Aspel wins DM 1.32 mn contract to deliver cardiographs to Bulgaria

Zabierzow-based medical equipment maker Aspel has won a World Bank-backed contract worth some DM 1.32 million for supplying electrocardiographs to Bulgarian hospitals. Aspel, which managed to beat out competing Japanese, Swiss and Chinese companies, will equip rural hospitals in Bulgaria with 687 electrocardiographs, completely financed through World Bank credit. Insiders say Aspel was able to clinch the deal as its offer was more competitive and Bulgarians are familiar with the Polish-made cardiographs, which are already in use in several local hospitals. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B2) A.D.