17 Current news of LGC
rss |
You can refine your search further. Select from the filter options on the left to narrow down your results. |
Bolstering its position in the application of NGS for high-throughput genotyping market in AgBio
04-Apr-2022
LGC has announced the acquisition of Rapid Genomics, a provider of mid- to high-density Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) kits and services for genotyping in the agrigenomics market. Rapid Genomics is a leading company in genotyping applications via Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Its Flex-Seq® ...
LGC restructures for growth of genomic products and services
07-Apr-2010
LGC announced the launch of its new LGC Genomics division. Since LGC acquired Berlin-based AGOWA GmbH in 2005, genomics has seen successful growth as part of LGC’s Life & Food Sciences Division. Through AGOWA genomics, LGC has provided an array of flexible nucleic acid sample extraction services ...
15-May-2006
LGC has acquired the Institut für Blutgruppenforschung (IBF), which is based in Cologne. The Institut für Blutgruppenforschung provides DNA services in paternity testing and forensic genetics in Germany. This acquisition is part of LGC's strategy to expand its DNA analysis services into mainland ...
Mikromol range of reference substances and custom synthesis services join LGC brand of quality standards
15-Nov-2005
LGC has announced its migration of the Mikromol brand, most notably the range of pharmaceutical impurity reference standards, to its own brand at the 2005 Eastern Analytical Symposium (EAS), Somerset, New Jersey, USA, 14-17 November. The pharmaceutical industry is required to control impurities, ...
20-Sep-2005
LGC has announced its acquisition of Forensic Alliance Limited (FAL) - the UK's largest private sector provider of forensic science services to investigators and the courts. The combined forensic capabilities of LGC and FAL extend the breadth and depth of cutting-edge scientific solutions ...
01-Sep-2005
LGC has successfully concluded negotiations to form a joint venture focusing on proficiency testing (PT) with Quality Management Limited (QM), and Aquacheck, both independent providers of proficiency testing schemes. The combined operation will encompass over 4000 participating laboratories from ...
25-Apr-2005
LGC plans to expand its range of forensic services to include the analysis of blood patterns, footwear marks, fire investigation and fire debris, and trace and transfer evidence. A new state-of-the-art laboratory will be established in the North West at LGC's existing premises at The Heath in ...
05-Oct-2004
LGC has won a significant contract with the Sentinel product line business of GE Infrastructure Water and Process Technologies to provide water sample analysis for the detection of corrosion in domestic central heating systems. Sentinel, a leading water treatment specialist, supplies products to ...
LGC and CIA announce joint initiative to help chemical companies implement REACH regulations
03-Sep-2004
LGC and the Chemical Industries Association (CIA), the UK chemical industry's leading trade association, announced a joint initiative to establish a UK REACH Centre. The aim of the centre will be to help prepare the chemical industry for new legislation, predicted to come into force within the ...
07-May-2004
We are all aware of the contribution that sulfur makes to atmospheric pollution and acid rain, and low sulfur fuels are a familiar feature of forecourt advertising. But what exactly is low sulfur? The current limits set by European Union Directives for sulfur in petrol and diesel fuels are 150 ...
