Danaher Corporation opens Russian regional office
07/11/2013
Danaher Corporation has announced that it has opened a new office in Moscow to serve as the headquarters for its Russian operations.Danaher, a science and technology leader that designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial and commercial customers, employs over 400 staff and generates approximately US $250 million of annual revenue in Russia. The Moscow office will accommodate multiple Danaher operating companies, including Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Trojan Technologies, Fluke, Tektronix, Fluke Networks, Keithley Instruments, Radiometer, Linx Printing Technologies, Qualitrol and KaVo-Kerr Group.
Danaher has a long-established history in Russia, beginning in the early 1990s when its operating company Videojet-Willet started operating. Over the last five years, the company has made significant investments in its Russian business in response to the many opportunities that it sees in the region. Today, Danaher and its operating companies are looking forward to expanding their presence to the eastern part of Russia and CIS.
“We see outstanding opportunities to grow our business in Russia,” said Peter van den Broek, President of Leica Microsystems operating company and Chairman of the Russia Board at Danaher. “To deliver this growth we must be close to our customers in the region. This new office enables our operating companies to share best practices and resources and to ensure we deliver world-class products and services across Russia, while still going to market under our well-known brands. Our technological capabilities and innovations are needed and welcomed by the market. I’m confident we can deliver outstanding value for our customers through the combination of Danaher’s innovative global portfolio coupled with a strong local presence.”
Phil Whitehead, Chairman of the European Board for Danaher, commented: “We believe that Danaher is a fantastic place to work and hope that our new headquarters in Moscow will attract many new professionals. Russia is a great resource of highly-qualified professionals, who can help us become a global science and technology leader.”
Danaher’s new office in Moscow is located at the Aerostar Business Centre, 37 b.9 Leningradsky avenue, and formally opened on 30 August 2013.
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