Kromek Group PLC Kromek to produce ventilators to fight COVID-19 (6476J)
April 15 2020 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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Kromek Group PLC
15 April 2020
15 April 2020
Kromek Group plc
("Kromek" or the "Group")
Kromek to commence production of Metran-based ventilators for
COVID-19 response
Kromek (AIM: KMK), a worldwide supplier of detection technology
focusing on the medical, security screening and nuclear markets, is
pleased to announce that it intends to commence the manufacture and
sale of medical ventilators in the UK and globally under license
from Metran Co., Ltd ("Metran"), a Japan-based leading developer of
medical ventilator products and technology, to support the COVID-19
response.
Kromek expects to commence production of ventilators before the
end of April 2020 and to produce up to 2,000 units within twelve
weeks, with 1,000 units available within eight weeks. Following the
signing of a license agreement, which is expected shortly, Kromek
intends to sell the ventilators in the UK and globally.
For over 30 years, Metran has specialised in the development and
manufacture of respiratory equipment, and it is Japan's leading
ventilator manufacturer. Its ventilators offer an effective
solution to the current crisis where ventilators need to be
manufactured rapidly to meet public health demands.
Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek, said: "We have been working
through the British Embassy in Japan with substantial help from the
Department of International Trade and are delighted to be
progressing this technology transfer. By combining our existing
manufacturing skills with Metran's proven technology, we expect to
commence the manufacture of these robust ventilators from next week
and deliver in a rapid manner. Any procurement of this equipment
from Kromek is expected to have the additional benefit of
safeguarding and creating employment in the North East as well as
contributing to this region's fight against COVID-19. We look
forward to the ongoing relationship with Metran."
Dan Nitta, President of Metran, added: "We have seen an
unprecedented demand for ventilation equipment in recent months. We
realised at an early stage of this crisis that we needed to think
beyond our in-house manufacturing capability if we were to make a
substantial impact. Therefore, we reached out globally to find
partners who could help us to expand our capacity, and we are
pleased to form this relationship with Kromek. With a combination
of Metran's experience in the ventilation field and Kromek's skill
as a designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic equipment, we
believe that we can make a substantial contribution to the fight
against COVID-19."
This announcement contains inside information.
For further information, please contact:
Kromek Group plc
Arnab Basu, CEO
Derek Bulmer, CFO +44 (0)1740 626 060
Cenkos Securities plc (Nominated Adviser
and Broker)
Max Hartley (NOMAD)
Julian Morse (Sales) +44 (0)20 7397 8900
Luther Pendragon (PR)
Harry Chathli
Claire Norbury
Alexis Gore
Joe Quinlan +44 (0)20 7618 9100
About Kromek Group plc
Kromek Group plc is a technology group (global HQ in County
Durham) and a leading developer of high performance radiation
detection products based on cadmium zinc telluride ("CZT") and
other advanced technologies. Using its core technology platforms,
Kromek designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma ray imaging
and radiation detection products for the medical, security
screening and nuclear markets.
The Group's products provide high resolution information on
material composition and structure and are used in multiple
applications, ranging from the identification of cancerous tissues
to hazardous materials, such as explosives, and the analysis of
radioactive materials.
The Group's business model provides a vertically integrated
technology offering to customers, from radiation detector materials
to finished products or detectors, including software, electronics
and application specific integrated circuits ("ASICs").
The Group has operations in the UK and US (California and
Pennsylvania), and is selling internationally through a combination
of distributors and direct OEM sales.
Currently, the Group has over one hundred full-time employees
across its global operations. Further information on Kromek Group
is available at www.kromek.com and
https://twitter.com/kromekgroup.
About Metran Co., Ltd
Metran is a manufacturer of medical devices specializing in the
respiratory field. Our flagship product is the Humming series of
neonatal ventilators, based on global best-in-class piston-based
High Frequency Oscillation. We also manufacture CPAP devices,
oxygen concentrators and provide contract R&D services.
Metran's HQ is in Saitama, Japan, with a factory and R&D base
in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Metran currently has around 130 employees
at its sites in Japan and Vietnam.
For more information about Metran, please visit our webpage at
www.metran.co.jp.
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