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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Advanced Instruments’ New SomaScope Smart Receives NCIMS Approval – First Somatic Cell Counter to Feature LED Light Source

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Advanced Instruments’ New SomaScope™ Smart

NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. — May 11, 2010 — Advanced Instruments’ new Delta Instruments SomaScope™ Smart has received approval for sale in the U.S. from the Lab Committee of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) as the industry’s first somatic cell counter to feature a Light Emitting Diode (LED) as its light source.

“The SomaScope Smart delivers fast, accurate somatic cell counts and an unprecedented ease-of-use and low-cost of ownership – combined with the latest in flow cytometer and LED technology,” said Peter Costas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Advanced Instruments.

“The new SomaScope Smart uses an LED instead of an HBO lamp to illuminate the stained cells in a sample and detect them with dual photomultiplier tubes. There’s no waiting for lamps to warm up, which waste operator time, and no-light source hot spots, which can cause cell count issues,” he said.

The new SomaScope Smart delivers a host of benefits for owners and operators. Accuracy is provided at low or high somatic-cell levels utilizing proven flow-cytometry technology and results are fast with a 30-second analysis time. Operator use is considerably eased with the introduction of new, wizard-driven ”SomaSmart” software. Calibration is fast and easy, accuracy exceeding IDF/ISO/FDA/NCIMS standards, and maintenance costs are low. The new software also provides automatic operation reminders at start-up and 24/7 Hot-Line® Technical Service is available from Delta Instruments. All working solution containers are enclosed within the instrument giving it a sleek, compact design.

The SomaScope Smart somatic cell counter is ideal for use by dairy processors, payment laboratories, veterinary laboratories, and dairy herd improvement (DHI) laboratories, providing analysis for somatic cells in cow, sheep, goat, buffalo, and camel milk.

The SomaScope Smart is now available for immediate shipping. For instrument specifications and additional information, visit http://www.aicompanies.com/index.cfm/products/?productId=26 or call 800.225.1620 or +1 781.320.9000.

About Advanced Instruments, Inc.
Advanced Instruments, Inc., and our subsidiaries, Delta Instruments and Mart Microbiology, design and manufacture instrumentation for the clinical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microbiology, and food laboratories. Our quality brands include Spiral Biotech, Fiske Associates, and D & F Control Systems. The products we make help healthcare providers improve the quality of care and industrial companies enhance quality and productivity.

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Friday, April 30th, 2010

Microtest Labs Provides Complete Fill and Finish Manufacturing Services for Clinical Trial Material

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AGAWAM, MASS. – May 3, 2010 – Microtest Laboratories will highlight its newly expanded fill and finish manufacturing service for all Phases of clinical trials at the BIO International Convention, booth #1944, May 3-6 in Chicago.

Microtest is a leader in providing flexible, customizable aseptic processing and fill/finish services for all pharmaceutical producers conducting Phase 1, 2, or 3 clinical trials.

“Virtual companies and smaller pharma manufacturers with no infrastructure for manufacture can partner with Microtest to provide their clinical trial material to clinics in an efficient and timely manner. Large manufacturers that don’t wish to divert high-capacity production lines will find Microtest a fast, efficient, cost-effective alternative,” said Alex Mello, Director of Project Management, Microtest. “Manufacturers of any size will discover a partner in Microtest with all the specialized knowledge, experience, and facilities they need.”

Microtest provides the flexibility for all types of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Microtest will formulate per the approved batch record, which may include mixing, agitation, heating/cooling, etc. Microtest can provide problem solving experience to any of the specifics of a manufacturer’s process. Post formulation, Microtest’s analytical capabilities allow for a full spectrum of available in-process tests to ensure that the drug product is formulated to the strict specifications set by the manufacturer. Post in-process testing, filtration occurs utilizing the manufacturer’s specified filtration system, redundant as applicable. The product is filled into the designated vial type/size specified by the manufacturer as well as stoppered and capped using the manufacturer defined container closure system. Product is filled, capped and sealed under an ISO Class 5 environmental area.

