STATESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ: KEQU), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, technical and laminate furniture products, today announced that Nycom, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, has joined Kewaunee's network of dealers. Nycom is one of the largest laboratory furniture sales and distribution companies in the United States. They will represent Kewaunee in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and western Pennsylvania.

"We are extremely delighted to have Nycom join the Kewaunee dealer team," said William A. Shumaker, Kewaunee's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Nycom's experienced management team, strong sales organization, project management capabilities, and financial strength are expected to enhance and expand Kewaunee's presence in their territories. Additionally, Nycom's well-deserved reputation for providing superior customer service and outstanding installations makes them an excellent fit with Kewaunee's strategic goals and values."

About Kewaunee Scientific

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation is a recognized a global leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of laboratory, technical and laminate furniture products. The Company's corporate headquarters are located in Statesville, North Carolina. The Company's manufacturing facilities are located in Statesville and Bangalore, India. The Company has subsidiaries in Singapore and Bangalore that serve the Asian and Middle East markets. Kewaunee's website is located at http://www.kewaunee.com.

About Nycom

Nycom, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, provides design/specification assistance, estimating/budgeting services, CAD, project management, and quality installation for laboratory projects. With 80 professionals and seven regional offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Nycom has earned a reputation for providing high-quality products and installations for laboratory projects of all types and sizes to clients. Nycom's website is located at http://www.nycominc.net.

Contact: D. Michael Parker
704-871-3290

SOURCE Kewaunee Scientific Corporation