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Fisher Scientific International (Hampton, New Hampshire) reported that David Della Penta will retire at the end of 2006 from his positions as president and chief operating officer. Della Penta joined Fisher in his current role in April 1998. The company said it will make any additional announcements concerning succession plans later this year.

Fisher Scientific is a provider of products and services to the scientific community, from biochemicals, cell-culture media and proprietary RNAi technology to rapid-diagnostic tests, safety products and other consumable supplies.