Hoefer, Inc. Announces New Partnership With VWR International, Inc.

Holliston MA, August 20, 2012 -- Hoefer, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (HBIO), announced its partnership with VWR International to sell its premium line of electrophoresis products across Europe. This new partnership leverages Hoefer’s strong brand recognition and world-renowned reputation as an innovative supplier of premium electrophoresis equipment and accessories with VWR’s pan-European sales reach and distribution expertise.

“We are very excited about this new partnership with VWR International. VWR’s vast European reach and outstanding customer support is synergistic to Hoefer’s aggressive growth strategy. This relationship will significantly aid customer’s access to the strong Hoefer brand.” said John Attwood, Director of Sales and Marketing, Hoefer, Inc.

About Hoefer, Inc.

Hoefer, Inc., headquartered in Holliston Massachusetts, was established in 1967 and continues to develop, manufacture and market the highest quality of electrophoresis products in the United States for its customers around the world. Hoefer, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harvard Bioscience, Inc. (HBIO).

Hoefer and design are registered trademarks of Hoefer, Inc.

For additional information contact:

Hoefer, Inc.

84 October Hill Road

Holliston, MA 01746 USA

Toll Free: 800-227-4750

Phone: 508-893-8999

Fax: 508-429-5732

E-mail: Support@Hoeferinc.com

Web: www.Hoeferinc.com