B. Braun Signs U.S. Distributor Agreement for Dialysis Water Purification Systems

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun) announced today that it has entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with Lauer's Medical Water Purification to sell the Aquaboss^® in-center water treatment systems in the U.S. The distribution relationship of the Lauer Aquaboss system is not new to B.Braun. Currently, B. Braun's affiliates have sold and distributed Lauer water treatment systems in various countries all over the world. Lauer is an independent, family-owned company that has been totally focused on dialysis water purification for more than 18 years.

"We know our customers are looking for innovative technology to improve water quality and reduce the ownership costs. We are proud to enter into this exclusive agreement with Lauer in the U.S.," said Sam Amory, Vice President, Avitum Division at B.Braun. "This alliance further bolsters B.Braun's market position as a full-system supplier of dialysis products and services and supports Lauer´s growth through the strong international sales network in the U.S. and abroad," added Amory.

B.Braun's Avitum Division does much more than simply distribute top quality dialysis machines, dialyzers and disposables. The dialysis division offers an integrated system composed of perfectly harmonized components. These include a wide range of therapy options, software solutions for optimal and economical dialysis treatment, and full technical service support. Customers profit from the expertise of an all-round system supplier with comprehensive knowledge and experience of every aspect of the dialysis situation– from research to manufacturing to therapy.

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About B. Braun

B. Braun Medical Inc. (B.Braun), a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. The Company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. Guided by its "Sharing Expertise^®" philosophy, B.Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.

The B.Braun Group of Companies in the U.S. includes B.Braun, B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap^® and CAPS^®. B.Braun's U.S. headquarters is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The B.Braun Group of Companies employs more than 46,000 employees in more than 50 countries throughout the world. To learn more about B.Braun visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

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