bromford is a social enterprise providing affordable housing and specialist housing support services .

the businesses covers a wide geographical area , predominately central england , which includes the west midlands , shropshire , staffordshire , gloucestershire , cirencester , the cotswolds , northamptonshire , buckinghamshire and some areas of east wales .

bromford also incorporates bromford homes , an outright sale business arm providing shared ownership homes to assist private / social renters move onto the property ladder .

bromford currently has 28,000 affordable homes and 9,000 people receiving specialist support , meaning the business has more than 60,000 customers across its operating area .

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pictured are l - r : john barnes , chloe barnes and julie ann morrell ( bromford group ) outside the new show homes .
joint chairs : sally debiage , longhurst group , and jess allan , optima .
the midland network for resident involvement ( mnri ) group has more than 60 member organisations represented , this group shares best practice and also resources , getting better value for money and encouraging partnership working . the group also delivers joint events and has recently launched a joint training academy .
this group formed to lobby on rural housing issues and to work with partners to encourage investment and support for rural housing across the west midlands . it supports the federation with it’s annual rural housing week and wherever possible the group works in partnership with the east midlands rural development group .
this new group is aimed at ceo’s or directors who are already leading the way on working with health partners in the west midlands . the aim of this group is to engage key regional health stakeholders . if you are interest in being involved in this group please contact kate warburton .
bromford housing group has decided not to bid for grant under the 2015 - 18 funding round as it looks to avoid the ‘constraints and risks’ of the homes and communities agency’s programme .
this group meets quarterly to share best practice and expertise with other hr professionals in the sector . meetings include lively debate around topics of interest to the group as well as updates from federation staff .
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before you bid for a bromford home , there are some important things that you need to do .
are you looking for the perfect premises for your business ? then bromford might be able to help .
the central home ownership group covers both the east and west midlands and shares good practice and information , covering topical issues and sharing costs for training , leaflets and marketing . the group focuses on benchmarking and acts as a forum for homebuy agents .
mick is a chartered surveyor and fellow of the chartered institute of housing . he became chief executive of bromford in 1984 . in 2006 , mick set up bromford ' s in - house living leadership academy . he holds board positions with the national housing federation , the housing forum and the benchmarking business housemark . he is also a member of the volume developers group of leading housing associations , and in 2008 co - founded the m6 chief executives group for the midlands .
the west midlands smaller housing association group shares good practice and improves opportunities for networking among small housing associations in the west midlands .
through the youcan foundation , bromford can help people with hidden talents and exciting ideas to bring their communities to life .
chief executive mick kent has reinforced bromford ' s unflinching commitment to building thousands of new affordable homes across central england .
the investment group is a meeting of the hca ' s west midlands key development partners and promotes affordable housing development in the west midlands .
it is not just about appropriate technical skills . having the ability to constructively challenge and reflect and minimising group - think are equally important .
bromford believe housing associations should look outside of the sector for their non - executive directors . photograph : ojo images / rex features
this group allows board members to network with other board members in the region , and discuss issues effecting the sector and the governance of housing associations .
this group offers finance and resource directors the opportunity to share best practice , keep abreast of current developments , and network with colleagues from other organisations .
funding be accepted and a housing review working group , with suggested terms of reference ( appendix 2 ) be set up to fully understand the impacts on housing outcomes .
provide the board with assurance as to the effectiveness of bromford ' s risk and internal control frameworks and oversee both internal and external audit functions .
this will fund almost 500 new homes between now and 2015 rather than the original bromford partnership bid to fund up to 3 , 000 properties .
mick described the hca decision as a
disappointment and surprise
and stressed that bromford ' s commitment to a large building programme remains unchanged .
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after obtaining a physics degree from st john ' s college , oxford , andrew qualified as a chartered accountant . for more than 15 years he worked with a variety of multi - national engineering companies before joining bromford in 1999 . andrew is group finance director with particular focus on financial and treasury management , long term planning and risk management .
midlands - based bromford and south west - based merlin have officially launched their new organisation after finalising the legal aspects of the deal , it was announced today .
this group gives directors of housing , or equivalent , opportunities to talk about issues effecting their organisation . these sessions provide a valuable networking opportunity , enabling its members to share experiences and expertise .
housing associations and other developers have now submitted their bids for the next round of grant funding from the hca , but at bromford , we ' ve decided not to bid for anything .
the northern financial inclusion group , originally set up by the federation , has gone from strength to strength . it is aimed at sharing practical advice and ideas regarding financial inclusion issues across the midlands and north of england .
to give tenants the best chance of meeting their deal , a wide range of long - term support is offered . a skills coach works one - on - one with tenants to develop a plan setting out goals they must meet to be classed as fulfilling their deal . these goals can include training they need to undertake ; volunteering to gain work experience and skills ; or moving into paid work . all tenants are also automatically registered with bromford connect , an online community that posts jobs , training and volunteering opportunities , including apprenticeships and six - month work placements with the bromford group . jobs clubs and jobs fairs are also organised with the support of local employers , enabling residents to find out about local employment opportunities and the skills required for these jobs . the bromford group provides regular feedback and guidance to help those on the deal reach the agreed goals , and all are made aware at the time of signing up that if they don’t make sufficient effort to complete their deal , their tenancy may not be renewed .
for more than 50 years bromford has provided our customers with new and affordable homes and we want to make the dream of having a place of your own a reality for as many people as possible .
we want everything we do at bromford to be done in an ethical and responsible way . we are open with all our stakeholders because we want to show that we operate fairly , effectively and efficiently .
the housing asset management , maintenance and repairs group aims to provide an environment within which organisations and individuals can share information and assist in the development of good practice , as well as raising the profile of maintenance and asset management as a specialist but integral function for housing associations .
the west midlands supported housing network is a group that brings together a numbers of networks that are working to champion care and supported housing issues in the region . they run regular events , at a small cost . further details are available on the west midlands supported housing network website .
offering new homes for sale right across central england for first - time buyers , bromford can help with offers and incentives , including help to buy shared ownership and help to buy equity loan - and we’ll support you every step of the way .
