Distribution Agreements Strengthened by Compatibility

Paralab and Alfatest have signed distribution agreements to supply both academic and biopharmaceutical labs in Southern Europe with Applied Photophysics’ Chirascan™ circular dichroism (CD) systems and SX-range of stopped-flow spectrometers. The agreements follow a year of multiple key appointments to Applied Photophysic’s management, sales and support teams, reflecting the company’s commitment to strengthening its operations in the biophysical characterisation market.

Louise Madden, CEO, Applied Photophysics, said: “Both Alfatest and Paralab are reputable distributors experienced in selling high-value scientific equipment to academia and the biopharmaceutical industry in Italy, Portugal and Spain. These distributors will help bring our CD and stopped-flow instrumentation to more customers in Europe, supporting our plans to significantly scale-up operations and coverage as we continue to grow the Company.”

Valentino Polchi, General Manager, Alfatest, Italy said:“For more than 30 years, Alfatest have been distributing scientific equipment dedicated to the characterisation of biomolecules and materials, providing our customers with leading technologies and high-level technical and application support. Applied Photophysics’ stopped-flow spectrometers are acknowledged globally as the gold standard for kinetic studies. These together with their new generation of Chirascan CD systems are in complete synergy with our existing biosciences portfolio. We look forward to helping our customers access these leading solutions.

Rui Soares, CEO, Paralab, Spain said: “Paralab is attentive to the growing needs of the market and responds by offering integrated and innovative services. Using our experience of over 25 years in scientific equipment distribution, our team provides researchers with customised and innovative solutions, training and high-quality after-sales support, qualities that coordinate well with Applied Photophysics.”