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Nikon Instruments Appoints LABSCO its Clinical Distributor in Six States

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikon Instruments Inc. announced that it has appointed Laboratory Supply Company, "LABSCO" its clinical laboratory dealer inKentucky,Indiana,Tennessee,Georgia,Alabama,Ohio andWest Virginia. LABSCO, the largest privately held distributor of clinical lab products inthe United States, will sell Nikon's market leading i-Series Laboratory Microscopes and DS Series Digital Cameras to the health care market in these states.

"Nikon Instruments is excited to offer customers superior service from LABSCO," said Lee C. Shuett, Executive Vice President, Nikon Instruments. "LABSCO is known for its expertise in the clinical laboratory, and the selection was made based on LABSCO's experience and infrastructure to provide excellent customer service to Nikon's loyal customer base."

LABSCO, founded in 1972, is aLouisville, Kentucky based corporation with nine distribution centers. LABSCO is known for its expertise in the clinical laboratory but is also a full line distributor of medical/surgical products in the alternate care market. The company provides service across the entire spectrum of the Integrated Healthcare Network including large hospitals and rural community hospitals as well as single physician offices.

About Nikon Instruments Inc.

Nikon Instruments Inc. is a world leader in the development and manufacture of optical and digital imaging technology for biomedical and industrial applications. Now in its 90th year, Nikon provides complete optical systems that offer optimal versatility, performance and productivity. Cutting-edge instruments include microscopes, precision measuring equipment, digital imaging products and software. Nikon Instruments is the microscopy and digital imaging arm of Nikon Inc., the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology. For more information, visit www.nikoninstruments.com. Product-related inquiries may be directed to Nikon Instruments at 800-52-NIKON.

SOURCE Nikon Instruments Inc.