The latest Business updates from the science industry
by Heather Hobbs
Bibby Scientific Takes Over Distribution of Argos Technologies
Bibby Scientifi c Ltd announced that as from December 2016 it has taken over the distribution of Argos Technologies products, outside of the USA and Asia Pacifi c. As Bibby Scientifi c and Argos Technologies are now both part of the Cole-Parmer group, this gives the company an opportunity to streamline customer experience in the EMEA market. The distribution of the Argos Technologies products through Bibby Scientifi c’s European hub means that customers will have a single source for life science equipment and consumables.
The wide range of Argos Technology products soon to be available through Bibby Scientifi c will include molecular and cell biology- related research products, as well as storage and cryo-storage equipment. By expanding its current range of mixing, heating, weighing, PCR and analytical products with these new offerings, Bibby Scientifi c will become the go-to source for a comprehensive range of laboratory equipment and consumables. These products
will be readily held in stock to ensure quick delivery times and affordable prices for Bibby Scientifi c’s customers, in European, Middle Eastern and African markets.
“Broadening our life science offerings at competitive prices will help us to maintain our excellent level of quality, service and support for our customers,” said Dr Andrew Birnie, Life Science Product Manager. “We believe that by introducing Argos Technologies products to our offerings, Bibby Scientifi c will become the number one source for all life science laboratory needs.”
The offi cial launch of the Argos product range through Bibby Scientifi c went ahead in December 2016. Founded in 2003, Argos Technologies provides equipment and supplies to the scientifi c research community all over the world.
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Trinos Vakuum-Systeme GmbH Now Operating Under the Name Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH
Pfeiffer Vacuum is constantly optimising and expanding its portfolio.
“The objective of the change in name is to further develop and strengthen our market position. Our product portfolio in Goettingen includes vacuum components, custom vacuum chambers, valves and manipulators. We see ourselves as a premium supplier of vacuum components and a specialist for customer-specifi c vacuum systems with a wide range of functions,” explained Guido Hamacher, Managing Director of Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH. “We’ve planned expansive investments at our Goettingen site for 2017 so that we can continue to remain competitive in the future and secure existing jobs as well as create new ones.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH, Goettingen
As of 1 January 2017, Trinos Vakuum-Systeme GmbH has a new name: Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions GmbH. The company based in Goettingen employs some 160 people and has been part of the Pfeiffer
Vacuum Group since January 2010. The name Pfeiffer Vacuum has stood for highquality vacuum technology, a comprehensive range of products and fi rst-class service for more than 125 years. With its close customer collaboration and consistent focus on customer needs,
We are looking into the future with optimism and expect more growth in the coming months,” added Hamacher.
Vacuum technology makes it possible to produce solar cells, semiconductors, thermal glass and coatings for extremely durable mechanical tools. These are just a few examples of Pfeiffer Vacuum products. Reliable vacuum products and systems are also of major importance for research and development, analytics, environmental technology and the automotive industry.
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Acquires Calibration Technology Ltd
Hamburg-based Eppendorf AG have acquired Calibration
Technology Ltd, headquartered in the National Technology Park Limerick, Ireland, on 1st November. The company will continue to be managed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Eppendorf AG by its current Managing Director, Brian Kelly. The acquisition of Calibration Technology Ltd will enable Eppendorf to expand its service presence into Ireland. “We have had a very good partnership with Calibration Technology for many years now, and are pleased that this acquisition will allow us to extend our service offering, especially for customers in regulated areas,” commented Thomas Bachmann, President & Chief Executive Offi cer of Eppendorf AG. Calibration Technology is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) to ISO 17025 since 2007. The company has been an authorised Eppendorf Service Centre for the calibration and repair of pipettes and dispensers since 2008.
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Worldwide Real Estate Associates LLC
Acquires Facility from Kimble-Chase LLC
Worldwide Real Estate Associates, LLC acquires 123,000 ft2 facility and 18.1 acres located at 1022 Spruce Street, Vineland New Jersey from Kimble-Chase LLC. “The acquisition now provides the necessary space and land for further expansion of Worldwide Glass Resources® business activities and is in line with our long term strategic goals. We will continue to invest in our team, equipment and facilities in order to meet our customers’ needs,” said Jim Crawford, President. Worldwide Glass Resources® is a leading manufacturer of laboratory vials and accessories serving such markets as Pharmaceutical R&D, Petrol-Chemical, Environmental and Food and Fragrance laboratories.
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Grand Opening for Drug Product Services
Lonza, a global leader in chemical and biological manufacturing, has celebrated the opening of its pharmaceutical Drug Product Services laboratories in the Stücki Science Park Basel (CH). Scientists in the new 1300 m2
environment: “The new state-of-the-art facility can support not just global, established pharma customers, but also small startups like the ones that make their home in Basel.”
facility will focus initially on formulation
development, drug product analytical development and quality control. Approximately 75 guests and Lonza participants attended the ribbon-cutting event, which featured a tour of the facility, hands- on experimental stations and a virtual reality journey into the world of Drug Product development, manufacture and administration.
Visiting dignitaries included Christoph Brutschin, State Councillor, Head of the Department of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs of the Canton of Basel-Stadt and President of the Conference of the Cantonal Councillors for the Economy (CCCE). He pointed out that Switzerland, and Basel in particular, has a thriving R&D
Richard Ridinger, CEO of Lonza, said: “We chose Basel for Lonza’s fi rst-ever drug product development facility because it offers us access to the latest technologies and world-leading experts in a central location, one that’s a hub of innovation in the pharma industry. The addition of drug product development services to Lonza’s global offerings is the next part of our journey along the healthcare continuum, a step that moves us closer to our customers and their patients.”
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