May 11, 2006

JIM DVORSKY NAMED INVENTOR OF THE YEAR AT BATTELLE

Columbus, Ohio--A veteran product development engineer with 20 U.S. patents to his name was named Battelle's Inventor of the Year at the organization's recent Reward and Recognition banquet.

Jim Dvorsky, a two-time R&D 100 winner and a member of the inaugural 2003 class of Battelle Distinguished Inventors, was chosen for his expertise in using electrical processes and engineering skills for equipment development to solve real-world problems, particularly in the areas of medical devices and electric field spraying. Dvorsky's work in electromagnetic and electrostatic designs, analog circuitry, systems integration and electronic packaging is among the best in the field.

"Jim Dvorsky and the other outstanding scientists, engineers and support staff honored here are a great reflection of the innovation and hard work necessary to solve important problems, serve industry and government clients, and commercialize important technology," said Carl F. Kohrt, Battelle President and CEO.

More than 80 employees were honored at the 30th annual Battelle ceremony, held this year at the Aladdin Shrine Center.

Battelle is a global leader in science and technology. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, it develops and commercializes technology and manages laboratories for customers. Battelle, with the national labs it manages or co-manages, oversees 20,000 staff members and conducts $3.4 billion in annual research and development. Battelle innovations include the development of the office copier machine (Xerox), pioneering work on compact disc technology, medical technology advancements, and fiber optics technologies.

For more information, visit www.battelle.org or contact Media Relations Manager Mark Berry at (614) 424-5544 or at berrym@battelle.org.