JPK Opens Office in France

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instrumentation for research in life sciences and soft materials, has opened their first sales offices in France to support their growing user base. The company has appointed Dr Anne Duprat as Sales Manager to run the offices in the rue de Rennes in the centre of Paris.

Dr Duprat comes with extensive experience in world of scanning probe microscopy, SPM. She graduated with a first degree in cellular and molecular biology from Luminy Marseilles University before completing her PhD in the CEA of Cadarache. Her research focused on translation initiation. She also held a post doctoral position in molecular biology and genetics at CNB Madrid.

Dr Gerd Behme, JPK’s General Sales Manage, commented: "Having worked with Anne as a member of our former distributors, LOT-Oriel, I know that she will bring excellent experience of the needs of customers in France. The French market for nanotechnology solutions in the life sciences continues to grow and we realise it was time to open our own offices to be more responsive to local needs."