Frederick, MD: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis sol- utions is delighted to announce that it is strengthening its Canadian presence with the appointment of respected distributors, VWR International, allowing life scientists in Canada to easily access Syngene’s unrivalled image analysis technology.
Syngene has appointed VWR International to market its equipment in Canada because the firm is an established manufacturer’s representative with specialist knowledge of image analysis. VWR has a network of 60 scientific sales professionals and 6 life science specialists who will provide sales and technical support for Syngene’s high quality gel documentation and image analyzer range, which includes Syngene’s latest PXi systems for imaging and analyzing DNA and protein gels.
Michael Ratos, Vice President of Marketing Canada, VWR International commented: “We always look to offer best in class products for our customers and the Syngene image analysis systems are exactly that. The image analyzers offer the best value for money and perfectly complement the other products we provide for DNA and protein analysis so we’re delighted to add them to our product portfolio.”
Ratos added: “We are especially impressed with the PXi range of image analyzers because they are cost-competitive. The GeneSys software which comes with the PXi is user friendly, which means it is quick and easy to set up and demonstrate to life scientists. The support we have had from Syngene’s technical team has been fabulous and their training has helped us really understand the products. We’re looking forward to a long association with Syngene.”
Laura Sullivan, Syngene’s Divisional Manager concluded: "We have had great success recently in the North American market with our image analyzers and are supporting this growth by adding VWR’s extensive network of technical specialists to our team. VWR is a first-class distributor and we know that through their professional approach, Syngene’s excellent reputation for delivering performance and service will be extended to all our existing and potential Canadian life science clients.”
About Syngene
Syngene is a world-leading supplier of integrated imaging solutions for analysis and documentation of gel-based information. Syngene’s systems are used by more than 10,000 research organizations and over 50,000 individual scientists world-wide and include many of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and major research institutes.
Syngene, founded in 1997 is a division of the Cambridge based Synoptics Group. The Group’s other divisions, Syncroscopy and Synbiosis, specialize in digital imaging solutions for microscopy and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs over 40 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA.
About VWR
VWR enables science by supplying critical products to the world's top pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, educational, and governmental organizations. The company provides its customers with an expansive choice of premiere products, such as chemicals, furniture, equipment, instruments, apparel and consumables, from a vast group of leading scientific manufacturers.
Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania with sales in excess of $4.1 billion in 2011, VWR does more than simply supply products - it keeps the world's most critical research moving forward. VWR's expertise in supply chain and logistical services enables customers to fully focus on their areas of expertise. From managing procurement processes to integrating supply chains, VWR helps specialized research facilities and labs operate at maximum efficiency.
With over 8,000 associates in more than 25 countries, our global footprint continues to expand and we hold to the principle that clients benefit from the accessibility and familiarity of local sales teams. VWR will continue its mission of enabling science by providing researchers with the peace of mind they need to advance the world's most critical research.
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Michael Ratos, Vice President of Marketing Canada, VWR International, 2360 Argentia Rd,
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