Peterborough, Canada, April 10, 2003 – The new Siemens Pointek CLS 500 provides accurate point level or interface detection, even in extreme conditions. It is designed for applications that typically combine temperature and pressure extremes, such as those found in the chemical, hydrocarbon, LNG and other processing industries.

It is effective in temperatures from -200°C to 400°C (-328°F to 752°F) and pressures from full vacuum to 525 bar (7665 psi).

This smart level switch features HART® communications for remote commissioning and inspection. It features integrated local display for easy on-site installation and set-up, including push-button calibration. Full-function diagnostics comply with NAMUR NE 43 for both local and remote diagnostics, showing all the relevant variables at the same instant. Its advanced, microprocessor-based electronics provide for optional one-point calibration that makes set-up possible without shutting down the production process.

Special features of the Pointek CLS 500 ensure unsurpassed accuracy and long-term stability. The unique inverse-frequency approach to capacitance technology provides high resolution. The patented Active-Shield technology protects the measurement from the effects of moisture, vapors, foam, material build-up, and temperature or pressure variations. The 420 kHz transmitter provides accurate, repeatable readings even in cases of extreme product build-up.

An integrated zener safety barrier blocks excess energy from the transmitter to the sensor for intrinsically safe conditions. It is approved for hazardous conditions, and has Lloyd’s Register approval for use in marine applications.

It is the latest addition to the Pointek family of point level devices. The Pointek line includes Pointek CLS 100 for compact spaces, CLS 200 for general process high and low level alarms, and CLS 300 for abrasive or demanding high-temperature, high-pressure applications.

Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. is a Siemens company that designs and manufactures sophisticated measurement instruments used by the water and wastewater, aggregate, cement, mining, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, milling, food and other process industries. Principal product lines include level measurement, dry solids flow measurement, and process protection devices. Products are available worldwide through a network of sales offices, representatives and distributors.

Web site:  http://www.sea.siemens.com/ia

BLOOMINGDALE, N.J., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- D&E Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced the launch of its contract manufacturing services initiative, which will provide small to medium nutraceutical suppliers with a source of manufacturing expertise and infrastructure.

Under the program, D&E will provide the small to medium dietary supplement retailer, wholesaler or manufacturer with end-to-end production capabilities by sharing their expertise in formulation, new product development, blending, encapsulating, labeling, packaging (bottling, packeting, bulk powders) and global fulfillment.

"The extension of our business model into Contract Manufacturing Services," says Eric Organ, President of D&E Pharmaceuticals, "leverages the increased capacity of our recently expanded 30,000 sq. ft. facility, and also provides access to a rare and valuable source for product integrity in the small to medium size batch run. The door is no longer closed to the small organization looking to launch its own private label."

For nearly a quarter of a century, D&E Pharmaceuticals has evolved into a dietary supplement company with a core competency in nutraceutical manufacturing. The company formulates, develops and manufacturers its own brands of dietary nutritionals, sports supplements and life enhancing nutraceuticals for loyal retail, wholesale, online and catalog customers, both domestically and internationally.

"Our recently expanded facility, experienced personnel, implementation of NNFA GMP guidelines and successful history uniquely position us for this next natural progression of our business," said Organ. "Our new offering allows our clientele to outsource some or all of the manufacturing processes and focus on their sales and marketing efforts, while we handle their production needs. They can have us private label one of our 1,000+ existing formulas for them or have us assist them in developing their own product(s)."

D&E Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer who offers a complete line of private label vitamins, minerals, herbs and supplements. The company is committed to the continued development of its own line, and supporting the development and commercialization of products for other small to medium sized nutraceutical companies.

For more information on D&E Pharmaceuticals, contact the company directly at 973-838-8300.

Livingston, NJ -- Supreme Model 1010 Roll Mills provide dependable reduction of a wide variety of solids to a tightly controlled particle size. These industrial duty double roll mills are uniquely capable of milling or cracking within a narrow output range without degrading the valuable qualities of the feed material.

Utilizing an efficient, gentle, once-through action, these units can attain results that can not be duplicated with any other size reduction techniques. The 1010 is available in stainless steel as well as carbon steel construction.

Highly efficient in operation, Supreme Roll Mills produce very low noise or heat rise. Unlike other systems, there are no screens to plug and no requirement for classifiers. Materials are milled to controlled mesh sizes from 13 to 150 mesh without high impact, high stress or high speed rotation.

Supreme Roll Mills are available with smooth, serrated and grooved rolls. The units are manufactured in single, tandem or triple pass configurations depending on reduction ratio required. Options include cooled or heated rolls, jacketed body construction, recirculation systems, inlet feeders, automatic controls, variable speed controls and hard chrome plated rolls.

For more information contact:
Franklin Miller Inc.
60 Okner Parkway
Livingston, NJ 07039
Tel: (973)535-9200
Fax (973)535-6269
Web site:  http://www.franklinmiller.com/  
Email: info@franklinmiller.com

Laboratory Equipment : Niro Sells Its 2000th Mobile Minor Spray Dryer

Niro has supplied its 2000th Mobile Minor spray dryer since the unit was first introduced in 1948. The unit was delivered, in January 2003 to the customer, Danisco Beaminster Ltd. (a daughter of the Danish DANISCO group).

Since its introduction, the Mobile Minor has gone through much evolution to keep it ahead of its competition. It has always been recognized as the industry standard for small-scale spray drying equipment. Dave Dubbin, the Sales Director for Niro in the UK acknowledged that it was a remarkable achievement for any piece of equipment. "2000 might not sound like a high number, but that's the equivalent of almost one spray dryer a week for over 50 years," he said.

Danisco will be using the Mobile Minor as part of its research and development facility for food preservatives. It will be used to test processes and products ahead of full-scale production and to produce small samples of product for customer evaluation.

Anders Berg Christensen, the Project Engineer handling the sale in Copenhagen, added that the Mobile Minor owes its dominant market share in part to its flexibility making it ideal for a wide variety of applications and capable of being adapted as production schedules change.

The Mobile Minor is also available with closed cycle operation for use with organic solvents and as a Pharmaceutical version, the PHARMASD, type PSD-1. A new IFD (Integrated Filter Dryer) version of the Mobile Minor will soon be available.

Source:  http://www.niroinc.com/

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