Cambridge, UK: Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announced today the launch of its direct service to Singapore, as part of a global commitment to support local researchers’ needs. The new Singapore service will provide direct technical support and customer services, expanding Abcam’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

This service brings Abcam products one step closer to researchers in Singapore, with fast and direct delivery. In addition, it will strengthen existing relationships and promote further collaborations with top-tier research institutions and companies in the region. Going forward, customers will be able to purchase products from the Abcam website in Singaporean currency.

Abcam’s active collaborations in Singapore include an exclusive partnership with the A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB). Announced in January 2015, this partnership is to develop a range of RabMAb® antibody pairs for the development of immunoassays for life scientists working in both research and in diagnostics.

Alan Hirzel, CEO, said “We are committed to listening to customers’ needs and ensuring that they have direct access to the highest quality life sciences research reagents and tools. This presence on-the-ground in Singapore is the next step in our global growth strategy. We are now providing faster, more efficient and effective local customer and technical support to the thriving Singapore R&D community and actively establishing further collaborations and partnerships within the local life science industry.”