MellingMedical Signs Distribution Agreement with Leica Microsystems

Surgical Microscope Portfolio Further Strengthens Melling’s Federal Supply Schedule

MellingMedical, a leading supplier of medical supplies, equipment, devices and pharmaceuticals to federal health facilities across the country under the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) “Veterans First” procurement program, today announced a new distribution agreement with Leica Microsystems, a technology leader in microscope and image analysis solutions, for delivering the company’s neurosurgical, spine, ophthalmic, otolaryngologic, dental and plastic reconstructive microscope portfolio.

“MellingMedical is pleased to enter into this distribution agreement with Leica Microsystems, who develops and manufactures high quality microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of microstructures and nanostructures,” said Chris Melling, founder and CEO of MellingMedical. “We look forward to providing even better healthcare to America’s veterans and active duty personnel with quality Leica products.”

Widely recognized for optical precision and innovative technology, Leica is one of the market leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning and super-resolution microscopy with related imaging systems, electron microscopy sample preparation, and surgical microscopy.

“Leica is proud to serve our Veterans and Active Duty personnel and work with MellingMedical, an experienced and verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business,” said Greg Bonner, General Manager for Leica Microsystems Medical Division – Americas. “MellingMedical is a proven distributor of Medical Surgical products, from lasers to surgical instruments, throughout the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Health and Services who will help us better serve Veterans and the Federal Government.”