Paris, France 2024-05-01
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading provider of laboratory products and services, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions to its customers. Effective May 1, 2024, Thermo Fisher will enter into a strategic European distribution agreement with Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH), a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities.
This partnership marks an important collaboration between two industry leaders in the fields of scientific research, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Under this agreement, Thermo Fisher, through the Fisher Scientific Channel, Europe, will distribute Bio-Techne's extensive portfolio of innovative products, including antibodies, proteins, Immunoassay kits, reagents and enzymes to laboratories and research institutions across Europe.
"We are thrilled to forge this partnership with Bio-Techne, a company renowned for its pioneering advancements in the life sciences industry," said Claire Wallace, President, Fisher Scientific Channel, Europe. "By adding Bio-Techne's high-quality products to our comprehensive portfolio, we aim to further empower scientists and researchers with the tools they need to drive breakthrough discoveries and advancements in healthcare."
Bio-Techne's state-of-the-art products are designed to accelerate research and improve outcomes in areas including cell and gene therapy, immunology, neuroscience, and more. With this collaboration, Thermo Fisher reinforces its commitment to providing customers with access to the latest technologies and expertise, ultimately advancing scientific knowledge and improving human health.
"We are excited to partner with Thermo Fisher to expand the reach of our products and services throughout Europe," said Kim Kelderman, Bio-Techne’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "By leveraging the Fisher Scientific Channel's extensive European distribution network and industry expertise, we aim to enhance support for researchers and accelerate scientific discoveries that address some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today."
This distribution agreement underscores Thermo Fisher's dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration within the scientific community. Through strategic partnerships with leading companies like Bio-Techne, Thermo Fisher continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for researchers and laboratories across Europe.
Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) is a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents for the research and clinical diagnostic communities. Bio-Techne products assist scientific investigations into biological processes and the nature and progress of specific diseases. They aid in drug discovery efforts and provide the means for accurate clinical tests and diagnoses. With thousands of products in its portfolio, Bio-Techne generated over $1.1 billion in net sales in fiscal year 2023 and has approximately 3,100 employees worldwide.
Antibodies are essential tools for biomedical research as they allow researchers to identify specific proteins or molecules. Our catalog of over 425,000 antibodies from our R&D Systems™ and Novus Biologicals™ brands have been validated for specificity and reproducibility in over 25 species for more than 15 applications, ensuring that you will find one for your research needs.
Bio-Techne offers over 5,000 R&D Systems™ bioactive recombinant proteins spanning 35 species and multiple research areas. Our portfolio includes cytokines and growth factors, proteins for studying immuno-oncology targets, enzymes, and animal-free and GMP-grade proteins, as well as custom protein development services and more.
Small molecules and peptides can be used in all stages of biological and biomedical research. Bio-Techne’s unique collection of small molecules and peptides includes high quality, novel, and innovative compounds such as enzyme inhibitors, ion channel modulators, GPCR agonists and antagonists, fluorescent probes and dyes, and molecular biology tools.
Bio-Techne is a global developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-quality reagents, analytical instruments, and precision diagnostics. Whether you’re at the cutting edge of academic research, translating basic discoveries into therapeutic leads, or at a facility that requires the highest level of diagnostic testing, our award-winning tools and solutions empower scientists and clinicians to achieve reproducible and consistent results. Choosing Bio‑Techne means having confidence that every solution you use will help move you towards better answers.
