ST. LOUIS -- Chemir Analytical Services, formerly Chemir/Polytech Laboratories, aims to double its annual sales to $14 million by 2003 through internal growth as well as strategic acquisitions of analytical laboratories within the United States. The company will initially focus its acquisitions in Missouri, New Jersey and California in the analytical services and pharmaceutical testing markets. Future targeted growth areas include stability testing, methods development, pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing problem-solving services.

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