29/09/2009AXA Diagnostics Named Exclusive Distributor for Hemagen Diagnostics’ Products in Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal
Rome, Italy and Columbia, Maryland (sep.15) AXA Diagnostics Srl, a privately owned company that markets specialized diagnostic tests, announced today the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, AXA will market Hemagen’s autoimmune and infectious disease products in Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal.
Silvio Furino, President of AXA Diagnostics, said, “We are excited about our new relationship with Hemagen Diagnostics. We expect to put particular emphasis on Hemagen’s autoimmune immunofluorescence assays (IFA) and infectious disease IFA kits that are marketed under the Virgo® trade name. The Virgo name is well-known throughout the world and we are pleased to be able to add these specialized diagnostic assays to our expanding catalog of tests that we market to our customers.”
About AXA Diagnostics
AXA Diagnostics is a private company located in Pomezia, Italy that markets specialized diagnostic tests. AXA Diagnostics sells over 300 diagnostic products on a direct basis in Italy and through a network of distributors in Europe. AXA Diagnostics has obtained certification for the management of its quality system according to the requirements of UNI EN ISO 13485:2004. More information on AXA Diagnostics is available at www.axadiagnostics.com.
Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. (OTC:HMGN) develops, manufactures and markets more than 85 FDA-cleared proprietary test kits used to aid in the diagnosis of certain autoimmune and infectious diseases. Hemagen's products are used in many of the largest laboratories, hospitals and blood banks around the world.
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AXA Diagnostics Srl Company Contact:
Gianni Furino
AXA Diagnostics Srl
Via Campobello, 1
00040 Pomezia – ROMA (Italy)
Telephone: 39 06 912 511 79