SGS is pleased to announce the acquisition of Exprimo, NV, based in Mechelen, Belgium.

Exprimo is a European life science consultancy company with strong focus and skills in the application of quantitative, model-based simulations during all stages of pharmaceutical development.

Modelling & Simulations services (M&S) are designed to reduce costs and increase the quality of products and systems therefore highly recommended by the Regulatory Bodies.

Founded in 2002 and privately owned, Exprimo employs 16 highly skilled experts in Belgium, United Kingdom, Sweden, The Netherlands, France and Switzerland. In 2011, they generated revenues in excess of Euro 3 million.

“SGS continues to expand its breadth of services and technologies in our Life Science Services. With this new expertise, we will enhance our service offerings towards existing and potential clients and leverage our network” said Chris Kirk, CEO of SGS.

For further information, please contact:

Jean-Luc de Buman
Corporate Development,
Communications & IR
SGS SA
1 place des Alpes
CH - 1211 Geneva 1
t: (+41-22) 739 91 11
f: (+41-22) 739 92 00
Website: www.sgs.com

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