HELSINKI, Finland – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Oleinitec AB will distribute Thermo Scientific rheometers, viscometers, lab mixers and extruders in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. By combining the market expertise of Oleinitec with Thermo Scientific instruments, customers can now access a combination of application expertise and best-in-class rheology and extrusion solutions to help them achieve greater success in their markets.

More than 30 years ago, Oleinitec, a Scandinavian-based company, began selling advanced measuring technology into various markets as well as acting as a link between industry and academia.

“We are excited that Oleinitec will distribute our premium rheology and lab extrusion solutions in Scandinavia, and we consider this a solid foundation for future growth,” said Markus Schreyer, vice president and general manager of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s material characterization business. “Oleinitec brings deep experience; a high level of onsite support, including training and courses; consultant method development and maintenance by authorized service engineers. Our customers in Scandinavia will benefit greatly from this expertise.”

“The Thermo Scientific rheology and extrusion portfolio offers unmatched and broad application solutions for both industrial and academic markets,” said Marlene Jegeborn, managing director with Oleinitec. “This will enable us to further expand our market leadership in Scandinavia and serve our customers with reliable and innovative rheological and extrusion instruments.”

Thermo Fisher Scientific, one of the pioneers in rheology, successfully supports a wide range of industries with its comprehensive Thermo Scientific material characterization solutions. Material characterization solutions analyze and measure viscosity, elasticity, processability and temperature-related mechanical changes of plastics, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and coatings, chemical or petrochemical products, plus a wide variety of liquids or solids. For more information, please visit www.thermoscientific.com/mc.

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