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the bromford group operates a bromford deal , in which tenancy is dependent on individuals taking part in some form of work , training or volunteering . as part of this deal individuals sign up to both a tenancy and a package of support designed around their own specific skills needs . these needs are assessed by the housing association’s tenancy ready programme , which requests information on a prospective tenant’s employment status , income and work history . potential tenants also complete a self - assessment questionnaire covering a wide range of life skills , from cooking to setting up direct debits . tenants are then placed onto one of three deals , each of which offers different levels of support . this assessment and tailoring is done to provide a more efficient use of resources but does have the issue of potentially missing vulnerable tenants if classified wrongly .
his pledge follows a disappointing result for the bromford partnership in its four - year funding bid with the homes & communities agency ( hca ) - receiving just £12 . 4m of the sum sought on behalf of this development consortium with several other housing associations .
earlier in the term year 5 from albert bradbeer and fairway primary schools from longbridge birmingham took part in a an intense enterprise challenge ; completing our trash to treasure module and two enterprise challenge days in the space of just one week ! finalists certainly earned their places . following a market place - style exhibition , three teams out of fourteen were picked by parents and carers based on the quality and creativity behind their toys and their salesmanship in presenting these to visitors . the final would be an organisation skills master - class held at bromford group’s offices in friars gate .
here at bromford , we ' re a bit different , we aim to inspire people to be their best by trying new ways of doing things . although we do alot of serious work , we inject some fun into what we do , asking colleagues to ' make a difference everyday ' .
our commitment to the bromford deal remains at the heart of our business and the key to this is building strong relationships with our customers . we want to establish a relationship with each of you so we can make the most of our resources and you can get the most from our homes and services .
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when you buy a new home from bromford you ' re buying a property you can be proud of − built to the best possible standards − and somewhere you will want to stay . take a look for yourself - you can buy a new home for less than you think with shared ownership and equity loan .
bromford is in a really strong financial position thanks to all the hard work put in by colleagues to reshape the business and position it for a future with much less government subsidy . all of this means we will go on building thousands of new homes over the next four years .
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being a bromford customer is about far more than just renting or buying a home from us . we believe that it’s important for us to establish a solid and trusting relationship with each of you to ensure that you get the most out of your home , services and your local community . find out more by clicking on the link below :
so , you’re interested in joining the bromford team ? that’s great news as it’s such an exciting time to join our business – not only are we listed on glassdoor as one of the best places to work but we’ve also recently joined in partnership with gloucestershire - based merlin . with this in mind you can now search for vacancies from both organisations below .
bromford ' s board has a number of objectives : to uphold our principles and approve our strategy ; to ensure our leadership team is working effectively and has access to the resources it needs ; to ensure that risks to the business are identified and controlled ; to monitor our delivery , performance and financial viability ; and , to be accountable to residents and the community .
this can be an attractive offer to businesses leaders . oke eleazu is director of customer service strategy at sainsbury ' s , and came to bromford as a non - executive director as he was looking for an opportunity to give some of his experience back to an organisation like ours . professionals like eleazu , coming to us from other industries , bring real value in the wealth of knowledge and new experiences that we may not have within our own business .
students accompanied by head teacher chris o’malley arrived bang on time and settled down for an introduction to the work of the leading social housing provider , relating this to their own experiences of living in the south birmingham area . with introductions out the way and bromford volunteers ready to support their teams it was time to get competitive , firstly with a snappy round of zip zap boing and then with main challenge of the day : to set up a working greetings cards company from scratch .
victoria has been working in estate agency since 2008 , covering worcester and the cotswolds for a corporate group and joined robert oulsnam and company in 2011 as the branch manager for our redditch office . she thrives on the challenges that each day brings , and gets huge satisfaction from exceeding her client’s expectations on the outstanding service that she and her team provide . victoria studied law at university and worked in a local solicitors in worcestershire before deciding to make her career in estate agency . in her spare time , she enjoys to travel abroad and spend time with her friends and family , especially her daughter ella .
we have to ask what boards are for and what sort of people can best add value to them . at bromford , our board is a team made up of a combination of executive directors and non - executive directors . this is the case in most organisations , but many people persist in using the term board members to refer only to the non - executive directors . we see management and leadership as the job of our executive team , with our non - executive team contributing different perspectives as part of the essential checks and balances of effective governance .
bromford mental health service delivers an intermediate service of a maximum of 6 months . a customer centred plan is devised to enable the customer to achieve their goals . there are 7 outcomes that we work towards : - people achieving independence in 2 , 4 or 6 months - people linked in with and using universal services and community opportunities - people diverted from a personal budget and secondary mental health services - people securing and maintaining secured accommodation - people securing voluntary or paid employment - increasing income & tackling debt - improving health and wellbeing overall the customer will experience high impact , high energy service that will focus on positives , continuous improvement and social inclusion .
it was now time to break for a delicious lunch and start thinking about how teams would present their work to the judges . high quality cards and profits were not going to be enough and each team needed to review their finances and experience of the challenge carefully to come up with a winning pitch . volunteers made sure each team had rehearsed and practiced their lines to perfection and as preparation time run out it was time for the volunteers to put on their judging hats . teams came in bursting with confidence and spoke clearly and passionately about their work , showing off their most expensive cards and being honest about the challenges they faced . this made things very difficult for the judges and following a long deliberation , it was decided that each team had excelled at a different area . team albert way had shown a great team spirit , busy business excelled in creativity and card design while the mantle of best presenters would go to the shining eagles . well done to you guys ! ! ! huge thanks go to bromford volunteers elaine , james and jayne for giving up their time on the day and making this such a great day for the students .
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here , our chief executive , philippa jones explains why for us , it’s not just about building more homes .
does the uk need more affordable homes ? emphatically yes . the case has been well proven that a decent home for everyone is fundamental to delivering better outcomes in education , health and the economy .
will maximising the number of affordable homes solve the problem ? no , not alone . not if that is seen by landlords and tenants alike as the endgame . providing an affordable home is a huge investment in both capital costs and housing benefit subsidy so we must maximise the benefits of that investment . a great affordable home has to be the start , not the end . the rationing of scarce social housing based on greatest need and vulnerability , has led to a ' race to the bottom ' and a focus on what customers can’t do rather than what they can do - a negative dependency spiral that causes deep damage to society and that uk plc cannot afford in the long term .
