Nova
News:
ITT agrees to purchase analytical instrumentation leader Nova Analytics
- Acquisition will establish new platform in attractive segments
adjacent to ITT's water, wastewater, industrial process, and food and
beverage businesses.
- Nova brands WTW®, SI Analytics®, Aanderaa® and Global
Water add to ITT's strong water portfolio
White Plains, New York, February 17, 2010 — ITT
Corporation (NYSE: ITT), a global leader in the transport and treatment
of water, wastewater and other fluids, today announced its agreement to
purchase Nova Analytics Corporation. Nova Analytics is a privately held,
leading manufacturer of premium quality laboratory, field, portable, and
on-line analytical instruments used in water and wastewater, environmental,
medical, and food and beverage applications. Financial terms of ITT's agreement
were not disclosed.
“This acquisition fits perfectly with ITT’s strategy to expand into
categories adjacent to our core businesses and build on our global leadership
positions in water, wastewater and industrial process, and products for
the food & beverage
market,” said Gretchen McClain, president of ITT Fluid and Motion
Control group. “Nova offers ITT a collection of leading brands and
technologies, robust distribution, and a strong platform in the $6 billion
analytical instrumentation market from which to establish a new growth
platform for the corporation.”
McClain sees the acquisition as a natural
extension of ITT’s $4.7 billion Fluid and Motion Control business, with
presence in more than 130 countries and established brands including
Flygt, Sanitaire, Jabsco, Totten, Goulds, Bell & Gossett, Lowara, WEDECO
and Leopold.
“Adding Nova’s recognized brands such as WTW, SI Analytics, Global
Water and Aanderaa to our existing portfolio of water and wastewater
pumps and treatment systems will enable us to more fully address our
customers' needs when it comes to fluid transport, testing and treatment,
and to assist them in more effectively meeting the increasingly stringent
regulatory, environmental, and energy efficiency requirements they are facing,”
McClain said.
“By combining Nova’s WTW branded instrument and sensor portfolio
with our current offerings, ITT will have one of the industry’s broadest
sensor and instrument ranges for wastewater plant process monitoring
and control. This combined portfolio will allow ITT to better address
all of our customers’ treatment plant process design, operation and control
needs, and assist them in controlling their operating and construction
expenses.”
The
transaction is expected to close within the first quarter of 2010, pending
customary regulatory approvals.
“ITT is the perfect acquirer for Nova Analytics”, said Jim Barbookles,
Chairman and CEO of Nova Analytics. “The combination of Nova's brands,
premium technology and dedicated employees will enhance ITT’s competitive
position in Analytical Instruments.”
Nova Analytics has its administrative
headquarters in Woburn, Massachusetts in the United States. Nova employs
approximately 725 people in Germany, Norway, France, the United Kingdom,
the United States, and China. Nova generated pro forma full year global
revenues of approximately US$135 million in 2009.
About ITT Corporation
ITT
Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company
operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids
management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control.
With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver
extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide
protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains,
N.Y., the company generated 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion. www.itt.com
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Woburn, MA, December 2 ,
2009 – Nova Analytics Corporation is pleased to
announce the acquisition of Aanderaa Data Instruments AS (www.aanderaa.com)
a Norwegian business, through its subsidiary, Nova Analytics Deutschland
GmbH. Aanderaa designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, instruments,
and systems for measuring and monitoring in the most demanding environments. From
their headquarters in Bergen, Norway, Aanderaa primarily focuses on the
ocean and environmental monitoring markets.
“Aanderaa brings a host of both technology and application expertise
to our portfolio of companies. With Nova’s present water quality expertise,
we are particularly excited about the opportunities in both ocean monitoring
and aquaculture, further expanding Nova’s Environmental product portfolio
to better serve our customers.”
commented, Chris McIntire,
President and COO of Nova Analytics Corporation.
RFM990-AUS32 Refractometer launched to meet
ISO22241-2
Launched in order to meet the strictest of ISO procedures in relation to
the manufacture of Diesel Exhaust Fluids such as AUS-32 and Adblue®,
the
RFM990-AUS32 offers the highest
achievable accuracy and temperature control for any refractometer on the
market today. In addition, the instrument is fitted with specific Urea
scales and temperature compensation and benefits from all the features
of the RFM900 series of instruments.
