Reliability and growth recognized
LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG, the world leader in precise temperature control, has presented Mieth GmbH Labor- und Messtechnik with the LAUDA Honor Award as the »Most successful regional representative in 2023« for its consistent sales success and resilient growth over the past year.
Mieth has made remarkable progress since its foundation by Klaus-Peter Mieth in 1990. The sales agent was transformed into a GmbH with a total of three employees in 2001. The company was successively developed both geographically and organizationally in the years that followed. Despite the premature death of Klaus-Peter Mieth in 2010 at the age of only 53, the company has continued on its successful course under the management of his son Johannes Mieth and has grown even under difficult market conditions. Today Mieth GmbH is an established and professional sales partner of LAUDA with nine employees.
Started as a sales agent for Saxony, the company has developed into a permanent and reliable fixture in the LAUDA sales strategy and also looks after the territories of Berlin, Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the meantime. Mieth GmbH was honored by LAUDA as the most successful sales agent in Germany in 2006 and 2017– a confirmation of the constant adaptation to market changes and the pursuit of improved customer service. Mieth GmbH generated impressive sales of more than two million euro in 2023, which is attributable to a healthy trading business as well as comprehensive services such as the repair, maintenance and testing of laboratory and measuring technology. The company also follows carefully directed long-term strategies with a view to sustaining its success.
»This new award is a confirmation of our work. It's the result of our systematic customer-oriented approach and our professional team, which I'm extremely proud of. The support and know-how of Stefan Kühn in the back office are indispensable and the performance of all the employees is a key success factor. Together, we will also do our best to offer our customers the best possible service in the future«, said the delighted managing director, Johannes Mieth, who accepted the Award in the presence of Andreas Aiblinger, Head of DACH Sales and Service, and the President and CEO, Dr. Gunther Wobser.
The business relationship between LAUDA and Mieth GmbH has developed into a real partnership over the years. Mutual respect and the shared goals of long-term cooperation and continuous improvement are at the forefront here. Dr. Wobser also confirmed this development: »Mieth GmbH has established itself as a reliable partner of LAUDA which shares our values and actively contributes to the further development of our company. I would like to congratulate Johannes Mieth and the entire team on this outstanding achievement and would particularly like to thank them for their long-standing and loyal partnership. It's a pleasure to work together with such a dedicated and resourceful partner like Mieth GmbH, and we look forward to continuing our shared success story.«
LAUDA presents innovations in temperature control technology for mobile use, laboratories, and pilot plants
analytica, the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology, has been a fixture for LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG. This year, the world market leader for temperature control devices and systems will be presenting its product portfolio in six thematic application areas and demonstrating technologies for the present - equipped for the future.
Sample safety and exact temperatures down to -86 °C - also in cold chain logistics
In the field of (ultra) deep-freezing, LAUDA is presenting two solutions, one for storing and one for transporting sensitive samples. With the tried-and-tested Versafreeze range of devices, LAUDA provides freezers and chest freezers of various sizes that enable safe and validated storage at temperatures down to -86 °C. High-quality components and finely tuned technology ensure excellent temperature homogeneity and consistency, outstanding insulation properties, and constant sample safety.
With Mobifreeze, LAUDA presents the world's first mobile, battery-operated ultra-low temperature chest freezer. The actively cooled freezer has a powerful lithium iron phosphate ion battery that enables operation for up to four hours at -80 °C and up to 7 hours at -50 °C, independent of the mains. Delicate and temperature-sensitive substances can be transported safely and under validated conditions between -86 and -50 °C. The Mobifreeze is the reliable solution for intra- and road logistics without the need for dry ice or phase change materials and therefore without the usual challenges of safety and complex logistics planning. By simply switching between mains and battery operation, it can also be used as a hybrid solution, eliminating the need for risky relocations. LAUDA Mobifreeze revolutionizes cold chain logistics and makes frozen sample transport simple and safe.
Modular, sustainable, digital, and powerful: the universal bath thermostats
At analytica 2024, LAUDA is presenting an innovative, comprehensively digitalized, and reinvented portfolio of bath and circulation thermostats for the first time. The new LAUDA Universa device line includes three primary performance classes: Universa ECO, Universa PRO, and Universa MAX, which meet all requirements from low-cost entry-level devices to high-performance professional thermostats. The new range of appliances has a fully modular design; the control heads and baths can be flexibly combined. With bath volumes from 4 to 42 L and bath depths from 160 to 320 mm as well as cooling capacities of up to 1.5 kW and heating capacities of up to 3.6 kW, the ideal technical solution can be configured for every application and an optimum price-performance ratio ensured.
Sustainability was a premise in the design of the new appliance line. This is reflected in the high energy efficiency thanks to the speed-controlled compressor and modern refrigeration control, as well as in the natural refrigerants used across all appliance variants.
