Maastricht, June 6th 2010

In a live broadcast on the regional TV channel L1, PathoFinder was awarded the MBK Limburg Innovation prize 2010 for the most innovative SME in the province of Limburg. 

A jury consisting of senior business people, the regional minister of economic and international affairs, and chaired by the managing director of the Limburg development and investment company LIOF, selected PathoFinder from the 5 remaining nominees.

As of May 2nd 2010, PathoFinder is officially ISO 13485:2003 certified for the production, marketing, sales and distribution of in-vitro diagnostics for infectious diseases.

This certification marks PathoFinders' commitment to develop and supply high quality innovative IVD-products in a controlled and traceable manner. The certified Quality Management System will ensure that our products are produced according to standardized and controlled procedures, and that customer feedback is handeled professionally.  

On May 14 2009, the 4th Innovation day was held in the NEC stadium in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Here, the Top 100 of most innovative Dutch SME's was announced by Charlie Aptroot, MP. PathoFinder entered at position 77 with the RespiFinder plus kit (http://www.syntens.nl/innovatietop100/Pages/077.aspx). 

As of February 9th 2009, Resnova will distribute PathoFinder’s in vitro diagnostic kits used for rapid detection and differentiation of multiple pathogens in Italy. Resnova will handle all sales, marketing, and support for the PathoFinder products under the exclusive agreement.

“Resnova’s extensive knowledge of molecular biology technologies, especially PCR and MLPA, and their ability to quickly and efficiently train their customers in the implementation of new techniques makes them a perfect partner for us”, according to Dr. Guus Simons, CEO of PathoFinder.

Liof award for PathofinderLIOF, the Limburg Development Company (www.liof.nl), has recognised PathoFinder’s innovative and state-of-the-art technology with the Innovation Diamond award. Together with two other companies, PathoFinder was elected from over 600 companies and projects that have received support from LIOF.

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