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andrew is responsible for the overall running of the company as well as valuing some of the very special homes . he also advises clients on land acquisitions and sales and developers on new homes . a major part of his work is planning for the future both in complying with various government changes and introducing the latest innovations to the company insuring our service is second to none . he has over 40 years experience in the property industry . outside the company he is a keen sailor and plays golf regularly .
ian williams has been in the property industry for all of his working life amounting to over 40 years . he joined robert oulsnam and company approximately 35 years ago and was made a partner shortly afterwards . ian is based at northfield office and whilst he has many other responsibilities within the company including supervision of various offices and departments , he is active in the valuing and sale of homes in various areas including the northfield office catchment area to include the bournville village trust estate and kings norton .
ed is constantly designing and creating new promotional literature having gained a degree in product design in 2006 . he has been with the company since 2009 . in his spare time he enjoys travelling having travelled extensively throughout thailand , cambodia and indonesia to name but a few . closer to home he enjoys music , walking , swimming and is an experienced dinghy sailor and scuba diver .
amanda joined the company in 1988 as a simple vdu operator and has progressed to become the primary person responsible for the day to day running of the company ' s accounts , responsible for all payments , income as well as the salaries and pensions . when not at work amanda has a lovely daughter , many different animals and enjoys walking her dog in the nearby lickey hills and woods . she is also a keen swimmer and finds time for cycling and listens to a variety of music and enjoys listening to radio 4 .
julie joined the company in 1996 initially working for both mr robert oulsnam and andrew oulsnam and ultimately progressing to the company’s senior administrator . julie is responsible for the smooth running of the company , everything from the alarm systems and telephones to computer systems and office repairs . when not being chased by the company ' s many staff julie has two lovely boys and enjoys spending quality time with her family . when time allows she also enjoys reading and baking .
shelbi has found unparalleled success as a sales negotiator for robert oulsnam & company after joining the bromsgrove team in 2010 . coming from a customer service back ground shelbi prides herself on her attention to detail and professionalism . shelbi aims to make the process of moving as smooth as possible seeing her clients right through from valuation to completion . in her spare time shelbi enjoys spending time with her daughter lola , riding her mountain bike and seeing friends and family .
antoinette has joined the team at barnt green in 2015 bringing with her over 20 years experience in estate agency . she is very committed to providing clients with the very best in customer service . in her spare time she enjoys time with her family , socialising with friends and walking her lovely cocker spaniel dog .
having been with the company since 2010 , rachel initially worked at our northfield branch . as from 2013 she has managed our bournville office . she previously worked as an independent financial adviser for in excess of 20 years , and also for a major building society . rachel lives in bournville and has considerable knowledge of the local area , adding significant strength to our bournville sales team .
stephen has been working in estate agency and for the company since 2007 . having lived in south birmingham for majority of his life , he prides himself on having a good local understanding of the area . he is also keen on staying updated in relation to developments within the local area and the city of birmingham .
karen has been with the bournville office since 2007 and has been involved in estate agency for 23 years giving her a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge of the properties in the local area . karen is a keen negotiator who is always on hand to ensure clients are given the best service .
samantha rejoined the company in 2008 after a short break . she now works full time at our bournville office and living locally is a bonus as this aids in the knowledge of the local area . samantha brings a wealth of experience from previous jobs within a sales and customer service environment . in her spare time she enjoys going to the cinema , visiting theme parks and spending time with her family .
rebecca joined the bournville office in august 2016 as an administrator . she has come from a public sector background having worked for greater birmingham & solihull local enterprise partnership ( birmingham city council ) and the office for the west midlands police crime commissioner , and has also worked for a number of years as a law librarian for eversheds llp . rebecca brings a wealth of administration experience from her previous jobs . in her spare time rebecca enjoys spending time with her family .
siobhan joined the bournville office in 2018 as our viewing negotiator . coming from a customer service background she prides herself on delivering an excellent viewing experience with the upmost professionalism . outside of work siobhan enjoys running and spending time with her family .
claire joined robert oulsnam & company in 2001 as part of the northfield sales team , where she worked until june 2008 , when she then joined the lettings department based in barnt green , dealing with tenancy applications and liaising between landlords and prospective tenants . claire moved to the barnt green sales office in january 2009 and was promoted to branch manager in march 2010 , carrying out the majority of market appraisals and handling the marketing of all properties . she was delighted to join the bromsgrove team in march 2015 and takes great pride in overseeing the marketing of all properties and ensuring that her & her team offer outstanding customer service . claire loves spending what little spare time she has with her husband and two young children .
judy has been involved in estate agency since 1989 having lived in bromsgrove all her life . customer service is very important to judy ensuring from valuation to completion every aspect of moving is handled in a professional manner . having sold many houses over the years she appreciates it can be a life changing experience for many people . from gaining instructions to handing over keys on completion it still gives her immense satisfaction in knowing she has assisted her clients to their goal . in her spare time she enjoys cooking , swimming and spending time in spain with her partner enjoying a relaxing holiday .
antoinette joined the company in 2016 having joined us from a corporate agent . she enjoys the variety and demands of this career choice , having previously worked for several years in the education sector . in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and is actively taking part in renovating her property with her partner .
debbie joined the company in 2016 after 18½ years at hsbc bank . throughout her service , she worked in different areas of the business including chargebacks , fraud and debt recovery service . when her daughter started secondary school she decided it was time for a career change . she is married with a daughter and try ' s to keep fit by running and once ran the birmingham half marathon .
trina joined the droitwich team in 2013 after working for the bromsgrove office 2012 and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of estate agency , having previously worked for a large corporate agent in worcester . she prides herself on providing the utmost highest level of customer service and ensuring every client is individual , so having a driven , pro - active , honest and understanding approach makes every move as stress free as possible . in her spare time she enjoys socialising , running and walking her dogs .
claire joined the company in 2010 having previously worked for a birmingham based firm of solicitors where she gained an nvq in business and administration as well as an ilex legal secretary qualification . she is driven by excellent customer service and has a wide knowledge of the local area . claire oversees all aspects of your sale from the initial market appraisal right through to that all important completion day . she has now completed her level 3 technical award in sale of residential property , awarded by the nfopp ( national federation of property professionals ) and is a member of the naea ( national association of estate agency ) . in her spare time , claire enjoys shopping and socialising with her family and friends .