Post fill, the product undergoes full 100% manual visual inspection, which is quality-controlled post-inspection by a qualified operator by performing an AQL inspection. Product is labeled per approved labels and stored in Microtest’s fully validated material control department at a multitude of storage conditions.

“As Microtest is a leader in testing of pharmaceutical drug products, we offer the full release package on-site thereby ensuring the most expeditious release of the product,” Mello said. “The specification documents allow for maximum efficiency when the samples are taken and released to our QC laboratories – both QC Microbiology and QC Analytical. Our representatives can discuss the testing on any final drug product specification and determine the most efficient release strategy.”

Microtest fill/finish operations comply with both U.S. FDA and European EMEA guidelines. Microtest has been inspected by the U.S. FDA, U.S. DEA, and Qualified Persons (QP) for both the manufacture and release testing of final drug product.

For more information, visit Microtest at the BIO International Convention, booth #1944, May 3-6 in Chicago. Or, visit the Microtest website at: http://www.microtestlabs.com/aseptic-processing/fill-finish/ or call 1-800-631-1680. Follow Microtest Labs on Twitter @MicrotestLabs at http://twitter.com/MicrotestLabs.

About Microtest
Microtest is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company’s expertise and flexible processes enhance product safety and security, accelerate time to market, and minimize supply chain disruption. For more information, visit http://www.microtestlabs.com or call 1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Spiral Biotech to Introduce New Autoplate Spiral Plating System

NORWOOD, MASS. – March 17, 2009 - Spiral Biotech, an Advanced Instruments company, will introduce its new Autoplate® Spiral Plating System – which delivers faster cycle times, a touch screen display, and self-cleaning features that boost processing speed and efficiency in microbiology laboratories – at The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) General Meeting in May, 2009.

“The introduction of the new Autoplate represents a major advancement in spiral plating technology,” said Anthony Pappas, National Sales Manager, Advanced Instruments (http://www.aicompanies.com/).

“The new Autoplate features 50 percent faster cycle times – 30 seconds as opposed to one minute – a new Windows® CE-based touch screen display, and an expanded range of analysis that includes two new spiral plating modes. The new system also introduces a revolutionary self-cleaning feature that is very fast, very thorough, and ensures no sample-to-sample contamination.

“Altogether, the new Autoplate drives spiral plating technology a generational leap forward,” Pappas said.

The new Autoplate deposits microbial suspensions without the need for most serial dilutions, thus increasing efficiency in the microbiology laboratory. Labor and material costs associated with sample preparation and manual dilution are reduced by 75%. Moreover, by eliminating the variability inherent in manual procedures, Autoplate delivers both a higher degree of accuracy, and repeatability.

Spiral Biotech’s Autoplate technology is ideal for any laboratory that uses microbial concentration samples greater than 1,000 cfu/g or cfu/ml, or any application where counts are high and standardization and reproducibility are key.

Spiral Biotech will unveil the new Autoplate at the ASM General Meeting, May 18-20, 2009, in Philadelphia. For more information, visit the Spiral Biotech exhibit, number 133, at ASM General Meeting. Or, visit the website at www.aicompanies.com/autoplate, or call 1-800-554-1620 or 1-781-320-9000.

About Spiral Biotech, Inc.
For more than 30 years Spiral Biotech, Inc., a subsidiary of Advanced Instruments, has produced a line of automated microbiology systems for hospital laboratory and clinical laboratory applications. The company focuses on automating the pre-analytical and analytical steps involved with traditional microbial enumeration with a product line that includes colony counters, plating systems, anaerobic workstations, susceptibility test software, air samplers and sample prep tools. For more information, contact Spiral Biotech on the web at http://www.spiralbiotech.com/ or toll free at 1-800-554-1620.

About Advanced Instruments, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Advanced Instruments, Inc. (http://www.aicompanies.com/) is the world’s largest supplier of freezing-point cryoscopes and osmometers used in dairy, clinical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology laboratories. The company is also a leading supplier of analytical instruments for the food and industrial microbiology markets. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, the privately held company also produces Fiske® Associates brand diagnostic instruments and operates Spiral Biotech, Inc., D&F Control Systems, Inc., Mart Microbiology, and Delta Instruments as wholly-owned subsidiaries. A worldwide network of direct sales people and independent distributors supports Advanced Instruments’ products.

