Craig Williams MP and the Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, enjoyed a tour of Newtown based Cellpath last Friday (9th June).
Cellpath, which specialise in the manufacturing and supply of worldwide consumables, equipment and services to the cellular pathology sector, were founded in 1972 by the Webber family. Peter Webber and his sons have made an enormous contribution to the cancer diagnostics industry over the years, and also to Newtown and the wider area.
Cellpath was sold last year to American company Statlab, and Craig and the Foreign Secretary enjoyed meeting with the Webber’s and the new owners to discuss this exciting inward investment and their plans for the future growth of the company within Newtown.
Commenting, Craig Williams MP said:
“It was great to take the Foreign Secretary to visit Cellpath in Newtown. Cellpath have been at the centre of cancer diagnostics since 1972 and have provided invaluable services to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
“I was glad to be able to introduce the Foreign Secretary to the Webber family and in particular Cellpath Chairman Peter Webber, who has given so much to Montgomeryshire and its communities over many years.
“Recognising Cellpath’s ingenuity, the American firm Statlab has recently bought Cellpath. This is another firm indication of Montgomeryshire’s expertise and huge commercial potential, and it was good to meet them and hear about their plans going forward.”
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