Sysmex America Awarded Defense Purchase Agreement

2007/02/27

Contact:  Tammy Kutz

Manager, Media & Events

communications@sysmex.com

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.

About Defense Supply Center Philadelphia
DSCP supplies and manages over $12.7 billion worth of food, clothing and textiles, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, general and industrial items in support of America's war fighters worldwide and their eligible dependents. As a global logistic supply chain integrator, DSCP provides a seamless supply system that can be utilized in both peace and wartime operations. Throughout its history, DSCP has actively supported nearly every contingency operation, humanitarian relief effort, and every theater of operations where America's sailors, airman, soldiers, guardsmen and Marines have been deployed. DSCP has a long and heralded tradition of providing supplies and services, when and where needed, around the clock, around the world.

About Sysmex America, Inc.
Sysmex America, Inc., the U.S. headquarters of Sysmex Corporation (Kobe, Japan), is a world leader in clinical laboratory systemization and solutions, including clinical diagnostics, automation and information systems. Serving customers for over 35 years, Sysmex focuses on extending the boundaries of diagnostic science while providing the management information tools that make a real difference in clinical and operational results for people worldwide. For more information about Sysmex, please visit www.sysmex.com/usa.