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Thursday, February 28th, 2008

White Paper Details Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Strategies for Laboratories

NEEDHAM, MASS. – February 28, 2008 – A free white paper that details three specific strategies to improve laboratory environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance programs is now available for download at http://www.eheinc.com/labprogram.htm.

“Small and midsized companies and institutions with laboratories must manage complex environmental health and safety compliance programs, involving federal, state, and local regulations with limited resources,” said Jack McCarthy, President and co-founder of EH&E, a Needham, Mass.-based environmental services consulting firm.

In the white paper, titled “Three Proven Strategies for Upgrading Your Laboratory Environmental Health & Safety Program,” EH&E experts outline the strategies they have developed to maximize the effectiveness and the efficiency of these programs.

“Due to the complexity and ever-changing nature of research activities, laboratory EH&S programs can be extremely challenging to develop and maintain, yet are critical to the success of the company or institution they serve,” McCarthy said.

The white paper will demonstrate how laboratory managers, laboratory technicians, and EH&S directors can:

  • Improve EH&S program organization and accessibility
  • Expand the laboratory inspection program
  • Take a blended approach to laboratory safety training

Download the free white paper, “Three Proven Strategies for Upgrading Your Laboratory Environmental Heath and Safety Program,” at http://www.eheinc.com/labprogram.htm.

Or, for more information contact EH&E directly on the web at: http://www.eheinc.com/ or by phone at: 1-800-825-5343.

About EH&E
EH&E (http://www.eheinc.com/) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for 20 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients. Our new series of EH&E web compliance solutions is just the latest example of our continuing effort to provide this knowledge and information to a wider range of clients.

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Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

New White Paper Details Six Steps to Investigate and Prevent Laboratory Accidents

NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS – October 9, 2007 – A new, free white paper, titled “A ‘Six Step’ Process to Investigate and Prevent Laboratory Accidents,” is now available for download at: www.eheinc.com/labaccidents.htm.

Laboratories are potentially dangerous work environments, and often contain a wide variety of toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive compounds. Accident prevention is imperative for any proactive health and safety program and accidents themselves, while unfortunate, present an opportunity to improve the performance of the laboratory safety program.

This white paper details the six key components of an accident investigation and mitigation program that are necessary to provide improvements in the overall safety program and prevent future accidents. The steps the white paper discusses include:

  • Notification and Response
  • Site Investigation and Interviews
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Report of Findings and Review
  • Implement Corrective Measures
  • Monitoring

The author, Kevin Coghlan, M.S., C.I.H., Director of EH&S, Compliance & Strategic Support at EH&E, a Newton, Mass. based environmental engineering and consulting firm, has over 18 years of experience in assessing, evaluating, characterizing, and solving environmental problems in laboratories.

This white paper will be applicable to all those that work in laboratories, including managers, technicians, laboratory safety directors, and environmental health and safety officers.

For more information, or to download the white paper, “A ‘Six Step’ Process to Investigate and Prevent Laboratory Accidents,” visit: www.eheinc.com/labaccidents.htm or call 1-800-825-5343.

About EH&E
EH&E (http://www.eheinc.com/) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 18 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients. Our new series of EH&E web compliance solutions is just the latest example of our continuing effort to provide this knowledge and information to a wider range of companies.

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Monday, September 10th, 2007

New White Paper Details Strategies for Biotechnology Companies to Improve EH&S Compliance

NEWTON, MASS. – September 10, 2007 – A free white paper detailing strategies to help biotechnology companies improve compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and safety regulations is available for download at: http://www.eheinc.com/pitfalls.htm.

The white paper, titled “Environmental Health and Safety Compliance in Biotech Companies: Common Deficiencies Encountered During Audits,” is based on an analysis of numerous program audits, and offers small and mid-size biotechnology companies an opportunity to avoid costly oversights.

“All biotechnology firms are required to meet complex regulatory compliance requirements from a variety of governing sources,” said Jack McCarthy, President and co-founder of EH&E (http://www.eheinc.com/), a Newton, Mass. based environmental engineering and consulting firm. “Larger firms employ full-time professional staff to manage their responsibilities. Small and mid-size firms often cannot afford the expense or dedicate the manpower to fully meet these requirements, and are therefore more at risk of violations and sanctions.”

