March 2025 News Bulletin

NEW GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY INSTRUMENTS

We have now taken delivery of two new additional Shimadzu GCs which are planned to be installed towards the end of the month.  This marks the final stage of a major Chromatography instrument upgrade.  The package includes a Dielectric-Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector (BID), which has greater sensitivity than more conventional detectors and is able to detect components that are difficult with Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).  
We will be providing more information once the instruments have been installed and commissioned.  For more information on our current GC services click here.

JPAG MEETING 

We are pleased to announce we will be exhibiting at the first of these days on Thursday 20 March, which is titled: Pharmaceutical Water Determination: From Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques.

The Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group, JPAG, has announced the Pharmaceutical Analysis Foundations Programme, a series of one-day events designed to provide in-depth guidance on the most relevant analytical methodologies applied to pharmaceutical products and processes. These events provide opportunities for open discussion with the speakers, the chance to meet vendors of the latest equipment/ service providers and the chance to network with colleagues and experts from across the industry.

RSC – SUSTAINABLE ANALYTICAL  SCIENCE

John Welch – Associate Director -Business Operations, will be attending this RSC event  on 18 March.  
It is billed as a one-day collaborative meeting in the Library of Burlington House, to explore the transformative journey of sustainability in analytical science.  With a focus on achieving zero emissions and aligning with the 12 Principles of Green Analytical Chemistry.  The event will bring together leading experts from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies to share insights, innovative approaches, and practical solutions for adopting greener workflows.  John is looking forward to hearing how other laboratories are approaching this important subject.

PRIORITISING WELLBEING AT BUTTERWORTH MHFA UK  –  MY WHOLE SELF DAY

At Butterworth Laboratories, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. A healthy and supportive workplace starts with looking after both our own wellbeing and that of our colleagues. That is why, for My Whole Self Day 2025, we introduced the  My Whole Self MOT , a simple yet effective way to check in on your own mental health and wellbeing. To learn more please read our Blog.

MAKING PHARMACEUTICALS 2025

We will once again be exhibiting at Making Pharmaceuticals 2025.  We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting potential new clients.  If you are attending the event at the Coventry Arena, please come and talk to us on Stand 315, or if you would like to arrange a specific time, email us.

Looking at the Conference Programme, Stream A, looks to have an interesting series of presentations around the subject of Sustainability, which is an area that is often being raised by our clients.