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Issue 6 2018
Metrohm acquires B&W Tek METROHM AG from Herisau, Switzerland, and B&W Tek from Newark in Delaware, USA, are pleased to announce the acquisition of B&W Tek’s Spectroscopy Solution Business, B&W Tek LLC, as well as several overseas subsidiaries. This acquisition contributes to the strategic growth of Metrohm, enhancing the company’s capabilities to further develop its Raman product line with industry-leading solutions. “We are pleased to strengthen our product portfolio in spectroscopy by the acquisition of B&W Tek’s R&D, production and sales organisations,” says Dr Christoph Fässler, CEO and President of Metrohm AG, summarising the goal of the acquisition on behalf of Metrohm. Dr Jack Zhou, CEO of B&W Tek LLC, says, “We are excited to see the
accelerated growth potential as the result, in furthering the focus on customer-centric solutions and innovations. The addition of complementary products and technologies by B&W Tek, together with Metrohm’s expertise in products and commercialisation, as well as market presence, will allow us to serve a much larger global customer base.” Both parties agreed to keep details about the acquisition confidential. To avoid any disruption and to continue to give B&W Tek’s existing customers the best possible experience, B&W Tek will continue to operate under their own brand with their own sales and service organisation for the time being. After this transition period, the gradual integration of B&W Tek into the Metrohm organisation will then be started, taking into consideration the need of all stakeholders involved.
Metrohm to host 3rd Global User Meeting IC in Herisau, Switzerland FROM August 28 to 30, 2019, Metrohm will be hosting the third Global User Meeting IC in Herisau, Switzerland. The focus will be on the latest developments in ion chromatography, which will be presented by our application specialists as well as guest speakers from various industries and academia. The third Global User Meeting IC means three days packed with information, discussions and entertainment. It is a great opportunity to network with peers and benefit from the latest information on topics such as: • Boosting sample throughput: inline sample preparation techniques • Quality results made easy: how to improve reproducibility of results
• Robust suppression, high sensitivity: even with organic solvents in the mobile phase • Prevention and troubleshooting: how to enjoy a carefree life with your IC instrument
METROHM SA (PTY) LTD Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 078 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Mettler Toledo wins again METTLER Toledo is proud to announce that for every year since the Weighing Review’s Readers’ Choice award’s inception, the company’s highly accurate, easy-touse lab balances have won the Best Lab Balance/Scale category. 2018 also marks the fourth consecutive year Mettler Toledo earned the top spot as Best Weighing Company. Mettler Toledo won the lab-balance category with its flexible XPR precision balances. These balances have been designed to speed up weighing, simplify
Founded in 1997 by Dr Sean Wang, B&W Tek has developed into one of the worldwide leaders in Raman spectroscopy solutions. B&W Tek is also an industryleading provider of LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) technology, NIR, and UV/VIS spectrometers and solutions. B&W Tek is headquartered in Newark, Delaware, with extensive capability in R&D, manufacturing, marketing, sales and service. B&W Tek has a global presence with multiple sites in China, Taiwan and Germany; a worldwide network of over 60 distributors and sales and service into more than 45 countries presently. Founded in 1943 by the engineer Bertold Suhner, Metrohm is one of the world’s leading makers of instruments for chemical analysis. Metrohm is unique in offering solutions for all varieties of ion analysis. Besides the above, the Metrohm product lines also include a complete portfolio for NIR-/ and Raman spectroscopy, software, dosing systems and solutions for laboratory automation.
Metrohm is owned 100% by the Swiss Metrohm foundation and is represented in more than 120 countries by its own subsidiaries or exclusive distributors, respectively. Customers are supported with unparalleled application know-how and service.
METROHM SA (PTY) LTD Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 078 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Take the headache out of QC A Labotec workshop on quality control in the laboratory LABOTEC, in partnership with Buchi in Switzerland, presented a workshop on “Quality control in the lab – from incoming raw material to final product and label verification”. The event focussed on achieving precise, accurate and reproducible results on various processes such as kjeldahl, purification and spectroscopy for better control thereof, automation possibilities and peace of mind. The workshops were held in Cape Town, KZN and Midrand, and delegates attending were from the various industries of food, feed, environment and pharmaceuticals. Nicolai Kraut from Buchi covered the topic of using the Kjeldahl method for nitrogen, protein or steam distillation from sample to achieving final results in the most flexible way. She also explained how to add value to extraction processes used in industry. Agnes Kolb, also from Buchi, extended his knowledge to everyone on Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR), the solutions one can use to control quality
sample preparation and support the kind of process efficiency that enhances accuracy, reduces rework and lowers costs, thanks to features such as user guidance and data management. New XPR balance models also include the SmartPan weighing pan, which delivers results in half the time by minimising aircurrent effects while delivering excellent repeatability – even when weighing in a fume cupboard, production environment or hightraffic area. Streamlined sample- and datahandling help to assure process accuracy and results security as well. Mettler Toledo’s long-time expertise in weighing devices, along with its record of trendsetting design improvements,
and nutritional facts, the various applications both in-lab and at-line, as well as the calculations for return on investment. The talks were rounded off with practical sessions to demonstrate the processes discussed and provide opportunities to discuss individual requirements. The interaction at the event was productive and everyone could enjoy the various viewpoints, as well as taste the delicious snacks at lunch-time while collaborating with fellow delegates.
LABOTEC (PTY) LTD JHB: (011) 315 5434 CPT: (021) 531 7660 DBN: (031) 566 4870 Fax: (011) 315 5882 sales@labotec.co.za www.labotec.co.za
contributed to the company’s Best Weighing Company win. Weighing Review awards typically attract nominations for more than 30 weighing companies and more than 60 products and services.
MICROSEP (PTY) LTD Elisha Ramlal Tel: (011) 553 2300 Fax: (011) 553 2400 elisha.ramlal@microsep.co.za www.microsep.co.za
