As an authorised distributor of Helmer medical equipment, we supply a comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the rigorous demands of blood banks and laboratories. Our portfolio includes blood bank refrigerators, plasma freezers, plasma thawers, and platelet storage systems- all critical for the safe storage and handling of blood products. Each piece of [...]
Our office will close for the festive period from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on 2 January 2026. • Francesca Phillips, Senior Service Coordinator, will return on 2 January 2026• Our engineering team will return on 5 January 2026 If you require urgent assistance during the holidays, our on-call engineer is available on: [...]
Maintaining strict hygiene and operational standards in blood bank laboratories is critical, as contamination in these labs not only compromises the safety of blood products but also puts patients at risk. Blood bank laboratories handle sensitive components such as plasma, platelets, and red blood cells, making meticulous maintenance practices essential to ensure product integrity. [...]
Discover a day in the life of Stephen Urquhart, our Senior Engineer at C&M Scientific! Stephen plays a key role in keeping our engineering operations running smoothly across the north of the UK. He manages the team, allocates jobs and maintains strong connections with both engineers and customers. "Managing our team of engineers, allocating [...]
Whether in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or research, every laboratory relies on precision instruments to deliver accurate and timely results. But with high-performance equipment comes the responsibility of keeping it properly maintained, calibrated, and compliant. That’s where a laboratory service contract can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll explore why a service contract [...]
Join us at Lab Innovations 2025! 🧪✨ We’re back at Lab Innovations 2025 – the UK’s premier event for laboratory professionals. Come visit us to discover our latest solutions, connect with our team, and see how we can support your laboratory as a trusted partner. Event Details: 📅 Date: 29–30 October 2025 📍 Location: [...]
“Every day starts with a familiar rhythm: the commute from Edinburgh to Livingston, Americano coffee in hand, and Talksport on the radio keeping me company. It’s my quiet time before the day kicks into gear. Once I’m in the office, the only thing predictable about running a service company is the unpredictability. And honestly, [...]
Keeping your laboratory running smoothly isn’t just about having the latest equipment, it’s about maintaining its peak performance over time. A planned maintenance visit is crucial to guarantee precision, uphold safety standards, and stay fully compliant with industry regulations. In this article, we’ll explore the most compelling reasons why you should never skip a [...]
Laboratories rely on a wide range of precision instruments to generate accurate and reliable data. However, even the most advanced and well-maintained equipment can experience gradual drift from its original calibration over time. Without routine recalibration, this drift can compromise measurement accuracy, impact data integrity, and lead to non-compliance with industry regulations and quality [...]
In any laboratory setting, temperature-sensitive materials such as biological samples, reagents, and pharmaceuticals depend on precise storage conditions. That’s why maintaining the correct temperature in your freezer is critical - any deviation can compromise the integrity of your research and cost your lab time, money, and credibility. Regular freezer calibration isn’t just good practice—it’s [...]