Formulaction and Scientific Solutions form alliance
20 July, 2009The manufacturer of Turbiscan suspension stability instrumentation, Formulaction, is being represented in Australia by Scientific Solutions.
BioTek Instruments appoints NZ distributor
10 July, 2009Millennium Science has been appointed New Zealand distributor for the entire range of BioTek Instruments.
PerkinElmer collaborates with Rigaku
12 June, 2009Rigaku and PerkinElmer have announced a co-marketing strategy for their X-ray fluorescence and atomic spectroscopy instruments and solutions.
Molecular Devices products to be supplied and serviced by Bio-Strategy
26 May, 2009After 1 June, Molecular Devices products (previously supplied by MDS Analytical Technologies) will be supplied, serviced and supported by Bio-Strategy in both Australia and New Zealand.
Waters acquires Analytical Products Group
08 December, 2008By merging APG into its Environmenntal Resource Associates operations, Waters will form a comprehensive environmental proficiency testing (PT) and reference materials partner.
Bioscience fund joins the IIF program
20 March, 2008The Brandon Bioscience Fund from Brandon Capital Partners has been chosen as the 11th fund to be fully licensed to operate under the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund (IIF) Program.
Japan seeking more Australian biotech companies
30 January, 2008Australian biotech companies are developing a reputation for quality and innovation in Japan — the second largest biotechnology market in the world. With the Japanese biotechnology market and related industries expected to grow to $260 billion by 2010, The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking more businesses to take advantage of Australia’s standing with its largest trading partner.
Invitrogen acquires CellzDirect
16 January, 2008Invitrogen, a provider of life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has announced a definitive agreement to purchase privately held American company CellzDirect for around $57 million.
Boosting Australia's manufacturing reputation
12 June, 2007Science Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the formation of the Technology Export Manufacturing Group (TEMG) in NSW to try and boost the state and nation’s reputation as an exporter of manufactured goods and services.
Agilent acquires Stratagene
08 June, 2007Agilent Technologies has announced the acquisition of the company Stratagene, effective as of today.
Australian supplier for Eppendorf
28 May, 2007The Lomb Group has recently been appointed the national distributor for the Eppendorf range of products.
Sigma-Aldrich announces successful takeover of Molecular Medicine BioServices
10 May, 2007American company Sigma-Aldrich announced on 8 May that it has acquired Molecular Medicine BioServices (MMB), a biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing organisation located in Carlsbrad, California.
Ariadne arrives in Australia and New Zealand
30 March, 2007Pathway Studio software and Ariadne products will be distributed by GeneWorks in Australia and New Zealand.
Industry and professional association alliance
25 May, 2006The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Confectionary Manufacturers of Australasia (CMA) announced their new alliance.
International software designer opens office in Sydney
05 April, 2006International developer of technical computing and model-based design software for scientists and engineers, The MathWorks has opened an office in Sydney.
