VCA’s Sound-Eklin Facility Updates on Fires Damage

VCA Inc., an animal healthcare company in the United States and Canada, reported that the headquarters of its Sound-Eklin diagnostic imaging division was severely damaged in the fires that swept through Carlsbad, California yesterday.

According to a release, Sound-Eklin's Carlsbad headquarters is the main facility supporting VCA's Sound-Eklin division, which sells digital radiography and ultrasound imaging equipment and related services to the veterinary community. The commercial office building and warehouse has approximately 70 employees, none of whom were injured in the fire.

While the fire has caused severe damage to a substantial portion of the facility, VCA is working diligently to satisfy customer requirements and prevent supply disruptions. VCA has in place standard insurance coverage for both property damage and business interruption losses, but it is unable at this time to assess the financial impact of the fires to its business.

Bob Antin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of VCA, stated, "We are relieved and extremely grateful that none of our employees, nor their family members, were hurt by these fires. We will dedicate our resources to ensure that our employees and clients are supported as we work quickly to bring our operations back to 100 percent."

Tom Jacobi, President, Sound-Eklin, stated, "This is a set back to our operations, but we will continue to provide the excellent service for which Sound-Eklin is known. While we may experience some short-term difficulties, our client support and sales efforts will strive to provide superior services, backed by the full resources of VCA and our affiliated companies."

More information:

www.vcaantech.com

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