laurie joined the droitwich branch in 2012 having gained experience and success with a large corporate estate agent . she has a proven track record of providing excellent customer service and being very proactive on all fronts . she takes pride in overseeing all aspects of the sale process and is fully committed to ensuring every client’s move is as smooth as possible . outside of work she is a film fanatic and enjoys regular trips to the cinema with her husband .
gill joined the droitwich office in 2014 . previously , gill is from a retail environment and has a strong background in sales , communication skills and customer service . she lives locally and has a sound knowledge of the surrounding areas and properties . outside of work gill enjoys a healthy , active life - style ; her latest achievement was running the worcester half marathon . she also likes to practice her creative side by making speciality birthday cakes and getting involved with small interior design projects .
lydia joined the droitwich branch in january 2018 . she has previous experience in retail management and has strong communication skills and thrives to provide excellent customer service . to enhance her property career , lydia is currently studying for the nfopp level 3 technical award in sale of residential property to ensure clients receive the best possible service in all areas of residential sale . outside of work lydia loves socializing with friends and family , going to the gym , loves shopping and spending time with her dogs .
ben started with the company in 2013 , bringing to the team over ten years of experience working within customer service . he prides himself on his friendly and trustworthy nature . ben particularly enjoys providing sound advice to potential clients during the valuation process in order to maximise the sale of their home . in his spare time , ben likes being amongst friends and family and is a keen half marathon runner , raising money for various charities .
becky has been with the company since 2001 , undertaking various roles during this time . her current status as senior sales negotiator utilises her people skills ; customers are naturally drawn to her wit and friendly , honest conduct , being a key contributor to the success of the hagley road branch . becky is an impressive negotiator , dedicated to achieving the best for all of our clients . in addition becky is a professional comedian .
jodie joined our team in 2013 as an administrator and quickly progressed to a sales negotiator . she has now successfully completed the level 3 technical award in sale of residential property , awarded by the nfopp ( national federation of property professionals ) . previously , jodie worked for the nhs and gained qualifications in business administration and customer service . she is a keen negotiator ; a real people person with lots of patience and a passion for property ! in her spare time she likes to socialise with her family and friends and most importantly go shopping .
kelly joined robert oulsnam in 2015 as a viewing negotiator and in 2016 was promoted to sales negotiator . she brought with her 8 years of customer service experience ; kelly previously worked in administration roles for immigration services and held sales roles in the retail sector . she therefore prides herself on her excellent customer service skills , having a real passion for people . in her spare time she likes to see family and friends and enjoys going out for food and drinks !
maisy joined the team in 2017 bringing to the role knowledge and experience in customer service . she is conscientious , and approachable , ensuring that she delivers the best viewing experience . having previously worked within the food industry , maisy discovered a passion and is currently undertaking a degree in food and nutrition at bcu . in her spare time , she is training to be a personal trainer and build on her healthy lifestyle .
lynda williams has been with the company since 1997 and is our branch manager at kings heath . she is very tenacious , positive and pro - active and as well as running the office provides knowledgeable marketing advice to clients , negotiates sales and manages her team . she is extremely popular with clients and is very proud of the kings heath office and its great success over recent years
michelle joined robert oulsnams in 2001 and is a key player at the ever expanding kings heath office having had many successful years previously at our northfield office . michelle is a hard working , enthusiastic sales negotiator and popular team player . she is an ambitious estate agent and fully committed to providing clients with the very best of service . following the completion of sales we regularly receive glowing reports from clients about the service they have received from michelle .
amy joined the company in 2013 and is based at our busy kings heath office . amy brings with her a high level of service from her years of experience within the industry and enjoys being part of a busy team and challenging herself . amy was born in kings heath so brings a wealth of local knowledge to the team . she prides herself on offering first class customer service to all her clients .
maxine joined the kings heath team in 2015 . having 15 years of managerial experience in optical services , she has excellent customer service skills , is friendly and approachable with an eye for detail . in her spare time she likes to cook , travel and play golf , always trying to improve on that handicap !
lisa is a highly valued member of the kings heath team and her enthusiastic and energetic approach to estate agency ensures that she is very well thought of by our clients and her fellow members of staff .
james brain started with the company in 1995 and has been in estate agency for over 28 years . he has an in depth knowledge of property in and around the moseley area and you should not offer your property for sale without seeking his advice . outside of the office james enjoys travel and has a keen interest in the theatre .
lisa joined the company in 2012 and brings over 30 years experience in estate agency , working for both corporate and independent agents . she is also a licensed member of the national association of estate agents . she prides herself in providing the highest level of customer service and is a key player in the ongoing success of the moseley office .
hannah joined robert oulsnam and company in 2014 as a sales negotiator . she has many years experience within the property industry both in the uk and abroad and has now completed her level 3 technical award in sale of residential property , awarded by the nfopp ( national federation of property professionals ) and is a member of the naea ( national association of estate agency ) . she has a flare for interior design and in her spare time she enjoys socialising with family and friends and loves travelling the world on holiday .
kirsty joined the company in 2016 as a viewing negotiator at our hagley road office and shortly after moved over to our moseley office . in 2018 she was promoted to a sales negotiator and is looking forward to developing her career further . kirsty has brought with her 3 years of customer service experience ; she previously worked in the hospitality industry , which has helped develop her excellent communication and customer service skills . outside of the office kirsty has a keen interest in travel and spending time socialising with her family and friends .
lucy joined us in 2017 , living locally to the office she brings a wealth of local knowledge for moseley and the surrounding areas . in her spare time she enjoys visiting art galleries , jogging in the park and socialising with friends and family .
i joined robert oulsnam and company back in 1987 and have never looked back ! ! i have gained a wealth of experience during that time and enjoyed a number of different roles around the oulsnam office network . most of my time has been spent at the northfield office where i am now based holding the position of senior manager within the company . i am passionate about property and thrive on providing clients with the very best customer service during their move .
natalie is assistant manager of the highly successful northfield office and joined robert oulsnam and company at the start of 2010 . natalie is an experienced sales negotiator having gained previous experience with a large corporate estate agent , she prides herself in delivering the best customer service experience she possibly can . natalie has a real flare for sales and a good knowledge of the local and surrounding areas . in her spare time natalie enjoys going to the cinema and theatre , eating out and reading . she also has a keen interest in keeping fit which includes walking in the lickey hills , swimming and yoga . the rest of her time is spent socialising with family and friends .
