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April 12, 2016

New High-Strength Wall-Mounted Height Rod from Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales announces a new High-Strength Wall-Mounted Height Rod (Model 205HR). Manufactured with durable high-strength plastic polymer, the sturdy stadiometer resists bending and ensures that the headpiece slides smoothly. Featuring an adjustable measuring tape with a measuring range of 0”- 90” /0 cm – 230 cm, the height rod can be ... New High-Strength Wall-Mounted Height Rod from Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales

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April 7, 2016

“Weighing the Risks: Hospital Scales, Accuracy and Safety” White Paper Released

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales announces a new white paper, “Weighing the Risks: Hospital Scales, Accuracy and Safety”, which explores the challenges, risks and costs of hospital scales—along with the safe use and proper selection of scales for Acute Care systems. Acute Care facilities utilize scales for multiple tasks such as recording weight to ... “Weighing the Risks: Hospital Scales, Accuracy and Safety” White Paper Released

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April 4, 2016

Health o meter® Professional Scales Named Outstanding Warehouse Vendor of the Year

Health o meter® Professional Scales was recently named Outstanding Warehouse Vendor of the Year at the 2016 National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. (NDC) annual exhibition in New Orleans.  As one of 200 medical manufacturers in the NDC warehouse program, this is a top honor as it is awarded to vendors who achieved outstanding sales performance ... Health o meter® Professional Scales Named Outstanding Warehouse Vendor of the Year

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March 3, 2016

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Introduces New Digital Wet Diaper/Lap Sponge/Organ Scale

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales introduces its new Digital Wet Diaper/Lap Sponge/Organ Scale (Model 3400KL). Designed for use in sterile environments such as Neonatal ICUs and surgical suites, the scale offers hygienic features such as an easy to clean stainless steel base and removable, stainless steel weighing pan. The weighing pan effectively retains fluids ... Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Introduces New Digital Wet Diaper/Lap Sponge/Organ Scale

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February 1, 2016

Health o meter Professional Scales has won the Super Service Challenge!

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales has won the Super Service Challenge! Out of over 4,000 entries, only 1,000 winners were selected, and our story of service was one of them! According to its website, the Super Service Challenge, founded in 2011, is a nationwide movement to transform business through service. Driven by the idea ... Health o meter Professional Scales has won the Super Service Challenge!

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January 27, 2016

Body Composition Analysis Scales Now Available From Health o meter® Professional Scales

Health o meter® Professional Scales announces the launch of its G6 Series body composition analysis scales. Using bio-impedance technology from Valhalla Scientific, the G6 Series scales provide a full body composition report including body weight, body fat %, visceral fat, fat-free mass, body water %, muscle-mass, body mass index, and recommended daily caloric intake. As ... Body Composition Analysis Scales Now Available From Health o meter® Professional Scales

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January 19, 2016

New TAA Compliant Floor Scale from Health o meter® Professional Scales

Health o meter® Professional Scales announces their new TAA Compliant heavy duty digital floor scale, model number 880KL. The scale is manufactured in Hungary, a TAA compliant country in the Trade Agreements Act and also qualifies for GSA Schedule Contracts.  This new scale offers a number of important features that provide clinicians the versatility to ... New TAA Compliant Floor Scale from Health o meter® Professional Scales

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January 9, 2016

Health o meter® Professional Scales Introduces New Wall-Mounted Height Rod

Health o meter® Professional Scales expands its line of height measuring instruments with the new Wall-Mounted Telescopic Metal Height Rod (Model 201HR). This easy to use aluminum height rod features a smooth-sliding headpiece and telescoping rod design that allows caregivers to quickly and easily read patient height measurements. With a wide measuring range of 2”-90” ... Health o meter® Professional Scales Introduces New Wall-Mounted Height Rod

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January 4, 2016

Health o meter® Professional Scales Offers ScaleSurance™ Extended Warranty Program

Health o meter® Professional Scales announces ScaleSurance™, an Extended Warranty program for new and existing Health o meter® Professional scales. This program is offered for Health o meter® Professional scales with a 2 year limited warranty and extends the warranty period for an additional two years. Available through authorized Health o meter® Professional Scales distributors, ... Health o meter® Professional Scales Offers ScaleSurance™ Extended Warranty Program

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January 4, 2016

Health o meter® Professional Scales Adds Executive Team Members

Health o meter® Professional Scales announces two new members to the company’s Executive Team. Brian Skinner was named Vice President of Engineering and Roz Ben-Chitrit as Vice President of Business Development and Product Management. In the position of Vice President of Engineering, Brian is responsible for product development, engineering, technical support, quality and regulatory functions. ... Health o meter® Professional Scales Adds Executive Team Members

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December 16, 2015

Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Donates to Local Food Pantry

Pelstar LLC, manufacturer of Health o meter® Professional scales, made a generous donation to HCS Family Services, a non-profit charity serving residents of Southeast Dupage County, Illinois. HCS Family Services operates a local food pantry that was in great need for paper goods such as personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and diapers. These items were ... Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Donates to Local Food Pantry

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December 1, 2015

Success of Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Cited in Harvard Business School Case Study

A recent case study published by the Harvard Business School cites Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales’ successful climb to the #1 Medical Scale brand.  The Harvard study focuses on the trend towards shareholder activism often resulting in companies being sold to private-equity investors who see the promise in a long-standing brand. The case study ... Success of Pelstar LLC/Health o meter® Professional Scales Cited in Harvard Business School Case Study

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