Biological Industries named exclusive distributor of ATCC products in Israel

ATCC today announced a distribution and development partnership with Biological Industries Ltd. to become the exclusive distributor of ATCC products in Israel. The Israel-based organization is now the newest member of the global network of distributors for ATCC.

“Israel is a growing center for life sciences intellectual property. Our partnership will provide essential infrastructure for the needs of Israeli academic institutions and commercial biopharma organizations as well as allow us to engage in the joint development of life science reagents of mutual interest”

The agreement, signed on December 1, 2009, will improve access to ATCC products for the Israeli academic, industrial, and quality control testing communities. It will also streamline logistics for biological materials management and customer services said Dr. Sabina Glozman, Managing Director, Biological Industries Ltd.

“Israel is a growing center for life sciences intellectual property. Our partnership will provide essential infrastructure for the needs of Israeli academic institutions and commercial biopharma organizations as well as allow us to engage in the joint development of life science reagents of mutual interest,” said Dr. Raymond Cypess, CEO & President of ATCC.

“Our relationship with Biological Industries Ltd. is part of our ongoing strategy to form scientific collaborations with companies and research institutions in Israel and around the world,” said Cypess.