Testing company 4-Front Research has acquired the business and assets of Paris-based DermExpert International and the UK company has set up 4-Front Research SAS at the former Aster Cosmetology facility.
“This latest acquisition is an extremely good strategic fit for 4-Front and is an excellent opportunity to expand our operations into mainland Europe,” comments Simon Grundy, business development director, 4-Front Research. “It takes us a significant step closer our goal of becoming a global provider of clinical research services for consumer healthcare goods, allowing our multinational clients a single point of entry into local markets to test products in the most appropriate regulatory, business, cultural and ethnic environment.”
The Paris site is an established clinical research facility, providing services for personal care, oral care, nutrition, OTC, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
In addition to seven sites in the UK, 4-Front also has a facility in India.