2 April 2014 - Eurofins Scientific (EUFI.PA), the global leader in bio-analytical testing, and one of the world leaders in genomic services, announces that it is combining its competencies to provide the most complete suite of genomics services in the market. Eurofins MWG Operon, a pioneer and key provider of genomic services, and Eurofins Medigenomix, the Group's competence center for applied solutions in DNA & RNA analysis, are being brought together under the new global brand name Eurofins Genomics.
The new brand represents the genomics division of the Eurofins Scientific Group, and consolidates its market presence as a provider of full genomic services in various market segments. Eurofins Genomicsoperates leading R&D and production sites in the USA (Huntsville, AL and Louisville, KY), Germany (Ebersberg), India (Bangalore) and Japan (Tokyo).
Eurofins Genomics services are tailored for pharma, diagnostics, agriculture, food, biotechnology and research applications worldwide. Together with the international laboratory network of the Eurofins Group, Eurofins Genomicshas an outstanding team of experts utilizing a broad range of state-of-the-art technologies to provide the highest quality of service in DNA & RNA oligonucleotides, custom DNA and next generation sequencing, gene synthesis and molecular biology, as well as genotyping and gene expression.
Comment from Bruno Poddevin, Senior Vice President Eurofins Genomics:"After years of continuous growth within the Eurofins Scientific network, I am extremely happy to align our traditional brands, "MWG", "Operon" and "Medigenomix", under a single brand which is synonymous with our commitment to be first-in-class provider of genomic services. This underlines our goal to strengthen our global position as the leading supplier of applied genomics solutions in the future".
For more information, please visit www.eurofinsgenomics.com or contact:
Eurofins Genomics Europe
Carola Grimminger
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 8092 8289-921
Eurofins Genomics Americas
James Corne
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 256 704 8200
Eurofins Genomics Japan
Takahiro Obana
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +81 3 5492 7001
Eurofins Genomics India
Sanjeev Kamte
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 80 3070 6666