The company that it intends to make available, affordable high-quality medical diagnostic imaging equipment across Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns in India
Domestic electronics maker Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Limited (Blue Star E&E) has opened a new medical diagnostic equipment refurbishment facility at Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
Sprawling over 15,000 sq ft, the facility is fully equipped to refurbish a wide array of pre-owned medical diagnostic imaging systems, including CT (Computed Tomography) scanners, and Permanent Magnet MRI and Supercon MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines.
The company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited, said in a statement that it intends to make available, affordable high-quality medical diagnostic imaging equipment across Tier 2, 3, and 4 towns in India to cater to the increasing need for affordable diagnostic imaging machines in these towns with this new setup.
Vir S. Advani, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Blue Star Limited said, “I am glad that through this move we will be able to contribute towards augmenting healthcare infrastructure in India. Further, with ‘Sustainability’ being one of the key drivers of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ this initiative will not only enable affordable diagnostic services but will also strengthen Blue Star’s role in the circular economy of the country.”
Prem Kalliath, CEO of Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Limited further added, “Refurbished equipment is an economical and environment-friendly solution that can make healthcare available to all Indians. At Blue Star E&E we are committed to understanding the needs of radiologists, and thereby recommending the right solution that fits their requirements as well as their budgets.”