Press Release
M.S. JACOVIDES HELLAS S.A. SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH ENDOCHOICE INC.
Athens, June 12, 2012. M. S. Jacovides Hellas, a medical technology importer and
distributor company, in- line with its growth strategy in the Gastroenterology field has recently
signed an agreement with EndoChoice Inc., U.S.A. to exclusively distribute its proprietary
portfolio of GI products and services in Greece.
“We are very pleased to partner with EndoChoice Inc., one of the fastest growing private
companies in the U.S.A. This partnership aims to strengthen our company’s presence in the
Gastroenterology field, providing a broad portfolio of products required in everyday use by
many Gastroenterologists.” stated Mr. Aris Jacovides, the President & Managing Director of
M.S.Jacovides Hellas S.A.
EndoChoice, Inc. is a platform technology company providing devices, diagnostics and
procedural support for specialists treating a wide range of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.
EndoChoice which was launched in 2008, has been recognized by Inc. magazine in 2010 and
2011 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.A.
EndoChoice is based in Atlanta, GA and its products are sold directly in the U.S.A. and are
distributed in 30 countries worldwide.
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M.S. Jacovides Hellas S.A., a member of the MSJ Group, was established in Athens
in 1982 and currently employs 55 people, with offices in Athens and Thessaloniki. The
company markets, promotes and distributes innovative medical devices in the areas
of Blood Banks, Transfusion, Dialysis/ Nephrology, Gastroenterology, General
Surgery, Anaesthesiology, ICU, Sterilization, Advanced Wound Care as well as in
Interventional Cardiology & Radiology.
The MSJ Group of Companies, which comprises of seven affiliates, focuses on
pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals and hi-tech medical devices mainly in Greece
& Cyprus and currently employs over 360 people. Its aim is to provide innovative,
value- adding products and a high quality of service and scientific support to the
public and private healthcare institutions.