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Berlin/Tokyo (March 4, 2004) - JPK Instruments AG, a Berlin-based specialist for nano-biotechnological applications, recently signed a distribution agreement with the Japanese TOYO Corporation, Tokyo. With the agreement JPK Instruments is strengthening its position as a provider of scanning probe microscope solutions for the so-called "soft matter" and life science sector within the highly lucrative Asian Market. TOYO Corp. is a renowned manufacturer of electronic measuring devices and systems. With its more than 400 highly skilled employees the company can look back onto many year's tradition as distribution partner for western technology companies. JPK Instruments decided to choose TOYO as co-operation partner first and foremost because of the Japanese's long year's experience in the distribution of scanning probe microscopes. JPK was already able to achieve revenue in Japan. So far the offerings of the Berlin-based company for nano-biotechnological research have been distributed throughout Europe (Germany, Great-Britain, France and the Benelux countries) in Taiwan and now also in Japan. In addition to the recent deal JPK will consequently progress in further developing the Asian market. Negotiations are under way to strike a distribution deal in South Korea. 181 words / 1,242 characters About JPK Instruments AG: The innovative Berlin-based company JPK Instruments, which was founded in 1999, is among the first companies worldwide to have implemented and optimised the principle of Atomic Force Microscopy - AFM - in areas of application like soft matter and the Life Science sector. By now more than 25 highly skilled members of staff develop and manufacture Atomic Force microscopes and other instruments for nano-biotechnological applications. Numerous patents have already been filed. Around the globe there are many renowned scientific research institutes that apply this novel nano-biotechnological technique in their research programmes. JPK's technology can also be applied with non-living soft matter objects. The Company is also one of the first in the nano-biotechnology sector to receive venture capital, e.g. from IBB Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, tbg, "Innovationsfonds des Landes Berlin" and from participation in the programme "Futour" hosted by the Ministry of Economics and Technology. Future rounds of financing are envisaged to aid the entry into international markets and the in-house product development. The company's know-how derives from the accumulated knowledge of its founders and board members Torsten Jähnke (physicist), Frank Pelzer (businessman) and Jörn Kamps (physicist) and the supporting supervisory board comprising of other experienced venture capitalists and entrepreneurs. About TOYO: Since its founding in 1953, TOYO Corporation has aspired to be the "Technology Interface", the link between the world and Japan through technology. The focus has always been on world class, leading edge,technology, particularly in the field of electronic measuring equipment. TOYO currently serves as the exclusive representative for more than 100 overseas manufacturers. With sales ability supported by high-level technology, the Company has established a very strong position in East Asia. The sales staff have solid backgrounds in engineering and maintain close working relationships with customers. The Electro-Technical Center with a staff of more than 90 technical professionals completes the picture and provides a thorough support system. Downloads: Text as rtf-file in "Presse Pool": www.biocommunications.net Contact: JPK Instruments AG Gabriela Bagordo Communication Manager Bouchéstr. 12 D- 12435 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49-(0)30-5331-12541 Fax.: +49-(0)30-5331-1202 eMail: bagordo@jpk.com Web: www.jpk.com © BIOCOMMUNICATIONS.net GmbH, Brunnenstr. 128, D-13355 Berlin, Germany - Reprint free of charge, please supply copy |
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