DKSH and Leica Microsystems, the world's leading manufacturer of microscopes for the analysis of microstructures and nanostructures, have signed a distribution agreement covering its wide range of brand portfolios for Vietnam and the Philippines.
Media release
Zurich, Switzerland, July 25, 2019 – DKSH Business Unit Technology, the leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, has partnered with Leica Microsystems. The collaboration between DKSH and the world's leading manufacturer of microscopes covers the Philippines and Vietnam.
DKSH will provide Leica with marketing and sales, application as well as after-sales services with a focus on industries including life sciences, research and nanotechnology.
Leica Microsystems' product portfolio includes compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning, super-resolution microscopy with related imaging systems as well as electron microscopy sample preparation. Users and services can be found in both clinical and life science research, surgical specializations, disciplines associated with material sciences, the manufacturing industry, forensics services as well as academia around the world. Instruments and workflow solutions for electron microscopy sample preparation for life sciences and industrial applications alike complete the company's product portfolio.
Eddie Lim, General Manager South East Asia and Taiwan, Leica Microsystems stated: “DKSH's industry expertise in South East Asia, their proven track record and strong capabilities in expanding new businesses and markets are key reasons why we selected them as a partner. By leveraging their wide coverage in different market segments, we are confident to successfully continue growing our business together.”
Hanno Elbraechter, Head Business Unit Technology, DKSH commented: “We look forward to increasing Leica Microsystems' market coverage through our systematic market development and market expertise. Leica's products complement our existing product portfolio. Through this partnership, we believe that our customers can benefit from an even more well-rounded range of high-quality products and innovative solutions.”
For further information, please contact:
Irene Chen
Director, Group Communications
DKSH Business Unit Technology
Phone + 886 2 8752 7611 irene.yr.chen@dksh.com
About Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems develops and manufactures microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of microstructures and nanostructures. Ever since the company started as a family business in the nineteenth century, its instruments have been widely recognized for their optical precision and innovative technology. It is one of the market leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy with related imaging systems, electron microscopy sample preparation, and surgical microscopes.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH’s portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018. With its strong Swiss heritage and long business tradition since 1865, DKSH is deeply rooted in Asia Pacific. The DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialized industrial applications. With around 1,220 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 412.1 million in 2018.