The machine's ability to detect trace amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is of particular importance in Europe, where pollution regulations are among the strictest in the world
Syft Technologies has reached an agreement with Interscience for the distribution of Voice100 machines in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg (Benelux).
As a part of the three-year contract, Interscience has purchased one Voice100, which will be delivered in January 2006 and used for demonstrations and research.
The sale is a result of Syft Technologies's focus on the European market, something CEO Geoff Peck had underscored during the AGM in September.
"This contract is exactly what we hoped for when we decided to direct our efforts towards Europe," he said.
"Interscience is extremely well established and we are proud to join their roster of manufacturers".
One of Interscience's focus areas for the Voice100 will be environmental applications such as real-time, whole air scanning and monitoring.
The machine's ability to detect trace amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is of particular importance in Europe, where pollution regulations are among the strictest in the world.
Interscience will be working closely with Syft to develop new applications and methods in that arena.
"The extensive environmental regulations in Europe have created the need for the Voice100, while the willingness of the European scientific community to embrace new technology helped open the door for us," said Peck.
Founded in 1975 in Breda, Netherlands, Interscience is considered one of the more innovative firms in a region known for its forward-thinking approach to new technology.
It began operations with a focus on sales of laboratory equipment, quickly concentrating its efforts in the arena of gas chromatography.
Over the years the company has expanded to offer service and support, training, and expert consultation.
Its work has led it to become a market leader in spectrometry (part of the science behind the Voice100), with over 350 installed systems, a solidly established customer base, and strong links with research and quality control laboratories.
Interscience operates out of two centres, Breda in the Netherlands and Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium.
"From our first contact with Syft Technologies at Pittcon 2005, we have believed that the Voice100 is an innovative product that can broaden our portfolio," said Marcel van den Bosch, general manager of Interscience.
"On top of that we feel that Syft is a company quite like ourselves: committed to their products and focussed on success through long-term relationships".
Interscience will be working closely with Syft's UK office and Andrew Linton, the company's European representative.
