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Martin Tricarico Named to Lead SP Scienceware Sales

By on March 13, 2018 in 2018 Press Releases, ScienceWire

Image: SP Sciencware Bel-Art H-B Instrument

PRESS RELEASE
March 13, 2018

For Immediate Release
Contact: Shirley Miller
shirley.miller@spindustries.com - 1-800-423-5278
SP Industries

Image: Martin Tricarico, Senior VP Sales - SP Scienceware

SP Industries Announces Brian M. Larkin as New President and CEO

Warminster, PA - March 13, 2018 - Brian Larkin, CEO of SP Industries, Inc. (SP) has announced the appointment of Martin Tricarico as Senior Vice President of Sales for SP Industries Scienceware and Ableware divisions. Tricarico who has an extensive leadership background in life sciences and related markets from start-ups to multinational corporations that include GE Healthcare, has been tapped to lead the sales and customer service teams covering catalog and OEM sales for Wilmad-LabGlass, Bel-Art and Maddak brand products.

In making the announcement Larkin stated, "Martin has an impressive track record in developing and executing strategic plans focused on building core strengths, maximizing ROI and leading the market. We look forward to the benefit of his expertise and vision as we continue to passionately deliver confidence to our customers by providing researchers with innovative, solution-based labware for today's workflows."

SP Scienceware offers a diverse product portfolio of 9000+ items that include Wilmad-LabGlass glassware and nmr/epr tubes and accessories, as well as Bel-Art and H-B Instrument brand labware for sample handling including racks, bottles, desiccators, thermometers and more. SP Ableware is the leading U.S. manufacturer of Aids for Daily Living (ADL) products. In his new role Tricarico will be focused on maximizing established channels, driving customer focus and development of new and non-traditional routes to market for catalog products as well as the companies extensive OEM and custom capabilities within instrumentation, life sciences and industrial applications.

In accepting the appointment, Tricarico noted "SP Scienceware brands have a well earned reputation for providing outstanding value. The diversity of the portfolio which extends from absolute necessities to pure innovation that drives improved research results is unique in the market. SP's ability to lead conversations and the new tools for research and production, coupled with their worldwide distribution capabilities provide an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working with their sales team and the entire SP organization to build on their brand value."

Most recently Tricarico was Vice President of Sales for SIO2 Medical Products Advanced Lab Consumables Division and has held commercial leadership roles at GE Healthcare, Whatman Ltd., Amersham Biosciences and others. He holds an M.S. in Biology from Drexel University and completed his undergraduate work in Microbiology at Rutgers University. Tricarico will be based out of SP Industries Wayne, NJ office and resides in Piscataway, New Jersey with his wife and five children.

SP Industries, Inc. (SP), is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, a full line of research, pilot and production freeze dryers, and aseptic processing drug manufacturing solutions, laboratory supplies and specialty glassware. SP's products support research and production across diverse end user markets including pharmaceutical, scientific, industrial, aeronautic, semiconductor and healthcare. The company's three flagship divisions SP Scientific, SP Scienceware and SP Ableware offer market leading Bel-Art, FTS Systems, Genevac, H-B Instrument, Hotpack, Hull, Maddak, PennTech, VirTis, and Wilmad-LabGlass brands, and represent over 400 combined years of experience, quality and innovation. SP Industries is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania and has production facilities in multiple states in the USA and Europe.

For more information on SP, visit www.spindustries.com.

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Announcing Brian M. Larkin as New President & CEO

By on March 7, 2018 in 2018 Press Releases, ScienceWire

Image: SP Industries

PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
March 7, 2018

For Immediate Release
Contact: Shirley Miller
shirley.miller@spindustries.com - 1-800-423-5278
Bel-Art - SP Scienceware

SP Industries Announces Brian M. Larkin as New President and CEO

Warminster, PA - March 7, 2018 - SP Industries Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Larkin as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 19th, replacing William (Bill) Downs who recently retired.

Mr. Larkin brings to SP broad experience as a senior executive having spent the last 27 years in commercial and executive leadership roles in the medical device industry. Most recently he served as Vice President and General Manager for Becton Dickinson's US Diabetes Care business and prior to that was Senior Vice President and General Manager of LifeCell Corporation.

Image: Brian M Larkin, President and CEO, SP Industries

Before that Mr. Larkin spent 16 years at Integra LifeSciences Corporation where he served in a variety of executive roles including President of the company's NeuroSciences Division and President of the Spine and Orthobiologics Division. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Dynatronics Corporation (NASDAQ - DYNT).

"I am honored to join SP Industries as our new President and CEO," said Mr. Larkin. "The company has an exciting portfolio, innovative technology pipeline and superb team of experienced professionals. They've done a tremendous job developing and bringing together market-leading equipment, apparatus and labware to create exceptional value for our customers. I'm looking forward to building upon that successful legacy and guiding SP to an even brighter future."

SP Industries Chairman of the Board, Bill Roller stated, "We are truly appreciative of Bill Down's dedication and thoughtful leadership of SP. As we move forward, we are confident that Brian's proven success in managing complex businesses, building high performing teams and delivering sustainable results make him ideally suited to lead our diverse business."

