February 29, 2008
NORWALK, Conn.--Applera Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors had authorized management to pursue a possible separation of the Celera Group (NYSE:CRA - News) from Applera, and had authorized the filing today of a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Completion of the proposed separation is subject to a [...]
February 29, 2008
Merck announces acquisition of SeQuant Merck KGaA today announced that it has successfully acquired SeQuant AB in Umeå, Sweden. The acquisition of the company, which was founded in 1997, is a strategically important step for the growth of Merck's chromatography business. SeQuant focuses on the development of silica-gel or polymer-based sorbents for "zwitterionic hydrophilic interaction [...]
Selvita became an authorized partner of STARLIMS Corporation
February 11, 2008
Having become an authorized partner of STARLIMS Corporation, Selvita is able to provide your company with one of the world-leading Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). LIMS software helps with managing integrated laboratory information, automating analysis and improving administration processes. STARLIMS ensures the highest standards of integrity and quality, in conformity with GLP, GMP GAMP, ISO [...]
TeleChem International, Inc. Announces Acquisition By Integrated Media Holdings, Inc.
February 7, 2008
Sunnyvale, CA, February 7, 2008 – On February 7th, TeleChem International, Inc. announced that it has completed a definitive agreement with Integrated Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: IMHI - News) of Houston, Texas, in which IMHI acquired all of the outstanding common stock of TeleChem International, Inc. IMHI’s board of directors also announced the approval of [...]
GE Healthcare to Acquire Whatman Plc: Recommended Acquisition at 270p Per Share in Cash
February 4, 2008
CHALFONT ST. GILES, England and MAIDSTONE, England, Feb. 4, 2008--GE Healthcare, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), and Whatman plc (LSE:WHM) announced today that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended acquisition of Whatman by GE Healthcare. Under the terms of the transaction, each Whatman shareholder will receive 270 pence in [...]
January 31, 2008
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A - News) today announced it has filed litigation against Advanced Materials Technology Inc. (AMT) in the Delaware Court of Chancery to protect confidential and proprietary information relating to its high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technology. The complaint contends that three former Agilent employees, now with AMT, breached the confidentiality of their [...]
Consumable-Free GCxGC Modulation From LECO
January 24, 2008
A consumable-free version of LECO's GCxGC dual-stage/quad jet thermal modulator is now available, eliminating the need for liquid nitrogen or other costly refrigerants for the Pegasus® 4D and GCxGC-FID/ECD instruments. The newly designed modulator replaces LN2 with chiller-cooled air, ridding your laboratory of the downtime and expenses associated with maneuvering heavy and costly tanks. The [...]
Intelligent Software Developed for BioTek Microplate Washers and Dispensers
January 24, 2008
Liquid Handling Control™ (LHC) Software is now available for use with all of BioTek’s liquid handlers including their market-leading ELx405™ Microplate Washer and the new MicroFlo™ Select Dispenser. Full PC control provided by LHC Software leads to increased convenience when programming important assay-specific protocol requirements in a familiar Microsoft Windows® environment. Intuitive StepWise™ protocol creation [...]
Leica Microsystems Acquires US Company Cell Analysis
January 22, 2008
Wetzlar, Germany / Chicago, IL, USA. At the end of 2007, Leica Microsystems acquired the company Cell Analysis Inc. Cell Analysis, based in Chicago, IL, USA, developed imaging software which Leica Microsystems’ Biosystems Division will adapt to its product portfolio to support the work of its pathology customers. The Cell Analysis software system quantifies staining [...]
Malvern Instruments acquires Viscotek Corporation
January 17, 2008
17 January 2008: Malvern, UK: Materials characterization company Malvern Instruments has acquired Viscotek Corporation, a leading provider of chromatography solutions for the characterization of natural and synthetic polymers and proteins. Malvern Instruments is a world-class supplier of systems for the characterization of particulate materials, providing complete application solutions across a broad range of industries. The [...]