As with the LAUDA Integral and Variocool process thermostats, the Universa units will be fully digital. They have an integrated web server for monitoring and control via PC or mobile device, feature a wide range of factory interfaces and a modular interface concept for extended connectivity requirements, and can be used with digital LAUDA solutions such as LAUDA.LIVE and the LAUDA Command app. At the Universa highlight podium, analytica visitors can also gain insight into cloud-based monitoring and remote maintenance with LAUDA.LIVE, which offers numerous analysis and control functions. The LAUDA Command app can also be tried out in detail on other exhibits.
From sample preparation to consumer temperature control - LAUDA solutions for research and development
Reliable and precise temperature control solutions have been LAUDA's core competence for almost 70 years. In the area of research and development, a cross-section of the extensive portfolio will therefore be presented on two podiums at the trade fair. In the temperature control application area, cooling, heating, and calibration thermostats from the Alpha, ECO, and PRO lines will be on display, as well as the Microcool circulation chiller and the LOOP circulation thermostat with Peltier technology. Temperature ranges from -100 to 250 °C are covered here.
Water baths and shakers from the proven Hydro and Varioshake lines will be on display, especially for sample preparation. The Hydro H 20 SW shaking water bath, which is characterized by a load-independent, infinitely adjustable shaking movement with gentle start-up and a cooling coil installed as standard, will be shown as a representative of the wide range of water baths. Two variants of the Varioshake will be exhibited, underlining the versatility and variability of the line. Whether linear, orbital, or overhead shaking, the equipment line offers the right shaking motion for the application. This year, LAUDA will also be exhibiting the Proline PVL 15 see-through thermostat, a device that can be extended with measuring stands and cleaning units from LAUDA Scientific for precise viscosity measurement.
Scale-up and production scales - LAUDA process thermostats
LAUDA also offers the right solutions for production scales and high-performance classes. The Variocool and Integral line of process thermostats will be presented at analytica. The former are the tried and tested solutions for a moderate temperature range. Available in both air-cooled and water-cooled versions, they cover a temperature range from -20 to 80 °C and a cooling capacity of up to 10 kW. The expansion with different pumps and interface modules enables optimum adaptation to variable requirements in the process environment. They are suitable for the temperature control of single-use reactors or for the temperature control of buffer and nutrient solutions.
Process circulators from the Integral range cover a wide temperature range from -90 to 320 °C and are extremely powerful with a cooling capacity of up to 28 kW and a heating capacity of up to 24 kW. They are used in particular in laboratories and pilot plants for reaction control of chemical reactions and syntheses as well as for controlling scale-up processes. They are also highly future-proof with an intelligent interface concept and LAUDA.LIVE connectivity. An Integral IN750 XT will be exhibited, which is ideal for dynamic temperature control tasks and can be used for both pressure-sensitive consumers and applications with high hydraulic resistance thanks to its electronically controlled, magnetically coupled pump.
Remote monitoring and analysis - LAUDA Command (Professional) app
At the Integral and Variocool highlight podium, analytica visitors can get an insight into the LAUDA Command app (free of charge) and the extension to the LAUDA Command Professional app. The app offers numerous control, configuration, and analysis functions and can be used across all device lines. It can currently be used with Integral, Variocool, and Universa appliances, with other lines to follow. The LAUDA Command (Professional) app can be combined with any common operating system and can be used on both desktop and mobile devices, making working with temperature control units more flexible than ever.
LAUDA will be presenting its proven solutions and innovative highlights in Hall B1, Stand 504.
Sales Excellence and Market Diversification Key to Success
In February 2024, the Israeli LAUDA agency Meshulam Avni & Son Ltd. was honored with the prestigious LAUDA Award »Important agency with highest sales increase« for its unprecedented sales success. This marks the fourth time the company has received this honor, having previously been recognized in 2000 and 2006 for significant sales increases, and in 2007 for its long-standing partnership.
The current award recognizes the company's exceptional sales development compared to the previous year. It is noteworthy that the company has diversified its business under the leadership of Itzik Avni, son of the company founder. Outstanding growth was achieved in the industrial sector, with a particular increase in demand for testing and measurement technology for high-tech applications.
»Our long-standing, trusting partnership with Meshulam Avni & Son Ltd. has been the foundation of our success since 1970, the year I was born,« acknowledges Dr. Gunther Wobser, President and CEO of LAUDA. »The ability to strengthen existing customer relationships and at the same time open up new markets demonstrates the excellence and commitment of Itzik Avni and his team.«
An important milestone in the past year was the acquisition of Mobileye, a leading global provider of camera systems for autonomous driving, as a new customer. With this step, Meshulam Avni & Son has strengthened its position in the emerging market for autonomous vehicles. In addition to high customer satisfaction through first-class service, Itzik Avni places great importance on continuously developing the sales strategy. As part of the LAUDA strategy project 'Drive250', an experienced pharmaceutical expert, Ms. Gallit Melamed, was recently recruited as an additional sales representative. Despite the unforeseen challenges of recent months, Itzik Avni's team remains determined to continue and intensify its sales activities.
LAUDA congratulates Itzik Avni and Meshulam Avni & Son Ltd. on this well-deserved recognition and looks forward to a continued successful partnership.
