Last checked at 8 Feb 2013 07:00
Scientific Digital Imaging plc
("SDI" or the "Company")
(AIM: SDI)
Chinese SFDA to Install 25 ProtoCOL 3 Systems from SDI
US $120,000 Order Shows Strength of SDI's Imaging Technology in Asian Market
Cambridge, UK: Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI), a leader in innovative digital imaging systems for life science, technology and astronomy applications, is pleased to announce that its Synbiosis Division has sold 25 ProtoCOL 3 automated colony counting and inhibition zone sizing systems, in one order worth US $120,000, to major government organisation, the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA).
The SFDA (the Chinese equivalent of the EMEA and FDA) formulates policies and programmes for the administration of drugs, medical devices, health food and cosmetics. Microbiologists at the SFDA will be using the ProtoCOL 3 systems to help increase productivity of vaccine and antibiotic testing at their regional laboratories across China.
The order for 25 units of Synbiosis' ProtoCOL 3 systems came via Hua Yue Enterprise Holdings Ltd, one of SDI's expert Chinese distributors. This sale is the largest order for these colony counters in 2013 and closely follows another large installation of 27 ProtoCOL 3 systems in Asia in 2012. SDI has successfully sold into the Asian market for a number of years and the software for many of SDI's systems has been written in Chinese for over a decade, making it easier for Chinese life scientists to access and successfully use the technology.
Commenting on the news SDI's Chairman, Ken Ford, stated: "Selling the ProtoCOL 3 systems to the Chinese equivalent of the FDA is a coup. Our technology was in a rigorous tender process against systems from 10 other US, European and Chinese companies so to come out on top is a boost, not just for our Synbiosis Division, but also for other life science firms in Cambridge's innovation hub."
Mike Creedon, SDI's Chief Executive Officer, continued: "This purchase by such a prestigious government organisation is a great start to the year for SDI. With this being the second large order for ProtoCOL 3 systems in Asia in less than a year, it also shows that our strategy of moving into the untapped Asian market with our life science equipment portfolio is proving very fruitful."
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Scientific Digital Imaging Plc
Scientific Digital Imaging plc (SDI) is focused on the application of digital imaging technology to the needs of the scientific and technology community. Its principal subsidiary is Synoptics Limited, which designs and manufactures special-purpose instruments for use mainly in the life sciences, supplying customers in the academic, research and health sectors. In addition under the Atik brand SDI designs and manufactures high-sensitivity cameras for both astronomical and life science applications.