December 9, 2009
The medical division of Dräger, a global market leader in mechanical ventilation, has been honored with the 2009 Zenith Award, given annually
by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) to outstanding
equipment manufacturers in the respiratory care field at its annual
congress.
Dräger Honored with 2009 Zenith Award
AARC Selects Ventilation Leader for High-Quality Products and
Commitment to Customer Service
Dräger was one of five companies chosen for the prestigious industry award by
the Association’s more than 48,000 members. Selection was based on the
quality of its equipment, accessibility and helpfulness of its sales personnel,
overall responsiveness, service record, commitment to truth in advertising, and
support of the respiratory care profession.
Commenting on the award, Ed Coombs, Associate Director of Marketing for
Dräger said, “We are proud to have been chosen for this prestigious
industry award. Dräger is dedicated to combining innovative, high quality
equipment with a strong commitment to customer service. It
is gratifying to see that our efforts have been recognized on a major national
level. This is the first time that Dräger has received the Zenith Award and we
thank our customers and the AARC for their support.”
For over 100 years, Dräger ventilators have delivered state-of-the-art
technology and outstanding performance in a full range of ventilator
applications. The company’s ventilator portfolio covers a wide range of patient
needs to keep abreast of advancing technologies and to meet a hospital’s
evolving needs and patient populations, from neonatal to pediatric and adult.
Dräger. Technology for Life ®
The Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety
technology. Dräger products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in 1889, in 2008
Dräger generated revenues of around EUR 1.9 billion. The Dräger Group is currently present
in more than 190 counties and has about 11,000 employees worldwide. Please visit
www.draeger.com for more information.