New CRM’s for high accuracy applications
In order to provide absolute confidence in the RFM990-AUS refractometer,
a sucrose solution with an uncertainty (k=2) of 0.00000888 at 20°C
is now available on a contract supply basis. For applications requiring
a lesser uncertainty, the alternative BS-AUS fluid provides reliability
and having a shelf life of 12-months, is available in 1-or 5 pack versions
on a single supply format. Both products feature in our new
CRM
section of this website
ADP440+ Polarimeter launched
The top-selling ADP440 polarimeter has been upgraded to include the new “blue-screen” display
and now features RFID as well as other features common to the premier RFM900
refractometer series launched earlier this year.
For
details click here.
Previous News (2009)
New “Calculator” for ABV (Alcohol
by Volume)
A new calculator has been added to the Technical Centre of this website
to allow input of the
SG reading from the hydrometer and the
R
reading from Eclipse refractometer of our ABV Kit in order to calculate
alcohol
by volume to two-decimal places. A new instruction manual is
also available featuring the two-decimal place ABV table.
New “Mobile Phone” optimised
webs pages
Mobile phone specific web pages have been added to the website in order
to provide rapid download at minimal transmission rates when accessing
the site ‘on-the-move’. Of particular interest is the
inclusion of our
RI/temperature and
ABV calculators,
giving users the ability to access critical calculations when away from
their desk.
UKAS Laboratory – extension of accreditation
Following a three day Re-assessment Visit by UKAS in October, our Laboratory
Accreditation under ISO17025 (General requirements for the competence
of testing and calibration laboratories) for Testing and Calibration
has been renewed. Additionally, extensions have been granted as
follows:
- Extension of the range of Refractive Index from 1.54 to 1.62 (now
1.3 to 1.62)
- Optical Rotation values for Quartz Control Plates to cover the wavelength
range 546 - 900nm
New ADP440 Remote Software for PC
Bellingham + Stanley has released new PC software to allow remote operation
of the ADP440 Polarimeter. The software not only allows the user
to configure measurement parameters but also provides a platform for Dynamic
Data Exchange (DDE), where measured readings may be simultaneously sent
to a spreadsheet such as Excel. A kinetic experiment may also be
configured, whereby a number of readings may be logged over a user adjustable
measurement interval and specified duration. An audit trail of measurement
and calibration completes this
free-to-download software; a significant
asset for any user of the ADP440 polarimeter.
Click here to download
ADS480 Saccharimeter offers NIR wavelength measurement
The new ADS480 Saccharimeter is a Near Infra Red (NIR) automatic polarimeter
designed specifically for use in industrial labaoratories and Tare Houses
in the Cane, Beet & Ethanol Industries. For details
click
here.
RFM990 Flowcell model launched
Specifically designed for flow applications, the RFM990 incorporates all
the measurement and software features of the RFM970 and is factory fitted
with a choice of newly modelled flowcells. A simple stand elevates
the instrument to an angle of 10°, providing optimum performance over
the wide measuring range. For details
click
here.
PRH-DEF32 for online measurement of Diesel
Exhaust Fluids (DEF)
Ideally suited for production plants producing DEF, manufacturers will
realise the importance of high accuracy refractive index measurement and
specific temperature compensation applicable to the product. The
PRH DEF-32 is pre-programmed with a choice of RI, %Urea or AUS-32 concentration
scale with Urea temperature compensation covering the range 5-40°C;
providing the most reliable process control measurement on the market.
The refractometer has a simple 20mm product interface, with other formats
being available. Output signals include simple alarm relays, 4-20mA
and RS485 for networking applications.
RFM300+ Series of Refractometers upgraded
As of August 1, 2009, all new RFM300+ series refractometers will be fitted
with the new ‘blue-screen’ display developed for the new RFM900
series launched earlier this year. Details can be found on the updated
pages within this website. For details
click
here.
Optional 21 CFR Part 11 software functions
available for RFM300+
Software to facilitate use in a FDA regulated environment is now available
as an optional extra at point of sale (only) providing a wider choice of
instrument type and measurement range available within the pharmaceutical
and associated industries. Details can be found in the updated pages
within this website. For details
click
here.
E-line Refractometer range expanded
A significant number of new scale ranges has been added to the successful
e-line range of refractometers expanding application scope to the wine,
automotive, veterinary and industrial sectors. For details
click
here.
