# The history of NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

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     ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2021/02/keyvisual@3x-120x0-c-default.jpg) # The history of NIPPON Genetics EUROPE

#### A German-Japanese success story







## Milestones



- ![Fuji with rwd pagoda in autumn, JapanJapan-fujiyoshida](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/japan-fujiyoshida-120x82-c-default.jpg)**1988**

    Foundation of NIPPON Genetics Co. Ltd in Tokyo, Japan
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/nippon-genetics-europe-2005-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2005**

    Foundation of NIPPON Genetics EUROPE GmbH in Düren, Germany
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2021/02/brand-fastgene-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2007**

    Introduction of our [FastGene ](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/fastgene-our-brand/)brand
- ![NGE distributors worldwide](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/distributors-worldwide-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2008**

    International sales activity of Japanese products began
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2018/08/MG10_MIDORI-Green-Xtra_-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2008**

    Introduction of the first generation of safe DNA dye [MIDORI ](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/en/product-category/electrophoresis-dna-rna/nucleic-acid-stains/)
- ![NIPPON Genetics EUROPE | Vertriebsteam](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/nge-deutsches-vertriebsteam-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2010**

    Establishment of a Germany Sales Team
- ![Blue/green LED Technology](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2021/08/blue-green-led-technology-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2014**

    Introduction of the unique [Blue/Green LED technology](https://pages.nippongenetics.eu/blue/green-led-technology) for safe DNA detection systems
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/logi-iso-9001-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2018**

    [ISO 9001:2015 certification](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/2016/09/Nippon-Genetics-Europe_Certificate-ISO-9001.pdf) for Quality Management
- ![FastGene FAS-DIGI Compact upgrade](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2021/01/fas-digi-compact-upgrade-pro-01-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2019**

    Start of production of the [Blue/Green LED](https://pages.nippongenetics.eu/blue/green-led-technology) detection systems in Germany
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/NGE-new-office-2020-120x82-c-default.jpg)**2020**

    Relocation to a new and larger office with increased warehouse space
- ![NanoSpec and NanoView product video](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/2021/06/nanospec-nanoview-video-120x82-c-default.png)**2021**

    Launch of the Photometer line (NanoSpec and NanoView) using our new instrument design
- ![](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/NIPPON-Logo-Color-preview-120x82-c-default.png)**2021**

    Introduction of the new company logo
- ![qFYR-real-time-pcr-system-top-open](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/qFYR-real-time-pcr-sysstem-top-open-120x82-c-default.png)**2022**

    Launch of the Real-Time PCR System
- ![FastGene FAS-X Gel Documentation System | German Innovation Award Winner 2024](https://www.nippongenetics.eu/app/uploads/dynamic/fastgene-fas-x-gel-doc-system-with-gel-award-2024-120x82-c-default.png)**2024**

    The new Gel Documentation System FastGene**®** FAS-X wins the [German Innovation Award 2024](https://news.nippongenetics.eu/en/german-innovation-award-2024-for-our-fastgene-fas-x).