DKSH unveils upgraded lab at Nguyen Tat Thanh University

Beyond enhancing the experience for Vietnamese customers with state-of-the-art facilities, this new laboratory also serves academic purposes at Nguyen Tat Thanh University.

The laboratory is fully equipped with high-end instruments from the world’s leading brands that can be applied in various industries, from pharmaceutical, food and beverage, life science, research & academy to testing lab or mining minerals.

DKSH Business Unit Technology also unveiled the Leica Confocal, the microscope for cutting-edge biomedical research that provides imaging precision for subcellular-structures and dynamic processes.

This initiative is a testament to DKSH Business Unit Technology investment in contributing to market growth and providing assistance to local businesses in Vietnam.

Furthermore, it is also part of the collaboration with Nguyen Tat Thanh University to cultivate numerous educational opportunities and nurture a new generation in science and technology.

Dr. Wesley Chen, head of Sales, Microscopy, SEA and Taiwan, representative of Leica Microsystems said,“We are excited to join forces with DKSH’s Business Unit Technology in Vietnam as part of their new demonstration lab. Aligned with our shared mission of offering expertise and solutions to our customers, this strategic partnership, promises to provide a great platform for businesses and academia to access up-to-date science equipment.”

Leica Microsystems develops and manufactures microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of microstructures and nanostructures. Widely recognised for optical precision and innovative technology, the company is one of the market leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning and super-resolution microscopy with related imaging systems, electron microscopy sample preparation, and surgical microscopy.

Robert Puschmann, managing director, Business Unit Technology, DKSH Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam said, “This upgraded laboratory demonstrates our commitment to market development and community contribution as an integrated science solutions provider. We believe that by granting access to cutting-edge technologies through the demonstration lab, we can offer the best experiences to customers while also fostering the next generation of scientists through education with our partners, Leica Microsystems and Nguyen Tat Thanh University.”

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For almost 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a top Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services.

The company is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.

Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 29,040 specialists, generating net sales of CHF11.1 billion in 2023.

DKSH Business Unit Technology offers complete solutions for specialised scientific and industrial applications. With around 1,760 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF532.6 million in 2023.

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