About Us
About Us
Global Marketing Services is a leading and distinguished medical company of Pakistan. Part of an international group of companies, viSole, our focus areas are; biomedical investigation, research, life sciences, blood banking, hematology, medical devices, industry segments and pharmaceuticals
We have achieved sustained ranking in the top quartile of our industry and have become the first medical company of Pakistan to earn certification for ISO 9001:2015 & Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD)
Serving health industry since 2000, we have steadily expanded our line of products and created a presence in various diagnostic markets. We have established repute for providing quality solutions, excellent customer services, and timely product delivery. With a broad portfolio of diagnostic equipment, our clients include researchers, physicians, patients, hospitals, laboratories, and blood banks around the world
With corporate head office in in the capital city and branch offices across the country, we have the most comprehensive distribution network in Pakistan. GMS enjoys exclusive alliances with world-leading principals and aim to successfully market innovative products to cure diseases, ease suffering, and enhance the quality of life
GMS has an exceptional double digit annual growth rate, and has implemented modern management practices, SAP ERP software, and go green policy. We believe in our social norms and voice for an eco-friendly environment. Our team is driven by a dynamic and passionate management having competency, expertise and professional stance
Our Timeline
2000 - 2001
7th Sep 2000 GMS Inauguration day
Anti-Hepatitis campaign across Pakistan (GMS + Red Crescent Society joint project)
Social Action Program Initiative - Screening for Hepatitis B and vaccination across Pakistan (GMS, Amson Pharma & Red Crescent joint project)
Introduced Hepatitis C into blood screening programs at federal hospitals
Expanded operation to Lahore and Peshawar to cover Punjab and NWFP comprehensively
2002
Completed central cold storage and cold chain facilities
First time participated and exhibited at Pakistan Pathologists
Signed distribution contract with Biokit, Spain
2003
Inaugurated R&D department
Collaborated with Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society for awareness and prevention of Thalassemia
Signed contract for working as proud partners for Safe Blood Transfusion (GMS, Hussaini Hematology and Oncology Trust Karachi)
Launched fully automated EIA system; Best 2000 at Hussaini and PIMS (Blood Banks)
2004
Set up a small manufacturing unit for Syringe Burners to avoid reuse of syringes in Pakistan for Hepatitis prevention
Launched first Real Time PCR System in Pakistan from Cepheid
Participated in ARAB Lab (DUBAI) as exhibitor to expand into Middle East market
2005
Expanded Sales and Marketing operation
Introduced dedicated departments for Marketing, Human Resource, Information Technology, Logistics and Customer support
Received best distributor award from Cepheid at Cepheid distributor meeting in Nice, France
Actively participated in earthquake rescue activities which hit north of Pakistan
2006
Held GMS Annual Sales Conference in Murree to provide recreation to our sales team
Launched three independent subsidiaries to cover product lines and maximum market penetration
Introduced new products lines and complete solution for Molecular Biology
2007
Signed distribution agreement with BioMerieux, France for Pakistan and Afghanistan
Participated and exhibited at PAP, Hematology Conference and other forums as main diagnostic player in Pakistan
2008
Achieved largest customer base for Cepheid and Sacace Real Time PCR solutions across Pakistan
Achieved 2nd prize of Pakistan France Trade Awards for the year 2007
Launched OPTI Medical USA products across Pakistan
Launched Horiba ABX across Pakistan
Gold sponsor for Pakistan Hematology Association in Islamabad
2009
Signed distribution for Leica Microsystems in Pakistan
Platinum sponsor for Pakistan Association of Pathology Conference 2009 held at PIMS, Islamabad
Launched first Microarray system from Illumina, USA
Winner of 1st prize of Pakistan France Trade forum Awards for 2008 and 2009
Got best remarks and grading among all diagnostic companies from Punjab DG Health Inspection team for registration of GMS and GMS principals with Health Department Punjab
Inaugurated Genose Diagnostic and Research laboratories with the first lab in Rawalpindi under the supervision of leading pathologists to extend economical and best DNA/ RNA solutions across Pakistan
Provided support for Association for Excellence in Molecular Pathology as a new forum to provide guidelines to all existing and new PCR based laboratories and government bodies
2010
Winner of the first prize of Pakistan France Trade Performance Awards in the Diagnostic & Lab Equipment category, for the year 2010 by Pak France Business Alliance (PFBA)
A Milestone achievement of selling 50 Cepheid Real Time PCR systems in Pakistan
Sponsorship of leading consultant in International seminar & exhibition
Huge contribution towards the relief of flood affectees in Pakistan
Platinum sponsors of 34th Annual PAP Conference held from Nov 5th to 7th, 2010 at Lahore, Pakistan
Participation in University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences conference held at Lahore from Oct 21st to 22nd 2010
Participation in the National Pathology week held from May 10th to 15th 2010 by College of Pathologists Pakistan
Participated in Hematology conference held from Feb 9th to 11th 2010
Our Values
Trust
We empower our team to exercise decisions
Care
We give respect to our customers and employees
Outstanding Services
We deliver reliable and efficient benefits to our customers and partners
Ownership
We take full responsibility for the initiative to do what is needed in business, developing and engaging our teams
Innovation
We constantly update processes, products, services and management practices
Accuracy
We deliver well-timed, correct & unbiased services
Integrity
We are responsive toward our ethical responsibilities
Excellence is all that we do
We continuously strive for excellence by delivering the best to our customers
CEO Message
Mr. Zafar Mahmood
Chief Executive OfficerOur success lies in our sound ethical business principles of giving first priority to our clients, stakeholders, wider community and the environment. Our aim is to provide customized solutions to valued customers and to create a safe, healthy and rewarding working environment for our employees where they are treated as family members.
With the passage of time, we have been able to emerge on global network as a name of reliability and trust. We enjoy extensive distribution channels across territories and trusted relationships with our principals and customer base. We have quality standards that are observed by all the products available on our product portfolio. Our Customer Services Department is fully capable to handle trouble shooting with exceptional response time.
We realize our social commitments and have always respected and responded to our ethical and social values.We believe that dynamicity and speed is the essence of any business. By investing more in the development of our staff, establishing long term relationships with our stakeholders, and working more closely with our suppliers we can sustain our success and will progress toward prosperous future. We understand the complexity and technological shift associated with our business line and are fully positioned to track down any advancement to score more success.
Social Commitment
We recognize that our social, economic and environmental responsibilities to our stakeholders are integral to our business. We aim to demonstrate these responsibilities through our actions and within our corporate policies.
Going Green
Going Green is an important part of our corporate social responsibility. We are working to make our existing products and processes more efficient for both the environment and for business. We have carried many initiatives to Go Green at our work place. We educate our employees and encourage them to incorporate environmentally sound actions into everyday living.
viCare
GMS always intends to assist in improving the life of disadvantaged communities. For this, viCare has provided the required platform. Various programs have been developed for financial assistance of students, patients and orphans. We also manage funds for relief activities in case of unfortunate natural disasters. Educational programs for the awareness of general public regarding healthcare have also been organized.
