May 12, 2014     Warminster, PA

SP Scientific,a leading global, laboratory equipment manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Mr. John Connor has accepted the position of Production Lyophilizer Regional Sales Manager and will work primarily out of the Warminster, PA corporate headquarters.

Prior to joining SP Scientific, Mr. Connor helped lead the North American Sales efforts for Telstar North America, Inc., and brings a deep technical understanding of production lyophilization knowledge, along with over 25 years' of freeze drying experience to his new role. John's other previous employers include Serail Freeze Drying Systems and The West Company (Machinery Division). He earned his Bachelor of Science from Penn State University, where he majored in Metallurgy and minored in Chemical & Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. Connor's extensive experience and ability to merge technological advances with the needs of his clients is a benefit to the high-caliber customers of SP Scientific. John Connor can be reached at John.Connor@spscientific.com or +1-215-672-7800 x1394.

About SP Scientific

SP Scientific, part of SP Industries, is a leading manufacturer of laboratory-to-production scale freeze dryers / lyophilizers, centrifugal evaporators and concentrators, thermal control systems and glassware washers. More than a scientific equipment supplier, SP Scientific represents brands that distinguish themselves by being able to more thoroughly assist customers in matching equipment to particular application needs. The company sells its products under well-known brands including VirTis, Hull, FTS Systems, Genevac, and National-Hotpack. SP Scientific has production facilities in the USA and Europe; each has a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2008.