Cannabinoid-based health and wellness producer Open Book Extracts (OBX) recently announced that it has established a new office in Europe, according to a press release.
The company's European operations will be handled by its OBX Europe branch, launched in September to handle the European cannabinoid market.
Najeeb Qazizada will serve as director of supply chain for the new office, which is based on the outskirts of Amsterdam. Qazizada brings more than 12 years of experience as a logistics and supply chain professional and previously served as head of operations for Medterra Europe.
"With the demand for cannabinoids products in Europe growing rapidly, it is paramount for leading brands to have a reputable, quality supplier like Open Book Extracts," Qazizada said in the press release. "OBX is Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) certified, a member of European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) and its Novel Food Consortium, and is well versed in international market distribution and regulations, ensuring that we will meet the UK and European market demand for high quality, safe cannabinoid products."
The new enterprise will emphasize local warehousing of OBX ingredients and finished product solutions for European clients.
"Quality and consistency are paramount in the European market, and we are committed to bringing the highest quality standards to the European cannabinoid market and beyond," OBX CEO Dave Neundorfer said in the press release. "The establishment of an on-the-ground presence helps us provide the best service and support to current customers in the region as well as new ones that understand the tremendous opportunity in this burgeoning market."
This new European expansion advances OBX's agenda of investing in infrastructure to support its international clients and increase its global presence. OBX has also established OBX Asia, headquartered in Hong Kong, and has selected Peter Bodill Agencies (PTY) LTD to be their principal distribution partner in South Africa.