Compliance areas covered by the white paper include:

  • Environmental Compliance (air emissions, wastewater, and waste management)
  • Permitting and Plans
  • Employee Training
  • Biosafety
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • General Documentation Deficiencies

Within each compliance area, the white paper details examples of the most common violations encountered during routine audits and summarizes a list of recommendations for maintaining a continual high level of compliance using limited manpower. Download the free white paper at: http://www.eheinc.com/pitfalls.htm.

For more information on EH&E visit http://www.eheinc.com/ or call 1-800-825-5343.

About EH&E
EH&E (http://www.eheinc.com/) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 18 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients. Our new series of EH&E web compliance solutions is just the latest example of our continuing effort to provide this knowledge and information to a wider range of companies.

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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

EH&E to Feature Lab Compliance Solutions at American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo in Philadelphia

NEWTON, MASS. – May 29, 2007 – EH&E, a full service environmental engineering and consulting firm, will feature their laboratory safety and regulatory compliance solutions at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo (AIHce), June 4-7, 2007 in booth #1129.

EH&E’s web-based compliance solutions enable any company or institution with a laboratory to manage stringent and complex EH&S regulations, including those imposed by OSHA and The Joint Commission (JCAHO).

Since the solutions are customizable, the institution’s existing systems and processes for record keeping, data storage, permits, and employee training can be integrated easily, avoiding costly programming. Once in place, authorized Safety Committee members can access the site from any web-enabled computer to update or review EH&S information.

Customized by market, the EH&E compliance solutions are available for laboratory facilities in healthcare (eH&E-Healthcare), higher education (eH&E-Campus), biotechnology (eH&E-Biotech), as well as other research labs (eH&E-LabSupport).

Each solution provides direct support from EH&E experts through the site content, including templates, tools, expert advice, and organizational structure, helping to ensure facility compliance with today’s regulations. For EH&E client Masha Ushomirsky, Safety Officer at Peptimmune, that is the key.

“Beyond the value of the compliance portal is the ability to discuss industry issues with EH&E’s own environmental health and safety experts. They are people who understand and have the expertise to assist me with any issue that may come up. Between the software and health and safety resources, EH&E’s compliance solution has paid for itself in full,” Ushomirsky said.

The AIHce, to be held at the Pennsylvania Conference Center in Philadelphia, will include keynote addresses, technical programs and an exhibit hall featuring the latest safety, occupational health and environmental management products and services.

For more information on EH&E and their laboratory safety and regulatory compliance solutions, visit EH&E in booth #1129 at the AIHce, June 4-7, 2007. Or, visit them online at www.eheinc.com or by phone: 800-825-5343.

About EH&E
EH&E (www.eheinc.com) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 18 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients. Our new series of EH&E web compliance solutions is just the latest example of our continuing effort to provide this knowledge and information to a wider range of companies.

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Friday, April 13th, 2007

Free Webinar Explores New Concept in Environmental Health & Safety Program Support for Laboratories

Netwon, Mass. — April 13, 2007 — The details of a new concept in environmental health & safety (EH&S) program support for laboratories will be detailed in a free online webinar on April 24th from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.

EH&S compliance programs for any company or institution with laboratories are increasingly complex and challenging to maintain. Yet employee safety and avoiding substantial fines for non-compliance relies upon the completeness and effectiveness of the program.

A new web-based compliance support system, however, can help. That new solution will be detailed during the April 24th webinar by Maureen Oliver, Biosafety and Radiation Safety Officer at several large research institutions, and staff scientist at Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. (EH&E).

Oliver will show how the new system can streamline the programs of large institutions and bring specialized knowledge and tools to smaller companies. Using practical examples from several EH&S programs, Oliver will demonstrate how usage of the system enables managers to:

  • Allow 24/7 single point access to the entire EH&S program (documents and data).
  • Gain access to customizable templates for all key program documents and databases.
  • Automatically assign and track compliance-required tasks (compliance calendars).
  • Access expert peer support across all program areas.
  • Allow team participation in collecting required information, keeping the program current.
  • Minimize program disruptions during personnel changes.
  • Reduce EH&S staff training time.

