Thermo Fisher Scientific Enhances Pathology Portfolio

RUNCORN, Cheshire — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its pathology product line-up now includes offerings from Raymond A. Lamb, a 45-year old British medical product manufacturer it recently acquired. Thermo Scientific products now span the spectrum of pathology applications from grossing, histology, cytology and immunohistochemistry to autopsy and necropsy. The Raymond A. Lamb range, which include the newest cassette labeler PrintMate and on-demand slide labeler SlideMate, offers customers a new line of cassette labeling, slide labeling and tracking systems that improve the quality of results in the lab.

Thermo Fisher will integrate Raymond A. Lamb’s comprehensive range of medical, histological and associated products into its Thermo Scientific pathology portfolio. The combined portfolio will enable customers to enjoy the benefits of an enhanced product range that encompasses cancer detection,

disease diagnosis and investigations.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is committed to advancing science by combining technologies, solutions, services and capabilities in ways that spark innovation and increase productivity. Anatomical pathology customers now have a complementary set of products and solutions that include cabinets,

cassettes, staining agents and supplies, as well as a broad range of specimen labeling products. To this range, Thermo Fisher adds an experienced staff of product designers and developers in Runcorn, Cheshire and Eastbourne, UK, who are ready to serve customers.

Giulio Cerroni, vice president of commercial operations, EMAP at Thermo Fisher Scientific, comments: “In the field of cancer, Thermo Fisher is addressing the global needs of customers by bringing together well-known brands such as Raymond A. Lamb, Microm, Labvision, Shandon and Richard Allan Scientific into a single, unmatched offering that meets all of our customers’

needs. Expanding our presence in this field not only provides our customers with a wider choice of solutions immediately, but also it will lead to more product innovation in the future.”

Effective September 2009, the Raymond A. Lamb products are now available to order directly from Thermo Fisher Scientific at www.thermo.com/pathology

For more information about the Thermo Scientific range of anatomical pathology solutions, please call 0800 018 9396, e-mail pathology@thermofisher.com or visit www.thermo.com/pathology

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo

Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals,

supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com

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