2010 BIO International Convention Expected to Bring More Than $25 Million to Chicago

Largest gathering of biotech industry professionals returns to Chicago after successful 2006 convention, bringing more than 15,000 people to the city

The Biotechnology Industry Organization announced today that the 2010 BIO International Convention is expected to contribute more than $25 million to the local economy, according to estimates from the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau. The BIO International Convention returns to Chicago on 3rd-6th May and is expected to draw 15,000 to 17,000 industry leaders from 48 states and 60 countries. More>>

Almac Launches New STEMS System to Transform Temperature Controlled Shipment Monitoring in Clinical Trials

Novel technology saves time and reduce costs in clinical studies

Almac Clinical Services marked the start of 2010 with the official launch of a new state-of-the-art web-based, Shipping Temperature Electronic Monitoring System - stems. Unique to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, this latest addition to the Almac services portfolio is set to revolutionise the management of temperature controlled shipments within the clinical trial industry. More>>

Thermo Fisher Scientific ‘Plate of the Month’ Trial Lets Life Scientists Try the World’s Most Rigid High-Throughput PCR Plate

Thermo Scientific ABgene Diamond Ultra 384-well PCR plate offers error-free robotic handling in medium- to high-throughput PCR applications

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced it will offer life scientists the opportunity to use Thermo Scientific ABgene Diamond Ultra PCR Plates on a trial basis as their 'Plate of the Month' for March 2010. This ultra-rigid 384-well PCR plate ensures reliable performance on medium- to high-throughput robotic handling systems for a smooth and efficient workflow. More>>

Successful PA Consulting and ERBI Cambridge seminar for emerging companies points the way to economic recovery

A seminar and dinner held on 26 January at Clare College Cambridge for emerging companies and their investors focusing on Adapting to life in the new economic environment – the challenge for start-ups attracted full attendance, demonstrating that venture-backed companies may be ahead in planning for the future and leading the UK out of recession. More>>

DB Schenker receives Accreditation as Qualified Envirotainer Provider in Europe and Asia High-quality solutions for integrated cold chain offered

DB Schenker has gained Accreditation as a Qualified Envirotainer Provider (QEP) at several stations in Europe and Asia by EnvirotainerAB, the Sweden-based provider of active temperature-controlled air cargo containers. The accreditation, which verifies that DB Schenker can manage temperature sensitive shipments that are shipped in Envirotainer containers in accordance with Good Distribution Practice, has been awarded for the European stations in Brussels, Basel, Frankfurt, Geneva, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Vienna and Zurich as well as the Singapore operation. More>>

SCA Cool Logistics Announces Global Partnership with Minnesota Thermal Science

New Partnership Expands Product Line and Availability in the US

SCA Cool Logistics, a European market-leader of temperature-controlled packaging, would like to announce the strategic partnership with Minnesota Thermal Science (MTS), an international provider of solutions for the safe transportation of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical, blood and biologic products. The partnership will allow and SCA Cool Logistics and MTS to expand their operations globally, as well as offer a complete range of products to all clients. More>>

Lyofal equipped with the most up-to-date technology in lyophilisation R&D

Lyofal is keeping up standards in R&D. The newly acquired device, a fully integrated freeze drying microscope, which enables a complementary reading when studying the determination of fundamental parameters of lyophilisation compared with the product resistance method offered (beginning of fusion and complete solidification). When lyophilising under a microscope, the measuring system used means that it is possible to observe visually, under microscope, the fusion or collapse phenomenon. More>>

Total Expands Again As Packaging Innovation Hub Grows

Total Processing & Packaging 2010 has increased its floor space for a second time as companies continue to sign up for the UK’s largest processing and packaging exhibition. Due to the high level of demand, organisers Reed Exhibitions have now made another 745.5m² available. More>>

Thermo Fisher Scientific Simplifies RNAi Product Selection with New GENEius Product Search Tool

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced GENEius Product Search, a tool available on the Thermo Scientific Dharmacon website that helps researchers in the field of RNAi technology easily select the most appropriate gene-specific products for their applications. More>>

BioStorage Technologies European Facility Becomes Green Powered Through Use of 100 Percent Renewable Energy

BioStorage Technologies, a worldwide provider of long- and short-term storage of biomaterials, sample management and cold chain logistics, today announced its full-service biorepository near Frankfurt, Germany received green certification from ENTEGA Vertrieb GmbH & Co, a leading Germany-based sustainable energy supplier. More>>