Dominique Dutscher and Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd Join Forces to Better Serve their Customers Across Europe

French-based Dominique Dutscher (DD) and Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) in the UK are leading independent distributors of laboratory products in their respective territories. Both companies are pleased to announce today that they have joined forces to better serve their customers across Europe.

The combined operation will create the largest independent European distributor of laboratory supplies with circa €180 million of combined revenue. This move brings together two companies with complementary geographical footprints and a shared set of core values based firmly in strong customer relationships and service. The transaction has been approved by the Boards of both DD and SLS and is supported by their management teams who will continue to lead the business.

DD and SLS will leverage their respective strengths to the benefit of their customers, who will gain access to a larger product portfolio as both companies offer broad ranges of products from many of the leading European and Global brands.

Further benefits to the laboratory supply chain will be delivered through shared best practice on marketing and logistics creating real extra value for clients and suppliers alike.

Commenting on behalf of DD, Jocelyne Cachat, Marketing Director, said: “Dominique Dutscher has built upon its Life Science expertise to develop a significant share of the laboratory supplies market in France and other European countries. Joining with SLS will strengthen the position of the group in both the UK and Europe and it will allow us to share best practice whilst investing in new opportunities to build on our levels of service and customer satisfaction.”

Commenting on behalf of SLS, Ian Roulstone, Sales Director said “SLS has grown significantly over its 25-year history through a solid commitment to people and a tailored, flexible approach to serving our customers. We have done this through remaining fully independent and maintaining a personal touch that marks us out from our global competitors.  To be able to extend that same message on a European basis by joining together with such a like-minded organisation is the single most exciting and valuable development in our company’s history.”

Both companies have strong performance records and ambitious plans for further domestic and international growth. In addition to the enlargement of their product portfolios, teaming up will enable them to step up their efforts to the benefit of their employees, customers and suppliers.