BANGKOK, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DKSH Business Unit Healthcare, a leading partner for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia, will provide marketing, sales, distribution, logistics and regulatory services for Vitabiotics in Hong Kong and Malaysia. The agreement is an extension of a collaboration that started in Taiwan in 2011.
DKSH will broaden Vitabiotics' already established market position and product range in Hong Kong on offer by leveraging its reach and deepening distribution to more pharmacy outlets. The Vitabiotics range is also undergoing approval by authorities in Malaysia.
According to a recent study by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, the Market Expansion Services market for over-the-counter healthcare products in Hong Kong is expected to grow by 5-6% annually between 2014 and 2019. Malaysia is expected to see a slightly higher growth rate of 6-7% growth per year over the same period.
"The diverse Asian market shows excellent long term growth potential for Vitabiotics' products. Working with our regional partner DKSH allows us to accelerate our growth and enter new strategic markets at the same time. While we can focus on our core strengths, DKSH's strong commitment to compliance and governance gives us the security that the expansion of our business is in safe hands," said Robert Taylor, Vice President, Vitabiotics.
"Our regional reach and integrated services give Vitabiotics the convenience of working with one strategic partner across multiple markets. With the insights and commercial capabilities of our local experts and our broad capillary distribution, we are confident to spur further growth for Vitabiotics in Asia," said Andrew Frye, Head of Business Healthcare, DKSH.
The agreement will strengthen DKSH's market position in Asia over time.
About Vitabiotics
Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare for 45 years, a British company committed to human health and research. As the UK's No.1 vitamin company, Vitabiotics has created a unique portfolio of products at the forefront of scientific developments in key sectors, with no fewer than 8 brands in the top 18 VMS brands in the UK, including Pregnacare, Osteocare, Wellman and Wellwoman. Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2013 became the first vitamin company to receive the Queen's Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research.
As the fastest growing major vitamin company in the UK, Vitabiotics exports to over 100 countries, and has twice received the Queen's Awards for International Trade. Designed to provide maximum efficacy by supporting the human body in its own natural processes, each product is developed using the latest research available and is produced to the highest pharmaceutical standards.
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. As the term "Market Expansion Services" suggests, DKSH helps other companies and brands to grow their business in new or existing markets.
Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since March 2012, DKSH is a global company headquartered in Zurich. With 750 business locations in 35 countries -- 720 of them in Asia -- and 27,600 specialized staff, DKSH generated net sales of CHF 9.8 billion in 2014.
In 2015, DKSH celebrates its 150th anniversary. With strong Swiss heritage, the company has a long tradition of doing business in and with Asia, and is deeply rooted in communities and businesses across Asia Pacific.
DKSH Business Unit Healthcare is the leading Market Expansion Services provider for healthcare companies seeking to grow their business in Asia. Custom-made offerings comprise registration, regulatory services, market entry studies, importation, customs clearance, marketing and sales, physical distribution, invoicing and cash collection. Products available through DKSH Healthcare include pharmaceuticals, consumer health and over-the-counter (OTC) products, as well as medical devices. With 150 business locations in 14 countries and around 9,200 specialized staff, Business Unit Healthcare serves over 150,000 customers and generated net sales of around CHF 4.5 billion in 2014.
