Orthopedic device company aap Implantate signed several agreements with U.S. distributors in preparation for LOQTEQ sales during the third quarter of this year.
Here are eight things to know:
1. The company signed eight contracts to distribute LOQTEQ products with non-stocking distributors.
2. Under these agreements, the distributors will cover different regions in California, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Utah.
3. aap Implantate is banking in the United States on a hybrid distribution model, selling LOQTEQ products locally via stocking and non-stocking distributors.
4. The company has built the necessary infrastructure to distribute LOQTEQ in the United States, including setting up a U.S. distribution company and deciding all distribution activities will be managed by an experienced sales director.
5. The company signed an agreement with a logistics service provider responsible for the logistics of products to distributors and hospitals.
6. The company's next steps include providing inventories and product training courses for the distributors' sales employees.
7. The company plans to step up its presence at the leading relevant trade shows and events in the United States.
8. aap Implantate is still seeking distributor partnerships in the coming months and plans to intensify distribution activities.