We manufacture world class equipment

Agilent Technologies is a US-based company that offers wide range of measurement solutions. The three business units of the company include chemical analysis, life sciences and electronic measurement. Agilent Technologies was the main sponsor of the Nepal Pharma Expo 2012 organized recently in Kathmandu. Kriti Bhuju of Republica caught up with Mohd Ishak Abu, channel sales account manager of Agilent Technologies, to talk about the company and its presence in Nepal. Excerpts:[break]



Could you please tell something about Agilent Technologies?



Agilent Technologies mainly works in three sectors: life science, chemical analysis and electronic measurement. Electronic measurement is a different wing that manufactures testing devices that test manufacturing defects in mobile phones, television and other electronics. Agilent is the premium measurement company that provides broad range of measuring equipment to pharma industries around the globe. Besides, we focus on food safety as well. According to data of 2011, the company is worth $6.6 billion and has 18,700 employees around the world.



How do you see Nepal´s market potential?



Nepal is an emerging market in the global pharmaceutical sector with a very high growth potential. The industries here have wide knowledge of latest innovations around the globe.



When did Agilent enter into Nepali market and what was the main objective behind it?



It´s been two years. We are here to introduce latest innovations in the measurement world and to provide industries with wider choice.



What about prices of equipment?



We offer products at competitive prices. Our products are different than that of other companies, as we manufacture world class equipment and focus more on quality control, and research and development.







Why should Nepali industries choose products of Agilent Technologies?



As I said, we manufacture best equipment at competitive prices and provide best services to our buyers. That´s why various companies prefer our products. We sold all the machines we introduced at the pharma expo because of their quality and novelty. Besides, we are an ISO certified company and we have employed world class scientists.



Do you have any plans of appointing a new authorized distributor in Nepal other than Prudent Meditech International?



No, we have no such plans as Prudent is doing a very good job in supplying equipment all over Nepal. We have a very good relationship with the company and we want to further strengthen it.

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