News
05-Dec-2005 - LGC Promochem and LUX Biotechnology sign
distribution agreement
GlowellTMstandards to revolutionise calibration and validation
of experimental data from a wide range of light measurement
systems
LGC Promochem, Europe´s leading supplier of reference materials,
has announced a new partnership with LUX Biotechnology for the
distribution of the GlowellTM range of light output reference
standards in all countries in Europe.
GlowellTM is a range of highly reliable and innovative
luminescence standards that allow simultaneous calibration of light
measuring equipment and validation of experimental data. Data
obtained from analytical instruments, such as fluorometers and
luminometers, is amongst the most widely used in bioanalytical
research and diagnostics. The GlowellTM standards – traceable to
standards at the UK National Physical Laboratory – will, for the
first time, make it possible to compare data accurately between
instruments and between laboratories. For organisations with
operations spread across a number of different sites, or even
countries, the GlowellTM standards offer the potential to improve
significantly the quality and comparability of their experimental
data.
Elizabeth Jordain, General Manager at LGC Promochem, said:
"At LGC Promochem we are committed to providing the best
possible service to our customers across Europe and are therefore
delighted to have reached this agreement with LUX Biotechnology.
The GlowellTM range of products have a huge potential in a number
of different markets, but particularly in the pharmaceutical and
drug development sectors where data comparison between inter-site
research or diagnostics projects has always been a concern. For the
first time, those directing research in these crucial areas will be
able to compare cross-site data and make accurate and reliable
decisions based on data generated in different locations."
Artin Moussavi, Chief Executive at LUX Biotechnology commented:
"We are very pleased and excited to be working with LGC
Promochem. Our experience in the luminescence market, coupled with
the extensive marketing and commercial support of LGC Promochem,
will strengthen our presence in the vibrant European and Indian
markets. Our agreement with LGC Promochem is an important step in
our effort to broaden LUX´s product availability. Customers will
benefit from the proximity with their local LGC Promochem
specialist and their local sales representatives."
Unlike other standards on the market, the product emits a
constant, chemically generated light output, and comes in a format
that allows it to be easily inserted into a 96 or 384 microtitre
plate or standard PCR plate. The GlowellTM standards can be used in
conjunction with other biological controls, require no external
power source and are available in a variety of intensities and
wavelengths. The GlowellTM range also offers a low light imaging
standard range of products which have applications for customers
working with CCD cameras.
The range of GlowellTM products will be on display at the LGC
Promochem stand at this year´s British Society of Immunology
conference (stand number 52), at the Harrogate Conference centre,
6-9 December 2005. For further information on the LGC Promochem
range of reference materials, readers can telephone +44 (0)20 8943
8489, fax +44 (0)20 8943 8405 or visit the website at www.lgcpromochem.com.
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