gary is sales manager and valuer for our highly successful northfield office and has many years ' experience in the industry . gary began his career with robert oulsnam and company at northfield office , gained further experience managing both corporate and independent estate agencies in selly oak and kings norton before returning to our company in 2003 . gary and his family are resident in west heath / northfield and gary has a broad range of experience in properties within the catchment area of northfield office to include northfield , west heath , longbridge , kings norton and the bournville village trust estate .
ann has now been with robert oulsnam & company since 1996 and all her time has been spent at northfield office as a sales negotiator . her wide range of experience includes the tough markets of the mid 1990’s together with the boom markets of 1999 to 2004 . ann is very well thought of by her colleagues and clients alike and has played a large part in the success and growth of northfield office in recent years .
luke joined the northfield sales office in 2013 and has been with the company for several years . he initially worked at the northfield sales office with the financial advisors helping to process and assist with client’s mortgage applications . luke then went on to work in the company’s busy lettings department for a number of years before deciding to develop a career in sales . he has settled in very well and is enjoying working closely with clients to ensure swift and efficient sales on their properties . in his spare time luke enjoys socialising with friends and family and loves to travel abroad on holidays !
sue joined robert oulsnam & company in 1999 initially administrating for our moseley office before moving to our northfield office . sue previously worked as a secretary in the banking industry and now has over 15 years in the estate agency business . sue has a wealth of knowledge of the area as she lives in the heart of bournville . in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family , gardening and going to the gym .
having graduated university within the education sector in 2016 nicole decided it was not a career she wished to pursue and became a sales negotiator for a local estate agents . she then went into recruitment as a consultant and established a passion for sales and customer service . having a young daughter nicole decided to balance working life and motherhood by working as part of our administration team here at northfield . living locally and having previously worked within the local area , nicole has a passion for customer service and ensuring both clients and customers have the best experience possible .
john has been a viewing representative at the northfield office since 2011 and has the challenging task of conducting viewings for us on busy saturdays . john lives locally and has a good knowledge of the surrounding area , having previously worked for lloyds tsb for many years as a facilities manager . in his spare time he enjoys a variety of sport particularly football and plays golf regularly . he also enjoys music and keeping fit at his local gym .
tim now heads the pershore road branch and has been with the company since 2007 where he has been involved in most aspects of the business but primarily valuing . having lived locally all his life , he has a broad knowledge of the area and marketplace and is keen to offer clients an exceptional service . outside of work he plays various sports including football , cricket and golf .
sue has been with the pershore road office since 1997 and has 25 years experience in estate agency , giving her a wealth of experience and a vast knowledge of the properties in the local area . sue is a keen negotiator who is always on hand to ensure clients are given the best service and enjoys working as a team member .
declan joined the company in may 2015 having recently returned from a 6 month break travelling north east asia , australia and new zealand . graduating from the university of wolverhampton in 2013 with a ba in sports science , he has just completed the naea qualification . declan has experience working in retail customer service and prides himself on delivering excellent customer service to our clients . in his spare time declan enjoys travelling and playing football .
charlotte joined the company in 2017 having lived in south birmingham all of her life . she prides herself on having excellent knowledge of the local area , whilst looking forward to developing her career in the company . she has worked in customer service for 10 years helping her develop excellent communication and customer service skills . in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends , whilst building a dedicated and professional career as an estate agent .
lisa has been with the pershore road office since 2012 and enjoys her busy role as administrator . she brings many years administrative experience to the company in both estate agency and surveyors and is looking forward to the challenges ahead ! in her spare time lisa enjoys spending time with her family , music and swimming .
eileen has been with the company since 2003 and through her dedicated hard work is now senior sales negotiator / valuer . eileen has proved to be successful in her role as valuer . her charm and charisma appeals to clients and vendors alike , and is always ready to listen .
debbie has been with the sales team since 2007 and has a wealth of experience from retail sales and customer service . debbie is a keen sales negotiator with a friendly approachable nature , and is a patient progress chaser using her customer skills to full potential when dealing with problems which arise between vendor and purchaser .
siobhan has a longstanding family background in estate agency and now values homes and negotiates sales for our redditch office . siobhan spent her early working life as ‘ home designer’ for one of the country’s leading retailers and has a passion for property , interior design and customer service ! in her spare time siobhan enjoys spending time with those closest to her including of course her husband steve whom she married in 2016 .
sally ann has been with the company since 1999 and has extensive estate agency experience gaining a wealth of knowledge over the years , especially in the south birmingham area . in her private life sally ann enjoys travelling around the british isles judging and showing dalmatians .
lisa has worked for robert oulsnam & company since 2003 . working closely with her branch manager , sally - ann , the company has seen lisa go from strength to strength , enjoying and being very much a part of the offices ongoing success . lisa is very much customer focused offering a friendly , professional service . outside of work lisa is a keen reader , enjoys live music , cycling and mostly spending her spare time with partner and son .
jason is the most recent addition to the rubery team joining us in 2015 , he has worked in estate agency for 8 years and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge having worked in rubery previously . jason is very customer focused and is very much a peoples person . in his spare time jason enjoys looking after his two maine coon cats . other interests are music and going away with friends & family .
laura joined the company in 2015 as new business manager after working for a specialist letting agent based in oxfordshire for many years . she was promoted to branch manager in 2017 and is responsible for the overall running of the branch and in particular , growing the department through the success of the team . laura loves a challenge both at work and in her spare time . when not at work you can usually find her climbing a mountain or rock face - having a passion for outdoor adventure . she is also an animal lover having 2 lively jack russell terriers and a horse .
samantha joined the company in 2012 as a property manager for our lettings department and since joining has been appointed assistant lettings manager . samantha has gained over 10 years’ experience working within lettings and also in previous roles gained a wealth of knowledge and experience within the customer service industry . in her spare time she likes to attend classic car rally’s , travelling and experiencing new cultures , reading and entertaining .
thomas joined the oulsnam team in 2016 having spent several years working in the rental sector in a variety of different areas across the west midlands . prior to this he worked in customer service and studies media . in his spare time thomas enjoys socialising , cooking , sports and cars .
marie joined our lettings team in 2013 as a lettings negotiator and is since been promoted to senior lettings negotiator carrying out market appraisals and ensures the new business team is a success . she brings to our department great customer service and is a valued member of our team . marie has completed her level 2 nfopp industry qualification and is now a member of a . r . l . a . during her spare time she enjoys setting herself personal goals which include half marathons , 10k runs and obstacle courses .


