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WEF names Ossur as a "Technology Pioneer for 2006"

The World Economic Forum has announced 36 Technology Pioneers for 2006, companies that have been identified as developing and applying highly transformational and innovative technologies in the areas of energy, biotechnology and health, and information technology. Ossur is greatly honored to be among them.
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Calendar of events 2006

A powerful combination of innovation, superior product design and service excellence are fueling Ossur's progress in the global orthopaedics market. We are determined to raise the bar within the industry and actively participate in a wide range of events throughout the year
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"Rebuilt: The Human Body Shop"

Starting January 18th, on the Discovery Health Channel in the US, a new TV series charts the individual stories of men, women and children who are overcoming personal tragedies with the help of the family-run Orthotic Prosthetic Center in Fairfax, Virginia. (10-11pm ET/PT).
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Ossur Acquires the US Orthopaedics Company Innovation Sports, Inc.

Ossur a global orthopaedics company best known for its leadership in the prosthetics industry, but rapidly becoming a major player in the orthopaedics market, today announced that it has acquired Innovation Sports, Inc., a US-based developer and manufacturer of ligament braces, for USD 38.4 million. Effective immediately, Ossur will begin executing the planned integration.
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European meetings kick off the New Year

January O&P conferences in Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and Paris (France) are expected to attract a wide range of delegates. Kim DeRoy introduces Ossur's Bionic Technology platform at the ISPO Nivo meeting on the 21st.
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Hawaii hosts Pacific Rim Conference

The twelfth and sadly final biennial Pacific Rim Prosthetic/Orthotic Conference kicks off on January 24 in the beautiful Waikoloa village resort on the Kohala coast of Hawaii, the "Big Island".
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