OREANDA-NEWS. Collagen Solutions plc (AIM: COS), the developer and manufacturer of medical grade collagen components for use in regenerative medicine, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics, announces the execution of a supply agreement between Collagen Solutions (UK) Ltd and BBI Solutions OEM Limited ("BBI").  

 The supply agreement which will be for an initial three year period and on a rolling annual basis thereafter, will encompass the supply of Collagen Solutions' medical grade materials to support the research, pre-clinical and clinical development programmes of BBI's broad customer base.

 Commenting on the agreement, Dr Stewart White, CEO of Collagen Solutions, said: "BBI has a renowned reputation for their knowledge in the reagent supply, diagnostics and development space and are therefore an excellent partner to enable collagen users to access our high quality medical grade GMP approved materials. We are very pleased to be working with Lyn and the team in Cardiff."

 Lyn Rees, CEO of BBI Solutions added: "Our mission is to deliver exceptional products and technologies through innovation, partnership, effective delivery and collaboration. By working alongside the team at Collagen Solutions we can build on our expertise and reputation for supplying critical biological products into regulated markets. Our developing customer base in the advanced cellular and regenerative medicine markets are increasingly looking for collagen compounds. As a result, it was important for us to find a partner who can supply the high grade collagen they require consistently. Through this relationship with Collagen Solutions, we can continue to build our brand, improve the quality of people's lives and further our goals for the future in this transformational area of healthcare."

About BBI Solutions OEM Limited.

BBI Solutions is a leading supplier of biological raw materials and finished test platforms to the in-vitro diagnostic market. With over 50 years' experience, we have grown from a small specialist company to a global business with manufacturing sites spanning three continents.

Our range of raw materials includes antigens, antibodies, enzymes and serum and plasma products. We manufacture world renowned labels for lateral flow and ELISA, including our gold nanoparticles, horseradish peroxidase and alkaline phosphatase. Our glucose oxidase is used in over 5 billion blood glucose monitoring test strips every year.

BBI Solutions is part of the BBI Group.