Toshiba Medical Systems to look after Glasgow 2014

Medical electronics group Toshiba Medical Systems has agreed a deal to become a sponsor of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Part of the Japanese multinational Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Medical Systems will serve as the official provider of diagnostic imaging equipment within the Athletes’ Village at the multi-sport event.

The equipment and services to be supplied include an MRI scanner, a CT scanner, a diagnostic ultrasound scanner, X-ray equipment and three medical image reporting stations.

Toshiba Medical Systems’ most high profile involvement in sport to date is an on-going five-year partnership with English Premier League football club Manchester United, signed in 2012.

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games run from July 23 to August 3.