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Köttermann Group acquires shares in Lab Concept GmbH in Kempten

The Köttermann Group, a global manufacturer of laboratory infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of shares in Lab Concept GmbH in Kempten in the Allgäu region in Germany, a renowned engineering and manufacturing company with a strong market presence.

The acquisition represents a significant milestone for the Köttermann Group as it expands its reach and strengthens its position in the scientific community. The addition of Lab Concept to its portfolio fits well with its strategic objectives, increases its market presence and diversifies its product and service offering.

The decision to acquire shares in Lab Concept GmbH was motivated by the exceptional reputation of Konrad Kreuzer, Managing Partner of the company, a very talented team of professionals as well as the company’s innovative solutions. The Köttermann Group is confident that by combining their respective strengths and expertise, even greater value can be offered to customers and sustainable growth in the industry can be achieved.

With the integration of Lab Concept GmbH, the Köttermann Group will gain access to an extensive knowledge base that will enhance existing capabilities and provide customers with comprehensive solutions. The geographic reach and product portfolio will be expanded to better serve customers in new and existing markets.

“We are delighted to welcome the Lab Concept GmbH team to the Köttermann Group,” said Marek Krsek, CEO of the Köttermann Group. “Their impressive track record and in-depth industry knowledge perfectly complement our existing strengths. Together we are well positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and take advantage of new market opportunities.” In the future, the Köttermann Group will continue to focus on providing exceptional quality, innovation and customer satisfaction. Every effort will be made to ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders, including customers, employees and partners.

 

The Köttermann Group is owned by the BHM Group. BHM invests in European cleaning and medical technology companies with unique know-how and products. The Köttermann Group uses its expertise to provide innovative laboratory solutions to customers in the scientific sector worldwide.

Lab Concept GmbH is a renowned engineering and manufacturing company known for its innovative, intelligent and high-quality products and services. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Lab Concept has established a name for itself in the scientific market environment and has grown very quickly in less than six years.

For more information about the Köttermann Group and Lab Concept GmbH please visit webdev.koettermann.com and www.lab-concept.eu

Press contact:

Köttermann GmbH
Manuela Sterns
Industriestraße 2
31311 Uetze
Tel. +49 176 – 843 77 161
manuela.sterns@koettermann.com
webdev.koettermann.com


Köttermann Netherlands joined forces with Anton Paar in Breda.

Opening a new showroom, the Dutch Managing Director of Anton Paar, Mister Dave Dijkhuis contacted Köttermann for design, engineering, mounting and installing of their new modern test- and training facility in Breda. Joining forces with Köttermann, customers of both companies can experience equipment and furniture on site. Anton Paar develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments, process measuring systems, provides custom-tailored automation and robotic solutions. It is the world leader in the measurement of density, concentration plus CO2 and in leading in the field of rheometry. Anton Paar is owned by the charitable Santner Foundation. Köttermann gas bottle storage, a fume hood and many kinds of options are present on-site.

During the opening the respective teams and additional guests had a promising and enthusiastic time. From now onwards both companies invite you to come by and experience the Anton Paar / Köttermann laboratory 3.0.

 

Anton Paar Netherlands B.V.
Princenhagelaan 13
4813 DA Breda
T: +31 162744426

Köttermann B.V.
Nieuwe Prinsenkade 3
4811 VC Breda
T: 31 76 2030044

 


Köttermann becomes an affiliate company of the Block group

With a solid economic position, Köttermann is directly owned by the BHM group a.s. to which the BLOCK Group also belongs.

At the end of June, the former parent company BLOCK Group a.s. sold its shares at the Köttermann company to the superordinate Czech BHM Group based in Prague.

Only four years after the insolvency, Köttermann and the Czech BLOCK Group are now equal in the portfolio of the parent company BHM group a.s. Tomas and Marek Krsek, who have been responsible for the successful corporate strategy since the takeover by the BLOCK Group, maintain their economic rights.

The growing economic importance of the Köttermann Group has made it possible to put Köttermann on equal footing with BLOCK Group a.s. The new organization is supporting the strategic management of Köttermann. The areas of sales, finance, insurance and risk management will be further strengthened and future growth will be favoured in the long term.

Press contact:

Köttermann GmbH
Manuela Sterns
Industriestraße 2
31311 Uetze / Germany
Phone +49(0)176 – 843 77 161
Fax +49(0)5147 – 976 844
manuela.sterns@koettermann.com
webdev.koettermann.com


After the flood: A new laboratory for the Sinzig sewage treatment plant­

Masses of water in the Ahrtal destroy laboratory facility. Uncomplicated project management by Köttermann supports a new laboratory setup in the container village only five months after the destruction.

