NaVOBA is proud to welcome Life Technologies - a global biotechnology company with more than 50,000 products used by more than 75,000 customers around the globe -as a corporate member. The company plans to follow in the tradition of one of its predecessor companies, Applera Corporation, which was honored in 2008 as one of the Best Corporations for Veteran-Owned Businesses. 

Last year, Life Technologies recruited Ed Weil Reyes, a veteran supplier diversity program manager, to administer the company’s small business and supplier diversity programs.  Over his many years advocating for small business, he has been active with many of the veteran organizations across the country. 

“The veteran and service disabled veteran community,” commented Weil Reyes, “holds a special place in my heart for the sacrifices and service to our country and will continue to be a focus area for us at Life Technologies.”

Weil Reyes said the company offers an broad range of opportunities for veteran-owned businesses.

“We have an extensive list on our website that includes everything except the kitchen sink,” he said. Weil Reyes added that direct materials, such as biologicals like serums and enzymes, as well as optics, lasers, chemicals and plastics are the most challenging areas to find small business offering these products and services.

For a complete listing of products and services Life Technologies purchases, visit www.navoba.com/LT-opportunities

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