On March 31st, 2021, we announced that FUJIFILM Corporation had completed the process of acquiring the Diagnostic Imaging -related business of Hitachi Ltd. Accordingly, FUJIFILM Healthcare Corporation, is now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujifilm. This means that a powerful new force in medical imaging has emerged, offering a broad and integrated portfolio of products and services ranging from CT, MRI, X-ray ultrasound and PACS.
The breadth and possible combinations of the various individual product lines significantly boost our capability to offer a comprehensive One-Stop Solution catering directly to the needs of the global clinical sector. What’s more, in the future the performance of many of our products will be enhanced by integration of Fujifilm’s outstanding image processing and AI technology to create even higher value-added medical Al-IT based solutions on a global basis.
In the past, Fujifilm’s main areas of activity were radiology, endoscopy, and of course Point of Care with Fujifilm Sonosite. Now, with FUJIFILM Healthcare, our activities have expanded to include surgery, cardiology, gynecology and urology, etc.
Our motto is “NEVER STOP” and we will continually apply this philosophy to show our customers the enhanced values they can expect.
Toshihisa Iida, President and Managing Director of FUJIFILM Europe GmbH
(Interviewed by DI Europe, October 2021)
Fujifilm made the decision to acquire Hitachi Healthcare’s diagnostic imaging business as it plays a strategic role in Fujifilm’s plan to become an even more comprehensive healthcare company providing solutions. With the addition of CT, MRI, ultrasound, healthcare IT and other technologies, we will be able to create an even wider product line-up than ever before. Uniting the products and professionals of both companies will strengthen our collective ability to positively impact healthcare. In addition, this acquisition sets the company up for a competitive advantage in the medical device market as we will be able to leverage the sales and distribution channels of both Fujifilm and Fujifilm Healthcare.
In the past, Fujifilm’s main areas of activity were radiology, endoscopy, and Point of Care with FUJIFILM Sonosite. Now with FUJIFILM Healthcare, the company’s activities have expanded to include surgery, cardiology, gynaecology and urology, etc.
Finally, the two companies not only have limited product overlap, but also a great deal of unique technology. By combining these technologies with exceptional image processing, 3D analysis and endoscopes, we will create new solutions and diagnostic value, and help solve medical problems, thus achieving growth. Our motto is “Never Stop” and we are always ready to face the next challenge.
Masaharu Fukumoto, Managing Director of FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe Holding AG
(Interviewed by International Hospital in Company Profile 2021)