Eppendorf Licenses Technology for Thermal Cyclers to Bibby Scientific

HAMBURG, Germany, January 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

Eppendorf AG has licensed patents covering gradient technology for thermal cyclers to
Bibby Scientific for use e.g. in their TC Plus Thermal Cyclers, including US patent Nos.
6,767,512 and 7,074,367. Eppendorf utilizes the technology in its Eppendorf
Mastercycler(R) pro gradient, Mastercycler nexus gradient and Mastercycler ep realplex
models.

Eppendorf AG, based in Hamburg, Germany, develops, produces and distributes
instruments and consumables for the Life Science research industry. Additional information
is available at: http://www.eppendorf.com

Bibby Scientific Ltd is one of the largest broad based manufacturers of laboratory
products worldwide. Additional information is available at

http://www.bibby-scientific.com.

        Contact:
        Eppendorf AG
        Bettina Doerler
        Barkhausenweg 1
        22339 Hamburg
        Tel. +49-040-538-01-640
        doerler.b@eppendorf.de

SOURCE Eppendorf AG