Genevac issues positive forecast on sample concentration market
21 Dec 2006Product News
Genevac, world leader in solvent removal technologies, has reported that its strong new product pipeline, novel application-based systems and excellent international specialist sales / support network are combining to make 2006 another growth year for the company.
Earlier this year Genevac shipped its 2000th centrifugal evaporator and reported a healthy 150% increase in sales through distribution channels. A stream of 2006 product introductions including the new second generation EZ-2 system, a HCl-resistant version of the HT-4 evaporator and applications optimised systems for fast lyophilisation and environmental analysis have been well received by customers worldwide.
Reflecting upon these achievements - Rob Darrington (Business Development Manager) commented 'our growth in 2006 will be a testament to Genevac's track record of consistent technological innovation, top level customer support and reliable high performance products'. 'Today many purchasers require more than just performance in an evaporator - our team of 20 experienced support staff coupled with the company commitment to free lifetime applications support and high quality standards are often key purchasing considerations'. He added ' further new product introductions and investments in customer facing staff bodes well for another good year for Genevac in 2007'.
Founded in 1990, Genevac today employs around 85 people, with manufacturing, R&D and marketing headquartered in Ipswich, UK. A US subsidiary based in Valley Cottage, NY. together with a network of sales and service representatives provides informed local sales, service and technical support to customers in North America. In Europe, outside the company headquarters, Genevac maintains sales and service staff based at offices in Lyon, France and Wiesbaden, Germany to provide efficient service to its European customers. Earlier this year a new sales and support centre has been established in Singapore to provide local support to the Asia / Pacific region. Genevac today offers a comprehensive portfolio of evaporators to suit almost any solvent removal application, purchasing budget or productivity requirement. Details of the current Genevac evaporator range may be found on the article webpage.
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EZ-2 Series
GenevacUsing the most advanced proven technology in evaporation science, the third generation of the EZ-2 Series has been designed specifically for solvent removal in life science research; be that concentration of samples or complete drying. The innovative design of the EZ-2 Series presents many advantages for working in parallel within synthesis chemistry, analytical sample preparation and for general-purpose solvent removal needs in life science laboratories. At the heart of the evaporator is a solvent resistant, oil-free vacuum pump, and the high efficiency, defrost-free, SpeedTrap™, which traps all solvents as liquids, even water. Solvents collect in the insulated, plastic coated glass vessel, enabling the user to see the progress of evaporation and determine when the trap should be emptied. The EZ-2 Elite has a special auto-draining collection vessel fitted to the SpeedTrap, which uses the very powerful Scroll pump. The Elite can therefore evaporate the highest boiling solvents such as DMSO and perform the Genevac LyoSpeed fast lyophilisation method for HPLC fractions. There is a low-cost option available on the Standard, Plus and Elite that allows the routine use of hydrochloric acid and aggressive solvents. By building key elements in Hastelloy®, glass or PTFE, full protection against acid chlorides is achieved. New to the HCl Resistance option is the ability to evaporate concentrated nitric acid. This option must be specified when ordering, as it cannot be retrofitted. All EZ-2 models are resistant to routine use of high concentrations of TFA as standard. An additional option is available to allow safe operation for those wishing to use highly explosive solvents, such as pentane or diethyl ether - the inert gas purge system. This system can also be used to preserve oxygen or moisture sensitive samples under an inert gas blanket until the user returns to the evaporator. The EZ-2 Series can also accommodate a wide selection of sample holders, including round-bottom flasks up to 500ml, tubes up to 160mm long (including Dionex ASE® and Radleys Carousel tubes), custom reaction blocks, and shallow or deep-well microtitre plates. EZ-2 Series Models: The Standard (EZ-2) is suitable for water and volatile solvents The Envi (EZ-2 Envi) is recommended for concentration of volatile solvents The Plus (EZ-2 Plus) is recommended for solvents with boiling points upto 165°C The Elite (EZ-2 Elite) is recommended for solvents with boiling points upto 220°C