ZyGEM Corporation Strengthens its Worldwide Presence With New Distribution Agreement for Japan

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. & HAMILTON, New Zealand, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- ZyGEM Corp. Ltd., a provider of innovative enzyme-based products for DNA extraction and other life sciences applications, today announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with VERITAS Japan to distribute ZyGEM's DNA extraction products to the Japanese market. This new agreement is the latest in a series of recent major distribution agreements for ZyGEM's DNA extraction kits with leading life science product distributors in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

"With this important new distribution agreement for Japan, our quest to build a strong global network of leading distributors for our DNA extraction technology is largely realized," said Paul Kinnon, CEO of ZyGEM. "We were fortunate to be able to establish an exceptional distribution channel in the northern hemisphere last year and our recent agreements with strong partners in China, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and now Japan give us a major presence in many of the key life sciences hubs and emerging markets worldwide. These relationships are already generating encouraging gains in customers and market penetration around the world, and we expect they will become even more valuable as we launch our planned new products in the coming year."

"ZyGEM's DNA extraction technology providing superior accuracy, speed and versatility for research and diagnostic applications is an excellent example of the innovative products we are committed to providing our customers," said Shinsaku Iida, CEO of VERITAS Japan. "With the continued rapid growth in the demand for DNA-based tests and assays, access to easy-to-use and cost effective DNA extraction technology is becoming ever more essential. We are proud to be the exclusive distributors of this valuable technology in Japan and look forward to working with ZyGEM to build its Japanese presence."

About ZyGEM's DNA Extraction Kits

forensicGEM((R)) kits have been formulated for high-throughput DNA extraction from crime scene and other sample sources, providing PCR-ready, forensic grade DNA for 96 samples in just 20 minutes. The one-tube forensicGEM((R)) process is simple to use and easy to automate with current robotic platforms, making it ideal for database testing as well as case work samples. All reagents are rigorously quality controlled to test for efficacy and for the absence of human DNA. forensicGEM((R)) kits are validated for forensic analysis.

For more information on ZyGEM's families of DNA extraction kits, visit http://zygem.com/Products/Products-Ovw.html or email info@zygem.com

About VERITAS Japan

VERITAS is dedicated to establishing close and open relationships with potential suppliers and customers. Specializing in the latest biotechnology driven business, VERITAS has established a strong presence in Immunology, Hematology, HLA Tissue Typing, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, and also in the field of Water Environmental Control. Our emphasis on close cooperation and mutual trust is unique and vital to bridge the cultural gap between the Japanese customer and foreign trading partner. Thirty-five years of accumulated trust makes VERITAS a unique organization and an ideal partner for companies entering the Japanese market. For more information, visit www.veritastk.com/english/whoweare

CONTACT: Media, GendeLLindheim BioCom Partners, Barbara Lindheim,
+1-212-918-4650, Corporate, Paul Kinnon, President and CEO,
+1-858-720-8333, for ZyGEM Corp. Ltd.

Web site: http://www.zygem.com/

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