dionex corporation is an american company based in sunnyvale , california .

it develops , manufactures , sells , and services chromatography , ion chromatography and extraction systems for separating , isolating , and identifying the components of chemical mixtures .

such equipment is used in medical research , environmental monitoring and food testing .

dionex developed the chromeleon brand of chromatography software .

the primary function of chromeleon is to control and obtain data from dionex analytical instruments although the software supports instruments from other vendors .

chromeleon 7 is the latest edition of the software .

the technology made by dionex includes the rapid separation lc ( rslc ) and polymeric hplc columns , a type of monolithic hplc column .

unlike the inorganic silica columns , the polymer monoliths are made of an organic polymer base .

dionex , traditionally known for its ion chromatography capabilities , has led this side of the field .

dionex first acquired a license for the polymeric monolith technology in the 1990s .

dionex also acquired esa biosciences ' hplc assets in 2009 , expanding its expertise in this area .

in december 2010 thermo fisher scientific announced its acquisition of dionex for $ 2.1 billion .

dionex

1980 : dionex incorporated as separate entity ; a . blaine bowman becomes ceo .
thermo fisher buys dionex for $ 2 . 1 billion - the new york times
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dionex — whose equipment is used in medical research , environmental services and food testing — gives thermo fisher a stronghold in the applied sciences market and strengthens its position in asia . under the agreement , thermo fisher will pay $ 118 . 50 a share , roughly 21 percent above dionex’s closing price on friday .
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shares of dionex surged 19 . 65 percent on monday to $ 117 . 82 , and thermo fisher’s stock climbed 4 . 75 percent to $ 55 . 56 .
with the acquisition of dionex , thermo fisher notably expands its asian operations . the company has trailed behind rivals in the high - growth region ; sales in asia pacific make up 11 percent of thermo fisher’s portfolio , compared with 20 percent for many of its competitors , according to analysts . dionex generates 35 percent of its sales there .
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thermo fisher scientific agreed on monday to buy the manufacturer of the chromatography systems dionex for $ 2 . 1 billion in cash , in a deal applauded by investors at both companies .
under bowman , dionex began its impressive string of record sales and profits , fueled in large part by devoting as much as nine percent of revenues to an ongoing research and development program . the first major improvement to the ic technology was realized in 1981 , when dionex introduced fiber suppressors . instead of the operator taking time to remove the suppressor device and regenerating it with a chemical solution , fiber technology made possible continuous regeneration . dionex also introduced in 1981 its series 2000i ion chromatographer , the first metal - free system , a far more versatile product that eliminated contamination caused by corrosive eluents . in 1984 , dionex took a major step when it offered the first pc - based ic workstation and the first on - line ic system from process analysis . the company also gained approval from the environmental protection agency for its as4 column in the analysis of anions in drinking water . dionex ' s research efforts then produced a revolutionary breakthrough in ic technology with the 1986 introduction of its micromembrane suppressors , which now made gradient elution possible meaning the types of ions that could be analyzed grew substantially . to fully take advantage of the micromembrane suppressor , dionex introduced its 4000i system in 1986 .
dionex corporation was founded in 1975 with the goal of helping chemists become more productive by providing them with products that eliminate repetitive , time - consuming tasks . at the time , dionex was developing ion chromatography ( ic ) , an innovative analytical technique that enabled chemists to quickly separate , isolate , and identify ionic components of chemical mixtures . since then , the scope of dionex technology has expanded to include a broad range of techniques , including ic , high - performance liquid chromatography ( hplc ) including capillary and nano lc , accelerated solvent extraction ( ase ) , automation , and on - line process analysis .
to maintain the highest possible level of quality , dionex has established quality standards for every phase of our operation . all dionex products are designed , developed , and manufactured under a registered iso 9001 quality system . we also encourage customer comments and collect them from every possible source . these comments give us a reading on customer satisfaction and provide the information we need to continue finding ways to improve the quality of our products and services .
despite boasting record profits each year since going public in 1982 , dionex remained virtually unknown to a vast majority of individual investors , with most of its stock owned by institutions . the company ' s business was difficult for most people to understand , a major reason why the price of dionex stock was undervalued when compared to its competitors or to the market in general . the company had made money in both good times and bad , and appeared well positioned to continue its pattern of growth well into the future . under bowman , dionex gained a solid reputation with its customers , who displayed their loyalty to the company by returning to buy more products . good relations were maintained by not only having dionex employees install its products , but with strong after - sales support as well . moreover , an ever - widening network of distributors and foreign distributors allowed dionex to spread its risk , with more than 60 percent of all sales coming outside of the united states . the company could also expect to improve significantly on its share in the hplc market , with a short - term goal of becoming the third largest player . perhaps the biggest challenge to dionex in the years ahead would simply be its ability to recruit the number of trained and qualified technical people needed to keep pace with the company ' s growth .
dionex headquarters are located in sunnyvale , california , in the heart of the dynamic high - technology community known as silicon valley . our sales and service offices are located throughout the united states and our technical center is in salt lake city , utah . dionex international subsidiaries are located in austria , belgium , canada , china , denmark , france , germany , italy , japan , the netherlands , switzerland , and the united kingdom , with distributors in dozens of countries worldwide .
the ic business unit was spun - off in 1978 . while the business of its subsidiary grew , durrum by 1980 reduced its emphasis on other products , and the parent corporation sold off the gas plasma processing equipment business to smithkline . dionex corporation was then incorporated in california in 1980 to purchase the dionex assets , a leveraged buyout ( lbo ) led by a . blaine bowman , a durrum executive . bowman had both a scientific and business background . he earned an undergraduate degree in physics from brigham young university and an m . b . a . from stanford . before joining durrum as an executive vice - president in 1977 , he worked as a product engineer at motorola semiconductor products division . after generating less then $ 1 million in revenues from the sale of ic products in 1977 , the new dionex reached 16 million in sales in 1981 . in december of 1982 , bowman took the company public . dionex would be reincorporated as a delaware company in 1986 .
most recently , dr . witney served as president and chief executive officer of dionex corporation , which completed its $ 2 . 1 billion sale to thermo fisher scientific inc . ( nyse : tmo ) in may 2011 . prior to joining dionex in april 2009 , dr . witney served as executive vice president and chief commercial officer of affymetrix , following affymetrix’s acquisition of panomics , inc . in december 2008 . dr . witney was president and chief executive officer of panomics from 2002 until 2008 .
to support its steady sales growth , dionex employed a two - prong marketing strategy . in addition to direct sales calls , it improved its customer base in already established applications by using direct mailings and advertising in trade publications and at seminars and workshops . by continuing to work closely with its customers to solve specific problems , dionex created new applications to be exploited commercially . in effect the company ' s marketing and research and development efforts converged . by 1993 annual revenues topped the $ 100 million level .
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durrum established a separate business unit for its new ic products , naming it dionex , derived from dow ion exchange . to provide legal protection , dow ' s patent department was active in securing a number of patents that were important to the growth of the new venture . in september 1975 , the first commercial ic instrument made its public debut at the fall meeting of the american chemical society , demonstrated in the back of a rented van . it was also introduced to the scientific community in a paper published in analytical chemistry . at first the instruments were only capable of analyzing simple anions and used mostly to detect sulfates . nevertheless , dionex ' s claims seemed too good to be true to many chemists . once the company proved that its product indeed saved time and money , however , it began to log steady sales and build a solid customer base . dionex forged a close relationship with its customers and began to work with them to develop new methods , and eventually new products , to address problems that ic was particularly suited to solving . that customer interaction would become a cornerstone of dionex ' s future research and development efforts , maintained to this day . for a number of years dionex also continued to work closely with the dow researchers in further improvements on ic technology .
