Date: Fri Nov 23 2007 - 07:18:27 EST
Hi all, just learned something new (to me, at least) from Genetic Engineering and Biotech news: see below. I guess this means we won't get to see that new long-expected Coulter-developed sorter any more, probably no new high-end analyzers either, and the overall cytometry marketplace just got smaller again. Guy http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=26910298 <http://www.genengnews.com/news/bnitem.aspx?name=26910298&source=genwire > &source=genwire <http://www.beckmancoulter.com/> Beckman Coulter will acquire <http://www.dako.com/> Dako Denmark's research flow cytometry instrumentation business. "We are enthusiastic about the opportunity to add Dako's MoFlo XDP high-performance sorter, the gold standard for cell sorting, and the highly capable nine-color CyAn research flow cytometer to our existing portfolio of cytometry instruments. This transaction allows us to offer a more comprehensive range of research solutions to our customers," says Scott Garrett, Beckman Coulter's president and CEO. According to Dako's president and CEO, Patrik Dahlen, "This action reinforces our strategic intent to create a more focused business in anatomic pathology and tissue-based cancer diagnostics. We believe our flow cytometry instrumentation products are an excellent match for Beckman Coulter and will achieve even greater success when combined with the company's existing flow cytometry infrastructure and reputation for quality, service, and support." Dako's flow cytometry instrument business workforce of almost 200 people includes sales, marketing, research, manufacturing, and administrative personnel. Next generation therapeutic antibodies Guy Hermans, PhD Senior Scientist Ablynx NV Technologiepark 4 B-9052 Zwijnaarde Belgium guy.hermans@ablynx.com tel: fax: mobile: +32 (0)9 262 00 00 <http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?src=jj_signature&To=%2B32+(0)9+262+0 0+00&Email=guy.hermans@ablynx.com> +32 (0)9 262 00 01 +32 (0)486 788 551 <http://www.plaxo.com/click_to_call?src=jj_signature&To=%2B32+(0)486+788 +551&Email=guy.hermans@ablynx.com> Want to always have my latest info? <https://www.plaxo.com/add_me?u=30065269879&v0=994426&k0=2009290972&src= client_sig_212_1_banner_join&invite=1> Want a signature like <http://www.plaxo.com/signature?src=client_sig_212_1_banner_sig> this?
