DKSH, the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia, and DEKA JAPAN have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for DEKA's laser and energy-based systems in Japan.
Media release
Tokyo, Japan, August 17, 2017 – DKSH Business Unit Technology, a leading Market Expansion Services provider for technology companies and DEKA JAPAN, a leading global medical laser company, have signed an exclusive agreement to provide DEKA with marketing, sales, distribution and logistics for its laser and energy-based systems in Japan.
DEKA's systems are used in the fields of medicine and aesthetics, surgery and dentistry, among others.
While DKSH will be in charge with overall marketing and commercial activities from October 1, DEKA JAPAN will continue to maintain homologation duties for its Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) services.
“We are very excited about this strong partnership with DKSH Japan. Our extensive effort to increase market presence of DEKA's regulatory approved products will be supported by DKSH Japan's market knowledge and systematic market development system. DKSH is one of the oldest companies still active in Japan since the 19th century and it is impressively known in Japan,” said Ms. Mariko Yuki, DEKA JAPAN's President.
“We are very pleased having found a reliable partner with leading technology and extensive experience worldwide to enter the fast-growing market of medical devices. DKSH's broad customer network in the medical industry makes us the partner of choice for DEKA JAPAN's business expansion,” added Yasuo Hayashi, Executive Officer, Technology, DKSH Japan.
DKSH and DEKA JAPAN are planning to rapidly increase sales in Japan in a short term, after getting approval from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for the current submissions.
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Japan K.K. | DKSH Taiwan Ltd. |
Asuka Maki Manager, Branding & Communications Phone +81 3 5730 7342 asuka.maki@dksh.com | Irene Chen Manager, Group Communications Business Unit Technology Phone +886 2 8752 7611
irene.yr.chen@dksh.com |
About DEKA JAPAN
DEKA JAPAN was established in Autumn 2009 as a subsidiary of El.En. SpA, a public company listed on the Star Segment of the Milan Stock exchange, parent company of a financial and industrial Group counting worldwide more than 25 hi-tech companies. Based in Florence, Italy it exploits its specialized know-how to manufacture its own laser and energy-based devices for medical, industrial and conservative applications. Medical systems are marketed by DEKA, its first medical Company, based in Italy as well. DEKA is one of the most prominent medical laser companies in the world, distributing in more than 80 countries worldwide since 1991.
Since its foundation, DEKA JAPAN has exclusively imported and sold DEKA’s medical laser systems in Japan. By providing DEKA’s innovative and high-tech products, DEKA JAPAN strives for improving the QOL of patients wishing for their healthy and happy life.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 780 business locations in 36 countries – 750 of them in Asia – and 30,320 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 10.5 billion in 2016. DKSH was founded in 1865. With strong Swiss heritage, the company has a long tradition of doing business in and with Asia and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.
DKSH Business Unit Technology is the leading provider of Market Expansion Services covering a broad range of capital investment goods and analytical instruments. The Business Unit offers total solutions in the areas of infrastructure, industrial materials and supplies, precision- and textile machinery, semiconductor, photovoltaic and electronics, agriculture, hospitality as well as specialized industrial applications. The service portfolio includes product sourcing, market entry consultancy, marketing, sales, application engineering and after-sales services like installations, maintenance and repairs. With 80 business locations in 18 countries and around 1,360 specialized staff, including 500 service engineers, Business Unit Technology generated net sales of CHF 385.4 million in 2016.