Lab Services - Training

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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M-Scan Ltd
Address: 3 Millars Business Centre, Fishponds Close, Wokingham, Berkshire, UK RG41 2TZ
Tel: 0118 989 6940 Fax: 0118 989 6941
Contact: Dr F Greer

Company Profile
M-Scan is a world leading contract research organisation celebrating 25 years of providing analytical laboratory services to the chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical and related industries. Using a unique combination of expertise and sophisticated instruments,in particular mass spectrometry, we solve a variety of analytical problems for clients worldwide. The group, now comprising four laboratories in the USA, UK and Switzerland, offers the levels of service expected of a top-flight CRO: GLP/GMP accreditation, confidentiality and dedication to delivering projects to an agreed timetable.
Studies involve chemical entities ranging in size from small molecules to biopharmaceuticals at all stages of product development, including research, production QC and regulatory approval.
Our laboratories have been inspected by appropriate regulatory agencies and are certified to perform analysis to GLP and cGMP standards.

Metrohm UK Ltd
Address: Unit 2 Top Angel, Buckingham Industrial Park, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MK18 1TH
Tel: 01280 824824 Fax: 01280 824800
Contact:

Company Profile
Instrumentation for potentiometric titration, karl fischer titration,ion chromatography, HPLC, Voltammetry / Polarography, Lab Automation, Dosing & Dispensing, CFR COMPLIANT SOFTWARE.

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Mourne Training Services
Address: 14 Burren Road, Warrenpoint, Newry, Down, UK BT34 3SA
Tel: +44 (0) 2841773724 Fax: n/a
Contact: Oona McPolin

Company Profile
Mourne Training Services (MTS) is a training consultancy specialising in learning and development related to pharmaceutical analysis. We custom design training solutions which match the needs of our customers.

Examples of the types of courses which we can provide include:
- Analytical techniques such as Basic Laboratory Skills, HPLC, GC, UV spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, etc., (including application, method development and method validation as appropriate).
- Dosage form related analysis such as dissolution, content uniformity, etc.
- Drug development topics such as performing stability studies and forced degradation studies.

Visit our website for more information.

MP Systems, LLC
Address: P.O. Box 3746, Los Altos, California, USA 94024
Tel: 1-650-967-5125 Fax: 1-650-967-3625
Contact: Eric Levenson

Company Profile
MP SYSTEMS is a Silicon Valley consulting firm that specializes in identifying and evaluating very early-stage companies (pre-VC) for investment and partnerships in Nanotechnology, Organic Light Emitting Diodes, Semiconductor Equipment and Processes. The company has particular expertise in sulfur trioxide-based (SO3 gas) semiconductor wafer/substrate, organic dry-cleaning.

The principals have significant technology, business and market experience and industry contacts that enable them to introduce attractive partners for mergers, acquisitions, manufacturing or sales partnerships, and joint development relationships between global firms and those in the Silicon Valley.

Our breadth of experience spans sales and marketing, acquisitions and mergers, IPO’s, investment funding, business plan preparation and evaluation, customer satisfaction activities, engineering, manufacturing and operations. This breadth enables us to judge the potential of very early-stage companies and their specific technologies.

Netzsch Instruments
Address: Vigo Place, Aldridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom WS9 8UG
Tel: 01922 459006 Fax: 01922 453320
Web: www.netzsch-thermal-analysis.com Email: eileen.smith@netzsch.com
Contact: Eileen Smith

Company Profile
Netzsch Thermal Analysis -

NETZSCH Analysing and Testing – expertise in thermal analysis

Leading the world in thermal analysis , thermophysical properties measurement and contract testing.

We offer a complete line of instruments for research and quality control including:

DSC - Differential Scanning Calorimetry / Differential Thermal Analysis
TGA - Thermogravimetry
STA - Simultaneous Thermogravimetry - Differential Scanning Calorimetry
DIL, TMA , DMA - Dilatometry / Thermomechanical Analysis / Dynamic-Mechanical Analysis
DEA - Dielectric Analysis
Thermal Diffusivity / Thermal Conductivity - Including the The Laser Flash Method (LFA)
Refractory Testing
Gas Analysis / Couplings
Dilatometer , Evolved Gas Analysis with FTIR and Mass Spectrometer .
Micromet DEA - Cure Monitoring

Sample of the industries we serve includes:
Research / Development, Academia
Polymer Manufacturing and Processing
Pharmaceutical, Foods and Cosmetic Industries
Chemical Industry
Vehicle Construction
Electronics Industry
Metal Industry
Ceramics, Glass, and Building Materials Industries

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Rich-Mond agencies Ltd
Address: Unit 137, Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, uk WN6 0XQ
Tel: +44 01257 422733 Fax: +44 01257 422880
Contact: Nick Edmond

Company Profile
Rich-Mond Agencies Ltd is a growing, uk based family owned company that deals in used laboratory equipment. If you are involved in Pharmaceutical,Biotech , Contract Analytical Laboratories, the Food Testing and Processing Industries, and the Chemical Industry then we would be pleased to assist.

