P.L. Thomas, Laila Impex announce strategic alliance
To develop and market unique herbal nutraceuticals.
15/03/05 Laila Impex, the largest producer of herbal extracts in India, and P. L. Thomas (PLT), a leading supplier of food and nutraceutical ingredients, announced today a strategic alliance to develop and market unique herbal nutraceuticals. Currently PLT markets Laila’s products and technologies. This alliance formally recognizes both companies’ close existing cooperation and the mutual commitment to an intensified and united approach to advanced ingredient discoveries.
Laila’s sophisticated analytical capabilities, in-vitro and animal (in-vivo) testing facilities, new state-of-the-art extraction factories, and network of leading, dedicated scientists will be coupled with PLT’s marketing and sales expertise.
Laila Impex Research Center is a leader in process development for standardized herbal extracts and phytochemicals, as well as the isolation and characterization of marker compounds. The Center also does custom synthesis and process development for pharmaceuticals, semi-synthetic natural products, and supports this work with patents and publications.
PLT has 50 years experience sourcing high quality raw materials from around the world and delivers customized solutions including clinically-supported branded ingredients including 5-LOXIN® from Laila, a unique, standardized Boswellia serrata extract enriched to 30% 3-acetyl-11-keto-b-boswellic acid (AKBA).
http://www.plthomas.com/PLTPress05/press%20release%20strategic%20alliance%20final%203-10-05.pdf