MIDMARK ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MORTARA INSTRUMENT, INC.

April 26, 2010

Offering a comprehensive range of ECG solutions for the US and Canada ambulatory care markets

VERSAILLES, Ohio – (April 26, 2010) – Midmark Corporation today announced a strategic partnership with Mortara Instrument, Inc. to offer a comprehensive range of ECG solutions for the U.S. and Canada ambulatory care markets.

Mortara Instrument, based in Milwaukee, Wis., is a leading developer and manufacturer of acute care ECG diagnostic systems, including resting ECG, stress exercise and Holter systems. These systems, all of which support DICOM based interoperability, are built upon “best in class” technology components including Mortara’s VERITAS™ ECG algorithms and its go wireless™ ECG technology platform. Mortara’s ECG product line addresses acute care needs with innovative workflow solutions to improve everyday ECG procedures while enabling easy integration to hospital information systems. Midmark’s IQ brand of diagnostic devices offers seamless, unrivalled connectivity to the broadest range of electronic health record platforms. Midmark’s solutions are known for their efficient workflows in a wide variety of healthcare IT environments.

“We are delighted to announce this partnership with Mortara Instrument. Our two companies are culturally aligned and complement each other well. The partnership will allow Midmark to offer additional ECG solutions to meet the growing demands of the rapidly changing ambulatory care environment,” said Joe Rothstein, vice president and general manager, Midmark Medical Division.

“Midmark’s established market presence, outstanding brand reputation, and broad range of electronic healthcare connectivity are what attracted us to this partnership. Building on Midmark’s strengths in ambulatory care, we are confident that the incorporation of Mortara technology into the IQ product portfolio will result in our innovative ECG products quickly reaching more ambulatory care practices, matching workflows and budgets with the right solution,” said Justin Mortara, Chief Executive Officer of Mortara Instrument.

About Midmark Medical
Dedicated to helping healthcare providers deliver the most efficient patient care, Midmark is redefining the future of the clinical space from the examination room to the procedure room, providing clinical solutions to redefine workflow. Its line of Midmark and Ritter Barrier-Free^® examination and procedures tables, diagnostic products, sterilizers, lighting, seating and casework have become the industry standards in medical practices of all sizes, helping improve the patient experience while improving safety, ergonomics, productivity and profitability.  Midmark’s IQ Digital Diagnostics System, a combination of digital diagnostic devices and software solutions, allow fast and easy capture, interpretation and retrieval of patient information for single practitioners to large physician groups integrating EHR/EMRs. Its Care Exchange™ Workstations help physicians’ offices easily integrate IT with digital diagnostics and electronic prescriptions. For more information, visit midmarkclinicalsolutions.com or midmark.com.

About Midmark
Midmark Corporation helps bring efficient patient care to millions of people each day in the human and animal healthcare industries around the world. The most trusted name in medical, dental and veterinary healthcare equipment solutions, Midmark is committed to providing innovative products and services for the healthcare professional, integrating value-added technology into everything it does. With over 1,100 teammates worldwide, Midmark is dedicated to making a positive difference in the practice of healthcare. Headquartered in Versailles, Ohio, Midmark Corporation maintains four subsidiaries in the United States. To support international healthcare markets, it holds a subsidiary in France, and partners with a leading healthcare manufacturer in India. For more information about Midmark, visit the company’s Web site at midmark.com.

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About Mortara Instrument
Mortara Instrument, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a leading provider of diagnostic ECG devices worldwide. Mortara’s innovative devices include electrocardiographs, stress exercise systems, Holter systems, data warehousing solutions, and cardiology monitoring systems used to assist in the diagnosis of heart disease. The company’s web site is www.mortara.com.