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JPK boosts its position
in Molecular Analytics with complete takeover of nAmbition
subsidiary — January 8, 2008
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JPK Instruments AG, one of the leading developers of measuring and
analytical instruments in the nanotechnology field, has increased
its share in JPK subsidiary nAmbition GmbH in Dresden to 100 percent.
Thus the Berlin-based company was able to extend its product portfolio
and significantly boost its Molecular Analytics division.
Founded in 2004, nAmbition develops, products and markets analytical
instruments based on nanotechnological methods. The company is
thus positioned in the rapidly growing market for instruments
and techniques used in nanobiotechnology and molecular biology.
For example, ForceRobot®, a product developed by the Dresden-based
company and launched in 2007, is the
first product of its kind that enables automated measurements
on individual molecules, thus producing a protein fingerprint.
Among other applications, this feature can be used to identify
where active ingredients in drugs bind to the target molecule,
as well as the strength of the resultant binding. For the first
time it is now possible to gain targeted insights into the complex
interactions of individual bio-molecules with active ingredients,
thus opening up new paths in the field of pharmaceutical research.
In addition to ForceRobot®, which has already generated initial
sales, further high-margin projects are also in development.
“The complete takeover of nAmbition now provides us with
an opportunity to exploit major synergy potential. We will integrate
nAmbition into our overall marketing and sales structure and further
boost its sales and earnings contributions,” comments Frank
Pelzer, CEO of JPK Instruments AG, with regard to the acquisition
of shares from investment company Dresden Fonds GmbH, which has
actively ccompanied the development of nAmbition as a financing
partner since 2005.
The development expertise and products of nAmbition ideally complement
JPK’s portfolio and will significantly strengthen its Molecular
Analytics division. Besides growth in sales and long-term improvement
of earnings, the Berlin-based company also expects the acquisition
to be helpful in
winning new customer groups.
Following the complete takeover, JPK Group has two subsidiaries
now: nAmbition GmbH and light power instruments GmbH. Not only
do both companies possess a high degree of technological expertise,
but both subsidiaries as well as the parent company own numerous
patents which represent
considerable barriers to competitors entering the market. “We
are pleased with our complete integration into the JPK family,”
comments Dr. Jens Struckmeier, Technical Managing Director of
nAmbition GmbH. “It will facilitate our cooperation and provide
both sides with greater opportunities for exchanging their respective
expertise and exploiting existing structures and synergy potential.
With JPK Instruments AG, we will also have a parent company on
our side which has yielded positive results since 2004. This underlines
JPK’s extraordinary position as a German company in the growing
nanotechnology field.”
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