State Environmental Prize Awarded to Huber
Environmental Minister Franz Untersteller awarded the ‘Environmental Prize for Companies 2016’ on 17th November 2016 in Stuttgart. Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau AG from Offenburg received the award in the category of manufacturing companies. Huber is a pioneer in the development of environmentally friendly chillers and temperature control devices. At the offi cial event in Stuttgart, Environmental Minister Untersteller noted: “We distinguish fi rms which are courageous and exemplary on company environmental protection and sustainable management. It is remarkable how some companies are implementing the principle of sustainability within their business practices.” Sustainability is also a core concern at Huber: 100% green electricity, its own photovoltaic system and an exemplary concept for building climate control through heat recovery and groundwater cooling are just a few of the environmental measures Huber has implemented. In addition, the company offers a bicycle leasing programme to its employees, it procures goods according to ecological guidelines and it obtains climate-neutral printing products. Untersteller went on to note that more and more companies are recognising the opportunities provided by sustainable
management: “Those who reduce their energy and raw material consumption through environmental management strengthen their own competitiveness and future prospects. This practice also contributes to conserving our natural foundations for life.” The Environmental Prize for Companies has been awarded since 1993. “The nominated and award-winning companies are role models. They demonstrate impressive entrepreneurial boldness along with ecological and social responsibility,” explained the Minister of the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector. The 2016 Environmental Prize was awarded in the categories of Trade and Services, manufacturers, industrial enterprises with less than 250 employees and more than 250 employees. In addition, the jury prize ‘Corporate Responsibility - Regional Commitment’ was awarded, and for the fi rst time a special prize for non-profi t organisations. A jury composed of representatives from economic organisations, environmental and climate protection associations and ministries of the state decided the prize winners.
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Environmental Minister Franz Untersteller (left) presents the Environmental Prize to Company Director Joachim Huber (right) in Stuttgart
Changes in the Management Board at Eppendorf AG
A partial rearranging of the responsibilities in the Management Board of Eppendorf AG has taken effect in a move designed to further drive the successful implementation of the company’s strategy. This led to the creation of a new Board position which will include Sales, Marketing and Service in order to focus on developing the market presence of Eppendorf.
As a result of these changes, the Supervisory Board of Eppendorf AG and Dr Ralf Hermann, Board member, Chief Marketing & Portfolio Offi cer, agreed that the Board mandate would come to an end by the close of October 2016. The Supervisory Board and the Management Board would like to thank Dr Hermann for his many years of valuable and dedicated work and wish him all the best for the future. Eppendorf are also launching a new LifeScienceStyle Magazine ‘Off the bench’, which will be published twice a year with a varied mix of informative and entertaining topics that focus on life in the laboratory.
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Synoptics Appoints Life Science Expert, Dr Brian Stammers, as New CEO
Enhanced Support for Industry in Middle-East
Mettler Toledo has a launched its Dubai Free Zone Competence Centre to offer advanced analytical support for all industries operating in the Middle East and North Africa.
Providing hands-on equipment training, the facility will help bring about process improvements and protect profi ts, according to general manager Jean-Claude Alder of the company’s International Mettler Toledo Sales International GmbH. “For example, by improving analytical method parameters or advising clients to adjust their procedure, we can help ensure they’re meeting productivity, quality and regulatory goals in the most cost-effective way,” he said.
Experts at the centre will cover lab products from its precision balances to its titrators and meters. Samples characterisation equipment, such as moisture analysers, UV/VIS spectrophotometers and thermal analysers, will also be available for demonstration and use.
“Analytical products such as these fi nd application across many industries, including petrochemicals,” Mr Alder noted. “Additionally, certain Mettler Toledo technologies may be of particular importance to food and pharmaceutical producers at this time, as both industries are facing increasingly stringent regulatory climates.”
In addition to direct technical assistance, the Centre will also make it easier for the company to support the region’s developing industries through trade show participation. “We expect to make signifi cant contributions to the petrochemical, food and pharmaceutical industries from this regional anchor point,” Mr Alder added.
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Synoptics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Brian Stammers as its new CEO. Brian’s wealth of experience in the life science industry will help guide Synoptics’s strategic direction to deliver innovative and commercially successful products. As the CEO of Synoptics, which is part of the AIM quoted UK company Scientifi c Digital Imaging (SDI), Dr Stammers will oversee the commercial and technical direction of Synoptics’s three divisions, Syngene, Synbiosis and Synoptics Health. Brian is a life science expert having been active in the sector for over 35 years. He has spent the past fi ve years working as an International Trade Adviser for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helping life science companies realise their international business ambitions. Prior to this, he held several MD/CEO roles with major life science companies, including B&T (part of the E. Merck empire); Difco Laboratories (now part of Becton Dickinson) and Lab-M. He has also been the CEO of two successful university spin-out companies, where he raised venture fi nance. Additionally, Brian has chaired and been president of UK Trade Association, The British Laboratoryware Association (BLWA) and was instrumental in merging the BLWA with GAMBICA, the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology. He is also a Freeman of the City of London. Brian’s vast commercial expertise is underpinned by fi ve years’ working as a research scientist in a leading pharmaceutical company, as well as a degree in Zoology and a PhD in Parasitology both from the University of London. Commenting on his appointment, Dr Stammers said: “I have worked closely with the Synbiosis division of Synoptics through UKTI for two years and I can see where my strategic guidance would make a signifi cant difference to the commercial direction of the other divisions in the group. I’m looking forward to the opportunity of bringing that insight as the Synoptics group’s CEO.” Mike Creedon, SDI’s CEO, added: “We are delighted to appoint such a capable CEO for the Synoptics Group. We believe Brian will make a meaningful contribution to building a thriving commercial product portfolio, which scientist across the globe will actively choose for improving the throughput and quality of their research.”
Dr Brian Stammers
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Vici AG International is Ready to Support your Laboratory Gas Generator Requirements
For 50 years, the Vici Group (Vici AG International, Switzerland & Vici Valco Instruments Co Inc, US) has been the leading designer and manufacturer of standard and custom valves and fi ttings for precision analytical, biomedical, and biocompatible instrumentation. With the acquisition of DBS Strumenti Scientifi ci SpA and Schmidlin the Vici Valco Group broadens its array of products for the analytical industry. This includes temperature control accessories for chemical analysis and a range of hydrogen, nitrogen and air generators for analytical instruments such as GC, GC/MS and LC/MS. Under the Vici DBS brand products are designed and manufactured at the Vici facility in Padova, Italy with administration and technical support from Vici AG International in Schenkon, Switzerland. Vici AG has engaged a number of highly experienced sales specialist to support the Laboratory Gas Generator business. Combined with distributers, OEM`s and service partners in 50 countries Vici DBS is now ready to serve and support new and existing customers, along with the 1,000`s of DBS/Schmidlin generators installed worldwide. For additional information and product support please contact Vici AG as above or your local Vici DBS distributor.
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