Leica Microsystems has established a new sales subsidiary office in Belgium, to handle directly sales and after-sales support of its complete product range with effect from 1 May 2007
Following more than 40 years of successful distribution of Leica products through Van Hopplynus Instruments, the two organisations have reached agreement to transfer distribution to Leica Microsystems Belgium BVBA, located near Brussels, which becomes the 12th country in which Leica Microsystems sells directly in Europe.
All former employees of distributor Van Hopplynus Instruments are transferring to Leica Microsystems, in a move designed to ensure continuity for existing customers.
David Martyr, president Leica Microsystems, said: "After decades of successful and trustful cooperation with Van Hopplynus Instruments we are delighted that both companies have reached agreement for the future distribution of our products in Belgium.
"We look forward to a new era of expansion and towards closer co-operation with our many end-users in the territory."
