COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cleobrothers & Co., Inc. announced that it has recently opened a sales and marketing office in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil as part of its global expansion plan for promoting and distributing pharmaceuticals and hi-tech medical devices in South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

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According to Mr. Innocent Nweze, CEO of Cleobrothers and Co. Inc., “With a population exceeding 200 million people, Brazil provides tremendous potential for launching our brand of over-the-counter medications to retail and medical markets.”

The company currently has a portfolio of over-the-counter (OTC) cold relief and decongestant medications and over 80 Specialty Dermatology/Personal Skin Care Products that are specially formulated for tropical climates.

In addition, Cleobrothers offers a pipeline of two first-in-class technologies -- a 24/7 proprietary Pregnancy Monitoring device and a new Combination Pharmaceutical for management of Type-2 Diabetes. Both technologies are currently in clinical trials with product launches planned for the first quarter of 2017.

The new office will be located at Av. Tancredo Neves, 450-15° andar, 16^th Floor, Caminho das Árvores Salvador, BA 41819-900, Brazil. Phone: +55 (71) 3340-0600.  

“Having access to U.S. manufactured and FDA approved medications adds a strong competitive advantage to our sales and marketing efforts in Brazil,” Mr. Nweze added.

The Brazilian office opening comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of a joint venture agreement with PGC Solutions, Ltd. to distribute, market and promote Cleobrothers branded products in Nigeria.

Cleobrothers & Co., Inc. is a Columbus based biotechnology company focused on researching and developing medical and healthcare innovations that are dedicated to helping people worldwide live better lives.

For more information about Cleobrothers and Co., Inc. visit www.cleobrothers.com

(Office Photo attached)