A Short
History
Promolab (Pty) Ltd was founded by Paul Queisser and started trading as SEPARATIONS on 1
September 1989 to serve South African scientists with a highly focused, innovative and
synergistic line of chromatography supplies. The need for this service had been clearly
identified by him during his previous involvement as founder and director of Saarchem (Pty)
Ltd, South Africa’s first comprehensive laboratory chemical manufacturer since 1977.
So, with chromatography in his head and passion for his customers in his heart, Paul Queisser set out to
collect the most complete and spectacular combination of chromatography agencies attainable.
Since then, this concept of customer-centric products and support has led to the establishment of five
separate divisions: Biotechniques, Chromtechniques, Watertechniques, Biopharmtechniques and
Robotiques.
What you can expect from SEPARATIONS
Over the past twenty years, SEPARATIONS has established itself in the laboratory market to supply worldclass products at fair prices, with support and commercial services second to none. You will receive
not only the finest products the scientific industry has to offer, but also the people to support your
application.
The Separations head office is situated in Randburg, Johannesburg and is dedicated to sales and
marketing. The Logistics office is located just a short distance “down the road”, in the industrial hub of
Strijdom park. We also have a branch in Cape Town dedicated entirely to sales and service.
The SEPARATIONS sales method incorporates the combination of telecommunication and personal
visits, thereby maximising efficiency and support, and furthering the great rapport and personal
relationships we have and value with our customers.
SEPARATIONS is a leading supplier to numerous businesses in an ever-expanding sub-Saharan region.
ALL of our sales consultants are highly qualified and trained in their respective fields. You can always
expect friendly and efficient service, with our experts to advise you on your applications.
Our Vision,
Values &
Mission
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