Eppendorf recently celebrated the opening of its new UK headquarters in Stevenage with 60 guests from all walks of science and industry. Guest of honour Dr Dirk Ehlers, the company’s president and CEO, performed the official opening of Eppendorf House, a high-grade, energy-efficient facility on the Arlington Business Park.
Before unveiling a commemorative plaque, Dr Ehlers spoke about the company’s origins, long history and absolute commitment to scientists in the UK. After the official ceremony, guests were treated to a tour of the new building and a buffet lunch, with opportunities to meet the Eppendorf UK team.
“The purchase and custom-fitting of the UK headquarters represents a major investment for Eppendorf and really underpins our belief in, and commitment to, the quality and dynamism of science in the UK,” said Dr Ehlers. “The move from previous premises in St Albans and Cambridge is the culmination of several years’ work, including the successful integration in 2011 of Eppendorf UK and New Brunswick Scientific UK, following Eppendorf’s acquisition of New Brunswick in 2007. We have now brought the teams from both of the UK organisations together under one roof in a conveniently located, state-of-the-art facility that provides everything necessary to deliver expert customer service and support across the UK and Ireland.”
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