Marken has added four additional branches in India to support clinical trial logistics. The expansion in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and Bangalore will support temperature-controlled logistics of sensitive drugs and cold chain specimens.

“The expansion of our operations in India enables Marken to better support our clients’ need for regional expertise and temperature controlled supply chain services,” said Wes Wheeler, Marken’s chief executive officer. “We have seen steady growth and demand of our specimen logistics, drug distribution and API supply chain services in India.”

Marken is currently developing a new purpose-built GMP compliant depot in Bangalore scheduled for completion by the end of 2012. The Bangalore Depot will offer the full range of temperature-controlled storage capabilities including: controlled ambient, refrigerated and frozen pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as drug and equipment distribution solutions including: Pick & Pack, relabeling services, reverse logistics, reconciliation and certified destruction.