Eurofins strengthens its position in the UK Forensics market

May 21, 2008

Eurofins has strengthened its position in the UK Forensic market with the acquisition of the assets of Defence Forensics Ltd, a DNA forensic laboratory, based in Newport Wales. The purpose built laboratory specialises in DNA crime scene stains analysis and complements Eurofins’ growing network of forensic DNA and Toxicology laboratories across Europe. The new laboratory will trade as Eurofins Forensic Services. 

Commenting on the acquisition, John Rowley, Managing Director of Eurofins Forensic and Applied Genetics division said, “The acquisition is an important step in Eurofins' strategic development and continuing investment in the forensic market in the United Kingdom. Building on our existing activities in Continental Europe, we look forward to providing the UK Police Forces and Criminal Justice customers with enhanced services from our new facility.” 

For more information about Eurofins, please visit http://www.eurofins.com/ , http://www.eurofinsforensicservices.com/

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