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22/03/2013 11:36
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REL: 1136 HRS Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
GENERAL: FPH: PRIME MINISTER OPENS PAYKEL BUILDING
PRIME MINISTER OPENS NEW FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE BUILDING
Auckland, New Zealand, 22 March 2013 - The Prime Minister of New Zealand, the
Right Honourable John Key, today officially opened Fisher & Paykel
Healthcare's new building in Auckland.
The new building has been named the Paykel Building, in recognition of the
contribution to the company of former Chairman and current board member, Gary
Paykel CNZM.
The NZ$95 million, 32,000 square metre facility will accommodate growth in
research and development, clinical marketing, new product manufacturing and a
logistics hub for shipments to more than 120 countries around the world.
The company's Chairman, Tony Carter said, "Innovation continues to drive this
business and we are regularly introducing new products which significantly
improve effectiveness and efficiency of care for millions of patients. This
facility reflects our commitment to continuing to innovate here in New
Zealand".
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare anticipates that the total number of people
employed on its Auckland site, over three buildings, will increase from 1,700
at present to more than 2,500 over time. The Auckland facilities will
support future growth in the company's annual research and development
investment to more than NZ$80 million and growth in revenue to more than a
billion dollars.
Contact: Michael Daniell, MD/CEO on +64 9 5740161 or Tony Barclay, CFO on +64
9 574 0119. For more information about the company visit www.fphcare.com
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