Dr. Ulf Reinhardt honored for ten years at LAUDA
LAUDA is pleased to congratulate Dr. Ulf Reinhardt on his ten-year work anniversary. As Managing Director of the subsidiary LAUDA Scientific, which was only founded in 2015, Dr. Reinhardt has made a significant contribution to the development of the measuring devices since joining the company on January 1, 2014 and has had a lasting impact on their visibility on the market.
Dr. Gunther Wobser, President & CEO of LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG, recalled their first meeting during a factory tour in the region in May 2011 and their first clash in a tennis match in the middle of July 2011 in his entertaining address. “A decade of service at management level is a special occasion, on which I offer my personal congratulations. Together with your dedicated team, you have established LAUDA Scientific on the market and given the company a face, personality and visibility“, said Dr. Wobser. He highlighted the numerous milestones that Dr. Reinhardt has achieved - from a new brand image with its own corporate design to an independent trade fair stand and further development in the areas of production and marketing. “You combine the best of both worlds, as you embody key functions covering all aspects of scientific methodology, development and sales and link them seamlessly with the structures of LAUDA as the parent company”, Dr. Wobser continued.
Dr. Reinhardt not only contributes the expertise gained from his chemistry studies and doctorate at Hamburg University but also his many years of experience as a sales manager, team leader for research & development and former managing director of a manufacturer for laboratory analytics and laboratory measurement instrumentation. This combination of scientific background and entrepreneurial vision characterizes LAUDA Scientific, where Dr. Reinhardt plays an important role as an absolute professional and visionary leader.
In his speech of thanks, Dr. Reinhardt looked back on the beginning of his time at LAUDA in 2014, when he not only registered the new company but concentrated on raising the profile of both the brand and the products of LAUDA Scientific with an inquisitive mind and great perseverance. “With an agile approach – from fresh marketing ideas to the introduction of product webinars – and a dynamic mindset in the team, we have been able to achieve a great deal in recent years and raise our profile. The current market situation remains challenging, but we are optimistic about the future thanks to the high level of incoming orders“, said Dr. Reinhardt. He thanked his entire team for their efforts and said that he was eagerly looking forward to the next ten years.
He was congratulated by the LAUDA management team and all the employees of LAUDA Scientific during a special ceremony. The President and CEO, Dr. Gunther Wobser, presented Dr. Ulf Reinhardt with the LAUDA certificate of honor as well as a certificate of honor of behalf of the Heilbronn-Franken Chamber of Industry and Commerce in recognition of his ten-year work anniversary at LAUDA Scientific and his commitment to the regional economy.
LAUDA presents the new Ultratemp product line
LAUDA, the world market leader in constant temperature equipment, presents its latest product line – the Ultratemp process thermostats. They have been tailored to meet the high demands of biotechnological, biopharmaceutical and industrial applications.
High performance for a wide range of requirements
With heating and cooling outputs of 25 kW, 35 kW or 50 kW, the Ultratemp devices are designed to quickly heat up or cool down large volumes. This is particularly useful for typical biotechnological, biopharmaceutical and other industrial applications with a wide range of temperature and performance requirements.
Application-optimized equipment for precise results
The Ultratemp thermostats can precisely control external consuming units within a range of -5 °C to 60 °C with a high temperature stability of ±0.5 K, which enables accurate temperature control in the application. The water-cooled refrigeration technology minimizes heat discharge to the environment, and the use of non-flammable media such as water or water-glycol guarantees easy handling and low running costs.
Robust, easy to clean and intuitive to use
The new Ultratemp process thermostats combine robustness with simple operation. Designed with protection level IP 54 as standard, they are protected against splash water and are easy to clean, thanks to the high-quality stainless steel housing. They can be operated with non-flammable temperature control media. The device is operated via function buttons and a clear LCD, while the integrated Ethernet interface allows remote monitoring and control via a control station or PC. Furthermore, external components such as sensors (e.g. a Pt100 temperature probe) or signal transmitters can be connected.
Suitable for use worldwide thanks to bi-frequency power supply
The bi-frequency power supply (400 V; 3/PE; 50 Hz & 460 V; 3/PE; 60 Hz) means that the Ultratemp process thermostats are equipped for worldwide use. In addition, they are available in an optimized design exclusively for 50 Hz. All variants can be operated within an ambient temperature range of -15 °C to 50 °C.
The Ultratemp process thermostats extend the LAUDA product range and provide optimum solutions for biotechnological applications with reactor volumes of up to 5,000 liters. The devices have been specially designed to meet the requirements of the biopharmaceutical industry and its processes. As a result, they provide e.g. the requisite high heating and cooling capacities for long process times with constant temperatures of 37 °C and can subsequently cool down the reactor content very quickly.
With the launch of the cutting-edge Ultratemp process thermostats, LAUDA has significantly enhanced its range of products and confirmed its commitment to innovative temperature control solutions which drive forward productivity and efficiency in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and industry worldwide.