Immediate withdrawal of Sodium Na10 bulb
(code 59-31)
As of August 1, 2009, sodium bulb code 59-31 will no longer be available
from Bellingham + Stanley. New & existing users wishing to measure
at 589nm as part of a multiple wavelength experiment should now adopt the
use of a Sodium Lamp Outfit.
Download details
here.
RFM900 Series of Refractometers replace
the RFM800
Meeting the stringent needs of pharmaceutical, petrochemical and other
industry sectors requiring a measurement range of up to 1.70RI, RFM900
series of Peltier temperature controlled refractometers offer additional
features such as RFID, Kalrez® gasket and shallow sample dish with
sapphire prism. Integral software facilitates operation in a FDA
regulated environment and a choice of on-screen language. For details
click
here.
RFM800 Series of Refractometers no longer available
Following the launch of the RFM900, its predecessor, the RFM800 series
of instruments has been withdrawn from sale in its standalone format. However,
for a short period of time, the RFM800 will be available for flow through
and funnel applications. For details
click
here.
Adblue® Testing Equipment added to Hand-held
range
UPDATED JULY 2009
Meeting the needs of mechanics, drivers and fleet managers, two new hand
held instruments have been launched by Bellingham + Stanley for testing
Adblue® diesel exhaust fluid additives (DEF). The E-line 40 ATC
is robust dual scale refractometer allowing rapid measurement using the
minimum of sample, whilst the Adblue® (DEF) hydrometer offers accurate
results by way of density measurement. For details
click here.
Low Cost Probable Alcohol (AP) E-line Refractometer
for Wine
Dual scale ATC refractometer for grape must measurement having both 0-40 °Brix
and 0-25 AP scale. For details
click
here.
Low Cost Salinity E-line Refractometer for Marine Use
Dual scale ATC refractometer for aquarium and fish farm use having both
salt ppm and SG scales. For details
click
here.
New High RI CRM Launched
Although outside of our UKAS accreditation, the new oil is available in
single and 5 x 5ml packs with a refractive index value at 20°C and
589nm of 1.56107 ± 0.000074. The product is ideal for calibration
of refractometers at the high end of the scale such as those used in the
petrochemical, chemical, aroma and pharmaceutical industries.
New %ABV kit added to Eclipse range
A hydrometer specifically designed for use with our 45-22 ‘Zeiss’ Eclipse
refractometer has been introduced to provide customers wishing to measure
the alcohol content of finished wines, beers and ciders. The instrument
set is also a useful tool for measuring the fermentation rate of champagne
style wines that ferment in the bottle. A specific hydrometer jar
is also available. For details
click
here.
Metal end caps available for jacketed polarimeter
tubes
Jacketed tubes are supplied as standard with Polyacetyl end caps.
Some applications, where the chemical under test is considered aggressive,
dictate the need to use metal end caps, which are now available as
optional extras. Diameter: 22.5mm. For
details
click
here
Previous News (2008)
Model D7 Optical Polarimeter with integral LED Light Source
Specifically designed with academic and
low throughput
laboratory applications in mind, the Model D7 is a high quality, relatively high accuracy optical polarimeter with a much lower price tag than its predecessor! Unlike most other low cost polarimeters, the instrument incorporates a fully enclosed etched glass scale providing excellent resolution on both the angular and sugar scales. The Model D7 uniquely incorporates a LED light source with intensity control, which not only reduces bench space but also overall shipping weight. Details can be found by clicking
here.
Abbe 5 light source
A new incandescent light source with integral intensity control is available
for use with Abbe 5 refractometers. Click
here for
details.
Polarimeter Tubes with metal end caps
Two new centre filling type polarimeter tubes are available for use with
aggressive samples and solvents and are ideally suited for use with all
digital polarimeters manufactured by B+S Ltd. Click
here for details.
UKAS News
Following our recent audit, polarimeter tube uncertantities have been improved.
A new PDF literature is now available. Click
here for details.
RFM340 Refractometer no longer available
For over 15-years, leading manufacturers from around the Globe have adopted the RFM340 as their preferred choice of refractometer. Having launched the significantly successful replacement model in 2007, B+S reluctantly announce that the RFM340 and RFM311 refractometers are no longer available. Details of replacement models can be seen by clicking
here.
Model D(2) Polarimeter with Sodium Lamp Outfit – no longer available
After almost half a Century of production, the classic Model D(2) optical polarimeter has been withdrawn from sale and has been replaced by the
Model
D7.
