Syngene USA Opens New Headquarters Better Facility Offers Outstanding Range of Services

June 13 2003, Cambridge, UK Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is pleased to announce that its new US headquarters in Frederick, MD is open for business. The facility, staffed entirely by Syngene personnel will provide US scientists with direct and rapid access to a number of enhanced technical services.

Boasting purpose built laboratories and workshops, the new site will house a full range of Syngene products, including the award winning GeneGnome dedicated chemiluminescent image analyser and the multi-functional chemiluminescent and fluorescent image analysis system, the ChemiGenius2. The facility, located in the heart of the local research community, is close to major roads and airports making it easy for any scientist to visit and discuss their needs with Syngene’s experts.

The new building provides over 30 percent more space than Syngene’s former premises and is staffed by Syngene personnel. These include, six sales and support experts, as well as experienced office and field based service engineers, all of whom will be on hand to answer any technical questions about the systems.

Paul Ellwood, President of Syngene USA stated: “We are growing very rapidly in North America and have chosen to open a dedicated US headquarters now to show that we are eager to interact more closely with existing and potential users of Syngene products. We intend to utilise our new facilities to both attract more technical staff and showcase our products to visitors, a strategy which we believe will greatly benefit any scientist looking to use Syngene’s unique range of image analysers.”

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For Further Information Contact:
Jayne Arthur, Syngene, Beacon House, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TF, UK.
Tel: +44 (0) 1223-727123 Fax +44 (0) 1223-727101
Email: jayne.arthur@syngene.com Web site: www.syngene.com  

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About Syngene

Syngene is a world-leading supplier of integrated imaging solutions for analysis and documentation of gel-based information. Syngene’s systems are used by more than 10,000 research organisations and over 50,000 individual scientists world-wide and include many of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and major research institutes. 

Syngene, founded in 1997 is a division of the Cambridge based Synoptics Group. The Group’s other divisions, Syncroscopy and Synbiosis, specialise in digital imaging solutions for microscopy and microbial applications respectively. Synoptics currently employs 55 people in its UK and subsidiary operation in Frederick, USA. The Group has profitable revenue of almost $10 million and continues to grow rapidly.