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GATC Biotech Expands European Presence

GATC Biotech, (Constance, Germany) a leading DNA sequencing service provider has opened a new subsidiary in Stockholm, Sweden to provide expanded sales and support services in Scandinavia.
The company saw rapid expansion during 2007, increasing its production capacity from 15.6 to 250 gigabases per year and growing from 45 employees at the end of 2006 to 62 by the end of 2007. In November last year, GATC Biotech announced the launch of its human genome sequencing service, and in January founded the subsidiary company, LifeCode AG. LifeCode is claimed to be the first web-based information service for the storage and utilisation of biological and medical data for the analysis of genetic codes and protein codes in the EU. In-house
sequencing technologies include SOLiDâ„¢, GS FLXâ„¢ and Genome Analyzerâ„¢.
Katarina Nystroem, Sales Manager at the Stockholm office, said: “We are focused on providing a personalised and efficient service for our customers. The decision to open a subsidiary in Stockholm will enable GATC Biotech to be closer to our rapidly developing Scandinavian client base.”
Peter Pohl, CEO of GATC Biotech, commented: “I’m delighted to announce the opening of the Stockholm office. The addition of this new subsidiary and increase in services and production capacity will serve to strengthen the Company’s position as the leading sequencing service provider in Europe.”

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