Team Bio-Rad Helps Napa Tour de Cure Surpass Its Million Dollar Goal

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (AMEX: BIO) and (AMEX: BIOb), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics, helped raise over $1 million during the Tour de Cure Napa Valley biking event on May 7 to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Nearly 160 Bio-Rad employees, family and friends participated in the Napa event, serving as riders or volunteers. Tour de Cure is a series of 80 cycling events that take place each year in different locations across the United States.

This is Bio-Rad's eighth year participating in this event. Team Bio-Rad was recognized as a top 10 fundraiser in 2004 and 2005 in the Tour's nationwide "Top 10 Single Site Teams" competition. This year, Team Bio-Rad finished in the top five fundraising teams at the Napa event.

"Tour de Cure is a great way for companies and individuals across the country to raise research dollars aimed at improving the lives of those who suffer from diabetes," said Bio-Rad President Norman Schwartz. "I'd like to recognize all of the riders and volunteers who make Tour de Cure a success each year. Your participation really makes a difference."

About Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (www.bio-rad.com) is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research products and clinical diagnostics. Based in Hercules, California, Bio-Rad serves more than 70,000 research and industry customers worldwide through a network of more than 30 wholly owned subsidiary offices.