Agappe Diagnostics Ltd The Fastest Growing IVD Manufacturer In India
Agappe is ISO 9001 – 2015 and ISO 13485 – 2016 certified Company and all its products are CE certified. AGAPPE is the second IVD company to receive the ICMED certification in India. Agappe’s marketing network with over 1000 distributors pan India and over 400 dedicated and welltrained field forces. On the global front, International exports are to over 65 countries. A wholly owned subsidiary in Switzerland helps the company to cater to the International Markets.
BRIDGING THE HUGE GAP: PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN RURAL AREAS
Mr. Thomas John, the Managing Director reiterates that it’s a truth that big MNC’s does not do justice to the agrarian and rustic population of India. Healthcare was not accessible rural India, resulting in denial of basic diagnostic tools to huge population. To bridge this huge disparity, Agappe was born 25 years before, with its real meaning “Divine Love”.
BEING A YARDSTICK OF QUALITY
The company serves the three existing tiers of the segmentation of the IVD industry. The A, B, and C. The B and C sections of the segment have a wide customer base that does not compromise on the quality of the products. This is the segment that has catapulted the operations to the global level. A class segment has always allowed the team to compete among the global providers of IVD.
THE KEYS TO THE SUCCESS OF AGAPPE
Dr. D M Vasudevan – Over 5 decades of experience in the medical field, he has been associated with Agappe since 2010. He is an authority in Allergy & Immunology. Previous Dean of Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin and Manipal Medical College, Dr. Vasudevan is recipient of the coveted Dr. B.C. Roy Award, the highest medial honor & national award on National Doctors Day by the then President of India. Dr. Vasudevan has guided 30 Ph.D. students and presented over 250 papers in various national and international Conferences. His book on Biochemistry is referred in all medical universities in India and 23 countries across the world and its 8th edition is on.
Dr. Vijay Parekh – A very senior paramedical professional with experience of 45+ years in the In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) sector with a specialization in diagnostic hematology. Dedicated scientist for human welfare, he has travelled widely in South Asian & SE Asian countries for conducting scientific seminars, workshops, providing scientific training, delivering talks at national medical meets/conferences, etc. to promote the advantages of technology in the diagnosis of maladies encountered daily in clinical practice.
Dr. C S Satheesh Kumar – A veteran in the field of Health care and retired Drugs Controller from the Government of Kerala, he is guiding many students for PhD in Pharmacy-Regulatory side. With well over 35+ years of experience in pharma regulatory field to guide us in the manufacturing of reagents and equipment. He is currently heading the Supply Chain Management at Agappe.
Rajesh M Patel – A very prominent and talented personage in the domestic IVD market. He has decorated key positions in some of the top IVD and Pharmaceutical companies. With over 28 years of experience in the industry, he plays a crucial role in deciding the strategy for business in the domestic realm.
Vargheese George – Over 20 years of experience in Sales and Marketing. Presently he is heading the International Business.
GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY
The company shoulders a great deal of CSR activities for projects that uplifts society. The team provides many support to various institutions that focus their objectives on health and education of the society. As stated in the vision statement “To Establish Globally As A Premier In-Vitro Diagnostic Corporation And To Be The Best Partner In The Diagnostic Field For The Welfare Of Mankind.” The organization believes in striving towards a community that radiates divine love. Some of the major activities are • health check-ups • developing infrastructure for govt schools/ libraries and Anganwadi. • helping the less fortunate with the treatment for terminally ill diseases.
AGAPPE’S BIGGEST MILESTONES
- ‘Mispa-i3’ instrument awarded as “Medical Equipment SME of the Year” during the ASSOCHAM MEDCON-2016: Congress-cum-Awards. Also, this instrument received a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ under Medical category during the INDY WOOD EXCEL LENCE AWARDS 2016 and ‘Product Innovation Award’ in the ABP News Healthcare Leadership Awards.
- Awarded with “CII Industrial Innovation Awards – Most Innovative Companies 2017” for its innovation of “Mispa-i3”.
- Winner for the coveted category of “India’s Most Innovative & Valuable Medical Device Company 2017” by a nationwide poll.
- Our R&D developed product “Mispa Label” – the Tube Labelling System awarded as the winner of “Best Technology Solution – Diagnostic” during ASSOCHAM Medical Technology Excellence Awards 2018.
- Winner of National Awards 2018 for the “Indigenous Development of Technology and Commercialization” of Mispa-i3, the Automated Cartridge Based Specific Protein Analyzer. The award was organized by the Technology Development Board, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. The prestigious memento of the National Award was presented by Honorable President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind.
- HR Excellence Award 2019 in Kerala from the National Institute of Personnel Management, NIPM Palakkad Group.
- Medical Excellence Awards 2019 for Pre-Analytics Mispa Label organized by the World Medical Council recognizing the achievements of Industry’s most outstanding performers for promoting the highest level of innovation.
HERE’S AN EXTRACT OF OUR CONVERSATION WITH THE MD OF THE COMPANY
HOW ESSENTIAL IS R&D?
R&D plays paramount role in the growth of any company. A company sustains in it’s strive to innovate upon it’s current portfolio. The marketing team needs to capture the pulse of the upcoming markets and the R&D should materialize viable options to reality. R&D also has the job to criticize their job to improve upon the existing product basket.
HOW DO YOU ENSURE EMPLOYEES’ CONTENT?
A happy employee is a productive employee, a simple fact that helps you understand how we think for our employees. An open-door policy for all employees that urges them to approach their managers in providing feedback. Constant interaction is encouraged and implemented in ways of the Quarterly Sales meeting.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO BECOME BETTER?
I am always driven by my future visions. Our Chairman and my beloved father Prof. M Y Yohannan rightly christened the company, Agappe which in Greek means`Divine Love”. This concept is the essential driving spirit behind our processes and operations and guided us to set our goal to shepherd our company with sustainable diagnostic solution provider, catering the rural India and beyond. We build upon and confide in our core values on TRUST, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE, and CARE.
