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 April 1998
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant)
251 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3J 3C7
(Address of principal executive offices)
1. News Release dated April 30, 1998 (ISO 9001 Certification)
News Release dated April 30, 1998 (Fiscal Year-End Change)
2. Material Change Report May 1, 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 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
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: May 1, 1998 By:/s/M. Seyed Torabian
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M. Seyed Torabian
Vice President/Director
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National Healthcare Manufacturing Corp.
(NASDAQ:NHMCF / VSE:NHM)
Internet: www.nationalhealthcare.com
Contact: Alex P. Tsakumis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (800)883-8841 / (604)689-8581
NHMC RECEIVES ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION
April 30, 1998 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, - National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (NHMC), is pleased to announce it has received registration for
the coveted British Standards EN ISO 9001, the world authority in quality
and management systems. This certification now enables NHMC to market its
products internationally, including the European community.
Mac Shahsavar, NHMC's President and CEO stated, With this major
achievement, NHMC is in a unique position in the healthcare marketplace.
We are one of Canada's only fully certified facilities with regulatory
approvals including the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Canadian
Health Protection Branch (HPB) and now ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001
places NHMC's products alongside those of world leaders and presents the
Corporation with immense opportunities globally.
NHMC owns and operates the worlds first and only automated robotic
production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and
trays for medical and surgical procedures. Use of this proprietary
technology enables NHMC to produce these medical devices efficiently, cost
effectively, quickly and accurately thus providing an edge over its
competition who currently use manual labour. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care and anti-
microbial products to health care and home care institutions. NHMC also
through its United States subsidiary, National Healthcare Logistics,
provides state of the art supply chain management to integrated hospital
systems.
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.
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National Healthcare Manufacturing Corp.
(NASDAQ:NHMCF / VSE:NHM)
Internet: www.nationalhealthcare.com
Contact: Alex P. Tsakumis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (800)883-8841 / (604)689-8581
NHMC ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
April 30, 1998 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, - National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (NHMC), reports the change in the ending date of its financial
year from June 30 to April 30. The Company is changing the ending date of
the financial year, which until now has coincided with the start of the
summer vacation period, in order to ensure the availability of staff to
compile year end data in a more timely manner. This change is subject to
receipt of approval from Revenue Canada.
NHMC owns and operates the worlds first and only automated robotic
production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and
trays for medical and surgical procedures. Use of this proprietary
technology enables NHMC to produce these medical devices efficiently, cost
effectively, quickly and accurately thus providing an edge over its
competition who currently use manual labour. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care and anti-
microbial products to health care and home care institutions. NHMC also
through its United States subsidiary, National Healthcare Logistics,
provides state of the art supply chain management to integrated hospital
systems.
On Behalf of the Board,
/s/Mac Shahsavar
______________________________
Mac Shahsavar, P.Eng.
President & CEO
Neither NASDAQ nor the VSE have reviewed or accept responsibility for the
accuracy of this release.
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May 1, 1998
B.C. Securities Commission
1100 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C.
V7Z 2H4
ATTN: Statutory Filing
RE: Material Change Report
Dear Sir/Madam,
Following please find National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation's
Material Change Report/Form 27 dated May 1, 1998.
Should you have any questions or need more information, please contact me
at (604) 689-8581.
Sincerely,
/s/Seyed Torabian
______________________________
Seyed Torabian, P.Eng.
Executive Vice-President
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Manitoba Securities Commission
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Maitland & Company
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FORM 27
SECURITIES ACT (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT UNDER SECTION 67 (1) (B) OF THE ACT
Item 1. Reporting Issuer
National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation
251 Saulteaux Crescent
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3J 3C7
Item 2. Date of Material Change
April 30, 1998
Item 3. Press Release
News release and notice of dissemination were issued to the
Vancouver Stock Exchange on April 30, 1998 and disseminated via
Canadian Corporate News, Market News Publishing and Vancouver
Stockwatch.
Item 4. Summary of Material Change
The Issuer announces that it has changed the ending date of the
financial fiscal year from June 30 to April 30. The issuer also
announces that it has received registration for the British
Standards EN ISO 9001.
Item 5. Full Description of Material Change
Please refer to the attached News Release(s) of the Issuer dated
April 30, 1998.
Item 6. Reliance in Section 67(2) of the Act
If the report is being filed on a confidential basis in reliance
on Section 67(2) of the Act, state the reason for such reliance.
N/A
Item 7. Omitted Information
N/A
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Item 8. Senior Officer
M. Seyed Torabian, the Executive Vice-President and Director of
the Issuer, is knowledgeable about the material change and this
report and may be contacted at (604) 689 - 8581 for further
information.
Item 9. Statement of Senior Officer
The foregoing accurately discloses the material change referred
to herein.
Dated at Vancouver, British Columbia, this 1st day of May, 1998.
National Healthcare Manufacturing Corporation
Per: /s/Seyed Torabian
_______________________________________
Seyed Torabian, P.Eng.
Executive Vice-President/Director
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National Healthcare Manufacturing Corp.
(NASDAQ:NHMCF / VSE:NHM)
Internet:
www.nationalhealthcare.com
Contact: Alex P. Tsakumis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (800)883-8841/(604)689-8581
NHMC ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
April 30, 1998 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, - National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (NHMC), reports the change in the ending date of its financial
year from June 30 to April 30. The Company is changing the ending date of
the financial year, which until now has coincided with the start of the
summer vacation period, in order to ensure the availability of staff to
compile year end data in a more timely manner. This change is subject to
receipt of approval from Revenue Canada.
NHMC owns and operates the worlds first and only automated robotic
production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and
trays for medical and surgical procedures. Use of this proprietary
technology enables NHMC to produce these medical devices efficiently, cost
effectively, quickly and accurately thus providing an edge over its
competition who currently use manual labour. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care and anti-
microbial products to health care and home care institutions. NHMC also
through its United States subsidiary, National Healthcare Logistics,
provides state of the art supply chain management to integrated hospital
systems.
On Behalf of the Board,
/s/Mac Shahsavar
_____________________________
Mac Shahsavar, P.Eng.
President & CEO
Neither NASDAQ nor the VSE have reviewed or accept responsibility for the
accuracy of this release.
<PAGE>
National Healthcare Manufacturing Corp.
(NASDAQ:NHMCF / VSE:NHM)
Internet: www.nationalhealthcare.com
Contact: Alex P. Tsakumis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (800)883-8841/(604)689-8581
NHMC RECEIVES ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION
April 30, 1998 - Winnipeg, Manitoba, - National Healthcare Manufacturing
Corporation (NHMC), is pleased to announce it has received registration for
the coveted British Standards EN ISO 9001, the world authority in quality
and management systems. This certification now enables NHMC to market its
products internationally, including the European community.
Mac Shahsavar, NHMC's President and CEO stated, With this major
achievement, NHMC is in a unique position in the healthcare marketplace.
We are one of Canada's only fully certified facilities with regulatory
approvals including the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Canadian
Health Protection Branch (HPB) and now ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001
places NHMC's products alongside those of world leaders and presents the
Corporation with immense opportunities globally.
NHMC owns and operates the worlds first and only automated robotic
production facility capable of assembling and packaging various kits and
trays for medical and surgical procedures. Use of this proprietary
technology enables NHMC to produce these medical devices efficiently, cost
effectively, quickly and accurately thus providing an edge over its
competition who currently use manual labour. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, NHMC manufactures and distributes personal care and anti-
microbial products to health care and home care institutions. NHMC also
through its United States subsidiary, National Healthcare Logistics,
provides state of the art supply chain management to integrated hospital
systems.
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.
