Advion Continues Global Expansion with New Distributor Named for Russian Federation

December 7, 2012 – Ithaca, NY – Advion, Inc., a leading life sciences Systems and Consumables developer, announces a new distributor agreement has been executed with Valtex International Corporation. With over 25 years of experience focused on scientific instrumentation sales, service and support, Valtex is an established leader within the region.  Valtex also has a unique expertise in research laboratories, has earned the funding for many World Bank projects, are capable of creating custom solutions and designing and delivering turn-key laboratory facilities.

“Since its release earlier this year, the expression CMS has gained great global order momentum, and partnering with independent distributors in key geographic markets is important for us to meet market demands,” says David B. Patteson, President and CEO. “It is vital that we engage an experienced analytical service and support partner. Valtex is the right ally to develop our market presence in the Russian Federation.”

As part of the agreement, Valtex will be responsible for marketing, sales, service and support of the expression CMS systems in Russia. Scientists interested in learning more about the expression CMS in Russia can visit the Valtex website www.valtexintl.com.

About Advion, Inc.
Advion is the partner of choice for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic and government researchers seeking to enhance their mass spectrometry and chemical synthesis workflows. Using our deep scientific and engineering expertise, we develop a broad portfolio of purpose-built mass spectrometers, nanoelectrospray ionization sources, and flow-chemistry synthesis systems and consumables characterized by their reliability, quality, flexibility and fit for purpose design.  More about the company can be found at www.advion.com.

For Advion, Inc.
Amy Lummus
Manager of Corporate Marketing Communications
Advion, Inc.
Telephone: 1.607.379.4565
alummus@advion.com