Improved animal identification for research mice goes global
SAN DIEGO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Somark Innovations, Inc., a life sciences technology company focused on
improving animal identification methods to protect the integrity of
research data, today announced an alliance with Labstamp International
to facilitate global sales for its Labstamp System. The Labstamp System
automates the process of applying tail tattoos onto laboratory mice and
is currently sold through Somark's U.S. sales and distribution network.
"This agreement represents a major opportunity for broadening the global
adoption of the Labstamp System as the gold standard of laboratory
animal identification," says Arama Kukutai, Chairman of Somark
Innovations, Inc. "With the support of Labstamp International, we
believe Somark is well-positioned to capitalize on its fast-growing
international opportunities and become a recognized leader for animal
identification in the research industry."
"Lab animal assisted research is increasingly complex and expensive. It
is our responsibility to offer our customers the highest level of
technology that ensures the accuracy of animal identification and
integrity of that valuable research data," said Adrian Knight, Managing
Director of Labstamp International. "We believe Somark's Labstamp System
will provide our customers with a more humane and effective tool that
helps address the limitations of current visual mouse identification
methods."
About Labstamp International
Based in Syndey, AU, Labstamp International Limited was established to
facilitate sales and distribution of Somark's Labstamp System to its
global customers in the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia-pacific regions.
With a proven sales track record and expanding distribution network,
Labstamp International is committed to researchers in search of advanced
technology to ensure accurate visual mouse identification. Information
regarding Labstamp International or other inquiries about Labstamp
System distributorships outside the Americas is available at www.LabstampInternational.com.
About Somark Innovations
Founded in 2005, Somark Innovations is dedicated to improving the
process, safety and accuracy involved with laboratory animal
identification. The San Diego-based life sciences technology company
offers innovative identification solutions for researchers ranging from
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to breeders, CROs and
research labs. Somark's Labstamp System is the first automated system to
apply tail tattoos for mouse identification. Information about Somark
and the Labstamp System can be found at www.labstamp.com.
Labstamp and TriCell are trademarks of Somark Innovations, Inc.
