Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc. Forges Marketing Agreement with Primate Products, Inc. to Offer Nonhuman Primate Animal Models and Services

February 18, 2008 Indianapolis, IN: Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc. a global provider of research models and preclinical services recently formed a marketing partnership with Primate Products, Inc. a supplier of nonhuman primates and primate equipment to the research community. This marketing partnership will provide Harlan clients an opportunity to purchase high quality nonhuman primates from multiple sources of origin. This partnership also expands Harlan’s contract quarantine and long-term holding services.

Previously, Harlan clients have only been offered cynomolgus and rhesus animals of Chinese origin. Our expanded offering will provide more options for researchers to successfully complete their research projects. Harlan Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Gentry Hughes stated, “We are pleased to enter into a strategic alliance with an experienced and trusted partner such as Primate Products, Inc. Our expansion into nonhuman primates is complementary to our growing pre-clinical service business.”

Primate Products, Inc. CEO Paul Houghton stated, “Primate Products gains access from this relationship to Harlan’s sales and marketing group, feed distribution clients and transportation services. This expands Primate Products’ capabilities and is consistent with our overriding goals to provide quality products and animals to the biomedical research community. Two companies sharing one goal and the best possible outcome for the client.”

Primate Products, Inc.’s corporate mission is to provide products and services that enhance the conservation and care of nonhuman primates. Primate Products, Inc. has become the leading developer of enrichment products, handling equipment and housing systems. Our products and services are utilized to improve the lives of nonhuman primates throughout the global community.

Harlan Sprague Dawley is a global company servicing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, government, chemical, agro-chemical, and food industries. With our global infrastructure and scientific expertise, Harlan helps its customers increase the speed and effectiveness of their research while reducing overall cost. For further information, contact Harlan at (800) 473-6423.

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