CEVA in Italy acquires DIMAF
Milan, Italy, 8 July 2010 – CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, today announced its entry into the pharmaceutical market in Italy following the acquisition of DIMAF Pharma Supply Chain, a pharmaceutical supply chain specialist company which has been active in this sector for more than 30 years.
DIMAF is among the top five in pharmaceutical logistics in Italy and is historically positioned for its ability to deliver a service of excellence, recognized by the market, strongly oriented to the needs and characteristics of each customer. DIMAF manages the supply chains of around 30 pharmaceutical companies, including several multi-nationals.
In 2009, DIMAF reported a turnover of €15 million and has around 90 direct employees; the company is present throughout Italy with three temperature controlled warehouses in the Lombardy and Lazio regions, with a total area of 35,000 sq m. DIMAF offers also services of “Officina Farmaceutica”: areas that meet specific standards in terms of sanitary regulations and “good manufacturing practices”, with highly experienced personnel dedicated to value added services.
Through the introduction of innovative services, CEVA plans to increase the value for the customers; an approach which has already been proven to work in other sectors where CEVA operates.
Gianfranco Sgro, President of CEVA for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “The pharmaceutical sector is an interesting area for us. This latest acquisition will allow us to offer the market the best practice in logistics and know-how which have led to CEVA being recognized as leader in many of the sectors in which we operate. In addition, the experience which CEVA has gained internationally in this market sector will be leveraged to allow us to offer innovative and technically advanced services, which are capable of optimizing delicate and complex supply chains such as those characterized by the pharmaceutical market.”
For more information contact:
Danilo Schipani
Marketing & Communication Director, SEMEA
+39 02 8923 0354
danilo.schipani@cevalogistics.com
Operation is under approval by the Antitrust Authority.
DIMAF is among the top five in pharmaceutical logistics in Italy and is historically positioned for its ability to deliver a service of excellence, recognized by the market, strongly oriented to the needs and characteristics of each customer. DIMAF manages the supply chains of around 30 pharmaceutical companies, including several multi-nationals.
In 2009, DIMAF reported a turnover of €15 million and has around 90 direct employees; the company is present throughout Italy with three temperature controlled warehouses in the Lombardy and Lazio regions, with a total area of 35,000 sq m. DIMAF offers also services of “Officina Farmaceutica”: areas that meet specific standards in terms of sanitary regulations and “good manufacturing practices”, with highly experienced personnel dedicated to value added services.
Through the introduction of innovative services, CEVA plans to increase the value for the customers; an approach which has already been proven to work in other sectors where CEVA operates.
Gianfranco Sgro, President of CEVA for Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “The pharmaceutical sector is an interesting area for us. This latest acquisition will allow us to offer the market the best practice in logistics and know-how which have led to CEVA being recognized as leader in many of the sectors in which we operate. In addition, the experience which CEVA has gained internationally in this market sector will be leveraged to allow us to offer innovative and technically advanced services, which are capable of optimizing delicate and complex supply chains such as those characterized by the pharmaceutical market.”
For more information contact:
Danilo Schipani
Marketing & Communication Director, SEMEA
+39 02 8923 0354
danilo.schipani@cevalogistics.com
Operation is under approval by the Antitrust Authority.