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Company Profile

Since 1984, Advanced Surgical Technologies (AST) has been at the forefront of introducing new, innovative and technologically advanced products to a wide sector of the medical device market in Australia and New Zealand.

Through our direct national network of highly specialised sales, marketing and distribution staff, AST has consistently been a leader in the positioning and growth of leading edge products. This growth has been achieved through combining a strategic targeted sales approach, precise marketing initiatives, consistent education programs and outstanding customer service. With a staff of 26, AST currently operates offices in every capital city of Australia and in Auckland, New Zealand. This extensive coverage provides our manufacturing partners with a vast sales and distribution network to enable AST to move existing opportunities into strong market leading positions.

We believe our future strength will remain in the capabilities of marketing and selling a focussed range of product that are within our specialised technical areas of expertise. We have worked intelligently since 1984 to earn our reputation as the preferred business partner for both our manufacturers and customers. This has been achieved through a proven record of strategic introduction and growth of leading propriety technology, supported by excellence in service. As part of our planned growth, we are always interested to hear from manufacturers who have innovative products and share our vision for successful market integration.

As a direct distribution network, AST can ensure that your company's products and philosophies are presented consistently throughout Australia/NZ.

We offer:

• Over 20 years record of successful introduction of new technology in Orthopaedics, Plastic, Aesthetic, Spinal, General and Neurosurgery together with ancillary consumable products

• A record of success underpinned by strong leadership and enhanced by the business experience and financial strength of our Directors

• Stable Management team with extensive experience

• Comprehensive market coverage with a high level of market intelligence

• Consistent and professional sales and marketing approach

• Dedicated distribution network

• Efficient regulatory process including reimbursement negotiations

• Representation at major conferences/trade shows

• Continuing Education programs

• Selection and development of local product champions

• Quick development and growth of local clinical experience

• Conduit of local surgeon relationships with overseas manufacturers