Last year’s flood in the Ahrtal was not only destructive for countless households, but also for many companies and facilities. Among them was the sewage treatment plant in Sinzig, whose equipment, including the laboratory, was almost completely destroyed – only the shell remained intact after the floods. Within­ only five months, a container village was built on the grounds of the sewage treatment plant with new facilities to ensure the operation of the wastewater treatment plant as quickly as possible. The organisation of the new laboratory facilities was carried out in a short time through hand-in-hand work by Köhler GmbH in Andernach as the project management and assembly expert and the laboratory equipment company Köttermann. Thanks to the interlocking trades, operations could be resumed only five months after the flood.

The flood had submerged the laboratory rooms of the wet/dry laboratory with office compartment up to half a metre under water. The laboratory equipment was completely destroyed – including acid and alkali cabinets, freezers, thermo- and refrigerators, computers and a fume cupboard. The Abwasserzweckverband Untere Ahr (Lower Ahr Wastewater Association), which is based in the region and has been associated with the association for many years, commissioned the company Köhler GmbH with the new installation. The temporary container village enabled ­new ready-to-occupy room solutions as quickly as possible. In view of what had been experienced, the attributes of quality and durability played a decisive role in the selection of the new laboratory furnishing components – with laboratory furniture made of steel, the Köttermann company offers exactly the durable and flexible furnishing that was desired. Fortunately, the flood had not destroyed a new laboratory: the old furnishings from the eighties were already getting on in years, so now new product solutions not only provide a modern look, but also make everyday work easier. For example, the fume cupboard could be combined with the acid/alkali cabinet to save space. The laboratory planners also chose spacious base units, as hanging cabinets are not allowed in the rental containers.

 

Repairing all the flood damage in the sewage treatment plant took and still takes time. It will take several years to rebuild and replace interim solutions. As the largest plant in the Ahrtal, it is designed for 115,000 inhabitants and is thus of great importance for water protection. New plans include expanding the capacity to 170,000 inhabitants – according to the latest technical possibilities and flood-protected.

 

 

For 75 years, the Köttermann company in Hänigsen, Lower Saxony, has been producing flexible laboratory equipment­­ solutions for customers from over 40 industry segments. ­Individual components ­are ­produced ­to meet specific needs and ­provide a safe laboratory working environment. The product portfolio ­includes laboratory furniture and fume cupboards, fume extraction systems, ­air management, safety and hazardous material­­ cupboards and media supply systems.

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Press contact:

Köttermann GmbH
Manuela Sterns
Industriestrasse 2
31311 Uetze / Germany
Phone +49(0)176 – 843 77 161
Fax +49(0)5147 – 976 844
manuela.sterns@koettermann.com
webdev.koettermann.com


Safe fume cupboard control made easy

The new TouchTronic combines fume cupboard control and monitoring in one intuitive control element. You can find all the highlights here:


Individual solutions are in demand

A new laboratory at the Palm paper mill should be designed for activities that require sufficient space and, at the same time, for short distances and easy communication possibilities for the laboratory staff.

Learn more

Here you can view our latest reference “Palm Papierfabrik in Aalen” and download the corresponding case study!


Short delivery times

We are happy to still enable fast and professional delivery of steel laboratory solutions – the performance remains high even in the challenging situation of COVID-19.

The demand for laboratory services – which has been rising for a long time – is currently reaching a peak. Laboratory capacities are limited by existing facilities. We are able to supply laboratory components which are tailored to the current demanding requirements within 4-5 weeks*. Technical details need to be clarified as quickly as possible so that in-house planning can implement the specifications precisely. Quality and safety are the top priorities of the tailor-made steel furnishing components and systems. The material supports the hygienic requirements of laboratory environments to a considerable extent, and is resistant, durable and recyclable. Especially in these challenging times, laboratory equipment must not only be functional, but also offer and support a maximum of safety. For more information don’t hesitate to get in touch via contact form on our website or phone.

* The 4-5 weeks delivery time guarantee applies from the time when all commercial and technical questions have been resolved and measurement and drawings have been approved, to the time of loading in Hänigsen (Germany). Specific wastewater and neutralisation systems, special worktop systems and specific gas applications are excluded from this guarantee due to their complexity. Here we coordinate individually with you regarding the shortest possible delivery time


Combining functionality and safety

Laboratory equipment must adapt to both simple and complex conditions. When furnishing the premises, it is not only a question of selecting suitable furniture components, but also of creating a safe working atmosphere.

The demand for laboratory services has been growing steadily for years. On the one hand, technological progress is making new ways of working possible and expanding research technologies. On the other hand, the increasing quality of life in a society in which people are getting older and older is creating a greater need for quality laboratories and a great interest in medical laboratory services.

Four different laboratory areas dominate among the largest service providers: materials analysis, food and environmental analysis and medical laboratories. The first three belong to the broad market segment of the so-called TIC sector: Testing, Inspection and Certification [1]. Digitisation is making a massive contribution to growth here: Networked devices, such as highly developed sensors, allow remote evaluation and maintenance instead of costly on-site. Increasingly, testing laboratories and other providers are taking over these services. The demand for TIC premises is growing continuously. By 2019, this area will have grown by about eight percent each year [2].

