Shimadzu Oceania signs distribution agreement

Shimadzu Oceania signs distribution agreement with bioinformatics developer Nonlinear Dynamics

(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and Sydney, Australia) Nonlinear Dynamics, the leading provider of bioinformatics software solutions, further reinforces its commitment to expanding business globally by announcing today the appointment of Shimadzu Oceania, the Australasian subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation, to represent all of Nonlinear's desktop products within Australia and New Zealand.

Australasia has a thriving Life Science customer base, and has been at the forefront of developments in many fields, particularly proteomics. Nonlinear wants to build on its already strong brand recognition in this country for its industry-leading 1D and 2D image analysis software, and Shimadzu represents a leading participant within this market.

The products available for sale through Shimadzu Oceania include Nonlinear's entire range of Phoretix products for in-depth 2D electrophoresis studies; Phoretix 1D, a powerful analytical tool suited to all aspects of comprehensive 1D electrophoresis research; and Phoretix Array offering the array image analysis market a superior level of performance and sophistication. In addition Shimadzu Oceania will offer TotalLab, a suite of core image analysis tools with modules for 1D gel analysis, array/dot blot analysis, colony counting and various other general image analysis applications, making it an invaluable tool for the life science laboratory. All products will initially be provided with Coverwise, Nonlinear Dynamics' update and support scheme, more information about which can be found at www.nonlinear.com/coverwise.

John Hewetson, General Manager of Shimadzu Oceania, said "Nonlinear software is the gold standard in 2D image analysis, and we are proud to be their partner in Australasia through Shimadzu Biotech. With Nonlinear we have recently completed a series of half day Proteomics workshops in five cities, and the customer reaction to their new technology, in particular Cross Stain Analysis for multiplexing analysis, was very pleasing. We are looking forward to the imminent release of this module in Phoretix and Progenesis."

John Spreadbury, Group Sales and Marketing Director, said, "We are very excited to be announcing this new partnership with Shimadzu Oceania. With an unrivalled pedigree, Shimadzu represent to Nonlinear one of the most respected companies within this thriving market place. We look forward to expanding our business in this important market and to further strengthening our already close links with Shimadzu globally."

About Nonlinear Dynamics Ltd

Nonlinear Dynamics develops proteomics analysis software that is different, ground-breaking and above all designed to help you generate reliable conclusions that are reproducible across labs. Our new way of thinking has been applied to LCMS, MALDI and 2D data analysis so you can make a real difference using a combination of the right techniques, your expertise and the Progenesis software. The TotalLab laboratory products for 1D gel analysis provide quick and simple quantitation through to in-depth lane relationship studies, as well as offering features for research that requires 21CFR part 11 compliance.

"Everything about Nonlinear Dynamics makes it a great company to work with..."
Merry L. Lindsey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Nonlinear sells and supports its products through its UK headquarters and its USA office, as well as a global network of partners and OEM resellers.

Contact: Beth Rossiter, Marketing Department
Email: beth.rossiter@nonlinear.com
Tel: +44 (0)191 230 2121

Released: 18 December 2003

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