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New Evaluation Laboratory Centre Opens to Promote Excellence in Analytical Instrumentation
Shimadzu UK has unveiled a new 1500m² world-class, ‘state of the art’ product evaluation laboratory facility at the leading analytical and environmental instrument manufacturer’s central UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The custom- built evaluation laboratory centre, which aims to focus the emphasis on excellence in customized application solutions, is packed with as many as 25 analytical systems all under one roof featuring Shimadzu’s complete range of innovation laboratory products and embrace a wide selection of the company’s extensive array of LC, GC, LCMS, GCMS, spectroscopy instrumentation and associated equipment. The centre, which features a fully equipped training and seminar room that is well-equipped with a host of conference quality professional AV facilities, is supported by a dedicated on-site team of eight experienced laboratory instrumentation professionals that can guide visitors through a thorough evaluation programme tailored to their demands. Shimadzu’s knowledgeable personnel have been specifically trained to help visitors assess the suitability of a variety of Shimadzu equipment solutions to meet their specific application needs. The centre also includes a large, fully equipped state-of-the-art service workshop. “We are striving to make our new Evaluation Laboratory a centre for excellence where existing customers or potential new ones can be safe in the knowledge that they can try out various pieces of equipment and run them through their paces before finalizing on what is the best system solution to meet their particular application requirements. We aim to provide the best possible tailored ‘solution tool’ for their business,” explained Colin Jump, Shimadzu UK’s Managing Director. “Our goal is ‘Best in Class’ equipment as well as post sales service and support. The new centre will help us to support our customers and their Shimadzu equipment throughout its working life. Shimadzu offers scheduled training courses at competitive rates for both basic and advanced equipment and software use as well as applications courses designed by our experts to meet a user’s requirements”. For more information visit:
www.shimadzu.com
Metrohm Expands Ion Chromatography Technical and Applications Support Team
Metrohm now have four UK based applications chemists able to develop Ion Chromatography methods for new and existing customers, offer training and installation and a level of expertise that other companies are unable to match. This is in addition to a team of highly qualified sales specialists and engineers. For more information visit:
www.metrohm.co.uk
Agilent Technologies Reports Third-Quarter 2011 Results
Agilent Technologies Inc. reports revenues of $1.69 billion for the third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2011, 22 percent above one year ago, or 19 percent excluding the effects of acquisitions and divestitures.
Third-quarter GAAP net income was $330 million, or $0.92 per share. Last year’s third-quarter GAAP net income was $205 million, or $0.58 per share.
During the third quarter, Agilent had intangible amortization of $29 million, acquisition and integration costs of $11 million, and restructuring and transformational charges of $13 million. The company also recognized a tax benefit of $105 million.
Excluding these items and $2 million of other net credits, Agilent reported third-quarter adjusted net income of $276 million, or $0.77 per share. Bill Sullivan, Agilent president and CEO, said, “We had another quarter of very good results. Demand for Agilent products remained strong, with key product platforms experiencing solid growth.” Sullivan said, “Agilent is in a strong position going forward. We continue to invest heavily in R&D to deliver the best products and solutions for our customers, and we are well positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, despite uncertainties in the economy.”
For more information visit:
www.agilent.com
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