On October 17, 2018, Agfa signed an agreement with China Meheco Corporation, which will support both companies’ strong growth in China. The contract covers the distribution of Agfa’s DRYSTAR film and equipment to hospitals and other healthcare centers in several provinces of China. This key contract was signed by Christian Reinaudo, CEO of Agfa; Herman Raats, Head of ASPAC region North for Agfa; and Mr. Wang Hongxin, General Manager of China Meheco Corporation. Premier Li Keqiang of China and Premier Charles Michel of Belgium both attended the signing in Brussels, along with a number of other dignitaries from Belgium.

“China Meheco Corporation is a leading distributor and producer of pharmaceuticals in China; working with them will offer us an invaluable opportunity to expand our reach and presence in this very important market, and to further develop our strategy in China,” says Herman Raats, Head of ASPAC region North for Agfa.

“Agfa’s strong reputation and ambition to grow its hardcopy business will strengthen the presence of Meheco in the Chinese medical device business,” says Mr. Wang Hongxin, General Manager of China Meheco Corporation.

Read the full press release here.

*The DRYSTAR kiosk solution is not available in the U.S. and Canada.