Strengthening North American sales by capitalizing on Olympus’ extensive sales network
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is pleased to announce the conclusion of an agreement whereby the U.S. subsidiary of Olympus Corporation will serve as the exclusive distributor of Yokogawa’s CellVoyager™ CV1000 all-in-one confocal microscopy systems in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Yokogawa intends to expand its sales of confocal microscopy systems in the North American market by cooperating in sales with Olympus America and taking advantage of the company’s solid sales and service network, which covers biological research institutes in the U.S. and Canada.
The CellVoyager CV1000 can observe the biological changes in live cells over time without significant cell damages. At the core of this compact benchtop system are fully integrated components, such as a CSU series spinning-disk confocal scanner unit, laser light sources, a scientific grade high-performance camera such as EMCCD, a precise X-Y stage, and an incubator capable of maintaining a fixed temperature, humidity, and CO2 level. This all-in-one confocal microscopy solution simplifies the task of observing live cells and eliminates the need to assemble such systems from separately purchased components. The CellVoyager CV1000 has been a global success since the beginning of its sales in January 2010.
Through this cooperative agreement, Yokogawa will benefit from Olympus America’s name recognition and well-established service network in North America. At the same time, Olympus America expects to expand its product line-up to strengthen its coverage of the drug discovery research market. Both parties expect mutually beneficial business through the sales of CellVoyager CV1000 systems in the all-important North American biomedical research market.
About Olympus
Olympus is a precision technology leader; designing and delivering innovative solutions in its core business areas of Medical and Surgical Products, Life Science Imaging Systems, Industrial Measurement and Imaging Instruments, and Cameras and Audio Products.
Olympus works collaboratively with its customers and affiliates worldwide to leverage R&D investment in precision technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines. These include:
- Gastrointestinal endoscopes, accessories, and minimally invasive surgical product
- Advanced research, clinical and educational microscopes, and research and educational digital imaging systems
- Industrial research, engineering, test, inspection, and measuring instruments
- Digital cameras and voice recorders
Olympus serves the healthcare field with integrated product solutions and financial, educational, and consulting services that help customers to efficiently, reliably, and more easily achieve exceptional results. Olympus develops breakthrough technologies with revolutionary product design and functionality for the consumer and professional photography markets, and is also the leader in gastrointestinal endoscopy, as well as clinical and educational microscopes. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.
About Yokogawa Corporation of America
Yokogawa Corporation of America is the North American division of Yokogawa Electric Corporation and a key part of Yokogawa's global network of 25 manufacturing facilities and 80 companies spanning 55 countries. Since its founding in 1915, the US $4 billion company has been engaged in cutting-edge research and innovation, securing more than 7,200 patents and registrations, including the world's first digital sensors for flow and pressure measurement. Industrial automation and control, test and measurement, information systems and industry support are the core businesses of Yokogawa. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit our website www.yokogawa.com/us.
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa's global network of 90 companies spans over a total of 55 countries. Founded in 1915, the $4 billion corporation conducts cutting-edge research and innovation. Yokogawa is engaged in industrial automation and control (IA), test and measurement, and other business segments. The IA segment plays a vital role in a wide range of industries including oil, chemicals, natural gas, power, iron and steel, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, and food. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit our website www.yokogawa.com.