WITec, worldwide leader in nano-analytical microscopy systems, selected Spectra Research Corporation (SRC) as new sales representative in Canada. Due to the well-established and very active scientific communities in the country the expansion is a logical step in order to strengthen WITec’s regional presence.

Spectra Research Corporation will further develop WITec’s established presence in the country. With regard to the WITec range of products in the field of Raman and scanning probe microscopy, Canadian customers will benefit from SRC’s long-term spectroscopy and nanotechnology experience.

“We are delighted to partner with one of the most established suppliers of high technology products in Canada” says Dr. Klaus Weishaupt, WITec Managing Director Marketing and Sales. “SRC will serve an increasing market of innovative and highly regarded research facilities and we are confident that our new representative will be well-placed to advise customers on the best microscope solutions for their requirements.”

Paul Greenwood, President of SRC, added, “We are very pleased to be working with WITec in Canada. WITec has a great reputation for innovative Raman/AFM technology, and a legacy of customer satisfaction that is second to none. This addition is a good fit with our focus on Canadian markets that include nanotech, surface science and materials characterization”

About Spectra Research Corporation

Spectra Research Corporation (SRC) was established in 1993 to serve both industrial and scientific marketplaces. Offering sales and service across Canada, SRC staff has the technical expertise and industry knowledge to supply advanced industrial analysis and scientific products and support services to government, university and commercial facilities across the country. The broad range of products from international market leaders includes instruments for materials testing, precision measurement and quality assurance, as well as advanced optical and scientific equipment for the most demanding of research applications. SRC is a subsidiary of Allan Crawford Associates (ACA), one of Canada’s largest distributors of electronic components, test equipment, and integrated networking solutions.

About WITec

WITec is a manufacturer of high performance optical and scanning probe microscopy systems. A modular product line allows the combination of different microscopy techniques such as Raman, SNOM or AFM in a single instrument for flexible analysis of the optical, chemical and structural properties of a sample. The instruments are distributed worldwide and are used primarily in the fields of Materials Science, Life Science and Nanotechnology. WITec is based in Ulm, Germany with regional headquarters in Knoxville, TN, USA and Singapore. For more information, please visit http://www.witec.de.