Applied Spectra Expands US and International Sales Networks

Fremont, Calif. (June 23, 2012) – Applied Spectra, Inc. (ASI) announced today that it has significantly expanded its domestic and worldwide sales networks.

US Sales

In the US, Western Analytical Solutions, Qwest Scientific, Thesken Technical Sales join the ASI sales network to serve and support customers in the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Midwestern US states. The three companies will work closely with Dr. Steve Barnett, North American Sales Director. For more information, visit North American Sales.

Worldwide Sales

In additional, several international product distributors have joined Applied Spectra's rapidly growing international sales network, including: GBC Polska (Poland), Analytical Solutions (Australia & New Zealand), RomSpectra (Romania), Hillsborough General Trading (Middle East countries), and MS Analytica (Russia and former Soviet republics).

Dr. Mike Colucci, Global Sales Director at Applied Spectra, will continue to lead ASI's international product distributors to deliver pre- and post-sales product support for all our international customers. For more information, visit Worldwide Sales.

Summary

Dr. Colucci and Dr. Barnett are key contributors to Applied Spectra's world-class technical sales team.

"This is an exciting time as our sales network of highly qualified companies in the US and abroad, is growing rapidly," said Dr. Jong Yoo, Executive VP and General Manager. "Our worldwide sales team now reaches out to more than 45 countries across five continents. This expansion is critical due to increased interest and demand globally for ASI's laser ablation analytical products."