Gilroy, California
May 28, 2008

STA Laboratories, Inc., a leading provider of genetic, seed and plant diagnostic services to the seed and agriculture community, has expanded its California-based operations to a larger laboratory facility in Gilroy California. The new facility, located on Holsclaw Road, increases laboratory and greenhouse space to meet the growing demands for STA’s services.

“We are excited to announce our move into this new, state-of-the-art facility, which allows us to remain in Gilroy,” said Darrell Maddox, President of STA Laboratories. “We look forward to meeting increased client demands and achieving quality-throughput goals with this modern and efficient space.”

Located in Colorado and California, STA Laboratories now operates out of 18,700 sq. ft. of speciallyequipped
laboratory and office space, along with over 27,500 sq. ft. of environmentally-controlled greenhouses. “Our capacity has increased dramatically,” added John Mizicko, General Manager of Seed Quality Services. “The additional space also allows us to more effectively serve our seed clients here and abroad.”

STA’s California-based operations offer Seed Health, including its world-recognized BFB grow out test, Seed Analysis and Grapevine HealthCheck™ Services. Dr. Judit Monis, Manager of Plant Health Services, said, “The Plant Health staff is excited about the new facilities. It has enabled us to offer our Grapevine HealthChecktm to even more vineyards and nurseries.”

Visit STA’s new facility at 7240 Holsclaw Road, off of Highway 152 in Gilroy, CA 95020.

As one of the leading independent diagnostic laboratories, STA Laboratories offers technology-based, scientifically-sound services to help clients maximize profits. STA currently offers molecular marker, IEF hybrid purity, seed health, BFB grow outs, seed analysis, Grapevine HealthCheck™ and other plant health testing to the seed and agricultural industries.

Website: http://www.seedquest.com/id/s/STALabs.htm

Published: May 28, 2008