Lonza’s Bioscience division, consisting of its Cell Therapy, Rapid Testing Systems, Media, and Cell Discovery and Molecular Biology businesses, reported CHF 82 million ($66.9 million) in sales and EBIT of CHF 12 million ($9.8 million) for the first half of 2007. Media, and Cell Discovery and Molecular Biology sales were lower than expected. CellSystems Biotechnologies […]

Waters released the MassTrak Immunosuppressant Kit, designed to quantify the immunosuppressant tacrolimus in kidney and liver transplant patients by LC/MS/MS. Platypus Technologies launched the Oris Cell Migration Assay. MBL International released the CoralHue Fluo-chase kit for visualization of protein-protein interactions. Sigma-Aldrich introduced the LentiExpress shRNA-based system for RNAi screening in an Optimization Plate format consisting […]

Anapol Geratetechnik AG named Cemtrex the exclusive distributor of its portable emission analyzers in North America and India. Leister Process Technologies’ Axetris Microsystems business, an OEM provider of MEMS-based sensors and micro-optical components, acquired IR Microsystems SA, a developer of diode laser–based detection technology. In August, Emerson Process Management acquired Decision Management International, a provider […]

Siemens Automation and Drives introduced the Sitrans CV process GC for determining the chemical composition, superior and inferior calorific values, Wobbe index and density of natural gas. Lonza AG introduced the PyroSense online monitoring system for detection of endotoxin in water systems. ABB released the SpectraFlow CM100 raw material analyzer for cement manufacturing. Analytical Technology […]

Metrohm launched the 815 Robotic Soliprep Sample Processor family for solid samples in ion analysis and for titrimetric or direct measurement applications. SANYO Scientific released the MLS-3751L and MLX-3781L portable autoclaves. Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced the Sorvall T1, T3 and G3 Centrifuge Series for clinical labs, consisting of six models with capacities of 0.5–3 l. […]

Thermo Fisher Scientific launched the TurboTox GC/MS Productivity Solution for drugs of abuse testing. It consists of the DSQ II single quadrupole GC/MS, ToxLab 2.0 software, and methods and consumables. AC Analytical Controls introduced the AC All in One Biodiesel analyzer, featuring an Agilent 7890A GC. Phenomenex introduced Zebron ZB-5Msi GC columns for separation of […]

Pall elected Cheryl W. Grise, former president of Northeast Utilities’ Utility Group, in August. Dr. James D. Watson resigned from the Board of Pall in November. VWR appointed six new Board members: Robert L. Barchi, president of Thomas Jefferson University; Edward A. Blechschmidt, a director of Healthsouth, Lionbridge Technologies and Columbia Laboratories; Thompson Dean, comanaging […]

Shimadzu China and GL Sciences established a 70-30 joint venture to market and sell their parts, consumables and supplies for sample pretreatment in China. Operations commenced October 1 with 12 employees and projected sales of ¥1 billion ($8.2 million) by fiscal 2010. Advion BioSystems acquired NanoTek, a microfluidic chemistry solutions company, in August. NanoTek President […]

M.u.t. AG, a provider of spectrometer, lab automation and OEM solutions, issued its IPO in July on the Entry Standard segment of the German Stock Exchange at €10.25 ($13.88) per share to raise €10.2 million ($13.8 million). In the first half of 2006, the company reported revenues of €6.37 million ($8.63 million). Electronic components company […]

BioSolveIT agreed to market Molecular Networks GmbH products in North America. Accelrys appointed Jeffrey Rodek, former executive chairman of Hyperion Solutions, to its Board in August. He replaces Dr. Gary Costley. In September, Biomax Informatics AG acquired the operative business of data mining company eudaptics software GmbH, creating the Viscovery Software GmbH subsidiary. CLC bio […]