Varian inks deal with Toshiba

AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Jun 10, 2008

Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has renewed its longstanding relationship with Toshiba Medical Systems with the signing of a three-year, $320 million contract.

Varian will be providing x-ray subcomponents to Toshiba for integration into diagnostic imaging equipment for the global market, according to the Palo Alto, CA-based vendor. Orders will be booked over the period of the contract.

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Toshiba installs Aquilion One in Boston, May 21, 2008

Varian deploys RapidArc in Sweden, May 20, 2008

Toshiba wins Aquilion One install in Nevada, May 8, 2008

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