Released on: August 12, 2008, 8:30 am

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Press Release Summary: Madison, WI., (August 12, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Inc., the world leader in serving science, received the highest overall vendor
rating for infrared (IR) spectroscopy instrumentation according to the Worldwide
Molecular Spectroscopy Survey published by Strategic Directions International (SDi)
Inc in July 2008.

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Molecular Spectroscopy
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Carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific Ranked World\'s Leading Vendor in Infrared Spectroscopy

Madison, WI., (August 12, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in
serving science, received the highest overall vendor rating for infrared (IR)
spectroscopy instrumentation according to the Worldwide Molecular Spectroscopy
Survey published by Strategic Directions International (SDi) Inc in July 2008. The
primary factors for selection of an IR vendor include performance, service,
instrument specifications and vendor experience. The Thermo Fisher Scientific IR
spectroscopy portfolio was clearly rated the highest among survey respondents in
virtually all of the categories, with the most outstanding score being for
instrument quality.

The report was compiled through end-user internet surveys covering an extended array
of industries including academia, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, CROs,
plastics/polymers, biotechnology, consumer products and petrochemicals. Survey
responses were collected in April and May 2008 and a total of 525 questionnaires
were returned with detailed answers to the inquiries.

The SDi survey results stated that \"more than half of the most recently purchased IR
instruments were from Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is consistent with the
company\'s leadership in the IR spectroscopy market.\" It was further reported that
the Thermo Scientific IR spectroscopy product portfolio is perceived as the highest
quality offering available on the market.

\"We are extremely pleased to have had our commitment to developing cutting edge IR
instrumentation recognized by the findings of this study\", comments Mike Jost, vice
president & GM, molecular spectroscopy and microanalysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific.
\"Thermo Fisher is at the forefront of development and we are constantly looking at
ways to improve our offerings. This is clearly demonstrated by the development of
our new software capabilities, for example OMNIC Picta and Specta. These products
provide the most advanced level of integration between software, spectrometer and
sampling accessory of any vibrational software package on the market. These
developments respond directly to market needs.\"

SDi Inc. has more than 25 years of experience in strategy development and market
intelligence in the analytical and life science instrumentation industry. The
company offers a wide range of individual reports, end-user surveys, industry
newsletters and proprietary consulting services, corroborating technology and market
trends on a continuous basis. For more information on the survey please visit
www.strategic-directions.com or please call Stuart Press, vice president - Strategic
Analysis, at +1 310-641-4982.

For more information on the Thermo Fisher Scientific IR spectroscopy offering,
please call +1 800-532-4752, email analyze@thermofisher.com or alternatively visit
www.thermo.com/ftir

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving
science.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science,
enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual
revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000
customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical
diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as
well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers
through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve
analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo
Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as
well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable
integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete
portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in
healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most
convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies
to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel
growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.

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Contact Details: Molecular Spectroscopy
Media Contact Information:
Name: Laura Browne/Charlotte Culley
Phone: +44 1477 539539
Email: thermo@scottpr.com
Website: www.scottpr.com

Secondary Contact Information:
Carrie Mautz
+ 1 608-276-6196
Carrie.mautz@thermofisher.com