SALT LAKE CITY, Apr 16, 2009 — Idaho Technology, Inc. (ITI) today announced the signing of an agreement with Microbiology International, a laboratory equipment provider in Frederick, Maryland, to be the exclusive distributor of the R.A.P.I.D. (R) LT Food Security System in the USA.

“With Microbiology International’s incredible selection of laboratory equipment and substantial experience in the food safety industry, this alliance will bring real value to our food customers,” states David Nielsen, Vice President of Product Development at ITI. “We are very pleased to be working with Microbiology International in bringing our robust food security solution to the United States food industry.”

“We are excited to offer our customers Idaho Technology’s advanced PCR system, offering the fastest time to results for food pathogens. Idaho Technology pioneered this technology and has developed one of the most sophisticated systems available; we are proud to represent such an innovative company,” states Kevin Klink, Co-CEO of Microbiology International. “The R.A.P.I.D. LT is a great complement to our line-up of laboratory automation instruments which save time and money while increasing the accuracy, quality and reliability of results.”

The R.A.P.I.D. LT Food Security System is a real-time PCR instrument capable of analyzing samples for the presence of targeted nucleic acid sequences and reliably detecting pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria spp, and E. coli O157:H7.

About Idaho Technology, Inc.

Idaho Technology, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the originator of rapid DNA analysis with applications including DNA amplification, real-time PCR and mutation discovery. ITI’s systems include biothreat detection systems, a biomedical research system for gene quantification and mutation scanning, and a food protection system. Founded in 1990, ITI is a privately held company focused on worldwide applications in defense, research, industrial and food testing markets. For more information, please visit https://www.idahotech.com.

About Microbiology International

Microbiology International was formed in 1997 to provide the best microbiology automation from around the world to the modern laboratory. Microbiology International has formed distribution partnerships with equipment manufacturers who are industry innovators, constantly striving to improve laboratory processes. The equipment offered is technologically advanced and quickly automates tedious, manual lab processes. Since its inception, Microbiology International has been committed to offering superior instrument technology and superior customer service and support. For more information please visit www.800EZMICRO.com.

SOURCE: Idaho Technology, Inc.