Albumedix announced they have entered into a distribution agreement with established and well recognized reagent supplier FUJIFILM Wako Pure Chemical Corporation in Japan and China including Hong Kong. Under the terms and conditions of the agreement, FUJIFILM Wako will act as a commercialization partner and distributor of Albumedix´ recombinant human albumin products (Recombumin®), including joint marketing efforts in Japan, China and Hong Kong.
Together FUJIFILM Wako and Albumedix will work to address the availability shortage of high quality and consistent human albumin in the region.
"With this partnership Albumedix gains a valued and experienced partner with an established presence in Japan, China and Hong Kong. FUJIFILM Wako is highly experienced in the advanced therapy and biopharmaceutical space, where Albumedix products have proven to be vital enablers. We look forward to a strong collaboration with FUJIFILM Wako in order to enable the continued development of transformative therapies in the region," said Gregor Kawaletz, Chief Commercial Officer at Albumedix.
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"Albumedix´ products are an integral part of the processing and formulation of advanced therapies and biopharmaceuticals such as vaccines, cell and gene therapies. The high quality and purity along with extensive regulatory documentation and expert support will offer a versatile tool for the customers of FUJIFILM Wako. FUJIFILM Wako will be working through well-established sales channels and mature network of dealers and local representatives, relying on local language and dedicated specialists to broaden the use of Albumedix products and enable the development of therapies and biopharmaceuticals in the respective territories," said Mr. Kuniaki Okamoto, General Manager, Life Science Development Operations.