Vesa Mattila appointed to Managing Director of Planmed Oy

Mr. Vesa Mattila, M. Sc. (Tech), M. Sc. (Econ), has been appointed on 1 June 2013 as Managing Director of Planmed Oy. He also belongs to the board of directors of Planmeca Group. Mattila has been the Vice President of Planmed Oy since 1994, and before that, worked as Export Manager of Planmeca Oy.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Vesa Mattila,
Managing Director, Planmed Oy
Tel. 358 20 7795 301
vesa.mattila@planmed.com

Planmed Oy and the Planmeca Group

Planmed Oy develops, manufactures, and markets advanced imaging equipment and accessories for mammography and orthopedic imaging. Planmed's extensive mammography product range covers digital and analog units, stereotactic biopsy devices, and breast positioning systems for an early detection of breast cancer. Within the field of orthopedic 3D imaging, Planmed offers low-dose extremity CT imaging for quicker, easier and more accurate diagnosis at the point of care. Planmed Oy exports more than 98% of its production to more than 70 countries worldwide. The principal markets are in Europe, Japan, and Oceania, as well as in North and Latin America, where the company has considerable market shares.

Planmed Oy is part of the Finland-based Planmeca Group, which manufactures and markets advanced equipment for medical and dental fields. The Group employs approximately 2,500 professionals and the estimated turnover for the year 2013 is MEUR 760.

www.planmed.com