Solar powered fridge for vaccines venture Dulas lands major contracts in Africa
A Machynlleth manufacturer has secured a string of international contracts worth £2.5m. WalesOnline reports Dulas has developed a range of cold chain technology products, including solar powered vaccine fridges, supporting immunisation programmes across the world to ensure that vaccines are accessible to all. Following several new deals, including projects in Burkina Faso and Guinea, the … Continue reading Solar powered fridge for vaccines venture Dulas lands major contracts in Africa
Goat milk firm’s poo postbox tests microbiome
A goat milk company is examining customers’ gut health through its poo postbox scheme. The BBC reports Ceredigion based Chuckling Goat has gone from selling its goat milk based Kefir to launching a microbiome test kit with the University of Cambridge. Co-founder Shann Jones said “We basically examine everything that’s going on inside the microbiome.” … Continue reading Goat milk firm’s poo postbox tests microbiome
Life saving heart pump to go into production this year creating 100 jobs in Swansea
A life saving heart pump developed by a Swansea medtech firm is expected to go into production later this year, creating around a hundred jobs. Calon Cardio-Technology was co-founded by Dr Marc Clement, the former Dean of Swansea University’s School of Management. The company is based at the Institute of Life Sciences at Swansea University … Continue reading Life saving heart pump to go into production this year creating 100 jobs in Swansea
Crumlin based BBI Solutions has acquired Berlin based BioTeZ
BBI Solutions, an independent provider of immuno-diagnostic reagents and contract services, has acquired a German manufacturer. BioTeZ Berlin-Buch, also including Steffens Biotechnische Analysen, is a manufacturer of reagents and finished tests for the in-vitro diagnostics market, as well as components for the food safety market. Insider Media reports the deal aims to enhance BBI’s portfolio … Continue reading Crumlin based BBI Solutions has acquired Berlin based BioTeZ
Private equity firm partners with biostatistics and programming CRO
Private equity firm Livingbridge has invested in Veramed, a specialist biostatistics and programming contract research organisation (CRO) serving pharmaceutical and biotech clients across the UK, Europe and the US. Insider Media reports Veramed’s founders Matthew and Emma Jones will retain a significant shareholding and, along with the existing management team, continue to manage the business … Continue reading Private equity firm partners with biostatistics and programming CRO
Anglesey start-up developing a novel therapy to target a rare bone cancer
A start-up company is to develop a novel cancer therapy, targeting a rare bone cancer and other cancers, more common in Wales, such as lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancers. WalesOnline reports Ceridwen Oncology, based at M-SParc, Bangor University’s science park on Anglesey, is to develop and transform medical discoveries by Bangor and Cardiff Universities … Continue reading Anglesey start-up developing a novel therapy to target a rare bone cancer
BBI Solutions launch full molecular gold conjugate range
Leading supplier of immunodiagnostic reagents BBI Solutions has announced the launch of a full range of molecular tag gold conjugates. Developed using BBI’s 40nm gold colloid under their ISO13485 certification, the new range incorporates antibodies against the most commonly used primer tags. The full range includes goat anti-biotin, monoclonal anti-biotin, monoclonal anti-FITC, monoclonal anti-HRP, monoclonal … Continue reading BBI Solutions launch full molecular gold conjugate range
Great Bear logistics site to create 250 North Wales jobs
A logistics giant is creating two hundred and fifty jobs in North Wales after its takeover of haulage business Eddie Stobart. WalesOnline reports Culina Group, the parent company of Great Bear, said this is “extremely positive” news for the Great Bear site on Deeside. The business has announced that an additional two hundred and fifty jobs … Continue reading Great Bear logistics site to create 250 North Wales jobs
BBI Solutions launches the first chimeric Jo-1 HumAb IgG to the market
Leading supplier of immunodiagnostic reagents BBI Solutions (BBI) has announced the launch of a new Jo-1 human chimeric antibody for use as a calibrator or positive control in assays to diagnose conditions such as connective tissue disease (CTD). BBI has used cell culture technologies in response to the concerning situation, as hospital visits continue to … Continue reading BBI Solutions launches the first chimeric Jo-1 HumAb IgG to the market
One of Wales’ leading life sciences firms acquired in a £400m deal
BBI, one of Wales’ leading life sciences firms, has been acquired in a £400m deal. WalesOnline reports the Crumlin headquartered global diagnostics firm has been acquired by leading life sciences investor Novo Holdings, which is headquartered in Copenhagen. The deal provides an exit for Exponent which acquired BBI in 2015 out of US listed firm … Continue reading One of Wales’ leading life sciences firms acquired in a £400m deal
