AusBiotech members recognised in Healthcare Awards
Admedus, Nanosonics, Universal Biosensors and CSL were among the companies recognised last week as Australia’s best performers in the Australian healthcare industry at the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Australia Healthcare Awards.
The Australia Healthcare Awards is part of the Frost & Sullivan Australia Excellence Awards, founded in 2006, and honours companies that have demonstrated best practices and exemplary levels of excellence in taking Australian innovation to global platforms.
Rhenu Bhuller, Senior Vice President, Healthcare, Frost & Sullivan said: “Despite the challenging economic situation, these award recipients have demonstrated innovation and growth, achieving success in their respective local and global markets. We are pleased to confer these awards to recognise their efforts and we hope these awards inspire them to continue to strive for greater success.”
Award recipients for the 2014 Frost & Sullivan Australia Excellence Awards were identified based on research conducted by Frost & Sullivan’s analysts. Companies are assessed based on a variety of factors, including revenue growth, market share and product or service innovation.
AusBiotech congratulates the following members:
- Life Sciences New Product Innovation of the Year: Admedus
- Medical Technology Leadership of the Year: Nanosonics Limited
- Point of Care Testing Company of the Year: Universal Biosensors
- Healthcare Company of the Year in corporate social responsibility: CSL
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