LI-COR Biosciences and Fusion Scientific Technologies Pvt Ltd. To Conclude Distribution Agreement

LI-COR Biosciences and Fusion Scientific Technologies Pvt Ltd. To Conclude Distribution Agreement

October 1, 2013, Lincoln, Nebraska and Mumbai, India: LI-COR Biosciences and Fusion Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd. announce the conclusion of their distribution agreement for LI-COR Biotechnology Products effective September 30, 2013. This decision reflects the strategic direction of both companies and enables Fusion Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd. to concentrate on its other product lines and growing services business. LI-COR has appointed Inkarp Instruments, Pvt. Ltd. to distribute LI-COR Biotechnology Products and provide all customer service and support in India effective October 1, 2013.

"Fusion Scientific Technologies and LI-COR have had a mutually beneficial relationship," says Ron Stolley, LI-COR director of international distribution. "Both companies are committed to a smooth transition ensuring customer service and support is provided at the highest standards deserved and expected by our mutual customers. Inkarp Instruments, Pvt. Ltd. personnel are already equipped, trained, and well-prepared to care for LI-COR customers."

Fusion Scientific Technologies is a recognized distributor of Specialty Instruments, Reagents and Services endeavoring to deliver innovative products to customers. Fusion Scientific Group is also involved into providing Contract Research and Analytical Solutions to various industries like pharmaceuticals, FMCG, food and environmental studies by providing expertise and quality services. Knowledge based, Pharmaceutical Formulation Development as well as Development, Qualification and Validation of Analytical methods to international standards is a fast growing Division within Fusion Scientific Group, delivering services to the rapidly growing Healthcare industry; and has embarked its presence as a prominent global CRO for regulated and semi regulated markets. Additional information can be found at http://www.fstin.com/

LI-COR Biosciences is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of high quality, innovative instruments, software, reagents, and integrated systems for plant biology, biotechnology, drug discovery, and environmental research. For over 21 years,

LI-COR has used its near-infrared expertise to design innovative market leading solutions for today's researchers. More than 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries use LI-COR instruments. In addition to its Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters, LI-COR has offices in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company also sells products through a global network of distributors. Founded in 1971, LI-COR is a privately held company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A. with subsidiaries in Germany and the United Kingdom. Further information can be obtained at www.licor.com.