Amsterdam, March 1, 2012
Iris Sample Processing, a division of IRIS International and KREATECH Diagnostics sign distribution agreement for novel automated FISH sample preparation in Europe and North America
· Unique bundling option of automated FISH sample preparation with REPEAT-FREE™ POSEIDON™ probes
· ThermoBrite Elite Automated Laboratory Assistant is capable of automating FISH sample preparation, enabling meaningful increases in productivity, standardization and reproducibility
· Serving a growing customer base in Europe and North America.
KREATECH Diagnostics has extended its partnership with Iris Sample Processing by including the ThermoBrite Elite Automated Laboratory Assistant in its portfolio. The combination of this novel automated technology together with KREATECH’s broad range of DNA-FISH products will enable customers to reduce hands-on time and increase throughput. In addition, dedicated protocols developed by KREATECH for use on the ThermoBrite Elite will further improve reproducibility and standardization of FISH testing.
“As a dedicated global DNA-FISH provider I am very pleased about this extended partnering with Iris. Iris’ automated sample preparation bundled with the KREATECH FISH probes provides a unique standardized solution for KREATECH’s established and growing FISH customer base in Europe and North America. For several years we have successfully offered Iris instruments to our customers. The dedicated Kreatech protocols integrated in the ThermoBrite Elite software will be of significant added value and will support our customer’s efforts to implement standardized procedures, adding yet again a unique selling point to our broad REPEAT-FREE™ POSEIDON™ DNA-FISH portfolio”, stated Kees Moonen, CEO of Kreatech Diagnostics.
“We have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with KREATECH, and believe that the ThermoBrite Elite fits well with their end-user solutions approach. The ThermoBrite Elite provides an automated solution to FISH sample preparation in a compact, easy to use system with improved labor efficiencies and process reliability. We look forward to leveraging our collective expertise and existing channels to grow the worldwide market for automated FISH sample preparation,” stated Bill Standwill, VP Global Sales & Marketing, Iris Sample Processing.
About Iris Sample Processing For over 25 years, Iris Sample Processing has been the leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative sample preparation solutions for clinical and research laboratories. The ThermoBrite and StatSpin brands have become synonymous with quality and reliability and the product of choice for lean processing. Over 5,000 ThermoBrite systems have been shipped worldwide with continued strong demand from research, preclinical and clinical institutions. The company’s goal is to continue providing inventive sample processing solutions to meet market needs and expand its product offering in clinical and molecular diagnostics through unique approaches to solving challenging laboratory sample processing needs. For more information about Iris Sample Processing and its ThermoBrite systems, please visit www.irissampleprocessing.com.
About KREATECH Diagnostics
KREATECH Diagnostics is a Molecular Diagnostics company focusing on the development and world-wide commercialization of innovative detection products. KREATECH’s product portfolio enables customers to detect genetic aberrations that may lead to cancer or other diseases caused by genomic aberrations. KREATECH offers the broadest commercial portfolio of Fluorescent in Situ Hybridization (FISH) probes available in the industry: more than 450 REPEAT-FREE™ POSEIDON™ probes. The REPEAT-FREE™ technology eliminates the use of Cot-1 or blocking DNA, providing less background and a brighter signal which are important features for FISH as a diagnostic and research tool. In addition, KREATECH has a dedicated portfolio for microarray labeling applications using its proprietary non-enzymatic Universal Linkage System (ULS™) labeling technology. KREATECH Diagnostics has commercial operations both in Europe and North America.
For more information, please visit www.kreatech.com
Contact details:
Kreatech Diagnostics
Kees Moonen, CEO
Email: x.zbbara@xerngrpu.pbz
Iris Sample Processing
Robert A. Mello, President Iris Sample Processing
Email: eboreg.zryyb@cebvevf.pbz
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