August 27, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 Checkweigher, the first offering in its new generation of checkweigher technology. The general purpose, intuitive design of the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 is ideal for a broad range of food and pharmaceutical industry applications.

“We developed the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 based on extensive global analysis and testing, and we believe we're introducing a checkweigher that provides remarkable value to customers around the world,” said Gerry Broski, director of marketing for Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We heard from countless customers that ease-of-use was a number one requirement.  Therefore, we incorporated traditionally optional features into our newest checkweigher, ensuring that it meets the most demanding ease-of-use and durability requirements as part of the standard feature set.”

Building on Thermo Fisher Scientific's expertise in the checkweigher market, the new VersaWeigh 300 integrates features that make it easier to use, more accurate and faster than previous models.  Fine-tuned for accuracy, the VersaWeigh 300 is designed to help operators identify ongoing opportunities for efficiency and profitability improvements.  In addition, the product's modular design and quick release and disconnect capabilities allow for easier maintenance, resulting in more up time.

Additional key features and benefits of the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 include:

• Intuitive design: standard Microsoft® Windows® XPe operating system with color display, touch screen operation and configurable operator access level
• Future-proof technology: modular design allows for upgrades without substantial re-investment
• Sanitary compliance: standard IP-65 protection, with an optional IP-66 upgrade, and open design allow for routine cleaning designed to be accomplished in less than 5 minutes
• Easy maintenance: most repairs can be completed within 30 minutes, and no tools are required for belt or most electronic module replacement
• Durable components: high-power, sealed, brushless DC motors and stainless steel frame, enclosure and conveyor beds target a minimum 10,000 hours of operation between significant maintenance events

The VersaWeigh line of checkweighers is the next generation in a long line of checkweighers from Thermo Fisher Scientific, leveraging years of expertise developed with the former Icore and Ramsey brands. 

The VersaWeigh 300 checkweigher is initially available in the Americas , Asia, South Africa and Spain . It will be launched in the remaining European countries before the end of 2007.

For more information on the Thermo Scientific checkweigher family, please visit: http://www.thermo.com/checkweighers or www.versaweigh.com .  

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com .