Harlan launches its new name and brand

Date:11-12-2008

Harlan, a leading contract research organization and research models and services company, launches new company name and brand with a passion for "helping you do research better."?

"Making a difference. It's what our customers' research is all about -- improving people's lives," said Steve Sullivan, CEO, Harlan Laboratories, Inc. "To help our customers accomplish that mission, we're changing -- coming together under a single banner worldwide, with one vision, one set of values and a company-wide passion for scientific excellence. From proven research models and services to world-class contract research, Harlan Laboratories offers researchers the experience, quality and consistency that is essential to their success."?

As a diverse global company with a local presence, Harlan Laboratories, Inc. is a leading global provider of essential pre-clinical and non-clinical contract research, research models, animal diets and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, agrochemical and chemical industries, as well as universities, government and other research organizations. Harlan Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held company with over 3,000 employees in 12 countries.?

"We are focused on providing clients with products and services to improve and expedite discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new therapies or compounds for people who need them," said Sullivan.?

Effective immediately, Harlan Sprague Dawley, Teklad, RCC, and SafePharm Laboratories will be known as Harlan Laboratories, Inc. The company is comprised of two new operating groups: Research Models and Services and Contract Research Services. Each entity makes a significant contribution to the enterprise as a whole by adding their unique perspective, culture and capabilities. The end result is a team that draws on the best of all its members to extend greater value to the customers' research.?

Coming together as one company with one brand will benefit customers as the company focuses its mission and passion -- "helping you do research better."

ABOUT HARLAN LABORATORIES, INC.
Harlan Laboratories, Inc. is a leading provider of essential, pre-clinical and non-clinical contract research, research models, animal diets, and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, agrochemical, and chemical industries, as well as universities, government, and other research organizations. The company's focus is on providing customers with products and services to optimize the discovery and safety of new medicines and compounds. Harlan is a privately held company.