Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq:SDIX) - a leading provider of antibody products and analytical test kits for the food safety and water quality markets, today announced that Richard Rumble has joined the company as Vice President - Marketing. In welcoming Ric to the Company, Matt Knight, President and CEO said, "We undertook an extensive search to find the right person to fill this very important and strategic position. Ric was clearly distinguished by his experience, accomplishments and leadership across all marketing disciplines including, market development, program commercialization, product-line management, and strategic marketing. Not only is Ric an outstanding marketer, he has a strong history of working cross functionally to help all departments get a better focus on the customer and strategies for growth and profitability."

Mr. Rumble spent 14 years with 3M, where he advanced through a series of marketing and general management positions of increasing responsibility. Immediately prior to joining SDI, Mr. Rumble was with Steris Corporation, most recently as the VP and General Manager of their Healthcare Sterile Processing Business.

Mr. Rumble is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Immunology and Microbiology.

SDI also announced that Ms. Peggy Royer-Parisi has joined the company as Director - Human Resources, and that Mr. Mark Wood has joined the company as Director - Quality.

Mr. Knight commented that, "Throughout the past year, we have continued to build a team of very experienced and accomplished managers capable of delivering sustained and profitable growth. They will be instrumental in building our position as a leader in bio-detection technologies, and antibody services."

SDI is a leading provider of biotechnology-based diagnostic tests for a broad range of agricultural, industrial, and water treatment applications. Through its antibody business, Strategic BioSolutions, Strategic Diagnostics also provides antibody and immunoreagent research and development services. SDI's test kits are produced in a variety of formats suitable for field and laboratory use, offering advantages of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, portability, and rapid response. FeedChek(TM), Trait Chek(TM), GMO QuickChek(TM), and GMO Chek(TM) are pending trademarks for SDI.