Set to begin in January of 2008, this is the first collaboration between Sabinsa and Tempo. As with many such deals, the idea is to better service local clients through an already well-developed domestic company. Sabinsa says this collaboration is an important step for the further development and the overall commercialization of its products in the Canadian market. "We are pleased that with Tempo we have gained a strong partner with excellent marketing expertise and a powerful distribution network within the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries, who can help us realize the significant market potential in Canada," said Sabinsa founder Muhammad Majeed. With US headquarters in New Jersey, Sabinsa claims to have brought more than 50 standardized botanical extracts to market. The company employs over 100 scientists who conduct ongoing research in India and the United States, in order to develop and patent more phytonutrients. Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, Tempo Canada is involved in similar partnerships with other firms. It has been partnered with the Dutch company Lipid Nutrition since June 2006 for distribution and customer service in Canada, but this year expanded it to include the US. According to Sabinsa, Tempo is a well-established distributor of specialty and commodity chemicals, cosmeceutical ingredients and nutraceuticals supporting Canadian manufacturing industries. "Our strength lies in building long-term partnerships with both our clients and our suppliers, which benefits all parties involved," said Eno Agro, president of Tempo.
