DEALS & MERGERS


Artist's impression of the RRS Sir David Attenborough unloading supplies in Antarctica.


Monica Healthcare’s technology enhances obstetric care


Fetal monitoring company acquired


A University of Nottingham spin- out company, which has developed a novel technology for monitoring expectant mothers, has been acquired by GE Healthcare. Monica Healthcare was spun-out


of the university to develop work from the research group that was led by Professor Barrie Hayes-Gill and his colleague Professor John Crowe between 1989 and 2002. GE Healthcare has a turnover of over £11.5bn and employs over 46,000 staff worldwide.


‘GE will ensure that Monica Healthcare’s innovative products can be distributed widely’


Monica Healthcare’s technology enhances obstetric care by the use of wireless fetal monitoring devices, enabling an expectant mother to move freely during labour to more comfortable positions - even to be able to take a shower. Monica’s advanced fetal monitors


are already used by midwives, labour and delivery nurses and expectant mothers at over 1,000 sites across Europe, Asia and North America, with more than 100,000 patients benefiting from the technology in the past year. The company, which now employs


20 people in Nottingham, was established by Professor Hayes-Gill with two of his researchers Dr Barratt, now CEO of the company, and Dr Pieri, Monica’s CTO. Dr Susan Huxtable, Director of


Intellectual Property Commercialisation at The University of Nottingham, said: “I am delighted that Monica is being acquired by GE Healthcare. GE will ensure that Monica Healthcare’s innovative products, based on technology developed by The University of Nottingham, can be distributed widely, benefiting thousands of expectant mothers across the world.”


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Cathelco supplies MGPS for polar research vessel


Chesterfield-based Cathelco is supplying marine growth prevention systems (MGPS) for the RSS Sir David Attenborough, a state-of-the-art polar research vessel commissioned by Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) which will be operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The 128m vessel, which comes in to


service in 2019, will transform how ship-borne science is conducted in the polar regions. The commissioning of the RSS Sir David Attenborough is part of a major polar infrastructure investment programme designed to keep Britain at the forefront of world- leading research in Antarctica and the Arctic. This state-of-the-art ‘floating laboratory’ will


support teams of up to 60 scientists who will carry out research in to key issues such a climate change and future sea level rises. Designed with an ice- strengthened capability, the ship can remain at sea for 60 days without re-supply. The Cathelco marine growth prevention equipment


will protect seawater pipework serving the main engines and auxiliary systems against ‘bio-fouling blockages’ caused by barnacles, mussels and other organisms.


The ‘biofouling community’ affects many industries including underwater construction, desalination plants, ships hulls and pipework. Removing these organisms (a process called anti-fouling) is estimated to cost billions of pounds a year globally. Without proper bio-fouling protection, there is a risk that pipework serving engine cooling systems can become partially or completely blocked over a period of time, resulting in the need for manual cleaning or premature pipework renewal. Justin Salisbury (pictured), Managing Director at Cathelco, said: “The RSS Sir David Attenborough is an innovative vessel which demonstrates the UK’s


capability in ship design and construction. We are delighted to have an association with the ship


through the supply of our MGPS equipment which is the most widely used of its type in the world. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it does not involve the use of chemicals, an important factor for all vessels, but particularly for those entering polar regions.” Cathelco is a world leader in the manufacturer of


MGPS systems, which are installed on vessels of all types ranging from oil tankers and naval vessels to cruise ships and ferries, with a record of more than 50,000 installations worldwide.


Tenth season for Leengate Valves


After a gap of two years, Leengate Valves has agreed a new sponsorship deal to once again become Chesterfield Football Club’s ‘back of shirt’ sponsor for the first-team kit. The deal, which covers the


2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, will also feature the Leengate Valves logo on the team’s pre-match warm-up kit. Chesterfield Commercial Manager, Jim Brown, said: “It's great to see Leengate Valves on the back of our shirts once again, especially as it takes them to their tenth year as a sponsor. Leengate Valves has been a major sponsor and supporter of the club from our days at Saltergate and its support is very much appreciated.” Leengate Valves’ Managing


Director, Steve Pickering, said: “It’s nice to get the ten years of having the name on the back of the shirt,


Chesterfield FC goalkeeper Tommy Lee is pictured with Steve Pickering (left) and Leigh Pickering from Leengate Valves.


especially as I’ve been a supporter for over 50 years. “We’re a national business so to


have the name on the shirt means we get Leengate Valves around the country as the team travels.”


Leigh Pickering, Leengate Valves’


Commercial Director, added: “People call us and say that they’ve seen us on the television or at their local match and it’s great that we can associate with that.”


Photo Courtesy of Tina Jenner Photo Courtesy of Rolls Royce


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