DKSH has signed a strategic agreement with CytoSMART Technologies to promote their range of live-cell imaging microscope systems for life sciences laboratories in Thailand. This partnership is in line with the strategic focus of DKSH Business Unit Technology to solidify its position as a leading integrated solutions provider for the scientific Instrumentation industry.
Media release
Bangkok, September 20, 2021 – DKSH Business Unit Technology has entered into a partnership with CytoSMART Technologies, one of the leading live-cell imaging innovators and manufacturers for life sciences. DKSH will provide sales, marketing, application support, and after-sales services for CytoSMART Technologies' products nationwide.
CytoSMART Technologies innovates and manufactures a wide selection of smart devices for laboratories worldwide. The company focuses on combining compact and fast imaging hardware with powerful imaging analysis algorithms supported by cloud computing. The objective of this partnership will be to drive market share of CytoSMART Technologies products in Thailand, including CytoSMART Lux2, CytoSMART Lux2 – Duo Kit, CytoSMART Lux2 – Multi Kit, CytoSMART Lux3 FL, CytoSMART Exact FL, and CytoSMART Omni.
DKSH will leverage its sales and marketing excellence, application support, unparalleled after-sales services, and local market expertise to expand CytoSMART Technologies' reach to customers from various industries, such as education and academia, medical schools, biopharma factories, and biotech.
Mr. Joffry J. Maltha, CEO of CytoSmart Technologies, said: “We are confident that DKSH is the right partner to help us grow and expand our business in Thailand given its strong sales and marketing capabilities. Our extensive portfolio coupled with DKSH's large network coverage across industries will be the key to success for this partnership.
Adrien Kehlstadt, Senior Director, Business Unit Technology, DKSH Thailand, commented: “We are ready to drive CytoSMART Technologies' business further by penetrating new markets nationwide through our broad range of services, Center of Excellence, dedicated specialists, and outstanding after-sales services. This partnership expands our product portfolio to cover more segmentation and strengthens our footprint in the life sciences industry. We look forward to delivering growth and achieving success together with CytoSMART Technologies in Thailand."
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Business Unit Technology
Irene Chen
Director, Group Marketing
Phone +886 2 8752 7611
irene.yr.chen@dksh.com
About CytoSmart Technologies
CytoSMART Technologies is a Dutch company based in the tech-hub of Europe, Eindhoven. CytoSMART is an innovator in kinetic live-cell imaging. Combining compact and fast imaging hardware with powerful image analysis algorithms supported by cloud computing. Automation in time-lapse microscopy and image based cell counting to generate high-quality and robust data. https://cytosmart.com/
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution, and logistics as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 32,450 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 10.7 billion in 2020. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,540 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 382.5 million in 2020. www.dksh.com/tec