July 26, 2011 -- With effect from 25th July 2011, Eppendorf AG is pleased to appoint AITbiotech Pte Ltd as a distributor for the full range of the Eppendorf products in Singapore. AITbiotech’s has significant presence in Singapore’s life sciences research, academia and molecular diagnostics sectors and will use this leverage to enhance the distribution and sales of the Eppendorf product range.
Presently AITBiotech’s main products and services are Molecular Diagnostic Assays and Services, CE Sequencings, Next Generation Sequencings, Ion Torrent Sequencings, and Oligos Synthesis. It has a 9000+ sqft office and lab facility located in the Singapore Science Park and an experience team of 25+ biotechnologists. Its products and services are used by the research, academia and healthcare sectors in the Asian region. Its biggest market is presently Singapore.
According to Alex Thian, CEO AITbiotech “We are pleased to have the privilege of working with Eppendorf which is a well established global premier life science company. Our focus will be on high quality delivery and technical supports services which are crucial in helping researchers achieving their research objectives. We believe that with our dedicated team and our deep connection with the life science and heathcare markets in Singapore, AITbiotech, will be able to broaden and enhance Eppendorf’s market presence as well as well as user experience”
Eppendorf is equally enthusiastic about the appointment. According to Ms Shim Yok Lam, Managing Director (Eppendorf South & Southeast Asia). “We believe that with our strong and positive collaboration with two entities in Singapore, being VWR Singapore and AITbiotech, we would be able to cover the length and breadth of this dynamic market and offer our customers choices of outlets most suitable for their needs.”
About Eppendorf AG
Eppendorf is a biotech company which develops, produces and distributes systems for use in life-science research laboratories worldwide. Its product range includes pipettes, dispensers and centrifuges as well as consumables such as micro test tubes and pipette tips. In addition, Eppendorf provides instruments and systems for cell manipulation, automated devices for liquid handling, complete equipment for DNA amplification and biochips.
www.aitbiotech.com
Eppendorf products are aimed at academic and commercial research institutes as well as industrial companies in the field of biotechnology or in other sectors using biotech research processes. Eppendorf was founded in Hamburg in 1945 and has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. The company has subsidiaries in 20 countries and is represented in all other markets by distributors.
For more information, please log on: www.eppendorf.com
About AITbiotech Pte Ltd, Singapore
Founded in 2006, AITbiotech is a leading Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) and Genomic Service provider including Oligos, CE Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing Services and Ion Torrent Sequencing Services for Singapore and the Asian region.
For more information, please log on: www.aitbiotech.com
Contact
Shirley Tan
Business Director
shirley@aitbiotech.com
