Thomas Scientific, North America’s largest pure-play distributor, has established a dedicated cannabis business division focused on serving laboratories, researchers, and manufacturers.

Thomas Scientific’s cannabis business will be led by a group of subject matter specialists and receive support from a nationwide contingent of field sales representatives. The company’s international distribution network, broad product portfolio, and other already established competencies will help the company grow rapidly.

“We at Thomas Scientific are here to assist all stages of the cannabis process, from cultivation to extraction, to analytical testing,” said Shawn Williams, the CEO of Cannabis at Thomas Scientific. “We’re very excited to support our customers as discoveries are made.”

Williams, who has 20+ years of experience in the lab and distribution industry, will lead the cannabis industry along with Cannabis Business Development Specialist Trevor VanTimmeren. By tapping into existing Thomas supplier relationships and working with Category Management to create new ones, the team will be able to provide custom solutions for any cannabis workflow challenge that may arise.

The Thomas portfolio has more than 300 suppliers specializing in cannabis and hemp, including Pall Corporation, Lakeland Industries, Mach Technologies, Cann Systems, and other top names. Key product categories offered include chemicals, PPE, equipment (chromatography, freezers, etc.), and many more, with support from value-added services like calibration and vendor-managed inventory.

A wide range of products has given the company the potential to serve not only vertically integrated manufacturers, but also third-party testing facilities, processors, and other members of the.

Thomas Scientific’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Klipstein, said: “Thomas is committed to support the safe and effective growth in the cannabis industry. We will provide the same quality products, knowledge of science, and create the appropriate custom solutions for our clients.”

Thomas is continuing to strive to be a complete turnkey solution to anyone who is working in the cannabis/hemp industry. They are planning to add highly innovative and trusted suppliers to the product portfolio while also improving the ecommerce platform, giving customers the ability to quickly place orders and expedite delivery.

“We believe that this industry will be destigmatized and dramatically expanded, and that we will always do our best to accomplish both of them,” Williams said. “As the market continues to expand, we will ensure that we have the market experts in place to support it.”

For team information, complete product listings, and a free workflow consultation, visit the newly launched Cannabis section of the Thomas Scientific website.

Thomas Scientific, a technology company founded in 1900, provides the latest in laboratory research, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and pharmaceutical equipment to the scientific community. Our service and service offerings are customized to suit all markets, including cleanroom.