MIP technologies
Innovative separation products reduce analysis time and costs, increase sensitivity andimprove mass spectrometry (MS) detection. In Lund, Sweden, 27 November 2006,MIP Technologies AB announced that it has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Supelco, a division of Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL), a leading USD 1.7 billion Life Science and High Technology company, for the distribution of analytical and preparative molecularly imprinted polymer(MIP) separation products. The Companies will collaborate on the development of new products while MIP Technologies will continue to develop separately its process scale separations business.
These products contain MIP particles produced by MIP Technologies. MIPs are solid phase polymer materials manufactured with specific affinity for single compounds or classes of compounds. They are applied in pharma, food and beverage and forensic markets, veterinary institutes, environmental laboratories and health agencies where they are used in isolating trace compounds from complex matrices.
MIP Technologies' products available so far include solid phase extraction(SPE) cartridges for specific analysis of chloramphenicol, tobacco nitrosamine derivatives, triazines, clenbuterol and other beta-agonists, beta-blockers, as well as beta-receptors.
The application of MIP SPE cartridges enables straightforward sample preparation for trace analysis from complex matrices like milk, meat or urine resulting in significantly reduced analysis time and costs, increased sensitivity, and improved MS detection when compared to conventional methods.
"This is a major step forward for our company in realizing its vision to become thenumber one supplier of MIP-based products", commented Anthony Rees, CEO ofMIP Technologies. "The partnership with Supelco and Sigma-Aldrich, gold standardcompanies in the separations arena, will create an unmatchable team in thedevelopment of selective separations materials for analytical and preparative applications. We are really excited by the business opportunities this relationship will open up".
"We are very pleased to further strengthen our sample preparation product offering by the addition of this MIP SPE design. In combination with our exclusive solid phase micro extraction, flash and classical SPE technologies,the MIPs are positioning Sigma-Aldrich's Supelco brand as a strong provider of innovative and unique tools for analytical sciences", said Dave Julien,President of Sigma-Aldrich Research Specialties business unit.
About MIP technologies
MIP Technologies AB is a world leading company in the development of MIPs. The Company is a pioneer in the commercial applications of MIPs, holds important patents and maintains cutting-edge research activities in the area. The Company's mission is to provide innovative products based on molecularly imprinted polymers that serve industry's needs in analytical, preparative and process scale "selective separations". The company has environmental permission to produce MIP phases at the 500kg level and is well placed to develop large scale separation solutions for its customers. Currently the Company develops analytical separation products (e.g. SPE) and has multiple custom process scale projects in place with several blue chip companies. MIP Technologies has its headquarters in Lund, Sweden. For more information about MIP Technologies AB visit: www.miptechnologies.com
About Sigma-Aldrich
Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company. Its biochemical, analytical and organic chemical products and kits are used in scientific and genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and other high technology manufacturing. The Company has customers in life science companies,university and government institutions, hospitals and in industry. Over one million scientists and technologists use its products. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 35 countries and has 7,200 employees providing excellent service worldwide. Sigma-Aldrich is committed to accelerating customer success through leadership in life science, high technology and service. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its award- winning web site at: http://sigma-aldrich.com
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