Strengthening Life Science Technologies Portfolio

Leica Microsystems Acquires Genetix

Mar. 12, 2010

Genetix a provider of solutions for imaging and image analysis, has been acquired by Leica Microsystems. This acquisition brings together Genetix' expertise in developing and marketing imaging systems and software for clinical and research applications, with Leica Microsystems' microscopes and other life science instrumentation. The merger will enable both companies to fully realize their potential through the combination of their complemented skill sets. The acquired company will exist as a separate business unit within both products-series which would continue to be marketed and sold through existing channels. Customer services such as product ordering, applications support and instrument service for Genetix products will remain unchanged.
Charles de Rohan, Head of Genetix Business Unit within Leica Microsystems commented that the joining gives greater access to global markets and increased financial resources to achieve its growth plans. Over the past decade Genetix has been building its presence in the life sciences, diagnostics and digital pathology segments through a combination of internal product development and acquisitions, he said. Stefan Traeger, Managing Director Life Science Division, Leica Microsystems, said about the acquisition, that the expertise would be invaluable. The software capabilities, specifically in analytical software, would help to make progress in the area of virtual microscopy, which would be a field they had only recently stepped into.

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