Company Announcements

Gerresheimer announced the closure of its Life Science production facility in Vineland, New Jersey. The plant’s activities will be transferred to China and Mexico.

ATAGO announced in February that it opened a subsidiary office in Brazil.

Artel began offering direct sales of its Multichannel Verification System and Pipette Calibration System in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

In May, the Buhler Group signed a exclusive distribution agreement with Sigma-Alrich for research volumes of nanoparticle dispersions.

Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing appointed Uni-Onward as its new distribution partner for Taiwan.

Biohit Oyj named Jussi Heiniö president and CEO in June. He previously served as vice president of Administration and Legal Affairs. Founder and former CEO and President Osmo Suovaniemi will remain on the Board.

Biohit Oyj reorganized its Liquid Handling business in July.

Product Introductions

HANNA Instruments introduced the HI 903 Volumetric Karl Fisher Titrator, which is equipped with a solvent-handling system.

Julabo launched the budget-priced F250 compact recirculating cooler with a working temperature range of between 5°C and 40°C.

A&D Weighing released the FZ-i Series of Precision Balances, featuring internal calibration. Six models are available.

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Thermo Scientific Jewett laboratory refrigerator and freezer range for critical samples, which incorporates 24 models.

Thermo Fisher Scientific released the Thermo Scientific eVol Dispensing System, which unifies a digitally controlled electronic drive and the Thermo Scientific XCHANGE analytical syringe.

In May, Corning launched the LSE line that includes liquid-handling, shaker, centrifugation and constant-temperature equipment.

Peak Scientific introduced the SC-TOC-A gas generator for total organic carbon analyzers, featuring an internal air compressor.

Peak Scientific re-engineered its nitrogen gas generators and released four new models, including the Genius NM32LA and the Genius AB-3G.

Grant Instruments released the 21-model Aqua Plus Series of unstirred, shaking and boiling-water baths. They come with a three-year warranty as standard.

Esco introduced a new generation of Labculture Class II Biological Safety Cabinets, featuring Quickstart mode.

Air Science released Purair Vertical Flow Cabinets in three models.