Phenomenex, Inc.'s Zebron GC Columns Receive Two R&D 100 Awards
Torrance, CA (July 22, 2009) - Phenomenex, Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of separation science consumables, announced today that the company has received 2009 R&D 100 awards for two of its GC (gas chromatography) products - the Zebron ZB-Bioethanol column for biofuel testing and the ZebronĀ ZB-Drug-1 column for analysis of drugs of abuse. The awards, determined by an independent judging panel and the editors of R&D Magazine, recognize the 100 most technologically significant products introduced during the past year. The winners of the 47th annual awards were announced Monday by R&D Magazine.
"The R&D 100 Awards honor the latest technology developments that are designed to meet societal, scientific, or business challenges facing us today - and tomorrow," said Rita Peters, editorial director of R&D Magazine. Since 1963, the R&D 100 Awards have identified new and revolutionary technologies. Many of these have become household names, helping shape everyday life for many Americans. "It's unusual that two GC columns have won awards and this is a testament to our sharp focus on meeting the needs of specific industries," commented Ngoc Nguyen, GC brand manager for Phenomenex. "Our Zebron Inferno were the first GC columns ever to be recognized with this award, when they won two years ago."
The winning Zebron ZB-Bioethanol column meets the biofuel industry's growing need for fast certification and shipment of product. This column for gas chromatography resolves a number of challenges facing bioethanol plants, providing accurate analysis of fuel samples in one-eighth the time of other columns. The second winner is the Zebron ZB-Drug-1 column, which quickly and accurately tests for drugs of abuse such as opiates, marijuana and cocaine, in forensic applications and job applicant screening. Zebron ZB-Drug-1 successfully eliminates problems associated with analyzing biological samples by providing a unique selectivity that resolves target analytes from matrix interferences. Zebron's proprietary technology provides lower bleed levels than other columns to give lower detection limits.
Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel separation, purification and analytical chemistry solutions for the life sciences and related industries. Phenomenex's core technologies include products for liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, sample preparation, bulk purification chromatographic media, and chromatography accessories and equipment. For more information on Phenomenex, visit www.phenomenex.com.
"The R&D 100 Awards honor the latest technology developments that are designed to meet societal, scientific, or business challenges facing us today - and tomorrow," said Rita Peters, editorial director of R&D Magazine. Since 1963, the R&D 100 Awards have identified new and revolutionary technologies. Many of these have become household names, helping shape everyday life for many Americans. "It's unusual that two GC columns have won awards and this is a testament to our sharp focus on meeting the needs of specific industries," commented Ngoc Nguyen, GC brand manager for Phenomenex. "Our Zebron Inferno were the first GC columns ever to be recognized with this award, when they won two years ago."
The winning Zebron ZB-Bioethanol column meets the biofuel industry's growing need for fast certification and shipment of product. This column for gas chromatography resolves a number of challenges facing bioethanol plants, providing accurate analysis of fuel samples in one-eighth the time of other columns. The second winner is the Zebron ZB-Drug-1 column, which quickly and accurately tests for drugs of abuse such as opiates, marijuana and cocaine, in forensic applications and job applicant screening. Zebron ZB-Drug-1 successfully eliminates problems associated with analyzing biological samples by providing a unique selectivity that resolves target analytes from matrix interferences. Zebron's proprietary technology provides lower bleed levels than other columns to give lower detection limits.
Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel separation, purification and analytical chemistry solutions for the life sciences and related industries. Phenomenex's core technologies include products for liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, sample preparation, bulk purification chromatographic media, and chromatography accessories and equipment. For more information on Phenomenex, visit www.phenomenex.com.