Masami Takenaka

ZOLL Medical Corp. develops and markets medical devices and related software solutions for emergency care. It provides products for defibrillation and monitoring, circulation and CPR feedback, data management, fluid resuscitation, and therapeutic temperature management. The firm provides technologies which help fire professionals, clinicians, and rescuers in providing critical care and resuscitation treatment. It also designs software that automates data documentation and management for both clinical and non-clinical information. The company was founded by William Bright, Rolf S. Stutz, Paul M. Zoll, Leigh Stein, and Thomas M. Claflin in 1980 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA.

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global specialty pharmaceutical and medical device company, which engages in developing, manufacturing and marketing medical products and technologies, within the areas of interventional oncology, wound closure and ophthalmology. The company was founded by William L. Hunter and Cruz F. Tony in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

ZOLL Lifecor Corp. designs and manufactures medical equipment. It markets the LifeVest wearable defibrillator to hospitals and patients through distributors in the United States and Europe. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bolder Surgical LLC engages in the design, development, and manufacture of surgical devices. Its products include JustRight Vessel Sealing System, JustRight 5mm Stapler, and EcoSac 5mm Tissue Retrieval System. The company was founded by Russell Lindemann, Scott Drake, Dale Schmaltz, Jenifer Kennedy, Patricia Moroney Hoag, David R. Duncan, and Steve Rothenberg on January 22, 2010 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Whistler Corp. makes radar-laser detection products and auto security systems. The firm offers power inverters, portable power stations, and radio service portables. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA.

PRTM Management Consultants LLC provides management consulting services. It offers operational strategy consulting, supply chain management, product and service development, and customer value management services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Surgical Specialties Corp. manufactures medical products. It specializes in designing and manufacturing of surgical knives and wound closure products. The firm offers suture needles, sutures, microsurgical cutting instruments, eye garters, and ophthalmic cannulas. The company is headquartered in Westwood, MA.

Bruker Daltonics, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets life sciences tools. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.

Part of Asahi Kasei Corp., Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp. is a pharmaceutical and diagnostic company based in Tokyo, Japan. Asahi Kasei Pharma operates in the healthcare business unit of the Asahi Kasei Group, with a mission to sincerely care for each individual life and solve their unmet medical needs with a wealth of ideas and solid science. Asahi Kasei Corp. is a US $20 billion Japanese technology company that provides innovative, science-based solutions to a diverse range of markets including healthcare, chemicals and fibers, housing and construction materials, and electronics. Founded in 2003, the private company has developed innovative drugs in the fields of orthopedics, acute care, neurology (including pain), and immunology.

Part of Asahi Kasei Corp., Asahi Kasei Construction Materials Corp. is a Japanese company that manufactures and distributes construction material and its related products. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

The Medical Device Manufacturers Association operates as a trade association. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Thomas C. Thompson.

Massachusetts Medical Device Industry Council, also known as MassMEDIC, is the largest regional medtech association in Massachusetts. With over 300 members, the organization represents manufacturers, product developers, suppliers, research institutions, and academic health centers.

Japan Overseas Infra Invt Corp for Trans & Urban Development engages in overseas infrastructure investment. Its business includes provision of sponsor support such as completion work guarantee and cost overrun. The company was founded on October 20, 2014 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asahi Kasei Homes Corp. provides commercial and residential construction services. It specializes in condominium and apartment management, home renovation, realty distribution, and urban development. The company was founded in November 1972 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CellBank Corp. is a holding company that develops cell storage and biotechnology solutions. It provides medical technology and cell processing services for anti-aging and wrinkles. The firm's business areas encompass cell storage, regenerative medicine support, skincare, and composite skin culture. The company was founded on June 10, 2004 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.