PALO ALTO, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian, Inc. today announced a strategic relationship with Drager Safety for the distribution of Varian's drugs of abuse testing products (DAT) within North America and Europe. This non-exclusive distribution relationship complements Drager's current portfolio of breath alcohol detection products by adding quality DAT products to their screening capability for both alcohol and drugs within the law enforcement and safety environments.
Since 1989, Varian's On-Site(R) and OnTrak(R) products have pioneered the industry with convenient, cost-conscious drug screens that deliver rapid, reliable results where and when needed the most. With a patented design that incorporates unique latex technology, results are available within five minutes -- surpassing the industry standard. These drug screens -- urine or saliva -- are used for pre-employment testing, reasonable cause or incident- driven assessment, routine workplace testing, or court-mandated compliance.
"At Varian, we pioneered the first on site drugs of abuse testing products, and it is significant that we are now partnering with Drager -- the pioneer in breath alcohol detection technology -- for distribution of our DAT products. Varian is pleased to have such a quality partner as Drager Safety. With their significant presence in the law enforcement field and other safety- related industries, this relationship should open doors for us in markets where we currently have limited access," states Stephen Schultheis, Vice President and General Manager, Consumable Products, Varian, Inc.
"Our desire at Drager Safety is to pioneer solutions for our customers. This new relationship with Varian, Inc. will enable our customers to apply new solutions for detecting both alcohol and drugs of abuse in their daily work. We are excited about partnering with Varian, Inc. as they share our core values for providing quality solutions to customers," remarks Michael Reinhart, Director, Focus Group Diagnostics, Drager Safety.
About Drager
Drager Safety is one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal protection and gas detection technology, and a systems supplier of complete safety services. The concept of "Pioneering Solutions" aptly describes Drager Safety's goal -- to provide its customers in industry, fire prevention, mining and other hazardous areas with total problem solutions in their specialist fields.
The products and services from Drager Safety warn and protect from airborne pollutants and enable people to breathe reliably even in extreme situations. Drager offers reliable and precise breath alcohol measuring possibilities especially for professional use in various applications. Represented in over 100 countries, the company has 40 subsidiaries and, with its 3,600 employees, achieved global sales of euro 557.8 in 2005.
About Varian, Inc.
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum components, laboratory consumable supplies, software, training, and support through its global distribution system. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,700 people and operates manufacturing facilities in 13 locations in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2005 sales of $773 million (excluding the divested Electronics Manufacturing segment), and its common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "VARI." Further information is available on the company's Web site: www.varianinc.com
Contact: David Jorissen of Varian, Inc., +1-650-424-5327, or david.jorissen@varianinc.com.
Varian, Inc.CONTACT: David Jorissen of Varian, Inc., +1-650-424-5327, ordavid.jorissen@varianinc.com
