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WALTHAM, MA -- March 31, 2008 -- PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the acquisition of LabMetrix Technologies, the largest independent provider of metrology-based multi-vendor analytical instrument qualification solutions. 

The acquisition of LabMetrix adds technology, tools, proven processes and compliance expertise to PerkinElmer’s growing suite of OneSource® laboratory services, strengthening its support of customers in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, medical device, food, toy and other consumer goods.  (Complete Story at PerkinElmer website.)

SWE 4th Annual Laboratory Instrument Qualification
and System Validation Conference

WALTHAM, MA - A workshop detailing the consolidation of five separate R&D facilities into a new center for research and technology will be presented in September by Joe Tehrani, PhD, Multivendor Service, Validation and Relocation Business Leader for PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences.

The workshop will be presented at the SWE 4th Annual Laboratory Instrument Qualification and System Validation Conference, Sept. 17-18, 2007, at the Tremont Marriot in Boston, MA. (Complete Story)

Visit PerkinElmer's Booth at the Bio2007 International Convention May 6-9 in Boston to discover our multi-vendor services that increase productivity and efficiency with one-contact / one-contract solutions for lab relocation and multi-vendor qualification and instrument service.Then enter to win a GPS navigator. (Complete Story)

WALTHAM, MA (Jan. 30, 2007) - PerkinElmer Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader in Health Sciences and Photonics, today announced the introduction of its OneSource Laboratory Relocation service designed to handle the complex and time-consuming burdens laboratories face when moving equipment from one location to another. 

The service is available globally to facilitate the move of all laboratory equipment regardless of technology or manufacturer. (Complete Story)

A case study on the "Harmonization of Protocols for Service, Maintenance Reports, GLP/GMP Multi-Vendor Instrument Validation" will be presented the SWE Maintenance and Calibration Management Conference at the La Jolla Marriott outside San Diego, CA, March 8-9, 2007. (Complete Story)

PerkinElmer is offering educational seminars on a range of analytical issues and trends Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 26-28 during PITTCON 2007 in Chicago. 

In addition, Dr. Joe Tehrani, global business leader, Multi-Vendor Validation and Relocation Solutions, PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, will present a poster "Relocation Strategy for Mission Critical Lab Equipment in GLP/GMP Regulated Environments." (Complete Story)

Proposed Method Would Cut Costs

Franklin, MA  (October 2006) - Joe Tehrani, Ph.D., Multivendor Validation Business Leader at PerkinElmer Inc., will discuss streamlining the validation process for dissolution apparatus at the dissolution testing conference “Strategies and Techniques for Dissolution.” 

The proposed method aims to reduce validation costs by streamlining the process.

The conference will be Oct. 19-20, 2006 in Boston. (Complete Story)

Franklin, MA (November 2005) -- Biomatic, a leader in multi-vendor laboratory instrument validation services, preventive maintenance and repair, and relocation services, has been acquired by the global technology leader PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, in a move that will strengthen laboratory services provided by both companies.

The move enables Biomatic to continue its customized multi-vendor validation and service solutions and its quick, personalized client response with the in-depth expertise and global reach of PerkinElmer. More information about the acquisition is available at PerkinElmer's website.

Franklin, MA  (July 2005) -- Biomatic successfully completed the relocation of Synta Pharmaceutical's laboratories to a new, expanded facility in Lexington, MA. Biomatic was selected by the biotechnology company to be Project Manager in the shift to Synta's new location in Greater Boston. (Complete Story)

Franklin, MA (February 2005) -- Biomatic President Joseph Tehrani, Ph.D., will be a featured speaker at Barnett International’s 7th Annual Lab Equipment Validation & Qualification Conference March 7-8, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA. (Complete Story)

Franklin, MA (November 2004) -- Biomatic Inc., a leading IQ, OQ, PQ/PV validation service provider for laboratory instruments, was selected by Duke Medical Center, HVTN Laboratories, to provide complete IQ, OQ, PQ/PV validation services for a range of laboratory instruments and equipment.

The Duke Medical Center HVTN Laboratories is the world-renowned research and testing facility for the AIDS virus (HIV). This center, along with other facilities around the world, is part of the HIV Vaccines Trials Network (HVTN). (Complete Story)

Franklin, MA (November 2004) -- Biomatic successfully introduced its real-time monitoring system BioCHARTT^SM at the 2004 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition in Baltimore, MD, November 7-11.

BioCHARTT^SM includes a PC-based software that monitors temperature, humidity, and CO₂ for up to 60 devices; creates time- and date-stamped records; provides phone and email alarms; allows users to review, print, and archive data and "play back" charts; and permits multi-user networking with password protection. (Complete Story) 

Franklin, MA (June, 2004) -- Biomatic Inc. announces the release of its enhanced BioCHARTT^SM -- a real-time environmental monitoring system that fills the industry need for a sophisticated, yet economical, method for monitoring and recording temperature, humidity, CO₂, and other parameters.

