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Pall Launches New Fluid Management Technologies for the Biopharmaceutical Industry at INTERPHEX2007



    The increasing focus on biotechnology and personalized medicines
    along with the growth of the vaccine marketplace is changing the face
    of the biopharmaceutical industry, an $80 billion global market. Drug
    manufacturers are challenged by cost pressures, the need for shorter
    production times and rapid scale-up, as well as bottlenecks in
    downstream operations. At INTERPHEX2007, Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL)
    launches several new technologies to provide the biopharmaceutical
    industry with tools and systems to more efficiently manage their
    manufacturing processes. A leader in filtration, separation and
    purification, Pall offers a comprehensive line of integrated solutions
    for biopharmaceutical manufacturers from upstream to downstream
    applications.

    "In the rapidly changing biopharmaceutical market, manufacturers
    must be able to adapt quickly and effectively to sustain leadership,"
    says Ken Frank, President, Pall BioPharmaceuticals. "Our strong global
    presence and deep portfolio of cutting-edge technologies provide
    customers with comprehensive systems to help them efficiently optimize
    their drug production processes."

    Pall continues to champion the implementation of disposable
    processing with the launch of its Allegro(TM) Systems, an integrated
    single-use manufacturing solution, and its newest component, the
    Allegro Biocontainers for collection and transport of process
    solutions, product intermediates and cell culture media. Single-use
    technologies, employed by more than 90 percent of biopharmaceutical
    manufacturers, provide cost, flexibility and quality benefits. They
    increase efficiency by eliminating the need for cleaning and cleaning
    validation and reduce cross-contamination risks.

    Pall Allegro Systems are gamma-irradiated and ready-for-use,
    facilitating quick start-up and rapid scale-up to help accelerate
    time-to-market. These qualities are becoming increasingly essential
    for the production of biotech drugs and vaccines as well as for
    contract manufacturing organizations.

    The new Allegro Biocontainers feature a unique combination of
    design and materials that help manufacturers maximize product recovery
    and minimize risk of contamination. The comprehensive Allegro Systems
    portfolio includes disposable filters, tubing and instant aseptic
    connection devices in addition to the new biocontainers.

    With the new disposable Kleenpak(TM) TFF Microfiltration Capsule,
    Pall is introducing the industry's first tangential flow filtration
    capsule. Tangential flow filtration is used for clarifying,
    concentrating and purifying proteins. A self-enclosed capsule, the
    Kleenpak TFF capsule helps improve worker safety by limiting exposure
    to biologically active solutions. This is an important consideration
    for manufacturers of vaccines and other potent products that present
    potential workplace liabilities.

    To address the processing bottlenecks caused by higher protein
    throughput, Pall strengthens its line of ultrafiltration technologies
    with the introduction of the Omega(TM) T- Series Membrane Cassettes.
    The new cassettes are constructed with high performance materials that
    reduce extractables and assure effective mass transfer of proteins to
    deliver high-purity biological solutions. The advanced filtration
    performance of the Omega T-Series cassettes is also available in a
    disposable capsule format through the Minimate(TM) II Capsule. This
    product easily scales with products in Pall's extensive line of
    cassette technologies for truly integrated operations.

    About Pall Corporation

    Pall Corporation is the global leader in the rapidly growing field
    of filtration, separation and purification. Pall is organized into two
    businesses: Life Sciences and Industrial. These businesses provide
    leading-edge products to meet the demanding needs of customers in
    biotechnology, pharmaceutical, transfusion medicine, energy,
    electronics, municipal and industrial water purification, aerospace,
    transportation and broad industrial markets. Total revenues for fiscal
    year 2006 were $2.0 billion. The Company headquarters is in East
    Hills, New York with extensive operations throughout the world. For
    more information visit Pall at www.pall.com.

    Editor's Notes:

    -- Pall's technologies are on display at INTERPHEX2007 booth #
    1819, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY,
    April 24-26, 2007.

    -- Pall is hosting a press luncheon on Wednesday, April 25, 2007
    at 12:00pm in room 1A18 at the Javits Convention Center.

    -- Downloadable, high-resolution images are available at
    http://www.pall.com/corporate_42872.asp.