Lab Services - Testing Services

Health Protection Agency Culture Collections
Address: Health Protection Agency, Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK SP4 0JG
Tel: + 44 1980 612512 Fax: +44 1980 611315
Web: www.ecacc.org.uk Email: ecacc@hpa.org.uk
Contact: Dr Elizabeth Fashola-Stone

Company Profile
Formation of the Health Protection Agency in 2003 brought together four of the existing UK culture collections, NCTC, NCPV, NCPF and ECACC:

EUROPEAN COLLECTION OF CELL CULTURES (ECACC)
One of the world's premier collections of authenticated cell cultures, with over 40,000 cell lines representing 45 different species. Along with a new range of Early Passage Cells and associated media.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF PATHOGENIC FUNGI (NCPF)
The UK's only culture collection specialising in fungi pathogenic to humans and animals. The NCPF holds about 2500 strains, most of which are available for sale and distribution.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF PATHOGENIC VIRUSES (NCPV)
Preserves well-characterised, authenticated human pathogenic viruses in a secure facility, and supplies the agents or nucleic acids derived from them to the scientific community according to national and international guidelines.

NATIONAL COLLECTION OF TYPE CULTURES (NCTC)
Supplies reference bacterial cultures of medical, scientific and veterinary importance world-wide to support academic, health, food and veterinary institutions. The collection comprises over 5000 bacterial cultures, over 100 mycoplasmas and more than 500 plasmids, host strains, bacteriophages and transposons.

The collections also support a range of identification, characterisation and testing services. HPACC supplies its microorganisms, products and services to both academic and commercial customers worldwide.

Product and services: Cell culture, Cell Lines, Cell Line, Normal Early Passage Cells, Normal Early Passage Cell Media, Synoviocytes, dermal papilla cells, endothelia cells, HUVEC, Coronary artery, smooth muscle cells, skeletal muscle cells, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, preadipocytes, keratinocytes, melanocytes, primary cultures, human control DNA, genomic DNA, primate DNA, ethnic diversity DNA, ethnic DNA, Diabetes, Diabetes Type 1 DNA, Diabetes Type 2 DNA, microbial testing, sterility testing, DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cell pellets, virus testing, mycoplasma testing, mycoplasma eradication, cell culture scale-up, training courses, blood processing, EBV transformation, cGMP Safe Deposit, Safe Deposit, Patent Deposit, Cell Banking, quarantine cell banking, inventory management, cell analysis, quality assurance, cell verification, genomic modification of cells, serum-free adaptation and banking, tissue processing, cryo-preserved tissue digests, laboratory automation, pharmacogentics, HTS, high screening, DNA quantification, liquid handling, blood collection, cell collection, drug analysis, biomaufacturing, biotechnology, life science, genetic, pharmaceutical, drug discover, consultancy, cell culture troubleshooting, facility set-up, growth profiling, cell phenotype analysis, second site storage, bacterial, reference standards, plasmids, host strains, bacteriophages, transposons, LENTICULE, International Depository Authority, viruses, fungi, yeast, dermatophytes, mould, dimorphic fungal pathogens.

Mettler Toledo Ltd
Address: 64 Boston Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom LE4 1AW
Tel: 0116 235 7070 Fax: 0116 236 5500
Web: www.mt.com Email: enquire.mtuk@mt.com
Contact: Alison Mason

Company Profile
Mettler-Toledo Limited is the world’s largest manufacturer of weighing equipment and one of the leading suppliers of analytical instruments.

Our extensive produce portfolio includes analytical and process instruments for the measurement of pH, thermal properties, dissolved oxygen, moisture content, density, refractive index, carbon dioxide and much more. In addition laboratory balances and titrators offer a wide range of solutions for all applications.

Our AutoChem business unit focuses on accelerating the R&D process and scale-up to production in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, specifically the discovery, development and manufacture of chemical compounds. We shorten time-to-market by accelerating the synthesis, purification and process development of chemical compounds through integration, automation and sophisticated software solutions.