The safety of laboratory staff is an essential point in the development of laboratory equipment.

Laboratory equipment for a safe working environment

Laboratory equipment must not only be functional, but must also offer the highest level of safety. Laboratory staff need a working environment that supports them in their work and allows them to switch between different tasks with ease. In many laboratories, however, smooth work processes are difficult to achieve. Architects design buildings and detailed plans for the design of the premises are only drawn up once construction is complete or even after the building is complete. For optimum functionality of the laboratories, it would make sense to plan from the inside out. Depending on the area and field of activity, attention should be paid to where the rooms are located, how many there should be and how large they should be. For this reason, it is advisable to give priority to the laboratory planning phase for new laboratory buildings – and only then to complete the architecture of the building [3].

Involve employees at an early stage

For efficient laboratory planning, employees should be involved at an early stage in order to analyse the work processes. In this way, Köttermann’s contact with the customer is as intensive as possible, especially at the beginning of furnishing projects: the sales and planning departments take up the wishes, ensure the correct measurements are taken and take into account the areas of activity. Decades of experience with laboratory furniture in a wide range of industries is incorporated here. Depending on the field and focus of research, furnishing components can be arranged flexibly for short distances and smooth processes. Köttermann has been producing steel laboratory furniture solutions in Hänigsen near Hanover for more than 70 years. Köttermann’s employees have built up a long term relationship with its customers and have often been allowed to supplement their laboratory facilities. As the products are manufactured individually, new components fit in well.

Material steel in the laboratory

Laboratories are set up for long periods of time, so the quality of the products used plays a decisive role in the choice of furnishing solutions. Significant advantages speak for the use of steel laboratory furniture elements:

  • Resistance: to temperature fluctuations, corrosion, humidity, water vapour, water and acids, such as food acids, organic and inorganic acids – in addition, in the following cases: steel is fire-resistant.
  • Durability: Steel is almost indestructible. Steel laboratory equipment is produced for a long life.
  • Hygiene: Steel laboratories are hygienic, easy to clean and decontaminable.
  • Recycling: Steel is 100 percent recyclable. At every recycling stage, the material’s properties are retained while maintaining the same quality.
  • Sustainability: due to multi-recyclability. Steel can be recycled over several life cycles, saving 50 percent of the original CO2 emissions.

Practical example: New laboratories for the Ludwig-Fresenius grammar school

The Ludwig-Fresenius grammar school in Dortmund have deliberately opted for steel laboratory equipment. Decisive factors for the choice were the durability of the material as well as the possibility to produce flexible special solutions. Overall, the task was to equip laboratories for two areas of the state-recognised vocational schools: A chemical laboratory and a laboratory for galenics – both with preparation rooms – were created for the trainees as pharmaceutical technical assistants. A chemistry laboratory was also provided for the trainees as biological-technical assistants. A further galenics laboratory will be implemented here this year. A total of around 1,000 square metres of laboratory space was equipped with furniture, media supply and fume cupboards.

Köttermann’s media cells played an important role here. Their open construction allows safe working conditions and at the same time a good overview of the work tables (see picture 1). The vertical arrangement of the media additionally improves the work structure and organisation.

Combining safety and sustainability

The Ludwig-Fresenius grammar school in Dortmund have deliberately opted for steel laboratory equipment. Decisive factors for the choice were the durability of the material as well as the possibility to produce flexible special solutions. Overall, the task was to equip laboratories for two areas of the state-recognised vocational schools: A chemical laboratory and a laboratory for galenics – both with preparation rooms – were created for the trainees as pharmaceutical technical assistants. A chemistry laboratory was also provided for the trainees as biological-technical assistants. A further galenics laboratory will be implemented here this year. A total of around 1,000 square metres of laboratory space was equipped with furniture, media supply and fume cupboards.

In principle, the defined protection goals of the European fume cupboard standard DIN EN 14175 must be observed. Thus, a high retention capacity for pollutants is a prerequisite for development. However, this is associated with a correspondingly large exhaust air volume. Economic efficiency and safety are therefore inversely proportional to each other in this case: higher safety is achieved with higher operating costs. Special air handling technology helps here: A special air flow technology in the “EXPLORIS EcoPlus®” fume cupboard reduces the air volume flow rate while maintaining the same level of safety. The extract air volume is reduced by 30 percent, which can save up to 1,000 euros in operating costs per year.

Quellen/Literatur
[1] Katharina Schöneberg, Peter Wilke, Sebastian Klotz und Oliver Venzke: Branchenanalyse Laboranalytik. 2016
[2] https://de.testxchange.com/blog/smarte-sensoren-und-mehr-4-digitalisierungs-trends-der-tic-industrie/. 20.10.2020
[3] Klaus Söhngen: Planung und Anforderungen an Laborflächen. 2015