News
1-April 2010 – LGC introduces
its new LGC Genomics division
LGC restructures for growth
of genomic products and
services
LGC, a leading independent
provider of diagnostic and analytical testing services and
reference materials to the public and private sectors, is pleased
to announce the launch of its new LGC Genomics
division.
Since LGC acquired
Berlin-based AGOWA GmbH in 2005, genomics has seen successful
growth as part of LGC’s Life & Food Sciences Division. Through
AGOWA genomics, LGC has provided an array of flexible nucleic acid
sample extraction services and products, DNA sequencing, next
generation sequencing and genomic services to international
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and private and public
research organisations.
The launch of LGC Genomics
as a new division within the LGC Group is part of a wider
organisational restructuring and is in line with LGC’s strategy for
growth and expansion of operations. As part of the restructuring
process, our AGOWA genomics products and services will be rebranded
LGC Genomics.
The international DNA
sequencing and genomics market is experiencing rapid growth. The
decision to launch the LGC Genomics division reflects LGC’s
confidence in its ability to expand its range of products and
services and continue to invest in its staff, facilities and
equipment, whilst ensuring its commitment and excellent service to
its customers remains its first priority.
John
McQuillian, Managing Director of the LGC Genomics Division,
commented: “The launch of LGC Genomics as a new operating
division is an exciting step for LGC and presents excellent
opportunities for growth. Under the new brand, LGC Genomics
will continue to advance the development and delivery of
first-rate genomic services and products, keeping our customers at
the forefront of technology and expertise in this increasingly
sophisticated field of science. Our aim is for
LGC Genomics to become Europe's leading genomics provider,
through organic growth and selected strategic
acquisitions.”
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Notes to
editors
From 1 April 2010, AGOWA GmbH will operate
under the new name of LGC Genomics. Its existing products and
services are a vital part of what LGC Genomics can present to the
market now and will be core to the future of the new division.