Pre-owned equipment is becoming more popular as it is cheaper than new equipment and, in many cases still has a long lifespan. We also have older equipment, which is no longer manufactured and is useful for replacing parts that cannot be found elsewhere.

Since its foundation in 1993 Rich-Mond Agencies has taken advantage of this Niche in the market and has grown to be one of the largest suppliers of used/second hand laboratory/scientific equipment in the UK. With many satisfied customers that return time and time again, Rich-Mond is continuing to grow and plans in the next 12 months to strengthen its position in the UK as well as our European and World Markets.
by providing a greater variety of quality well priced equipment than has hitherto been seen in the Britain

Please visit our website to learn more about us.

For further information or to arrange a tour please contact Emma Fox, Public Relations,
Rich-Mond Agencies Ltd, Unit 137, Bradley Hall Trading Estate,
Standard, Wigan. WN6 0XQ. UK
Tel: 01942 422733, Fax 01942 422880.

Sci-Tek Instruments Ltd
Address: Berrybrook House, Stilebrook Road, Olney, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MK46 5EA
Tel: 01234 240765 Fax: 01234 240965
Contact: Jon Haynes

Company Profile
Service and sales organisation specialising in HPLC, ICP, AA, GC, UV-VIS and Microplate laboratory instrumentation.

VWR
Address: Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, UK LE17 4XN
Tel: 0800 22 33 44 Fax: 01455 55 85 86
Web: uk.vwr.com Email: uksales@uk.vwr.com
Contact: Ms S Moeng

Company Profile
VWR International (VWRI) is a worldwide leader in the distribution of scientific products and our vision is to be successful by delivering excellence in this distribution. Our range includes the most respected brands in scientific equipment, instruments, consumables and chemicals for general laboratory use as well as specialist areas such as microbiology, chromatography, cell diagnosis and life sciences. We also offer the VWR collection of our own brand products, offering exceptional value for money on a wide range of consumables and equipment.

White Horse Scientific
Address: The Coach House, Wilcot, Pewsey, Wilts, UK SN9 5NS
Tel: 01672 564299 Fax: 01672 564299
Contact: Ian Morris

Company Profile
White Horse Scientific was set up to offer a more personal service in selecting the correct products for the Laboratory. We offer a wide range of products from some well respected companies around the globe. Many of these are new to the UK, bringing some exciting new products with unique features and benefits to the end users. White Horse Scientific offer pipettes from CAPP, a quality Danish manufacturer. Freezers from Operon, described as "The Worlds Best Cryogenic Refrigeration Technology". Centrifuges from MPW, who in 2008 celebrate 60 years in business! Racking and Storage boxes for fridges and freezers from Tenak, who offer an on-line racking service to work out exactly what you need for your samples to ensure maximum storage. Other Manufacturers we represent are: Labcold, n-Biotek, RAG, Labotect, Esco, Human Corp, National Lab etc. Over the past 20 years we have gained vast experience in the General Laboratory Products area and have built up many relationships which mean we can source many products to fulfil your requirements. Take a look at our website today!

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Wickham Laboratories Ltd
Address: Winchester Road, Wickham, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom PO17 5EU
Tel: 01329 832511 Fax: 01329 834262
Contact: Chris Bishop

Company Profile
We are a Contract Research Organisation (CRO) with four departments, Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Food and Toxicology. (GLP, GCP, GMP, ISO 17025 and UKAS accredited). We provide testing services to support the Biotechnology, Food, Healthcare, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary industries.

Our departments:
BIOANALYSIS - provides pre-clinical and clinical trial support for drug development and in-vitro and in-vivo support for drug discovery under GLP/GCP guidelines.

PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY - has extensive expertise in the testing of different Pharmaceutical dosage forms. Using in-house, clients own methods or standard procedures, the department provides services in Microbial examination of Non-Sterile Products, Efficacy of Preservatives, Sterility Testing, Bacterial Endotoxin Testing and Medical Device Testing (Biocompatibility Testing, Cytotoxicity Testing, Bacterial Endotoxin (LAL method), Kinetic Chromogenic LAL, Gel-clot LAL Testing) and Bioburden Testing and Environmental Monitoring under ISO, Ph.Eur, BP and USP guidelines.

FOOD - provides expert advice, consultancy and technical support for all areas of the Food and Agriculture industries. Food Microbiology including plate counts and shelf-life testing, Microbiological Environmental Swab and Potable Water Testing is provided with extensive UKAS accreditation. Food Chemistry Testing including full nutritional analysis is offered but is sub-contracted to a partner laboratory.

TOXICOLOGY - provides Pharmacopoeial tests for drug substances and plastics destined for use in the medical field and medical devices. ISO 10993 tests to assess possible contact hazards from device released chemicals.

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