Product Catalogue - Sakura

Welcome to Sakura
Sakura has achieved its success and solidified its reputation by providing timely,
ingenious solutions to the real challenges laboratories face on a day-to-day basis.
Our rich history has given us a thorough understanding of technology, quality, reliability,
value for money and our customer’s requirements. We use this knowledge and passion
to develop products that anticipate developments in both technology and market need.
Wim Buijteweg
President
Sakura Finetek Europe B.V.
History
The history of Sakura goes back to 1871, the early
Meiji period. Prior to 1870, the company was called
Iwashiya, and it manufactured and sold pharmaceuticals
throughout Japan. The medical equipment division of
Iwashiya was formed in 1871, and by 1887, the trademark
Sakura (literally, “cherry blossom”) was registered.
For the next 90 years, the company manufactured
a variety of medical equipment including the first
Japanese microscope. In 1962, the company name
was changed to Sakura Finetechnical Co., Ltd.
Sakura is the original manufacturer of the Tissue-
Tek ® , Cyto-Tek ® , VIP ® and Xpress ® x Series products
that have become industry standards over the years.
Global Mission Statement
The mission of Sakura Finetek is
to provide its customers worldwide
with reliable, high-quality products and
support, while pursuing continuous
company improvement, customer
satisfaction, market leadership and a
positive employee environment.
This lineup of prestigious products also includes the
Accu-Edge ® Blade Systems, Uni-Cassette ® Systems
and Paraform ® brands.
Sakura Finetek U.S.A., Inc. was established in the United
States in 1986. The company acquired the histology and
cytology product lines of Miles Inc. in 1994.
In 1994 Sakura Finetek Europe is set up as an
independent organisation, reporting to the Sakura
Finetek U.S.A., Inc. Sakura Finetek Europe has the
mission to support its sales entities and distributors.
Today, we distribute products through our network of
more than 60 Sakura sales entities and distributors to
over 100 countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa and
India.
The organisation is developing, professionalizing and
growing continuously, and thus maintaining its position
as a trustworthy and valuable partner in pathology.
With the global headquarters in the United States and
regional headquarters in Japan and The Netherlands,
the global strategy of worldwide representation has
been fulfilled to guarantee the customer the best way in
service and support.