Sysmex will have exclusive distribution rights in Japan for Freeman Technology's FT4 powder rheometer
Freeman Technology and Sysmex have entered into an agreement whereby Sysmex will have exclusive distribution rights in Japan for Freeman's FT4 powder rheometer.
The agreement comes into force with immediate effect.
The conclusion of this deal follows successful trials of the FT4 in the Japanese marketplace, including its exhibition at the recent Powtex show in Tokyo where interest from potential users in a wide range of industries was reportedly high.
Sysmex is an analytical instrumentation company and a major player in the Japanese market.
An established team, experienced in powder and particle characterisation, serves the industrial applications markets in Japan.
Reg Freeman, managing director of Freeman Technology commented: "We are looking forward to working with Sysmex in Japan.
"The FT4 powder rheometer delivers for the first time fully automated powder flow testing to manufacturers striving to understand and improve their processes.
"With Sysmex as our partner in this exciting market we are in a good position to bring these benefits to Japanese customers".
Mitsuru Watanabe, vice president in new business development for Sysmex, added: "We are convinced that the FT4 powder rheometer is a promising product that will improve manufacturing processes in all powder industries.
"The FT4 is well positioned within the existing Sysmex industrial product range.
"We will be able to raise both product and company awareness through the FT4's product potential and the sales synergy of our products.
"We look forward to long term co-operation with Freeman Technology".
The FT4 utilises novel technology and a patented design to provide sensitive and reproducible powder flowability measurements that offer a real insight into the characteristics and complex behaviour of powders.
Dry and wet powders are evaluated in relation to key processing variables such as aeration, consolidation and moisture content.
The first in a new range of plug and play accessories to fully automate powder testing was launched in November 2004, bringing closer Freeman's goal of providing a universal powder testing solution.
The agreement with Sysmex comes at a time of significant growth and expansion for Freeman Technology, driven by the success of its products in home and international markets.
The company has recently moved into new premises and is enlarging its sales, support, applications and R and D teams, to support its activities around the world.
