Patheon to set up Japanese subsidiary

North Americal pharma services provider Patheon is establishing a Japanese subsidiary based in Tokyo, Japan. Patheon K.K. will operate from a newly established business office located in the Nihonbashi district of central Tokyo.

"This provides Patheon with a permanent presence in Japan to target new customers and support existing ones in Japan and other Asian markets," said Wes Wheeler, president and ceo, Patheon Inc.

"Patheon's growing number of development projects in Asia, particularly Japan, has highlighted the need to establish a physical presence in this key market to more efficiently support and service our customers in the region."