Spectra254 Expands Into Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic
Spectra254, a provider of UVC light disinfection solutions, announced today that it has formed a partnership with Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services, Inc., a distributor of medical supplies and healthcare technologies serving healthcare facilities around the world. The agreement will help to extend the availability of Spectra254’s entire suite of ultraviolet light C disinfection solutions to healthcare professionals in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic for the first time.
The suite of decontamination solutions offered to DISS customers includes the Spectra 1000 Series for decontamination of airborne and surface pathogens, the Spectra 600 Series for outpatient care, the Spectra 500 Series for emergency vehicles and the Spectra RDS Series for shared tools and devices.
Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services distributes medical equipment and supplies, offering equipment for radiology, mammography, ultrasound, voice recognition and urology. Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services is based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
“Spectra254’s dedication to being a leader in its field and exceeding customers’ expectations for support and quality matches our company’s mission to be and deliver the best,” says Rubén A. García Jr., principal executive of diagnostic imaging supplies and services. “With Spectra254’s wide range of specialized disinfection solutions, we are able to supply our customers with highly effective disinfection tools suited for each healthcare setting, from a hospital’s radiology unit to a community health clinic’s imaging department.”
According to García, DISS chose Spectra254 as a partner due to its scientifically proven, highly effective UVC light disinfection solutions. This distribution agreement is the eighth partnership that Spectra254 has formed this year, expanding its international distribution and customer base.
“We are excited to bring Spectra254’s pathogen-fighting solutions to healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with the help of Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services, and we look forward to helping even more healthcare providers provide a safer healthcare environment for their patients,” says Dennis Boyle, Spectra254’s executive vice president of global sales.
Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services was founded in 2002 by Rubén A. García Sr., Cesar T. Guzmán and Isander Nieves. With a combined 90 years of sales, healthcare and operational experience, Diagnostic Imaging Supplies and Services also offers continuing education and ongoing training to radiology and imaging professionals, in addition to product distribution.
Source: Spectra254
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