Frederick, MD and Gaithersburg, MD, September 2009 – KPL, Inc and SYNGENE USA today announced a strategic partnership designed to better serve the needs of researchers engaged in fluorescent and chemiluminescent blotting techniques. The partnership combines the expertise of KPL, a leading protein detection tool supplier, with the expertise of SYNGENE, a leading manufacturer of imaging instrumentation and analysis software for use in biological research. As part of the partnership, SYNGENE and KPL will take advantage of various co-marketing and sales opportunities while collaborating on select technical projects.

The partnership has been developed to specifically address the U.S. life science research market.  “We are delighted about our partnership with one of the leading bio-imaging and analysis companies,” said Les Kirkegaard, Marketing Manager of KPL.  “We believe that our combined offerings will provide a high-value, integrated solution for our customers, and will continue to build each company’s presence in this market. The Syngene G:Box iChemi line of fluorescent and chemiluminescent imagers are a natural fit with KPL’s broad array of fluorescent conjugates (8 DyLight dyes, Cy3, Cy5, FITC, RPE) and highly-sensitive chemiluminescent substrates (LumiGLO^®, PhosphaGLO^TM). Together they enable rapid, sensitive blotting results.”

 “We are extremely excited to establish a partnership with the one of the world’s foremost suppliers of high quality protein detection reagents and kits,” said  Paula Maia, VP of Sales and Marketing of SYNGENE.  “KPL’s expertise in the development of next-generation reagents perfectly complements SYNGENE’s leadership in imaging systems and analysis software.  The partnership enables both companies to provide user-friendly detection solutions and will enhance each company’s ability to serve the imaging market.” 

For more information about SYNGENE or KPL, please contact:

SYNGENE USA
5108 Pegasus Court Suite M
Frederick, MD  21704
800.686.4407 toll free; 301.662.2863: fax 301.631.3977; web ussales@syngene.com

KPL, Inc.
910 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD  20878
301.948.7755; fax 301.948.0169; web www.kpl.com.

About SYNGENE:  SYNGENE is an imaging company with over 15 years’ experience in gel imaging and other biological imaging applications. SYNGENE serves more than 30,000 users worldwide.

About KPL:  For 30 years KPL has provided advanced immunoassay detection reagents, systems, and support to the life sciences research market.  KPL’s offering includes affinity purified antibodies and conjugates unlabeled or labeled with enzymes, biotin, fluorochromes and gold.  A growing line of colorimetric and chemiluminescent substrates for microwell, Western blotting and immunohistology assays are available offering users reliability, convenience, and speed. KPL stands out from most antibody suppliers with its capabilities to produce anti-bacteria antibodies for the detection of pathogens affecting humans and animals.  They are affinity purified, primary antibodies which can be used in a variety of detection systems.  Positive controls are also available.

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