SP Industries, Inc. (SP), is a leading global provider of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, a full line of research, pilot and production freeze dryers, and aseptic processing drug manufacturing solutions, laboratory supplies and specialty glassware. SP's products support research and production across diverse end user markets including pharmaceutical, scientific, industrial, aeronautic, semiconductor and healthcare. The company's three flagship divisions SP Scientific, SP Scienceware and SP Ableware offer market leading Bel-Art, FTS Systems, Genevac, H-B Instrument, Hotpack, Hull, Maddak, PennTech, VirTis, and Wilmad-LabGlass brands, and represent over 400 combined years of experience, quality and innovation. SP Industries is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania and has production facilities in multiple states in the USA and Europe.

For more information on SP, visit www.spindustries.com.

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Indexed Racks

By on November 22, 2017 in ScienceWire

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Happy Fibonacci Day!

In addition to this Thursday being Thanksgiving here in the States, November 23 is also Fibonacci Day! If you remember from math class, the Fibonacci sequence is an integer sequence in which every number after the first two is the sum of the two preceding numbers: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, ...
While it may look simplistic, the sequence actually has far reaching implications, more than even Fibonacci himself probably imagined!

  • Named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci, who introduced the sequence to Western European mathematics in the 1200's.
  • Used in many different mathematics applications & algorithms, but also in investments, artwork, even architecture!*
  • The sequence can even be found in nature! Fibonacci spirals, aka 'nature's numbers' can be seen on flower petals and seeds, plant leaves, nautilus shells, the DNA molecule, and even hurricanes and galaxies.
  • The spiral is charted as a series of connected quarter-circles drawn inside an array of squares with Fibonacci numbers for dimensions. (see right).

Image: nautilus shell with Fibonacci spiral

A nautilus shell exhibiting the Fibonacci spiral.

Image: Fibonacci spiral charted on graph paper

The Fibonacci spiral charted on graph paper

No matter what order you like your numbers in,
our Indexed Racks keep samples organized!

Images: Indexed Racks by SPScienceware

  • Available in standard or serpentine numbering
  • Ideal when cell identification/location is critical
  • Round holes with tight tolerances hold tubes firmly

 

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*There is so much more to explore in the Fibonacci sequence! We highly encourage you to do some research on your own to truly appreciate how complex and interesting this sequence is.

Tipping the Scales

By on October 31, 2017 in ScienceWire

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Tipping the Scales

When does a pumpkin go from big to giant? 100 lbs? 1000 lbs? More? In the 1980's, the heaviest pumpkin weighed in at just over 400 lbs. Now, pumpkin growers are aiming for 2000+ lbs, and getting heavier every year! Here are some interesting facts about these scale-tipping giants!

  • Virtually all giant pumpkins are descended from "Dill's Atlantic Giant" variety which took 30 years to cultivate.
  • High-pedigree hybrid seeds of prize-winning giant pumpkins can cost growers anywhere from $10-100 or more per seed.
  • The world record for the heaviest pumpkin is held by Mathias Willemijns of Belgium. The pumpkin weighed 1,190.49 kg (2,624.6 lb)
  • Bragging rights are not all you win for growing a giant: the recent winner of the 2017 Half Moon Bay Champion Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California took home $7 per pound for his 2,363 lb pumpkin (that's $16,541!)

Image: GIANT Pumpkin

When weighing powders and not pumpkins (or other solid matters), SP Scienceware has a variety of sampling tools that double as weigh boats!

Image: SP Scienceware Sample Handling - Sterileware, EcoTensil, Clear Polypropylene scoops and spoons

How to Choose a Desiccator

By on September 5, 2017 in ScienceWire


Things that are usually better kept dry: 

Bread, Crackers, Potato Chips (basically all the starchy carbs), Cosmetics, Cell Phones, Vinyl Records, Photographs, Tax Returns, Powder Chemicals...

And so we bring you: 

1. What Size Desiccator Do I Need?

2. What Shape Do I Need - Round or Cabinet Style?

3. Which Method of Desiccation is Right for My Application?

For an in-depth guide to these questions and more,

See the All About Dessicators Guide!

Sneak Peak: Methods of Desiccation

Method
Pros
Cons
Standard
 Economical; flexible; portable Requires monitoring
Automatic
 Desiccant is continuously regenerated; minimal monitoring; precise control Generally more expensive than standard desiccators
Gas Purge
 Achieve desired humidity level faster; dust free; creates an ultra dry environment Requires access to inert gas (such as argon or nitrogen)
Vacuum
 Best for total dry storage; can also be used for degassing techniques Requires access to vacuum pump; how long vacuum is maintained can vary from models

Now that you know how to choose a desiccator, check out the different models available from
Bel-Art - SP Scienceware:

Secador® Desiccator Cabinets

Image: Secador Desiccator Cabinets_standard, automatic, gas-ported desiccator

Standard, Automatic or Gas-Ported

Techni-Dome® Desiccators

Techni-dome_vacuum or gas-ported desiccator

Vacuum or Gas-Ported

Dry-Keeper™ Desiccators

Image: Dry-Keeper_standard or automatic desiccator

Standard or Automatic

Secador® Desiccator Cabinets

Image: Space Saver Desiccators - Standard or Vacuum

Standard or Vacuum

 

 

Lab Companion™ Vacuum Desiccators

Image: Lab Companion Vacuum Desiccators

Round or Cabinet

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