The Oxfordshire charity Kirkhouse Trust is focused on crop improvement research for the developing world and advancement through education and research in the fields of biological and medical sciences
In July 2005 the Kirkhouse Trust sourced a fully operational, thre-year old, Compact 40 laboratory autoclave.
This was bound for the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bangalore where it was to be used to sterilise waste generated from research programmes.
Mindful that the equipment had to function well and safely, the charity approached the manufacturer, Priorclave, for advice on service and maintenance previous to shipment.
Rather than offer remote dialogue, the company re-called the unit to its Woolwich manufacturing facility where the Compact 40 Priorclave was given a complete refurbishment and operational test free of charge.
In addition, appropriate technical data and a service manual were supplied, also free of charge, to assist the laboratory team in maintaining the Priorclave's on-going efficiency, safety and performance expectations.
