February 27, 2007 - Sysmex America Awarded Defense Purchase Agreement

Mundelein, Illinois, February 27, 2007 – Sysmex America, Inc., a world leader in clinical laboratory design, systemization and solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a Decentralized Blanket Purchase Agreement (DBPA) from Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP). This new five-year DBPA agreement is now effective and open to purchases from the Air Force, Army, and Navy military branches within the United States for Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) items.

“Sysmex America is pleased to be able to offer this alternative avenue of procurement for US Military Treatment Facilities who want the reliability and quality of our company’s products,” said John Kershaw, President, Sysmex America, Inc. “We embrace the opportunity to demonstrate our responsiveness to these military installations as they care for the healthcare needs of America’s men and women in uniform.”

Assigned medical logistics personnel are authorized to place orders with Sysmex America for up to the maximum order limit of $100,000 per purchase order. Inquiries referencing this agreement should be directed to Sysmex America’s National Account Manager at 847-996-4321.