Online Process Analysis Capabilities of New Thermo Scientific Prima PRO Raises Industry Standards with Unmatched Speed, Accuracy and Stability SUGAR LAND, Texas and PITTSBURGH (May 3, 2010) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the Thermo Scientific Prima PRO, a next-generation process mass spectrometer for online gas analysis in iron and steel manufacturing applications. The Prima PRO provides real-time optimization of hot metal processes, resulting in increased throughput, consistent product quality, lower energy consumption and enhanced process safety. The company will introduce and showcase the new Prima PRO at AISTech 2010 from May 3-6, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Prima PRO was also recently awarded a 2010 Innovative Product of the Year award from the International Society of Automation (ISA). “We’re confident the Prima PRO will set a new standard for real-time gas analysis – steel manufacturers now have a level of process control many didn’t realize was possible,” said Pete Traynor, product manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The system provides higher resolution for a number of variables, which gives our customers unprecedented process understanding. Ultimately, this leads to more effective monitoring of primary and secondary conversion methods as well as enhanced control strategies and operating procedures.” The Prima PRO is ideal in a range of iron and steel applications, including blast furnace optimization, gas analysis during basic oxygen steelmaking, electric arc furnace control and coke oven gas analysis. Its advanced technology makes it possible for customers to replace discrete analyzers and provide fast, accurate and comprehensive compositional analysis for multiple process streams. Additionally, the Prima PRO is designed to decrease coke consumption in the blast furnace and increase yield during steel production by minimizing heat times and reducing the number of re-blows. The Prima PRO increases efficiencies within a steel plant by reducing maintenance requirements, eliminating the need for in-depth training and lowering the overall cost of ownership. Prima PRO, which is also ideally suited for a range of petrochemical applications, is backed by the extensive worldwide Thermo Fisher Scientific service and support network. For sales information, please contact Paul Warburton at +1 (713) 272-0404 or +44 (0) 1606 548700, or email sales.process.us@thermofisher.com. 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. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of more than $10 billion, we have approximately 35,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as in environmental and process control industries. We create value for our key stakeholders through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, which offer a unique combination of continuous technology development and the most convenient purchasing options. Our products and services help accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, and solve analytical challenges ranging from complex research to routine testing to field applications. Visit www.thermofisher.com. ###