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EpiCypher, Tebu-bio Reach European Distribution Agreement

Jan 29, 2014 | staff reporter

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Epigenetics tools firm EpiCypher today announced it has selected Tebu-bio as its distribution partner in Europe.

Tebu-bio will distribute Research Triangle Park, NC-based EpiCypher's epigenetics and chromatic biology research products. Tebu-bio is based in Le Perray, France and has offices in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, and the UK.

"As epigenetics gains importance in the global research field, this partnership will increase our presence in the global market to meet demand and further aid the realization of EpiCypher's business strategy," EpiCypher President Jim Bone said in a statement.

Financial and other terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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