IDEXX Laboratories Inc. announced today that Dr. Barry C. Johnson has been elected to its Board of Directors. Dr. Johnson is currently Dean of the College of Engineering at Villanova University. Prior to his appointment to that position in 2002, Dr. Johnson had a distinguished career in industry, serving as Chief Technology Officer of Honeywell International, Inc., and Corporate Vice President of Motorola, Inc., and Chief Technology Officer for Motorola´s semiconductor product sector. Dr. Johnson also serves as a director of Rockwell Automation, Inc., and Cytec Industries, Inc.

“We are absolutely delighted to have Barry Johnson join our Board of Directors,” said Jonathan W. Ayers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IDEXX Laboratories. “Barry´s extensive background in technology management, engineering and product development will be especially valuable to our board and our company as we seek to bring science-based innovations to the veterinary medical market. Barry also brings a wealth of practical commercial experience useful for a growing company our size.”

IDEXX Laboratories Inc. is a leader in companion animal health, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with innovative, technology-based offerings, including a broad range of diagnostic products and services, practice-management systems and therapeutics. Our products enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care and to build more economically successful practices. IDEXX is also a worldwide leader in providing diagnostic tests and information for the production animal industry, and tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, IDEXX Laboratories employs more than 3,000 people and offers products to customers in over 100 countries.

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