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Bio-X Diagnostics and BioChek announce strategic partnership

Bio-X Diagnostics and BioChek announce strategic partnership  BioChek and Bio-X Diagnostics are proud to announce that they have entered a strategic partnership to combine the strengths of both companies, active in Animal Health diagnostics. In addition to the complementary product lines, there are solid strategic advantages, such as geographical synergies and the combined strength of each other’s R&D departments.   To solidify this partnership, BioChek is in the process of acquiring a minority share of Bio-X.   Philippe Hivorel, CEO

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Inside WEK Laboratories

Inside WEK Laboratories For more than 30 years, WEK Laboratories has provided certified diagnostic services to the food and veterinary industries.   As Laboratory Manager for the past 12 years, Dr Maximilian Casteel has overseen the implementation of diagnostic technologies that support efficient laboratory workflows and reliable test results.   In this interview, Dr Maximilian Casteel, Laboratory Manager, WEK Laboratories, shares his perspective on diagnostic workflows, laboratory efficiency, and reliable support. “Drawing from my years of experience, I wholeheartedly endorse

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BioChek Group opens new affiliate in South Africa

BioChek Group opens new affiliate in South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa – We are proud to announce the official opening of our new office in South Africa today, April 1st! With this new office in Johannesburg, we can cater to our customers and the growing markets in the entire Sub-Saharan region. Together with our valued partners in the past, we have built a strong foothold into the African market. Starting today, we will further strengthen partnerships with our existing customer

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EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena from Warburg Pincus

EW GROUP announces the acquisition of Hygiena from Warburg Pincus to form a leading food safety, veterinary and environmental diagnostic solutions company   February 16, 2021 – Visbek, Germany / Camarillo, CA, USA – EW GROUP, a German strategic holding company in the field of animal breeding, health, nutrition and diagnostics, announced today the acquisition of Hygiena, a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to

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BioChek Group announces Thomas Struckmeyer as new CEO

BioChek announces that Thomas Struckmeyer has accepted the role of CEO of the BioChek Group, consisting of BioChek BV and Biotecon Diagnostics GmbH.   Thomas will take over the leadership of the BioChek Group effective December 12th, 2020, and will succeed Barend van Dam, who will at the same time move into the position of chairman of the supervisory board of the BioChek Group. In this function Barend will contribute his broad experience and knowledge of the company to support Thomas

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BioChek acquires BIOTECON

BioChek announces the successful acquisition of BIOTECON, specialised in the development and manufacturing of PCR-based solutions for food safety diagnostics.   The merger creates a new leading global player in Veterinary and Food safety solutions, primarily targeting the markets of Meat, Egg, Dairy, Baby food, Chocolate, and Beer & Beverage. The synergetic product portfolios of both companies create an industry-unique range of services.   “This allows us to offer a complete diagnostic management solution from Farm to Fork for our

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