22 December 2006
Ossur hf. announced today that it has acquired the Gibaud Group in France. The Gibaud Group is a local leader in the design, production and distribution of medical devices used in the non-invasive orthopaedics sector, specializing in bracing, soft goods and compression therapy products (phlebology).
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22 December 2006
A conference call to elaborate on the acquisition will be held today, Friday December 22nd . During the conference call, Jon Sigurdsson, President and CEO, and Hjorleifur Palsson, CFO, will present and discuss the key aspects of the acquisition.
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11 December 2006
A British Army Engineer whose work involves clearing landmines in the Falkland Islands off the Argentinian coast has completed a demanding triathlon, raising valuable funds for British military veterans who may have lost a limb while in action. After a 60km bike ride the chilly Atlantic waters were literally breathtaking, but Corporal Grove went on to run home in good time.
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7 December 2006
"The robotic foot starts to walk..." Recent features in the science section of "El Mundo" and the popular magazine "Pronto" are boosting Spanish interest in the PROPRIO FOOT™ by Ossur. Delegates to the recent Orto/Pro Care ESPANA, the O&P sector’s most important trade show in Spain, were particularly keen to witness a preview session of the world's first intelligent foot.
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6 December 2006
A $2.4million fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge rocked La Jolla Cove on November 5th. This half-Ironman event embraced over 200 challenged athletes and 500 participants. Read the heart warming reflection on this very special event by Ossur’s Tabi King.
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