Marken Unveils New Japan Office

New Tokyo Office Established to Support Marken's Growing Opportunities in Japan

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Aug 06, 2010, 08:00 ET

LONDON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Marken, a leading logistics specialist supporting the life science industry, today announced the opening of their branch office in Tokyo, Japan. The expansion office will handle the growing demand for management and support of Marken's Japanese services.

"Opening our Tokyo office is a key step in extending the reach of life science companies in Japan and across the Asia Pacific region," indicated Gerard Barba, Marken's President and CEO. "Having our own team of experts on the ground will enable us to build upon our already successful history of working in the country which in 2009 saw Marken move more than 16,000 shipments in Japan."

About Marken

Founded in 1980, Marken is focused on supporting the specialty logistics of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Life Sciences companies in global transport and distribution of temperature sensitive vaccines, Drug Supplies, clinical trial supplies and specimens for Phase I to IV trials. Our team members, network of facilities and trusted partners bridge the distance between patients and the essential resources of life science companies.

Website: www.Marken.com

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