The free webinar, “A New Concept in Environmental Health & Safety Program Support for Laboratories,” will be of particular interest to EH&S managers, lab managers, chemical hygiene officers, environmental managers, or anyone responsible for maintaining EH&S compliance at their company or institution.

To register, go to: https://www.eheinc.com/news_workshop_register/labsupport.htm.

The webinar is sponsored by EH&E, a leading provider of biosafety, laboratory safety, and radiation safety consulting services for various clients in the biomedical research and biotechnology industry.

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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

EH&E Offers Free Webinar Detailing EH&S Support System for Higher Education

NEWTON, MA – February 6, 2007 – EH&E, a leading provider of health & safety and engineering consulting services, will host a free webinar titled “A Customizable EH&S Support System for Higher Education: Flexible Framework, Expert Content and Support.”

Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs within colleges and universities are complex and highly individualized. The large number of buildings, wide variety of design and function, and the presence of chemical and/or biological laboratories dictate a complex and record-intensive regulatory compliance program. EH&E has designed a unique new support system using a standard Microsoft platform that combines a customizable organizational structure with a complete range of expert EH&S support services and tools.

EH&S managers, facility managers, and administrators can learn how to streamline and organize college and university EH&S compliance programs during the free webinar to be held on February 13, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. EST.

The easily integrated compliance support system allows:

  • Compliance program collaboration among departments
  • Direct access to EH&S experts
  • Inventory tracking database
  • Lab inspection survey and reporting software
  • Web-based, laboratory and facility safety training

To register for this FREE webinar, visit: www.eheinc.com/news_workshops/campuswebinar.htm. For more information on EH&E and their university and college EH&S compliance systems, contact by phone: 1-800-825-5343 or on the web: www.eheinc.com.

About EH&E
EH&E (www.eheinc.com) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 18 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients.

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Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

EH&E Offers New, Free White Paper to Help Biotech Companies Improve Environmental Health and Safety Compliance

NEWTON, MASS. – January 30, 2007 – EH&E has announced the availability of a new, free white paper, “Environmental Health and Safety Compliance in Biotech Companies: Common Deficiencies Encountered During Audits,” for download at: http://www.eheinc.com/pitfalls.htm.

Biotech companies must comply with complex regulatory requirements mandated by federal, state, and local agencies. Larger firms employ full-time professional staff to manage these responsibilities. Small and mid-size firms often cannot afford the expense or dedicate the manpower to fully meet these requirements, and are at an increased risk of violations and sanctions.

The white paper provides detailed examples of the most common violations encountered during routine audits of biotech companies and summarizes a list of recommendations for maintaining a continual high level of compliance using limited manpower.

Based on an analysis of numerous EH&S program audits, the white paper offers small and mid-size biotech companies an opportunity to avoid costly oversights. Compliance areas covered by the white paper include:

  • Environmental Compliance (air emissions, wastewater, and waste
    management)
  • Permitting and Plans
  • Employee Training
  • Biosafety
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • General Documentation Deficiencies

For more information, contact EH&E at: http://www.eheinc.com or by phone at: 1-800-825-5343.

Download the free white paper at: http://www.eheinc.com/pitfalls.htm.

About EH&E
EH&E (http://www2.blogger.com/www.eheinc.com) has provided an extensive range of environmental and engineering consulting services for over 18 years. Our team consists of more than 60 experts with an outstanding record of providing business-focused solutions for issues that affect the built environment. EH&E has a depth of knowledge and credibility unmatched in the industry and our wealth of readily-accessible information has become a powerful resource for our clients.

Our new series of EH&E web compliance solutions is just the latest example of our continuing effort to provide this information to a wider range of companies. eH&E-Biotech provides much of EH&E’s compliance expertise to smaller organizations through a web-based portal, and in a very affordable way. The solution provides a complete outline of a comprehensive EH&S compliance management program, and includes tools, databases and document templates to facilitate easy program development and maintenance.

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