Lincolnshire, IL, Sept. 22, 2016 - Sysmex America, Inc., a leading provider of automated hematology and urinalysis diagnostic testing equipment as well as related information systems, announces the home it sponsored for Habitat for Humanity in Lake County, Illinois will be dedicated on Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Sysmex began rehab work on the donated home in the spring and continued through the fall as part of its Sysmex Cares philanthropic efforts. “We are a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity and this is the third year that we have been able to give back to our community in this way. Sysmex is grateful is grateful to the 110+ of our associates who worked a full day on the Anderson home in North Chicago, Illinois,” said John Kershaw, CEO and president Sysmex America, Inc.

"Sysmex America has been an outstanding partner with Habitat for Humanity Lake County since 2014. Their volunteers bring a great spirit and willingness to get the job done. We appreciate their financial contribution to cover costs for the houses they rehab. Their support offers stability to the families they support,” said Julie Donovan, executive director for Habitat for Humanity Lake County.

About Sysmex America, Inc.

Sysmex America, Inc. distributes and supports a diverse portfolio of best-in-class, in vitro diagnostic hematology and clinical laboratory products in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. It is the U.S. headquarters of Sysmex Corporation, located in Kobe, Japan, a trusted world leader in clinical laboratory solutions that optimize efficiency, operations and financial performance in the lab. Sysmex is reshaping the healthcare of tomorrow at the clinical laboratory level by transcending the boundaries of diagnostic science and serving as the pulse of reliable, accountable care. For more information about Sysmex America, visit www.sysmex.com/us.

About Habitat for Humanity Lake County

Habitat for Humanity Lake County is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1989, Habitat for Humanity Lake County has served 214 families - almost 900 individuals - through affordable housing. For more information, visit www.habitatlc.org.