Marketing agreement for Shimadzu and Proteome Systems

Columbia, MD and Woburn, MA – March 3, 2004 – Shimadzu Scientific Instruments and Proteome Systems say they have entered into a sales and marketing agreement to provide complete solutions in proteomics, including integrated instruments that bridge sample preparation and protein identification technology.

"This continues to expand our market for solutions in life sciences and Proteome Systems brings strength and depth into our North American strategy in proteomics," says Osamu Ando, president of Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.

The companies say they are establishing demonstration facilities into their respective offices, and the facilities will handle both US and Canadian markets.