Jazzed up in Orlando - IMCO 2013



Thanks to all our customer's and vendor partners for making the



IMCO 2013 National Convention



such a great success 


















David Fertig VP Tech Services Demonstrates our New IPAD Salesman Portal  




Getting Ready for the Show floor at our Booth




Having a drink with customers








Discussions at the Booth




Sy with David Shiffman from Cornell Surgical






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