in the 1990s , dionex began to expand beyond its traditional ic products . in fiscal 1995 , it introduced a new technology , accelerated solvent extraction . the resulting systems would be used around the world for a multitude of environmental , industrial , and food and beverage applications . although dionex was engaged in small niches of the $ 2 billion high - performance liquid chromatography market , in 1998 it fully entered the business by acquiring a small german company , softron gmbh , at the cost of $ 24 . 7 million . the softron technology was combined with a chromeleon software system to produce dionex ' s summit hplc system for use by scientific , pharmaceutical , and industrial laboratories in analyzing chemical compounds . moreover , softron , with $ 10 million in annual revenues , provided a european customer base on which to build .
eliminate human errors associated with manual eluent preparation and improve method reproducibility from operator - to - operator and lab - to - lab . the dionex integrion ic system brings consistent results to all your applications . in this case , 100 injections of a simple sugar mixture are highly reproducible .
aside from technological advances , dionex also expanded its business operations in the early 1980s , forming subsidiaries in europe . by fiscal 1985 , the company was generating more than $ 35 million in annual revenues . by the end of fiscal 1987 , sales would top $ 50 million . profits also showed continual improvement . despite having no debt and substantial cash in hand , however , dionex showed little interest in external growth . the only exception was the 1988 acquisition of lee scientific , maker of superficial fluid chromatography equipment , which allowed the company to enter into a related market .
some of the most important advances in ic systems were the result of improved software . in fiscal 1994 , dionex introduced its peaknet windows - based software , which was incorporated into a new line of pc - based ic workstations . improved versions of peaknet would result in even more productive systems .
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at its best , everything is in sync . thoughtfully designed instruments accelerate your stream of results while blending seamlessly into your laboratory . the dionex integrion ic system is made to support you . it was designed to fit with the flow of your laboratory so that it quickly falls in sync with your processes .
in fiscal 1998 , dionex topped $ 150 million in revenues while posting a $ 28 . 7 million profit . by fiscal 2001 , revenues would improve to $ 176 . 8 million and net income to $ 31 . 4 million . during that year dionex would also make one of the rare acquisitions in its history , the $ 12 million purchase of lc packings b . v . , a dutch maker of liquid chromatography systems used in proteomics and drug discovery research . the packings acquisition improved dionexs position in the hplc market . in a released statement , bowman noted ,
this will greatly improve our access to the leaders in protoemics research , and our insight into the quickly developing needs of the major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies doing this important work .
far from content with its success , dionex was introducing more new products than ever before . it was also expanding its worldwide distribution channels . in january 2001 , it increased it direct sales subsidiaries by opening offices in denmark and china .
as lab professionals , you spend a lot of time interacting with laboratory instruments . they are your partners , working with you towards the same goal . this is why the dionex integrion ic system is designed to be an instrument that you can quickly get to know . the entire user interface is intuitive to navigate , even if you are new to ion chromatography .
in order to meet today’s demands , you need an ic instrument with high throughput capability , that quickly recovers from setbacks . the dionex integrion ic system is always ready for action , keeping your lab continuously flowing . it boosts throughput with a high - pressure capable system and is equipped with whole - system monitoring , allowing you to focus on results without interruption .
thermo scientific™ dionex™ products have a reputation for leading innovation with excellence in ion chromatography ( ic ) , liquid chromatography ( hplc and uhplc ) , automated sample preparation solutions , and chromatography data system software . these products have been empowering scientists for over 40 years in the environmental , life science , chemical / petrochemical , food safety , electronics , power , and biofuel industries .
innovation and quality have made dionex a leader in the worldwide separations industry . our expertise allows us to work closely with chemists , biochemists , and other customers in various markets . we actively seek new technologies to help our industry . customer satisfaction is the foundation for our continued growth and strong financial condition . and it is the organizing principle for all of our operations , from r & d and manufacturing to sales and customer support .
innovation and quality have made dionex a leader in the worldwide separations industry . our expertise allows us to work closely with chemists , biochemists , and other customers in various markets . we actively seek new technologies to help our industry . customer satisfaction is the foundation for our continued growth and strong financial condition . and it is the organizing principle for all of our operations , from r & d and manufacturing , to sales and customer support .
) - - affymetrix , inc . ( nasdaq : affx ) today announced that dr . frank witney has been appointed president and chief executive officer , effective july 1 , 2011 . dr . witney joins affymetrix with 30 years of experience in the life science research products and diagnostic and analytical instrument industry , having served in senior leadership positions at dionex , panomics , affymetrix and bio - rad . dr . witney will also be appointed to the company’s board of directors . dr . witney will succeed kevin m . king who has resigned as affymetrix’s president and chief executive officer , effective june 30 , 2011 , to pursue other interests .
affymetrix appoints frank witney , ph . d . , as president and chief executive officer | business wire
affymetrix appoints frank witney , ph . d . , as president and chief executive officer
“our board is delighted to welcome frank back to affymetrix and believe he is the right person to lead the company through its next phase of growth and development , ” said stephen p . a . fodor , ph . d . , founder and chairman of affymetrix’s board of directors . “frank is a seasoned healthcare executive with proven operational and financial expertise built over an impressive 30 - year career and we are confident that his extensive market knowledge , international experience and operational insight will be of enormous value to affymetrix . ”
commenting on his appointment , dr . witney said , “this is an exciting opportunity for me . i am very pleased to be rejoining affymetrix , a company that has made significant contributions over many years to healthcare research . i know the company well and believe there is significant untapped potential . affymetrix has a strong technology base , a valuable portfolio of innovative products and solutions , long standing and strong customer relationships , and deeply talented employees . i look forward to working with the board of directors , executive team and affymetrix’s exceptional employees to enhance the company’s market position and accelerate its growth and success . ”
dr . fodor added , “we thank kevin for his contributions as affymetrix’s president and ceo . under kevin’s leadership , affymetrix’s operating cost structure improved , gross margins were expanded and the company returned to operating profitability . today affymetrix is well - positioned for future success and has a strong balance sheet with more than $ 240 million of cash as of march 31 , 2011 . we wish kevin every success in his future pursuits . ”
prior to his role at panomics , dr . witney served as president of drug discovery tools at perkinelmer life sciences , assuming this position after perkinelmer ' s acquisition of packard bioscience in 2001 , where he served as president and chief operating officer . from 1983 to 2000 , dr . witney held a series of research and general management positions at bio - rad laboratories and led the company ' s efforts to enter rapidly growing markets for proteomic and bioassay technologies , culminating as group operations manager of the life science group . dr . witney was a post - doctoral fellow at the national institutes of health from 1980 to 1983 and holds a doctorate in molecular and cell biology from indiana university . he earned an undergraduate degree in microbiology from the university of illinois . dr . witney currently serves on the board of directors of one lambda inc . , dvs sciences inc . and rarecyte inc .
affymetrix technology is used by the world ' s top pharmaceutical , diagnostic , and biotechnology companies , as well as leading academic , government , and nonprofit research institutes . more than 2 , 100 systems have been shipped around the world and over 26 , 000 peer - reviewed papers have been published using the technology . affymetrix is headquartered in santa clara , california , and has manufacturing facilities in cleveland , ohio , and singapore . the company has more than 900 employees worldwide and maintains sales and distribution operations across europe , asia and latin america . for more information about affymetrix , please visit the company ' s website .
