Press Release
For Immediate Release

UVP LLC Awarded Landmark Tender for
BioSpectrum Advanced Imaging Systems in China

March 2007 …

Upland, CA … UVP, LLC recently shipped 34 of its advanced BioSpectrum® Imaging Systems to the Chinese Center for Disease Control (CDC). Techcomp (Holdings) Limited, a major supplier of scientific instruments in China and a UVP dealer, successfully represented UVP in this major tender over other competing brands.  “We are extremely pleased to be a part of the research effort of CDC through their selection of the BioSpectrum Imaging Systems. These systems provide a cost effective, research platform for fluorescence and chemiluminescence life science applications. We thank the Chinese research community for their continuing trust and support of the UVP brand as well as our distribution partners in China for providing world class sales and service” said Alex Waluszko, Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

Leighton Smith, President and CEO further commented “This is indeed a milestone for the UVP brand in China. Pioneering the gel documentation line with the highly successful GDS 8000 system, we have moved on through the years in supplying the Chinese scientific community with a wide range of bioimaging and laboratory products -- from our BioDoc-It and GelDoc-It systems to our advanced BioSpectrum and EC3 product line, complemented by our hybridization ovens and other laboratory equipment”.

About UVP LLC

UVP is a global leader in life science imaging, supplying imaging systems for academic, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. With core expertise as the leading developer and manufacturer of ultraviolet products since 1932, UVP continues to provide innovative products and specializes in fluorescence and luminescence-based imaging applications for life sciences. The organization provides comprehensive service and support to customers and dealers worldwide. UVP’s headquarters and manufacturing operations are located in Upland, California. European operations, Ultra-Violet Products Ltd., is located in Cambridge, UK. For information, go to www.uvp.com. BioSpectrum is a registered trademark of UVP, LLC.

About Techcomp (Holdings) Limited

Backed by a strong research team, Techcomp (Holdings) Limited (“Techcomp”) is Hong Kong based company led by a strong team of Hong Kong professionals. Techcomp is China’s leading manufacturer of highly advanced scientific instruments, with cutting edge technological patents in analytical instruments, life science equipment and laboratory instruments. The Techcomp brand of analytical instruments is used in laboratories for diverse industries, ranging from materials analysis and testing to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medicine, food and beverage, and to forensics. Techcomp has a strong R&D track record and is an original design and original equipment manufacturer for the worlds leading brands of analytical instruments used in research and test applications. Techcomp’s strong distribution network for a wide range of the world’s leading brands of highly advanced analytical equipment is predominantly in China. For more information, please refer to the corporate website www.techcomp.com.hk

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