturers share their knowledge and expertise with the course participants and train them on theoretical and practical aspects. The course participants are also shaped to become trainers of tomorrow.
Apart from reaching out to every continent on the globe, it is the only institute that covers most medical specialties from general surgery, endoscopy, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and cardiology to infection control, dentistry, veterinary medicine, anesthesia and intensive care.
100 Columbus Knees Celebration
B. Braun India and Amandeep Hospital celebrated 100 Computer Assisted Knees by Dr. Avtar Singh. On the occasion Dr. Singh was presented with a certificate by Mr. Navjot Sidhu, M.P. Amritsar, India, for achieving 100 successful implantations of Knees with Orthopilot. The event was attended by academicians, government officials and the media.The 100 computer assisted knees achievement was also coupled by Dr. Singh becoming the youngest surgeon in India to operate 100 knees in one year. He was also presented a certificate from Aesculap Academy, by Mr. Sinan Eserman, Director Aesculap, making him and Amandeep Hospital the first referral and training center of Orthopilot in India. The achievement added another distinction, with only 450 Orthopilot centers in the world, the hospital is now part of 450 installations worldwide. Testimonials play an importnat role for any product credibility, two patients operated by Dr. Singh shared their experience at the event, the patients were Ex - Commissioner of Income Tax and other Ex - M.L.A. - Punjab Government. | 