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the idea for ic grew out of the dow physical research laboratory in midland , michigan , during the late 1950s . one of the early pioneers of the technology was hamish small , who was born and educated in northern ireland and worked several years for the united kingdom atomic energy authority before immigrating to the united states in 1955 and taking a job with dow chemical . according to hamish ' s writings , there was no corporate mission at dow to develop ic , just a belief that inorganic ion analysis would be an improvement over wet chemical techniques : inorganic chromatography , as it was called then , was just a dream shared among such colleagues as bill bauman , bob wheaton , and mel hatch . each was active , in one way or another , in ion exchange technology ; none was trained as an analytical chemist . ic , however , gained little ground over the next decade . the researchers used water as an eluent and employed electrical conductivity to detect and measure ions in a single process . it was not until late 1971 , according to hamish , that he and his colleagues developed a chromatographic method that used ion exchange as the separation mode and conductivity monitoring as the means of detection . once certain particles were ionized , however , it was necessary to find a way to see them through the noise . thus , a suppressor device was introduced , a column of ion exchange resin that allowed the ionized particles to stand out . the final hurdle was to find the most suitable eluent . at first , sodium hydroxide was employed but an accidental discovery led the researchers to finally settle on a carbonate - bicarbonate solution , which would become the standard anion eluent for many years to come .
aside from the laboratory challenges , the researchers faced resistance from dow management , which at first did not recognize the importance of the new technology . after months of internal lobbying by researchers , ic became accepted within dow , and once it showed commercial promise , a number of executives wanted the company to develop ic products . hamish was not enthusiastic about that possibility , foreseeing the relatively tiny boat being swamped , and was relieved at the decision to seek an entrepreneurial licensee outside of the company .
at this stage , at least by today ' s standards , ic was still a crude process , yet it was already clear that what took chemists hours to accomplish could now be done in mere minutes . the company that appreciated the importance and commercial possibilities of the ic technology and purchased exclusive rights from dow was the palo alto , california , firm of durrum instrument corp . , makers of analytical instruments . durrum was owned by international plasma corp . of hayward , california , established in 1969 to produce gas plasma processing equipment . it acquired durrum in 1974 .
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unsere mission ist es , unsere kunden in die lage zu versetzen , die welt gesünder , sauberer und sicherer zu machen .
als weltweit führender partner der wissenschaft sorgen wir für ein optimales umfeld , damit unsere kollegen innovative technologien voranbringen , relevante lösungen entwickeln und erfolgreiche karrieren aufbauen können . in deutschland sorgen mehr als 5 . 000 fachkräfte mit einer großen vielfalt an fähigkeiten und kenntnissen für erstklassige produkte und services .
unser erfolg beruht auf der zusammenarbeit als ein starkes team . durch eine visionäre führung können wir unsere strategie verfolgen , weltweit führender partner der wissenschaft zu sein . dank unserer globalen präsenz und unserer kapazitäten können wir uns voll und ganz auf die erfüllung der unterschiedlichen bedürfnisse unserer kunden konzentrieren . jeden tag helfen wir hunderttausenden von kunden , die welt gesünder , sauberer und sicherer zu machen .
our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier , cleaner and safer .
thermo fisher scientific inc . ( nyse : tmo ) is the world leader in serving science , with revenues of more than $ 20 billion and approximately 70 , 000 employees globally . our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier , cleaner and safer . we help our customers accelerate life sciences research , solve complex analytical challenges , improve patient diagnostics , deliver medicines to market and increase laboratory productivity . through our premier brands - thermo scientific , applied biosystems , invitrogen , fisher scientific and unity lab services - we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies , purchasing convenience and comprehensive services .
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as an ion chromatographer , the routine ic applications you run give the rest of us the peace of mind to use everyday resources like water , food and beverages , biofuels and pharmaceuticals without a second thought .
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during this event , dr . jeffrey rohrer discusses the benefits of using high - performance anion - exchange chromatography coupled with pulsed amperometric detection ( hpae - pad ) for sugar analysis .
your laboratory ecosystem is different from all others . it consists of its own unique web of interactions between your laboratory team and the instruments they use .
layout based on logical flow - path for easy component access in a compact platform with a small physical footprint .
provides positive identification of a consumable ' s performance metrics , preventing consumable installation errors and mismatches by automatically logging consumable use and performance .
choose the column sizes you need for your applications , including smaller - particle - size 4 µm columns that provide faster run times and better resolution .
clearly presented control of ic instruments with extensible software for additional troubleshooting , installation and application support .
simple - to - install fittings that have low dead volume and require no extra training or tools .
during this event , we will discuss regulatory compliance testing of municipal drinking water and wastewater , and how this testing can be made faster and more cost - effective through the use of high - pressure - capable ion chromatography systems .
this whiteboard video discusses the role of eluents and eluent generation in separating compounds via ion chromatography .
when a consumable is added to the system , the instrument controller detects the presence of the consumable and downloads the stored data from the memory tag . the instrument controller can communicate with these tags to identify the consumables installed on the instrument and subsequently store operational and performance metrics to the tag memory .
during production , a comprehensive set of specification data , listed below , is written onto each device before it is shipped to users . this data includes :
when a consumable is placed in the system for the first time , the current date and time is written to the memory tag . hence , the instrument controller can determine exactly how long a consumable has been in commission .
during operation , the instrument controller will write the key performance metrics noted below to the memory tag as they are collected . this data is regularly updated by the system ensuring it is up to date and valid . key metrics include :
the chromeleon cds software is programmed with a set of predefined configuration rules . if any of the detected consumables break these rules , a warning is sent to the audit trail and the consumables inventory page . the warning notifies the operator that the detected set of consumables contains at least one mismatch . it will not prevent the system from operating if the mismatch was intentional .
from february 2016 , all consumables with the memory tag installed will include an
rfid ready
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device monitoring enabled
message on the label , and will be shipped with a system ordered on the same sales order .
existing data will be transferred to the second system and new data appended only if it also supports the consumable device monitoring feature . however , the initial installation date will not be updated .
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our work has relied on high - performance ion chromatography for the detail and precision it provides . the new integrion system combines the best features of hpic in a compact format that is easy to use . the single channel pump design with inline eluent generation makes it easy to instantly have a range of hydroxide eluent strengths and gradients without having to worry about the reproducibility issues with carbonate contamination .
we can use the ic columns with smaller particle sizes to obtain better results .
the consumables device monitor helps us ensure that ic consumables are ordered well before they are needed , minimizing system downtime . this feature also helps us anticipate potentially time - consuming maintenance requirements ( e . g . , rebuilding a pump ) in advance of inconvenient malfunctions .
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graphenea are known for pushing the barriers of graphene research . they have recently developed a graphene fet ( gfet ) which is ready for immediate functionalization . this will save valuable research time and eliminate human error , making graphene research simpler and more efficient .
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in a continuation of their development of advanced nanomaterials characterization technologies , cordouan has developed the vasco kin™ time - resolved instrument . this next - generation equipment is designed to monitor in real time nanoparticles synthesis , agglomeration or the stability of suspensions , using accurate kinetic analyses combined within an in situ and contactless remote optical head .
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“at the highest level , we’re creating a leading chromatography company in a leading category , ” marc n . casper , president and chief executive of thermo fisher , said on monday .
“investors are reacting favorably , ” said sung ji nam , an analyst for gleacher & company , a research firm . “the takeover makes a lot of strategic sense . ”
the deal comes after thermo fisher was thwarted in its effort to buy the laboratory equipment supplier millipore earlier this year . in july , merck paid around $ 7 billion for that company .
the industry focus is on china , where the government is pouring billions into research and development . according to china’s national bureau of statistics , spending for research and development rose to $ 87 . 2 billion in 2009 , with more than 20 percent of the money coming from the state .
“they want to go where the growth is , ” said peter macdonald , an analyst at auriga . “you get a lot of research dollars in china , and thermo fisher has been under - represented there . ”