About us

Our Expertise. Your responsive healthcare partner in Asia

Auriga is an Asian-based integrated market management provider specialising in healthcare. We aim to connect the world’s leading healthcare and life sciences companies to care providers and patients across Asia with a comprehensive range of responsible and effective market management solutions.

For over 50 years, we’ve helped our partners bring essential pharmaceutical and life science offerings to Asia with ethical integrity, partnership and transparency. Offering both commercial and logistics solutions, Auriga has operations in Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. In alignment with our mission to enrich lives with quality care, we distribute more than 500 brands at over 10,000 points of sale.

In November 2017, LF Asia was rebranded as DCH Auriga to signify a new chapter for the company with an exclusive focus on the healthcare industry. Our name is inspired by a constellation known in both the Western and Eastern traditions as 'the charioteer. It symbolises our commitment to help our principals navigate market complexities as they explore new opportunities. Auriga represents our mission of stewardship, expansion and growth.

Our Mission. Enriching lives with quality care

We’re here to enrich lives by making the right health care solutions more easily and readily available across Asia.

In the healthcare sector, research and innovation drives continual improvement in treatment options, but bringing these care alternatives to new markets and networks can be challenging, costly and time-consuming.

At Auriga, we specialise in understanding Asian markets to help medical, pharmaceutical and life science companies bring their products where they are needed by navigating regulatory processes, supply chain complexities and local market preferences. And we do it all with the highest emphasis on safety, responsibility and product integrity.

Our Promise. You want to achieve what? By when?

Business today operates at an ever-increasing pace with unique opportunities in every distinct market. We specialise in anticipating changes and managing market challenges. Your Auriga team is empowered to be responsive, adaptive and ready to evolve. We understand the challenges you face and have developed expertise over decades of managing local markets for our international partners. We believe in win-win partnerships and will work with you to find the best possible solutions to achieve your objectives. We offer a different kind of market management service that goes well beyond the physical movement of goods by establishing and true strategic partnerships with open communication channels.

Are you ready to achieve your Asian market objectives? We’ll say...

challenge accepted.

Our Commitment. Giving back is in our DNA

At Auriga, positively contributing to the individuals, caregivers and communities we serve is at the heart of our business. In addition to our ongoing efforts to bring life-enhancing products to market, we understand the importance of giving back and remain committed to building sustainable futures for both our business and our many stakeholders. We uphold the highest ethical standards at every level of the supply chain because we know the importance of each and every product we deliver.

In support of our mission to enrich lives, we regularly participate in activities to support our communities and help those in need.

Learn how Auriga gives back

A Dah Chong Hong Company

When managing a global business, having the right in-market partner is essential. One important advantage of working with Auriga is our solid foundations and a well-established regional network.

In July 2016, Auriga became a member of Dah Chong Hong Holdings, a trading and distribution company of CITIC Limited (stock code: 0267.HK).

Dah Chong Hong (“DCH”) is an integrated motor and consumer products distribution company operating in Asia with an extensive logistics network. DCH is a leading distributor and dealer of motor vehicles in Greater China and provides a full range of motor related services including maintenance, rental, repair and financing. DCH’s consumer products business includes the trading, distribution and retail of food and FMCG, healthcare and electronic products.

Dedicated to bringing to quality products to consumers across Asia, DCH is the preferred partner of over 1,000 brands from more than 30 countries with operations in 10 Asian economies.

DCH is a subsidiary of China’s largest conglomerate CITIC Limited (stock code: 0267.HK) and employs over 17,000 staff across the region. For more details, please visit www.dch.com.hk.

With considerable synergies, resources and partnerships across the region, our position within Dah Chong Hong Holdings and the CITIC family ensures your business will have the support needed to achieve your market objectives. When you access Asia with Auriga, our network is your network.

For more information, please click the links below to visit the Dah Chong Hong and CITIC Limited websites

Milestones of growth

Our rich history in the region can be traced as far back as the 1850s with the Borneo Company Limited which merged with the Inchcape group in 1967. Over the years, the company has been known as Inchcape, IDS, LF Asia and now DCH Auriga as we’ve continually expanded to offer end-to end commercial and supply chain services across Asia. On November 1st, 2017, the LF Asia healthcare distribution business was rebranded as DCH Auriga, beginning a new chapter in the company’s history as a dedicated healthcare solutions provider.

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Expand market share, patient service offering and new technology. Improve key accounts management and customer satisfaction across.
Wyler Centre (HK headquarters) officially in operation. Integrated system and WMS harmonized across markets. Entered Vietnam Market
DC expansion and system upgrade across Asia including new DCs in Hong Kong and Thailand
DCH Auriga launched to focus on healthcare solutions
LF Asia becomes part of Dah Chong Hong Holdings
Entered Indonesia market
Entered Philippines healthcare market
Entered Macau healthcare market by acquiring Four Star Group, a leading local distributor of healthcare products
Entered Taiwan consumer market
IDS Group joined the Li and Fung Group
Entered Macau consumer market
IDS Group listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Parent company acquires Inchcape Pacific Marketing & Distribution operations and restructures as IDS Group
Inchcape acquires JD Hutchison Trading (established in 1877 as Hutchinson International), which became part of the Hong Kong operation

Certified quality

As an award-winning market management partner, we believe in building long-term relationships by prioritising performance excellence and consistently exceeding international standards. To offer our partners the highest levels of service, we strictly monitor, document and improve all operational processes to ensure that our service remains best-in-class.

ISO

ISO 13485:2016 issued by SGS since 9 Jun 2017 valid until 8 Jun 2020, Hong Kong
ISO 13485:2016 issued by SGS, Thailand
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System by SGS since 11 Apr 2011 valid until 14 Sep 2018, Malaysia
ISO 9001: 2008 issued by HKQAA since 26 Jan 1999 valid until 14 Sep 2018, Hong Kong
ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System by SGS since 6 Oct 2015 valid until 15 Sep 2018, Singapore

GDP

HAS TS-01 (Rev. 2.1): Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMD) by SGS since 13 Oct 2009 valid until 12 Oct 2018, Singapore
Good Distribution Practice for Medical Device (GDPMD) by Medical Device Authority since 4 September 2014 valid until 3 Sep 2017, Malaysia
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) of Medicinal Products complying EU Guidelines issued by SGS since 18 Jun 2009 valid until 17 Jun 2018, Hong Kong
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) complying World Health Organization TRS No.957 ver2010 issued by SGS since 18 Jun 2009 valid until 17 Jun 2018, Hong Kong
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) complying World Health Organization TRS No.986 ver2014 issued by SGS 18 Jun 2009 valid until 17 Jun 2018, Hong Kong

Others

Certificate of Listing Distributor of Medical Devices issued by Medical Device Control Office, Department of Health, HKSAR valid until 1 Dec 2019, Hong Kong
BizSafe Level 3 Workplace Safety and Health Certificate by WHS Council since 17 Aug 2015 valid until 11 Aug 2018, Singapore
Healthcare Supplier Awards 2015 on Operational Excellence Award 3rd Prize by National Healthcare Group, Singapore