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Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Environmentally Friendly Workstations

New Adaptable Laboratory Furniture System Offers Flexible and Efficient Laboratory Design

CHICAGO (March 9, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific Hamilton Distinction II Adaptable Laboratory Furniture System. This new range of workstations is easily integrated into any laboratory, with an adaptable design and contemporary look to enhance both functionality and aesthetics while being constructed of environmentally friendly materials. The Thermo Scientific Hamilton Distinction II Adaptable Laboratory Furniture System will be exhibited for the first time at the Thermo Scientific booth 1432 at PITTCON 2009, being held March 8-12 in Chicago.

Each modular unit is constructed from reclaimed steel, combined with components from renewable sources such as bamboo, agriboard and medium-density fiberboard. This design enables laboratories to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria, developed to promote a sustainable future through the application of improved energy efficiencies and environmentally friendly products, practices and processes. In addition to being made from completely renewable sources, the manufacturing process for these eco-friendly workstations does not lead to any volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions or off-gassing. This makes them ideal for any laboratory, especially those looking to implement a “green” campus initiative.

The pre-wired and pre-piped Hamilton Distinction® II laboratory bench enables quick connection to the utility ceiling service panel and reduces initial costs using factory-installed mechanical services. Power bars, needle-point fixtures and under-shelf lighting provide an unobstructed and well-illuminated work surface. Designed to respond to current and future laboratory requirements, the system also provides the capability to change workstation configurations, room layouts or move entire laboratories with minimum downtime, cost and effort. For further information, please visit www.thermo.com/hamilton.

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Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, 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 annual revenue of $10.5 billion, we have more than 34,000 employees and serve more than 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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