Strategic Partnership will bring New Developments in UN3373 Compliant Sample Packaging Solutions

Alpha Laboratories Ltd and shuttlepac Ltd are delighted to announce that they have established an exclusive distribution partnership, in the UK and Ireland, that will bring new developments in UN3373 sample packaging solutions.

Alpha Laboratories’ expertise in UN3373 compliance has, over many years, supported users in the healthcare and diagnostics arena, to develop compliant packaging systems for the transport of clinical samples from patient to laboratory. Alongside the provision of an extensive range of off-the-shelf packaging components, this also includes the development of bespoke kits.

shuttlepac Ltd is a specialist manufacturer of high quality, cost-effective packaging solutions for primary use in diagnostic testing and clinical research applications. These include the innovative ShuttlePouch™ that provides a convenient, compliant secondary packaging solution for specimen vials.

Rob Vint, Alpha Laboratories’ Managing Director said: “The demand for easy-to-use specimen packaging to meet legal transport requirements for biological samples continues to escalate. Working with shuttlepac will enable us to expand our offering and develop new solutions designed to further meet customers’ needs.”

Ian Beardsall, shuttlepac’s Managing Director said: “As our company continues to grow, a strategic alliance with a renowned market leader is a key focus for us and the synergies with Alpha Laboratories are clearly apparent. The partnership brings a unique offering of high-level industry knowledge with groundbreaking product development, providing next generation products to fit market requirements. The ShuttlePouch™ range is exclusive to Alpha Laboratories in the UK and Ireland, with access immediately to significant volumes. The partnership enables us to work closely with the industry and together we will continue to develop further products, providing a powerful, cost effective solution to the clinical and diagnostic market.”

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