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Opti-Pharma UK
Address: Lynwood house, 56 Lynwood Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, UK WF8 3QX
Tel: +44 0 1977 791302 Fax: +44 0 1977 791302
Contact: Keith O\'Brien

Company Profile
Require an upgrade to your existing system? We have drawn from the wealth of over 10 years industry experience to offer a complete design, repair & maintenance service. We specialise in providing electrical or mechanical solutions to all Fume extraction, Biological containment & Laminar airflow issues within the laboratory, clean room and manufacturing environments. Utilising the latest computer software coupled with our highly qualified experience, our engineers can bespoke design any system to your individual requirements. We also offer a validation service utilising calibrated equipment to qualify clients systems to meet all relevant standards i.e. COSHH/LEV, BS 7258, BS 5295, ISO 14644 etc.

Also, as we are well connected within the industry, we remove equipment for clients and have a facility available to provide renovation to systems. We maintain a stock of refurbished units available for sale and are able to offer considerable cost savings on these cabinets (from Fume Cupboards to Downflow Booths).

If you feel you have an issue within your working environment which Opti-Pharma (UK) are able to assist please call us and we will endeavour to provide a quotation/proposal to match your specific needs.

Complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you in answer to your queries, or telephone our team on +44 (0)1977 791302.

Particle Technology Ltd
Address: Station Yard Industrial Estate, Hatton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom DE65 5DU
Tel: 01283 520365 Fax: 01283 520412
Contact: info@particletechnology.com

Company Profile
Company Profile
Particle Technology Ltd offers a diverse range of quality products and services to new and existing customers worldwide.

Test Dust
Particle Technology has many years experience in supplying test dusts manufactured to international standards along with test dusts manufactured to customers specific size and particle distribution requirements.

Environmental Dust Testing
Particle Technology houses one of the largest dust testing facilities for Ingress Protection and sand erosion in the UK; with a 40m3 chamber capable of air velocities up to 30m/s and temperatures up to a maximum of 900C. Accredited test standards carried out include; MIL STD 810 B - F 510.4 Proc 1 & II, DEF STD 07 - 55 (Part 2) Section 4/1, DEF STD 00 - 35 (Part 3) CL25, BS EN 60529:1992, ISO 20653:2006, RTCA DO - 160B, C, D, E, Section 12
All of the listed specifications are tested to ISO STD 17025 and are accredited by UKAS.

Particle Size Standards
Particle Technology supplies a wide range of certified particle size tandards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology including standards from Duke Scientific.

Component Cleanliness Analyser
Particle Technology is the UK manufacturer of the Component Cleanliness Analyser. A particle counting and sizing system used in various industrial applications to test the efficiency of aqueous and solvent cleaning systems. Component cleanliness is tested in accordance with ISO STD 16232 and ISO STD 18413:2002. We also offer the service of testing manufactured components at our dedicated laboratory at Hatton.

Particle Sizing Systems
Particle Technology distributes a range of Ankersmid Particle Size and Shape Systems using a the techniques of laser light obscuration and high speed optical imaging for both wet and dry applications.

Consultancy & Analytical Services
Particle Technology provides a range of services to companies that add value through outsourced analytical testing, troubleshooting processes and research and development. Services include but are not limited to Component Cleanliness Verification; Particle Size Analysis; Environmental Dust Testing, Bulk Powder Properties and Filter Efficiency Testing.

Photon Technology International
Address: Unit M1, Rudford Industrial estate, Ford Road, Ford, West Sussex, United Kingdom BN18 0BF
Tel: 01903 719 555 Fax: 01903 725 772
Contact: Carl Jones

Company Profile
Fluorescence spectrometers, Imaging, time resolved and plate reader instrumentation

Priorclave Ltd
Address: 129-131 Nathan Way, West Thamesmead Business Park, Thamesmead, London, United Kingdom SE28 0AB
Tel: 020 8316 6620 Fax: 020 8855 0616
Web: www.priorclave.co.uk Email: sales@priorclave.co.uk
Contact: Paul Richardson

Company Profile
Priorclave’s high level of investment and innovation has made it among Europe’s leading manufacturers of autoclaves and steam sterilisers for Laboratories in Universities, the Food and Drink Industry and Hospitals in the UK and around the world.
The range covers bench-top, top loading, front loading and rectangular autoclaves from 40 to 700 litres operating up to 138C 2.4 bar and a wide selection of options and accessories are available. Double door, pass-through models are also available.
The versatile TACTROL control system is common across the range of autoclaves along with the unique BioCote® anti-microbial surface finish as a second line of defence in contamination control.
More details about Priorclave and the full range of autoclaves are available on our website, where the visitor can construct their own technical data sheet and price guide according to their type of use and application.
A full range of after-sales service is available including fully inclusive maintenance contracts and UKAS accredited calibration and performance qualification testing.

