UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d -16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 1998
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant)
251 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3J 3C7
(Address of principal executive offices)
1. News Releases: June 8, 1998
June 26, 1998
June 29, 1998
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files of will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F of Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F ___
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Yes ___ No X
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1943 , the
registrant has duly cause this Form 6-K to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation -- SEC No. 0-27998
(Registrant)
Date: July 9, 1998 By:/s/M. Seyed Torabian
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M. Seyed Torabian,
Vice President/Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Allen & Caron Inc or Alex Tsakumis
Damon Wright (investors) Manager, Investor Relations
Denise Harrison (media) National Healthcare
(714) 957-8440 Manufacturing Corporation
(800) 883-8841
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING CORP SELECTS
ALLEN & CARON INC FOR INVESTOR RELATIONS,
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA (June 8, 1998) . . .National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (Nasdaq:NHMCF / VSE:NHM) today announced the appointment of
Allen & Caron, Inc as its corporate, investor, and financial relations
firm. Allen & Caron Inc. has been retained for a 12 month period at a cost
of US$7000 per month payable in cash.
National Healthcare Manufacturing President and CEO Mac J. Shahsavar
commented, "During the last year, we have been aggressively expanding our
product lines and distribution capabilities. As we continue to execute our
strategic growth plan, we will call on the professional experience of Allen
& Caron to assist us in properly positioning the Company in the investment
community. In addition, their experience will be instrumental in
introducing the Company to institutional investors, analysts and retail
investment banks, as well as to the business, financial, manufacturing and
packaging trade media."
Allen & Caron President Joseph Allen said, "The success of the Company's
proprietary automated robotic production facility and hub-and-spoke
distribution system, coupled with recent synergistic acquisitions, is
reflected in its rapid revenue growth. Management's business plan fits
well with our expanding list of emerging growth companies. We look forward
to working closely with the senior management of National Healthcare,"
Allen continued, "to ensure that the Company's corporate and investor
communications needs are effectively met with a full-range of professional
services."
For a complete corporate package, please visit our website at
http://www.nationalhealthcare.com or contact us at 1-800-883-8841.
On Behalf of the Board,
/s/Seyed M. Torabian
Seyed M. Torabian, P.Eng.
Executive Vice President
Neither NASDAQ nor the VSE have reviewed or accept responsibility for the
accuracy of this release.
NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE JUNE 26, 1998 AT 7:30 AM EDT
Contact:Allen & Caron Inc or Alex Tsakumis
Damon Wright (investors) Manager, Investor Relations
Denise Harrison (media) National Healthcare
(714) 957-8440 Manufacturing Corporation
(800) 883-8841
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING CORP REQUESTS
REMOVAL FROM VANCOUVER STOCK EXCHANGE
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA (June 26, 1998) . . .National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (Nasdaq: NHMCF) announced today that, at its request, its
common stock will no longer be traded on the Vancouver Stock Exchange,
effective at the close of business June 30, 1998. The Company's common
stock is currently traded on the Vancouver Stock Exchange under the symbol
NHM. The Company's common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the
symbol NHMCF.
National Healthcare is being recognized as a market leader committed
to reducing healthcare costs by providing efficient and cost effective
alternatives to conventional products and services to healthcare providers.
NHMC owns and operates the world's first and only automated robotic
production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and
trays for medical and surgical procedures. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care, anti-
microbial and cellulose based paper products such as examination gowns to
healthcare and homecare institutions throughout North America and Europe.
Also National Healthcare Logistics (a NHMC subsidiary), is revolutionizing
conventional medical distribution with its state of the art Hub & Spoke
logistics system.
On Behalf of the Board,
/s/Seyed M. Torabian
Seyed M. Torabian, P.Eng.
Executive Vice President
Neither NASDAQ nor the VSE have reviewed or accept responsibility for
the accuracy of this release.
Paradigm Medical Industries, Inc.
1127 West 2320 South, West Valley City, Utah 84119
Tel. (801) 977-8970
FAX: (801) 977-8973
URL: www.paradigm-medical.com
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Company Contacts:
National Healthcare
Manufacturing Corporation Paradigm Medical
Allen & Caron Inc. Michael Stelzer, COO
Damon Wright (investors) 801-977-8970 (media & investors)
714/957-8440 800-742-2633 (Alliance)
Denise Harrison (media)
714-957-8440
Paradigm Medical Industries and National Healthcare form Ophthalmic Product
Alliance with Pharmacia & Upjohn
(Salt Lake City, UT) - June 29, 1998 - Paradigm Medical Industries,
Inc. (NASDAQ: PMED) and National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation
(NASDAQ: NHMCF) announced today that they have signed a co-distribution
agreement with Pharmacia & Upjohn (NYSE: PNU) covering a range of
ophthalmic products.
Under terms of the agreement, the three companies will offer a
comprehensive package of products to cataract surgeons, including cataract
surgical equipment, intraocular lens implants, intraocular
pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, and sterile procedure packs.
Paradigm will provide a turnkey ordering and delivery of products from
its Salt Lake City headquarters; National Healthcare will employ its fully
automated production facility to package a line of standard and custom
sterile cataract procedural packs.
Pharmacia & Upjohn products to be distributed as part of the alliance
agreement include Healonr and Healon GVr viscoelastic solution and the
CeeOn line of foldable, small-incision intraocular lens implants, designed
to replace the natural lens removed during cataract surgery.
"The combined products and services covered by this agreement are in
response to the need for improved, flexible customer support in the
cataract surgery field," said Michael Stelzer, Paradigm Chief Operating
Officer and Paradigm Pharmacia & Upjohn Alliance program coordinator.
"This alliance with National Healthcare and Pharmacia & Upjohn will
provide a comprehensive, customer-focused product line to the 17,000
cataract surgeons in the United States."
Paradigm is a high technology ophthalmic device company that
manufactures the Precisionist ThirtyThousandT ophthalmic workstation,
utilized in cataract surgery for phacoemulsification. Paradigm is
currently conducting clinical trials in the United States for its PhotonT
laser cataract removal system.
Paradigm Medical Industries and National Healthcare form Ophthalmic Product
Alliance with Pharmacia & Upjohn
National Healthcare's commitment to reducing healthcare costs has led
to widespread recognition as a market leader. This cost reduction is
realized by offering healthcare providers efficient and cost effective
alternatives to conventional products and services. National Healthcare
owns and operates the world's first and only automated robotic production
facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and trays for
medical and surgical procedures. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries,
National Healthcare manufactures and distributes personal care, anti-
microbial, cellulose-based paper products-such as examination gowns-to
healthcare and homecare institutions throughout North America and Europe.
In addition, National Healthcare Logistics (a National Healthcare
subsidiary) is redefining conventional medical distribution with its state-
of-the-art Hub & Spokes logistics system. For more information about the
company, visit our site on the World Wide Web at
http://www.nationalhealthcare.com.