BioCHARTT^SM is specifically designed for biotech, pharmaceutical, and regulatory compliant laboratories. The robust system monitors multiple devices while also meeting the stringent requirements of GLP/GMP environments. (Complete Story) 

Franklin, MA (April, 2004) -- A manufacturer of medical devices selected Biomatic to provide the comprehensive IQ, OQ, PQ validation program for an injection molding machine that produces cannulated drivers used for 5.0 mm corkscrew anchors employed in surgical procedures. (Complete Story) 

Franklin, MA (March 2004) -- Biomatic is pleased to announce the IQ, OQ, PQ validation of the ESPEC EHS-221MD HAST Chamber in a GLP/GMP environment. The validation of this specially designed high temperature, humidity, and pressurized chamber continues Biomatic’s practice of customized validation services. 

HAST (Highly Accelerated Stress Test) Chambers reduce the time it takes to complete humidity testing. By elevating temperatures above 100°C and increasing pressure, the chambers simulate normal humidity tests while maintaining the same failure mechanisms. But the HAST Chamber tests can be completed in days, not weeks. 

The validation of ESPEC’s HAST chamber was performed for a pharmaceutical client in Minnesota with headquarters in New Jersey. (Complete Story) 

FRANKLIN, MA (October 31, 2003) -- Biomatic is pleased with the response at the 2003 AAPS Annual Exposition regarding our one-stop validation, service, and repair support for biotech companies. (Complete Story)

FRANKLIN, MA (October 1, 2003) -- Biomatic is pleased to announce the move to its new corporate office in Franklin, MA. With more than 3,000 square feet of modern office space in the Franklin Oaks Office Park, Biomatic is positioned to meet the growing needs of its clients. (Complete Story) 

Stoughton, MA (August 30, 2003) --Biomatic is pleased to announce the IQ, OQ, PQ validation of the ESPEC Lab Series Environmental Chamber, Model LHU-113, in a GLP/GMP environment.

The validation of ESPEC’s high-end temperature and humidity controlled environmental chamber was performed for a pharmaceutical client in New Jersey. (Complete Story)

Stoughton, MA (July 30, 2003) -- Biomatic is pleased to announce the protocol development and successful IQ, OQ, PQ validation of two new and unique vacuum conveyor systems at PIAB USA in Hingham, MA. PIAB’s new line of vacuum conveyors offers a unique system to transfer raw or finished products, including food and pharmaceuticals. (Complete Story)

STOUGHTON, MA (Feb. 19, 2003) -- Biomatic Technologies received one of its largest instrument validation contracts from Amgen Inc. (http://www.amgen.com), the world’s largest biotechnology company, and is now in the process of providing IQ, OQ, PQ validation for the biotech leader. (Complete Story)

STOUGHTON, MA (September 14, 2002)-- Based on customer demand and Biomatic’s strength in the area of service and validation, Biomatic is refocusing on the company’s original core business: The service and validation of laboratory equipment.

Service and validation has proven to be the company’s growth area and has led to the establishment of new offices in Connecticut and North Carolina and contracts with Bayer Corporation’s Pharmaceuticals Research Division and BASF. 

Biomatic believes the used laboratory equipment branch detracts from the company’s core business and its philosophy of quality and service to clients, and is phasing out that business segment. 

WEST HAVEN, CT (August 2002)- Biomatic Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce its contract with Bayer HealthCare’s Pharmaceuticals Division in West Haven, Connecticut, to provide comprehensive on-site services throughout its research and development facility, said Dr. Joseph Tehrani, president and CEO of Biomatic.(Complete Story)

Raleigh, NC (August 2002)- Biomatic Technologies Inc. announces the expansion of its offices to Raleigh, North Carolina. The new office provides IQ, OQ, PQ validation and compliance as well as laboratory equipment service and maintenance for the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina and elsewhere in the region. (Complete Story)

Princeton, NJ (May 8, 2002)- BASF Corporation announced that Biomatic Technologies Inc. has been selected to provide complete relocation services for transferring all laboratory instruments and equipment from Princeton, NJ, to various BASF facilities around the world. 

Biomatic will be relocating BASF Corporation Research & Development from its Princeton, NJ, facility to Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC, and other BASF facilities around the world, BASF announced May 8. 2002. (Complete Story)

Stoughton, MA (October 2000) - Biomatic Technologies Inc., a Boston-area based bio-technology company, has expanded with a move into new facilities at 292-H Page Street, in Stoughton, MA 02072, and with an increase in staff. 

Biomatic's new 7,000+ square foot facility includes laboratory, service, and warehouse space as well as expanded office space and loading dock facilities. (Complete Story)