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ABOUT NANOHORIZONS, INC.
NanoHorizons, Inc., (www.nanohorizons.com) with its solid foundation in applied chemistry and engineering, is a leader in the emerging field of practical nanotechnology. NanoHorizon¿s SmartSilverTM antimicrobial offers permanent bacterial control for textiles, medical devices and industrial materials. NanoHorizons is privately held and headquartered in State College, PA. The company works closely with customers from its R&D laboratory, manufacturing facility, and technical support office adjacent to The Penn State University.
ABOUT HILL-ROM.
Hill-Rom, an operating company of Hillenbrand Industries, Inc., is a leading worldwide manufacturer and provider of medical technologies and related services for the health care industry, including patient support systems, non-invasive therapeutic products for a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions, medical equipment rentals, and workflow information technology solutions. Hill-Rom¿s comprehensive product and service offerings are used by health care providers across the health care continuum in hospitals, extended care facilities and home care settings to enhance the safety and quality of patient care.Hill-Rom¿enhancing outcomes for patients and their caregivers.

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