BOCA RATON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Akron Biotechnology, LLC is pleased to announce its highly anticipated merger with the leading manufacturer of chemicals and biochemicals, AppliChem, GmbH.
AppliChem, located in Darmstadt Germany, and Akron Biotech, located in Boca Raton FL, USA are merging forces for the manufacturing and distribution of both companies’ products. Commencing on March 2nd, 2009, Akron Biotech will take over AppliChem’s operations in the Americas and will be called AppliChem, LLC.
AppliChem, LLC is committed to offering its customers the same high quality products including Animal Serum, Recombinant Proteins, Serum-Free Media and other cell-culture components in addition to AppliChem’s full list of 4,000 products such as Amino Acids and Powder Media.
“The merger with AppliChem, GmbH will allow us to expand our product offering dramatically, and will accelerate our company’s growth”, said Akron Biotech’s CEO, Dr. Claudia Zylberberg, “It presents an opportunity for us to expand our presence in the market by adding their full line.” Dr. Zylberberg will continue to operate as the President and CEO of AppliChem, LLC.
“The chemistry between the two companies made this strategic alliance a natural fit”, adds Dr. Markus Frasch, Managing Director of AppliChem, GmbH, “Their established market base in the US, Canada and South America, combined with their reputation for providing high quality products and excellent customer service will provide AppliChem the opportunity to expand its market base in these regions. “
AppliChem, GmbH and Akron Biotech will first join forces during Pittcon 2009 in Chicago, IL Booth#1122.
AppliChem, GmbH: Founded in 1992, AppliChem was established on the grounds of supplying high quality chemicals for chemical, biological, pharmaceutical and clinical research. AppliChem is ISO 9001 certified, hence, guaranteeing carefully controlled production and documentation. AppliChem offers Chemica, BioChemica, Custom Synthesis, Cell Culture Powder and more.
Ottoweg 4, DE-64291 Darmstadt, Germany, Ph: +49 (0)6151 9357-0/ Fax: +49 (0)6151 9357-11/ E-mail: service@applichem.com.
Applichem, LLC: Formerly known Akron Biotech, is an innovative biotechnology company focused on providing best-in-class cell culture components for Research and Product Development in Cell-Biology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics. Products include: Animal Products, Human Products, Reagents and Media. Additionally, the company will carry AppliChem GmbH’s full list.
3998 FAU Blvd., Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Ph: 561.750.6120/ Fax: 561.750.6140 /E-mail: sales@applichem.com website: www.applichem.us.
Contact:
Applichem, LLC (formerly Akron Biotech), Boca Raton Limor Danai, Marketing Manager, 561-750-6120 l.danai@applichem.com www.applichem.us
