Eurofins Acquires GeneScan

Eurofins Acquires GeneScan

MEMPHIS, Tenn.Eurofins Scientific acquired a majority ownership in Germanys GeneScan AG and has incorporated GeneScan USA, its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, into the Eurofins U.S. group. GeneScan is a leader in testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and Identity Preservation (IP) services. GeneScan USA is located in New Orleans.

We at Eurofins are excited about offering GeneScan GMO testing and IP services as part of our chemistry and microbiology testing within our network of U.S. laboratories, which includes Woodson- Tenent Laboratories, Alpha Laboratories and GlycoAnalytical Services, said Thomas W. Burnell, president and chief executive officer of Eurofins. This expansion gives our U.S. customers access to a greater variety of test options and experts, making Eurofins a true one-stop analytical laboratory.

For more information, visit www.eurofins.com or Booth #1306 at SupplySide West.