LMS Issue 6; 2013 | Page 14

14? LMS? Issue 6 | 2013 Company Review Shimadzu Shimadzu SA (Pty) Limited (SSA) was established on the 1st of October 2011 in SA. They offer direct sales, service and support to Shimadzu customers in the Southern African region for all of their analytical and measuring, including instruments for chromatography, massspectrometry, spectroscopy, elemental analysis, surface analysis, materials testing, life science research, weight measurement, thermal analysis, particle size analysis and TOC analysis, to mention a few. 2013 has been a very exciting year for Shimadzu SA, since their office unveiling in February 2012, specifically in the training and environmental analysis technology sectors. Shimadzu’s environmental analysis technologies for the well-being of mankind and the Earth Environmental issues are a serious concern worldwide, as they have a direct impact on all human life. The first step to rescuing the plant from the dangers of environmental destruction is to accurately determine the current state of affairs. As a leading manufacturer of environmental analysis instrumentation, Shimadzu are able to tackle environmental problems not only with analytical measurement technologies but also with advanced system and communication technologies. New Shimadzu training centre at the University of Johannesburg In their efforts to showcase the latest technological breakthroughs in analytical measurement, chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, elemental analysis and TOC analysis, Shimadzu SA are now in the process of setting up a training facility at the University of Johannesburg. This will allow students to familiarise themselves with world-leading equipment through hands-on research and analysis training designed to assist students in finding new ways to get results faster and more accurately. 3 and 5 year warranties to valued clients As an added measure to demonstrate how durable and hard-wearing their laboratory equipment is, Shimadzu SA introduced the industry leading 3 and 5 year warranty plans, to give their clients added peace of mind. These are just a few of the exciting developments that they are putting in place to save our planet and to give our next generation the tools, expertise and infrastructure to launch us into a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. Tel: +27 11 795 2608 Fax: +27 11 795 1493 E-mail: sales@shimadzu.co.za Umoya Laboratory Extraction Technologies Qualified staff being involved and specialised in microbiology, serology, chemistry and haematology fields, contribute to the understanding of all possible fields that need to be covered. From small beginnings as a supplier of extraction units, the company has developed into designing and planning solutions for various fields of extraction. Umoya have an in-house facility for the design and layout of setting up new laboratories. They specialise in the fabrication of polypropylene fume extraction cabinets. The company’s main aim is to protect the environment, atmosphere and operator by extracting airborne contaminants and hazardous and toxic fumes from the working environment. This is especially applicable in the laboratory (industrial, medical, food and beverage, mining and mortuary) environment. Umoya strives towards excellence in laboratory ergonomics. They provide their clients with specialised and individual advice. They also have their own, South African manufactured, product range. Umoya specialises in the following: • Laboratory design and layout • Custom made designs and drawings • Turnkey projects • Installation of chemical resistant ductwork and extraction systems • Service and maintenance contracts. • Staff experience of Turnkey projects Each project is managed and completed under professional supervision, which guarantees maximum quality and customer satisfaction. Various types of laboratories have been successfully completed, as well as government projects including new forensic laboratories and upgrades countrywide. Also various private laboratories, Lancet Laboratories, Lee Mining, Genalysis, Johannesburg Water, Magalies Water, Enviroserv, Lebone, Erwatt, Eskom, Intertek, Industrial Urethanes, BHP Billiton, SGS, University of Pretoria, Department of Agriculture, Mintek, University of Tswane, Quadrant. Products: • Air filtration units • Air handling units • Autopsy tables and related equipment • Balance tables Chemical storage cabinets: • Acid • Solvent • Chemical waste disposal units Fume extraction cabinets: • Fabricated from either from Steel • Polypropylene • Ducted • Portable • Fume extraction hoods • Laboratory furniture • Laminar flow cabinets and workstations • Laminar flow theatre units • Microbiological safety cabinets +??$?M???????)U?????????????????????????)???????????????????????????????????)???????????????????????????????????) ?????????????????????????????)???????????????????????????????)????????M?????????????????????????)?????????????????????????e????????????)U???????????????????????????)???????????????????????????????)????????????????Q?????????????)?????????????????????????????????????)??????????????????????????????)?????????????????????????????????)????????????Q?????????????????????)???????????????????????????????????????)???????????????Q??????????????????)?????????????????????????????????????????)??????????????????????????)U?????????????????????????)???????????????? ??????????????????)???????()Q???$??????????)??????%???????????????)]???%??????????????((0