SOUTHAMPTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

QC Laboratories (QCL), a leader in providing microbiology and analytical chemistry services to the food, pharmaceutical and dairy industries is pleased to announce that Crispin Philpot has joined the organization as Director of Business Development & Sales of the Life Sciences Division. The addition of Mr. Philpott will enable QCL to focus sales and marketing activities for Life Sciences and establish the strategic direction for the growth of the division.

Crispin has over 25 years of leadership experience in the sales and marketing of Quality Assurance and Food Safety diagnostic solutions to the global food industry, and has held senior staff positions focusing on sales, marketing and strategic development in several major organizations. He brings a deep knowledge of Food Safety and Quality challenges and regulatory requirements to the Company. Crispin is a past Committee Chair within the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), member of the Beef Industry Food Safety Council (BIFSCO), a contributor to Food Safety magazine and former consultant on emerging diagnostic technologies within embryonic companies.

David Speis, Chief Executive Officer of QCL said, The addition of Crispin Philpott will be a tremendous boost to QCLs Life Sciences business development and sales efforts. I am extremely pleased to bring a seasoned professional of Crispins caliber into the organization.

About QC Laboratories. QCL has provided analytical services to environmental, food, pharmaceutical and dairy clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland since its establishment in 1943. The company currently employs over 200 professional scientists and support personnel and operates eight facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Life Sciences operations are conducted from a state-of-the-art 25,000 square foot facility in Horsham, Pennsylvania. Environmental analysis is conducted from a 35,000 square foot facility in Southampton, Pennsylvania. The Company also operates satellite facilities in Wind Gap and Reading, Pennsylvania; Vineland and East Rutherford, New Jersey and a limited services environmental laboratory in New Castle, Delaware.

For further information please contact Bill Coer, Chief Financial Officer for QCL at 215.355.3900 ex 4304 or wcoer@qclaboratories.com or visit us at http://www.qclaboratories.com.

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Crispin Philpott Joins QC Laboratories as Director of Business Development & Sales - Life Sciences Division