Elekta strengthens its position in Turkey with acquisition of Mesi Medikal
STOCKHOLM, July 24, 2014 – Elekta has acquired Mesi Medikal A.S., a leading distributor of radiation oncology solutions in Turkey. The acquisition significantly strengthens Elekta’s market position in a country with a shortage of radiotherapy devices and software and a growing incidence of cancer.Around 100,000 Turkish patients are estimated to need radiotherapy each year - a figure expected to reach approximately 170,000 by 2023*. Elekta will increase its commitment to this high-growth market by establishing an office in the country, staffed by Mesi Medikal’s current employees. “With