WEST WARWICK, RI, Apr 14, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Grass Technologies, a subsidiary of Astro-Med, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT),
today announced the successful installation of 10 Long-Term
Monitoring systems at the Beijing Xuanwu Hospital of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, a teaching hospital affiliated with the Capital
University of Medical Sciences in Beijing, China. The Department of
Functional Neurosurgery of Xuanwu Hospital will use the 10 Grass(R)
systems for phase 1 and phase 2 Epilepsy monitoring.
The Xuanwu Hospital Department of Functional Neurosurgery is a
leading center of neurology in China. The Grass Technologies systems
were installed in the newly remodeled, state-of-the-art facility
staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of physicians with clinical
specialties in neurosurgery, neurology, and neurophysiology. With the
addition of the Long-Term Epilepsy Monitoring systems, the clinic,
which operates under the direction of Professor Li Yong Jie, aims to
become the top Epilepsy Monitoring facility in China. The
installation of the Grass systems will also create easier public
access to EEG monitoring in Greater Beijing.
Eric Menke, International Sales Manager of Grass Technologies, noted
that the expansion of Grass EEG/LTM technology to China is in line
with the company's strategic plan. "We are extremely proud to have
installed our EEG/Long-Term Monitoring systems at such a prestigious
healthcare facility, and in such a state-of-the-art neurology
department. We are equally proud to serve another customer in the
People's Republic of China, which brings us closer to achieving the
goal set by Astro-Med management to increase export sales to a level
equal to 50% of annual sales."
ZJ Prosper, the exclusive representative for Grass Technologies in
the People's Republic of China, was responsible for providing
consultation and sales to Xuanwu Hospital. Mr. Jie Wu, Managing
Director of ZJ Prosper, said, "This flagship Neurology Center will
set a new standard for Chinese hospitals. As part of the successful
installation of 10 Grass Technologies Epilepsy Monitoring systems,
Grass Technologies specialists provided both clinical and technical
training to the Chinese staff physicians, which will ultimately
result in a better diagnosis for patients."
Wu continued, "As the Chinese economy is booming, the demand for a
higher level of healthcare is also increasing; therefore, it brings a
very promising, bright future for Grass Technologies and ZJ Prosper in
China for years to come."
About Grass Technologies
Grass(R) Technologies, a subsidiary of Astro-Med, Inc., is a world
leader in neurophysiological monitoring instruments and software
designed to detect, amplify, and display the electrical activity of
the brain. Primary applications of Grass products include Long-Term
Monitoring (LTM), EEG Monitoring, Sleep Monitoring (PSG) and
Analysis, and Neurophysiological Research Studies. Customers include
hospitals, universities, sleep centers and clinics, and
pharmaceutical companies. More information about the Beehive Horizon
LTM monitoring system and AURA-LTM64 amplifiers is available at:
www.GrassTechnologies.com, or by telephoning 877-472-7779 toll-free
in the USA and Canada.
About Astro-Med, Inc.
Astro-Med, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialty high tech
printing systems, electronic medical instrumentation, and test and
measurement instruments.
Astro-Med, Inc. products are sold under the
brand names Astro-Med(R), Grass(R) Technologies and QuickLabel(R)
Systems and are employed around the world in a wide range of
aerospace, medical, military, industrial, and packaging applications.
Astro-Med, Inc. is a member of the Russell Microcap(R) Index.
Additional information is available by visiting www.Astro-MedInc.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements, and actual
results may vary from those expressed or implied herein. Factors that
could affect these results include those mentioned in Astro-Med's
FY2008 annual report and its quarterly filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Albert W. Ondis
CEO
Everett V. Pizzuti
President
Astro-Med, Inc.
(401) 828-4000
www.Astro-MedInc.com
SOURCE: Astro-Med, Inc.
http://www.Astro-MedInc.com