On February 10, 2017, Co-exhibiting with AZmax (Tokyo, Japan) at Neo Functional Materials February 15-17 at Tokyo Big Sight East Hall, Gelest, Inc. reaffirms its relationship with AZmax as exclusive distributor for Gelest products sold into the pharmaceutical, separation sciences, and polymeric materials markets. Gelest, Inc. has been represented in Japan since 1993 by AZmax Co. Ltd., which serves the chemical research community in Japan. AZmax is staffed with 21 professionals along with a strong support staff that has dealt with the Japanese chemical community for over 15 years with particular expertise in the fields of silanes, silicones and metal-organics.
   Gelest, Inc., with core manufacturing competencies and expertise in silane, silicone and metal-organic chemistries, is experiencing a worldwide increase in demand in specialty applications. The Japanese market continues to be a high-growth area.
   Opportunities for silane, silicone and metal-organics materials in advanced technology industries including pharmaceutical, separation sciences, cosmetics, biosciences, dental and medical devices has created a demand for sales support and locally warehoused products in the region. Gelest, Inc. and AZmax (Tokyo) are well-positioned to respond.