DKSH Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Pharmgate Animal Health in South-East Asia

Zurich, Switzerland, November 9, 2023 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, distribution services, product registration, and technical support for Pharmgate’s range of swine vaccines across four key markets in South-East Asia, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Pharmgate's FDA- and USDA-approved manufacturing sites provide swine farmers with a variety of options for active ingredients, concentrations, administration routes, and monovalent/bivalent vaccines. Pharmgate's comprehensive portfolio of intramuscular injections includes CircoGard, Circo/MycoGard, PRRSGard, MycoGard, and MycoGard-1.  

DKSH has been chosen by Pharmgate to grow its pharmaceutical business for livestock in four key markets due to DKSH's extensive distribution network, highly specialized commercial and technical teams, as well as its strong logistics capabilities and value-added services, including technical and regulatory support. By distributing these products in the markets, DKSH and Pharmgate can improve the welfare of farm animals together.

Leslie Gray, Global Distribution Manager, Pharmgate Animal Health, stated: “In forging this partnership with DKSH, we are excited to unite our strengths and commitment to the animal health industry. DKSH's longevity and proven expertise in animal health align perfectly with Pharmgate's dedication to delivering innovative solutions. Together, we embark on a journey to enhance the well-being of livestock and the success of our farming communities."

Mathias Greger, Managing Director, Business Unit Performance Materials, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, DKSH, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Pharmgate in the four key South-East Asian markets. By leveraging DKSH's strong capabilities in animal health and Pharmgate’s legacy of innovation and quality, we aim to provide high-quality products and increased benefits to farmers, veterinarians, and animal owners in the region.”