Heska Introduces the Dri-Chem 4000 Chemistry Analyzer
November 05 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Heska and FUJIFILM in an Exclusive Arrangement LOVELAND, Colo.,
Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Heska Corporation
(NASDAQ:HSKA)("Heska"), a leading provider of advanced diagnostic
and specialty products to veterinarians, today announced the
introduction of the Heska(R) Dri-Chem 4000 Veterinary Clinical
Chemistry Analyzer by FUJIFILM (the "Dri-Chem 4000"). The Dri-Chem
4000 is the latest in a series of new diagnostic instruments Heska
has launched this year. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000622/HESKALOGO) FUJIFILM
Corporation ("FUJIFILM") has entered into an exclusive agreement to
supply Heska with the Dri-Chem 4000 and affiliated consumables for
the veterinary field in the North American market. Heska and
FUJIFILM collaborated on the specifications and final development
of the Dri-Chem 4000 system. The Dri-Chem 4000 is a robust
instrument that uses dry slide technology which has a long track
record of proven performance. In addition to multiple test panels,
the instrument has the flexibility to conduct individual tests. The
Dri-Chem 4000 has a broader menu of tests available than Heska's
previous chemistry instrument offering. "FUJIFILM has built a
stellar brand around the world for quality technology and
products," commented Robert Grieve, Chairman and CEO of Heska. "We
are excited to offer our customers a new Heska product with the
capabilities of the Dri-Chem 4000 and the FUJIFILM reputation
behind it." "In considering how we could expand our business in the
veterinary market, we were struck by Heska's reputation for
excellent customer support and the value of the Heska brand. We
appreciate Heska's collaborative efforts to optimize the Dri-Chem
4000 system for veterinary use," said Yuzo Toda, Corporate Vice
President of FUJIFILM. "As we have worked with Heska, we have come
to appreciate that our companies share similar values and a common
vision for success in the veterinary market. We anticipate this is
the mere beginning of a successful long-term strategic
relationship. We are excited about investigating other areas in
which we may collaborate with Heska in the future." About Heska
Heska Corporation (NASDAQ:HSKA) sells advanced veterinary
diagnostic and other specialty veterinary products. Heska's
state-of-the-art offerings to its customers include diagnostic and
monitoring instruments and supplies as well as single use,
point-of-care tests, vaccines and pharmaceuticals. The company's
core focus is on the canine and feline markets where it strives to
provide high value products and unparalleled customer support to
veterinarians. For further information on Heska and its products,
visit the company's website at http://www.heska.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains
forward-looking statements regarding Heska's future financial and
operating results. These statements are based on current
expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
including risks related to Heska's reliance on a third party,
FUJIFILM Corporation, to supply Dri-Chem 4000 analyzers and
affiliated consumables of appropriate quality and quantity;
competition; uncertainties regarding Heska's ability to
successfully commercialize new products; uncertainties regarding
Heska's ability to market, sell and distribute products;
uncertainties regarding the performance of products in field use as
compared to current expectations; uncertainties regarding the
outcome of any collaborations between Heska and any third party,
including FUJIFILM; risks related to relying on the reputation of
Heska, FUJIFILM or any other entity, which is subject to
interpretation and may change over time; uncertainties related to
the future development efforts of any third party; and the risks
set forth in Heska's filings and future filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including those set forth in Heska's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
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Jason Napolitano, Executive Vice President & CFO of Heska
Corporation, +1-970-493-7272, ext. 4105 Web site:
http://www.heska.com/
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