published on 08/19/2022
During the pandemic, Leica Microsystems was analyzing possible solutions for a new location for their warehouse and office space for the warehouse team as their lease was expiring. In their search, they approached Simon Hegele Healthcare Solutions to explore a solution in which Simon Hegele could partner with Leica Microsystems to provide shipping, warehousing, refurbishment, quality inspection working areas, and office space for their employees.
"We needed space to QI our equipment as it gets used around the world. Simon Hegele built rooms within their facility to fit our needs for us to be able to do that" explained Dominic Sole, Senior Manager.
After carefully planning together, Simon Hegele and Leica Microsystems came to an agreement. The solution involved building out a unique 4,500 square foot light and temperature-controlled quality inspection space, a warehouse for their spare parts, and the ability to handle their distribution and repaint their demo systems all within Simon Hegele facilities. The whole build-out took only 3 months and involved great teamwork on both the Leica and Simon Hegele sides. "It all seemed like a really good fit." said Doug Spotts, Vice President and General Manager of Leica Microsystems Americas.
Leica Microsystems now operates within Simon Hegele’s facility to carry out all quality inspections and repairs for their new and refurbished systems in their uniquely developed areas. Simon Hegele provides designated warehousing and distribution for their complete systems and spare parts inventory. Additionally, Simon Hegele provides value-added services with its in-house refurbishment operations by repairing and repainting the covers of the Leica Microsystems demo equipment and refurbished equipment to provide a like new condition.
"How Simon Hegele has gone out of their way to accommodate us as a partner really sticks out to me. They have adapted to our team, and I love their flexibility."
- Doug Spotts, Vice President and General Manager of Leica Microsystems Americas.
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About Leica Microsystems
“Widely recognized for optical precision and innovative technology, Leica Microsystems is one of the market leaders in microscopy: anywhere from stereo to digital microscopy and all the way up to super-resolution, as well as sample preparation solutions for electron microscopy. Users of Leica instruments can be found in many fields: life science research, throughout the manufacturing industry, surgical specializations, and in classrooms around the world.” – Leica Microsystems Website