Long live the laboratory show!

With general laboratory shows in the UK becoming a very rare beast indeed – SLS think that nothing short of a revolution will breath the life back into this once thriving arena

Nottingham - the home of Robin Hood and now the Scientific Laboratory Show 2008

Evolution not revolution goes the well worn saying – well, this is something that the organisers of the UK’s newest laboratory show may disagree with. SLS (Scientific Laboratory Supplies) are aiming to revolutionise the UK scientific exhibition circuit by launching their very own event in conjunction with UKSPA (United Kingdom Science Park Association), who will do their bit by hosting a one-day scientific congress at the show.

OK, as revolutions go it’s not exactly Castro-esque in its political ambition – but it is undeniable that general lab shows in the UK most certainly need a bit of a shake-up and SLS think that their show will be the one to do just that.

The Scientific Laboratory Show 2008 boasts access to over 100 manufacturers of laboratory equipment and consumables as well as the opportunity of attending a one-day scientific congress and is being held on 2 July 2008, at the East Midlands Conference Centre, on the campus of Nottingham University.

And what a setting for such a show – the home of Robin Hood, a revolutionary if ever there was one. So will SLS be rounding up merry men with the aim of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor? Unlikely thinks Geoff Douglas - marketing manager of SLS - he says the attendees will be far too busy for all that.

“Our belief that this new event provides the perfect opportunity for scientists and laboratory specialists to learn more about new products and initiatives is shared by the leading suppliers who are confirming their attendance at the show, I’m delighted that the show is gaining approval and momentum throughout the industry,” he said. 
 
Leading manufacturers confirmed as attending the event include, Eppendorf, Barloworld Scientific, Miele, Whatman, Simport, Mettler, Thermo HeraFreeze, Bibby Scientific, Brand, Eppendorf, Grant, Integra Biosciences, Julabo, Mettler Toledo, Miele, Olympus, Scie-Plas and Whatman.

Ancillary laboratory services will also be available, such as intellectual property attorneys and funding houses as well as service providers outside of the general laboratory product portfolio are also attending such as UKAS, The University of Nottingham Business Services Group and LABsure.

As if that weren’t enough to tempt even the most lab-bound of science types to Nottingham then SLS are offering all exhibition delegates a complimentary lunch and refreshments through the day, a welcome pack and entrance into a draw to win one of three prizes.     

The show will also include a 1 day conference chaired by Roger Quince, MD of Granta Park Cambridgeshire and a Director of MEPC. Confirmed speakers for the conference include Fernando Alberericio, Director of Barcelona Science Park, Bruce Haxton, Video Link, Salt Lake City, Utah and Alex Rogers, Patent Attorney, Hesseltine Lake Attorneys, Intellectual Property Strategies for 21st Century Research. Dr Glenn Crocker, CEO of Nottingham BioCity will give the welcome address to the delegates attending the conference.

SLS are hopeful that the inclusion of companies outside the general UK distributor catalogue portfolio marks the show out as a credible occasion and far more appealing to a wider international audience.

Exhibitors from around the world attending the show now include, Microflex and Heathrow Scientific from the USA, Simport from Canada, 5-Prime, Brand, Fritsch and Kern from Germany, Integra BioScience and Kuhner from Switzerland, Plastiques Gosselin and Erlab from France, Advantage from Belgium, plus a host of global brands such as BD, Whatman, Olympus, Mettler, New Brunswick, Thermo Scientific and Hach-Lange.

The show will also include the launch of the new Scientific Laboratory Supplies 2008/9 catalogue including new products and brands such as; Eppendorf, Biowest, Microflex, BD Falcon, BD Difco, LabConco, Pro Scientific, 2Mag, SLS Branded Documentation Systems and Miele. 

With the expectation of 120 exhibitors and in excess of 500 visitors and delegates in one day, SLS hope The Scientific Laboratory Show will become the largest scientific communications event in the UK in 2008. 

What, where, when and how

Situated at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham and running from 10:00 until 16:30 on July 2 2008, the Scientific Laboratory Show is accessible from anywhere in the UK with it’s proximity to the M1, A1 and East Midlands Airport.   To pre-register for the show, simply go to www.scientific-labs.com click on the show link and complete the form.

Contact:
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