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2012/01/24 Accurate enzymatic-method testing of a key kidney function New test strips for the measurement of creatinine in blood ARKRAY, Inc. is announcing the January 27 release of 8 types of test strip, including SPOTCHEM™ II Creatinine2 and SPOTCHEM™ D CRE, for the testing of creatinine (Cre), a key measurement item for kidney disease (renal insufficiency).

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2012/01/16 Vote for cheer wrist band design that brings together Iwata and 10,000 supporters Kick off IWATA PROJECT 21: “uniting the spirit of 10,000” ARKRAY, Inc. has been working on diabetes support activities under the name “IWATA PROJECT 21” with Minoru Iwata, a professional baseball player for the Hanshin Tigers.

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2011/12/22 Much faster times for testing of toxic metals in urine Announcement of research results at the 2011 US Anti-ageing Conference ARKRAY, Inc. has developed a method for the simple measurement of mercury in urine. This research achievement was announced at the 2011 U.S. Anti Aging Conference1) held in Las Vegas between 8 and 10 December 2011.

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2011/12/19 Notice regarding change in company presidency ARKRAY, Inc. today announced a change in the company’s presidency at a meeting of its board of directors. This decision is due to be formally confirmed at the company’s meeting of its board of directors following an ordinary general meeting of shareholders, expected in January 2012.

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2011/08/22 Increased manufacturing capacity with a focus on global expansion Expansion of overseas manufacturing facilities ARKRAY, Inc. has, as of 22 August 2011, completed the construction of new manufacturing facilities in the Republic of the Philippines, with the goal of increasing manufacturing capacity in line with its global expansion efforts.

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2011/05/18 Rohm and ARKRAY to Create a Market Alliance Tie-up in Micro-Volume Blood Test System ARKRAY, Inc. and Rohm Co., Ltd. signed a contract on March 14, 2011 wherein ARKRAY shall distribute Rohm's micro-volume blood test system for clinical use in Japan.

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2011/03/18 Regarding the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami in north-eastern Japan. We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the victims of the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and tsunami.

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2010/10/06 Hybridization and consolidation for urine test devices ARKRAY, Inc. and Sysmex Corporation have completed the joint development of a new product that combines both companies strengths and is aimed at the expansion of share in the urine testing market.

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2010/01/05 Addition of test items for cedar pollen and egg allergy and others Meeting pediatric needs through rapid testing ARKRAY, Inc. is announcing the 9 January release of two types of reagent, with a total of 8 items, for use with the rapid test device, SpotChem IL SL-4720 in pediatric clinics:

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