Lisburn Firm Scoops Deal In Australia

A medical devices firm in Lisburn has scooped a deal in Australia estimated to be worth around £1million.

Cirdan develops software and hardware products that help to enhance and speed up the diagnostic process

Chief Executive of Invest Northern Ireland, Alastair Hamilton, said: "Cirdan is an ambitious Northern Ireland business who has benefited from a range of Invest NI support, for Research & Development, recruitment and trade activities, to strengthen the future of its business.

"Northern Health is one of the busiest health services in Victoria and a key provider of public healthcare in Melbourne’s northern region. “I am delighted it has chosen Cirdan to provide a solution which will support it to improve efficiency and streamline its laboratory operations."

Dave Crockett, Head of Global Sales at Cirdan said: "We have worked hard to develop ULTRA into the world-class LIS that it is today. Persistence has been key to developing sales in this market and winning this contract with Northern Health is the culmination of months of hard work. We realise that lasting relationships are developed through face to face contact and that is why we place such importance in having a local presence. Having an office in Australia works well for us and our customers."

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