We are pleased to announce the availability of two competitively priced packages that include Thermo Scientific Class II Biological Safety Cabinets.

The MSC-Advantage and Herasafe KS both incorporate design features that ensure superior personnel, product and environmental protection. The MSC-Advantage models provide improved energy efficiency of up to 60 percent when compared to other cabinets. The Herasafe KS cabinets incorporate SmartFlow™ and Digital Airflow Verification (DAVe) systems to ensure constant airflow and alert users in case of any obstructions. Both models include HEPA filtration for maximum filtration efficiency in demanding applications.

These new packages include a cabinet with a manual adjustable stand, and, for a limited time, free commissioning is included in the special low prices.

These packages have been configured for the convenience of users by including everything that is typically needed for a laboratory homogeniser set up.

The Fisherbrand PowerGen® homogenisers are suitable for a wide variety of sample preparation applications. These include tissue decomposition, emulsions, and suspensions, homogenising waste water samples to creating formulations for cosmetic products or medical diagnostics.

Key features of these new packages make them attractive to any laboratory needing a homogeniser capability:

• Packages include drive unit, stand, boss head clamp, tip adapter and 12 disposable dispersing tools.
• Homogenisers are available with capacities from 0.03mL to 30L.
• Suitable for use within pharmaceutical, biologics, petrochemical, chemical, food, paper, textiles, colours and paint/varnish laboratories.
• Stainless steel and disposable probes with flat or saw tooth tips to suit a wide variety of matrices.
• Variable speed controls enable all laboratory homogenisation tasks.
• Versatile handheld or stand-mounted units.

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We are pleased to announce NEW additions to the Fisherbrand range of own-labelled products; Fisherbrand Vacuum Pumps.

The pumps are suitable for applications including filtration, gas transfer, evaporation, concentration, drying and distilling. Users will appreciate the long lifetime, low consumption, small footprint and reduced noise level of the pumps, compared to other vacuum pumps on the market.

Innovative technology ensures the pumps are designed to fit most laboratory applications, due to:

• High pumping speed
• Wide ultimate vacuum range
• Excellent chemical resistance
• Minimum maintenance

The series includes piston, diaphragm and two stage rotary vane vacuum pumps. The pumps are complemented by a wide range of accessories, making choosing the right pump for the right job, even easier.

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The Fisherbrand range of laboratory products is continuously expanding and offers users quality, reliability and value for money.

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LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire, UK (July 19, 2010) – Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced the addition of the Thermo Scientific range of Anatomical Pathology products to its portfolio.

The Fisher Scientific histology product range has been further enhanced by the addition of the Thermo Scientific Raymond A. Lamb products which include general histology consumables, histology reagents and an extensive range of stains. In addition there is a selection of histology equipment including the Stainmate range of modular bi-linear batch stainers. The range is well recognised and those working within this area will be familiar with the Raymond A Lamb products. With this addition, the Thermo Scientific range of Anatomical Pathology products, available through Fisher Scientific, offers several prestigious legacy brands, all from one source.

Product ranges available are comprehensively covered by the following names:

• Thermo Scientific Shandon – renowned for their consumables, reagents and equipment.
• Thermo Scientific Microm – well established and highly regarded portfolio of histology equipment including microtomes, cryostats, coverslippers.
• Thermo Scientific Lab Vision – Offering a comprehensive range of quality research and diagnostic antibodies. In addition immunohistochemistry(IHC) reagents and immuno-staining instrumentation.

»» New Range of Anatomical Pathology Products now available from Fisher Scientific

LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire, UK (July 14, 2010) – Fisher Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today announced the availability of the Finnzymes line of advanced PCR/qPCR products. This gives customers who use Finnzymes products greater access and additional ordering convenience.

The Finnzymes line of products, recently acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now part of the Thermo Scientific PCR portfolio. Finnzymes product families now available through Fisher Scientific include:

• Phusion® High-Fidelity and new Hot Start II Polymerase reagents
• Phire® Hot-Start and Hot-Start II PCR reagents
• Direct PCR kits for plant, blood, tissue and FFPE sections
• DyNAzyme™ DNA Polymerases
• DyNAmo™ qPCR reagents

For Life Scientists carrying out PCR techniques, the Finnzymes range of high performance PCR products offers the following benefits:

• Speed – significantly faster for reduced protocol times
• Fidelity – Superior accuracy over Taq- and Pfu-based systems
• Yield – Higher efficiency amplification for more end product
• Specificity – Reduced levels of primer-dimers and false-primed products

»» Finnzymes PCR and qPCR Products now available through Fisher Scientific