Protex Developments Ltd
Address: Boy Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom HX3 5AF
Tel: 01422 322623 Fax: 01422 355924
Web: Email: sales@protexdevelopments.co.uk
Contact: Robert West

Company Profile
workstations both fixed height and powered variable height worktops to BS7258 & ASHRAE (USA) containment
worktops manufactured in stainless steel , pvc and polypropylene.
Provides inhalation protection for the user in hazourdous environments such as solvents acid vapour and powders

Ideal for powder weighing , solvent extraction , decanting ,
tissue culture , staining sinks , rotavap work

Used in pharmaceutical , agrochemical , environmental ,
hospital , universities , food preparation

complete with fume extraction and all services

widths 900mm / 1200 / 1500 / 1800 / 2000 / 2400
extra depth available for all widths

New specification
zone 1 suitable workstations now available

High Containment Fume cupboards for Research and
Development complete with extract systems

All Protex manufactured products have a 3 year guarantee

Rattan Sales Corporation
Address: Rattan House, Model Basti Industrial Area, New Delhi, India 110005
Tel: 23628547 Fax: 23544547
Contact: Raj

Company Profile
Manufacturers & suppliers of Laboratory, Medical, Pharma equipments like microtomes, blood bank freezers, medical freezers, mortuary cabinets, cold rooms, deep freezers, ultra low temperature freezers, freeze dryers etc.

Ravenfield Designs Ltd
Address: Russell Street, Heywood, Lancashire, United Kingdom OL10 1NX
Tel: 01706 369307 Fax: 01706 360472
Contact:

Company Profile
Designers and manufacturers of scientific instruments

ReAgent
Address: 18 Aston Field Road, White House Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire, UK WA7 3DL
Tel: +44 (01928) 716903 Fax: +44 (01928) 716425
Contact: Richard Hudson

Company Profile
ReAgent is specialist chemical manufacturer located in Runcorn, Cheshire. Our niche is manufacturing bespoke chemical products to precise customer specifications. We have the facility to produce a huge range of solutions, from individual sachets and ampoules to 1000L Industrial Bulk Containers. Our products and services include, but are not limited to:

Atomic Absorption Standards (AAS)/Standard Metal Solutions
Bespoke Chemicals/Tailor Made Solutions
Buffer Sachets
Buffer Solutions
Conductivity Standards
European Pharmacopoeia Reagents
Indicators
Karl Fischer Reagents
Mettalurgical Testing Solutions
Online Analyser and Process Reagents
Petrochemical Standards and Reagents
Standard Solutions
Sub Contract Manufacturing
Test Kits
Repacking Services
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Standards
Turbidity Standards
Volumetric Solutions
Water Treatment Chemicals

Rubber Consultants
Address: Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, Brickendonbury, Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom SG13 8NL
Tel: 01992 554657 Fax: 01992 504248
Contact: Mrs K Ward

Company Profile
Rubber Consultants is based at one of the world's leading research centres with over 60 years' experience. In addition to staff expertise in rubber science and technology, engineering materials, chemical testing and failure analysis, facilities are available as support services.

Safety Cabinet Solutions Ltd
Address: PO Box 3456, Wokingham, Berkshire, UK RG41 1XX
Tel: 01189 775302 Fax: n/a
Contact: Mr D Dobson

Company Profile
Safety Cabinet Solutions Ltd are a specialist supplier of the world’s leading brand of Ductless, carbon filtered recirculating fumecupboards, vertical laminar flow and powder weighing cabinets, PCR cabinets and other associated products.

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