DKSH has expanded its healthcare distribution center in Thailand to lead the healthcare logistic services to the next level
Media release
Bangkok, Thailand, March 3, 2020 – DKSH's Business Unit Healthcare, the leading Market Expansion Service provider for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, has recently organized a groundbreaking ceremony for the new distribution center to be built on Bangna-Trad km 23. The sacred ceremony was conducted by Phra Maha Raja Guru Bidhi Sri Visudhigun, Head Brahmin of Royal Ceremonial Affairs Division.
The Srivarin Distribution Center is part of DKSH Healthcare's project to modernize and improve the efficiency of DKSH's distributional operations, and to support DKSH's fast-growing demand for pharmaceutical, OTC, consumer health and medical device products. The new 11,560-square-meter facility strengthens DKSH's capillary distribution network in Thailand and further manifests the Group's reputation as the leading Market Expansion Services provider for healthcare companies in Asia. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare will equip the facility with multi-temperature spaces, fully backed-up power systems and an innovative air circulation system. This upgraded infrastructure will not only satisfy the storage and distribution needs of temperature-sensitive healthcare products, but also fulfill the industry's quality assurance requirements.
John Clare, DKSH's Vice President Healthcare, Thailand and Indochina, said: “Our priority is to take care of Thai patients. We make sure that the people in Thailand have access to the medication they need to ensure smooth recovery from illnesses and strengthen their overall health. With a strong team spirit, we provide services and solutions that fully support Thai patients. This new distribution center is one building block in our expansion in providing better healthcare to Thai patients. It will be an important platform for us to service hospitals, clinics and pharmacies alike.”
For more information, please contact:
Business Unit Healthcare
Krittiya Wongtavavimarn
Senior Specialist, Group Communications, Healthcare
Phone +66 2220 9070
krittiya.w@dksh.com
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health and overt-the-counter (OTC) products as well as medical devices. With around 8,220 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 6.0 billion in 2019.