Microtest Labs of Agawam Is Finalist for Mass. Alliance For Economic Development’s Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award

AGAWAM, MASS. – September 17, 2007 – Microtest Laboratories of Agawam has been named as a finalist for the 2007 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award by the Massachusetts Alliance For Economic Development (MAED).

The Awards honor the companies that have made the strongest contributions over the past year to the Massachusetts economy through job creation and business expansion. Microtest is being considered for its impact and contributions in Western Mass.

Microtest, a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, employs more than 100 in Agawam. The company recently completed a $7.5 million expansion to its headquarters, adding new state-of-the art pharmaceutical testing laboratories and new aseptic fill/finish manufacturing facilities – along with new professional staff.

The company has working partnerships with economic and business organizations throughout Western Mass. – and deep relationships with the region’s educational institutions.

“Everyone at Microtest is extremely proud” of being named a finalist by MAED, said Steven Richter, Ph. D., President and Scientific Founder of Microtest. “Our mission is to become a long term economic driver in the valley.”

“Being named as a Finalist is more than an honor. I’m always telling everyone – in and out of state – that the exciting growth and success we’re enjoying at Microtest today is directly due to the contributions of our employees, and the educational, state and local support and resources of Massachusetts,” Richter said.

MAED is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MAED will announce its 2007 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award winners during a special luncheon on November 20, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.massecon.com.

About Microtest
Microtest is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology industries. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA, the company's expertise and flexible processes enhance product safety and security, accelerate time to market, and minimize supply chain disruption. For more information, visit www.microtestlabs.com or call
1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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