The organizers of BioWest 2008 are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Thursday, November 13, 2008, and will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 1. - September 06, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the second annual list of top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US; proof that the economy is not slowing its growth. The company has grown steadily since its founding in 1975 and currently employs more than 450 associates through its Colorado headquarters and UK subsidiary offices. - August 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

One quarter of UK women admit to careless dental care, as reported in a survey published recently by Align Technology. Despite the belief that an attractive smile results in personal confidence, British women are reluctant to invest in correcting their smiles. Invisalign Technology seeks to solve the “British stereotype” of bad teeth, using non-invasive, discreet and removable dental technology. - August 23, 2008 - Invisalign Technology

Manufacturing executives are invited to attend a free on-line 'webinar' that will provide detailed information on installing productive capacity in Mexico. - August 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group

PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technolgies introduces a revolutionary orthodontic flossing device, the Platypus Ortho Flosser. - August 15, 2008 - PDT Inc, Paradise Dental Technologies

Dual gas streams allow for humidity and gas flow rate to be measured. - August 15, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.

Manufacturing executives to meet from October 16-19, 2008 in Saltillo, Coahuila to discuss Mexico Manufacturing. - August 13, 2008 - The Offshore Group

Waverley Glen is proud to have been selected to provide all lift services for the Veteran’s hospital in Lebanon Pennsylvania. Kevin Klipfeld, lift specialist and US ceiling lift director, led the Waverley Glen team. He had this to say about the project: “Personally speaking, it was inspiring... - August 13, 2008 - Waverley Glen

To improve patient safety and loss prevention, Sunrise Senior Living Inc. awards Prism Medical USA an exclusive contract to supply their line of Waverley Glen lifts and ErgoSafe Products repositioning/transferring equipment. - August 04, 2008 - Prism Medical

Third-party program allows for faster recognition of environmentally-friendly construction projects. - August 01, 2008 - Intertek

OralCDx BrushTest™ is the Only Noninvasive Test of Oral Pre-cancer and Cancer. - August 01, 2008 - OralCDx Laboratories

Component Engineers Inc. announces the addition of six new state-of-the-art Fanuc a-0iD Wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) machines purchased from Methods Machine Tools of Sudbury, MA. CEI is now one of the largest Wire EDM production houses in the northeast. - July 31, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.

CriticalPoint, LLC , in partnership with Baxa Corporation, announces the availability of a free online reference tool for understanding state laws and regulations related to sterile compounding and USP 797 compliance. - July 30, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

To aid MRI service providers, technologists and hospital administrators, Mednovus has launched the "MRI Metal Detector Blog" to answer questions and provide informational resources on how ferromagnetic detection can improve the safety of MRI exams for patients and staff, as well as protect millions of dollars of imaging equipment. - July 28, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

Mednovus President & MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, authors the July/August issue of PSQH's cover story, "Ferromagnetically Naked: New Tools For MRI Safety" which recounts one of America's best hospitals' adoption of Mednovus' ferromagnetic detection screening. - July 28, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

The multiple sections of the new VA MRI Design Guide, which now advocates the use of ferromagnetic detection for MRI patient screening, have been unified in a single PDF document available for download from the Mednovus SAFESCAN(R) website. - July 24, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

Adds Acrylic to suite of available materials. - July 24, 2008 - Rapid Sheet Metal Inc

The United States Veterans Administration just released its new MRI Design Guide, with expert contribution by Mednovus President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk. One substantial change from prior editions is the call for the use of ferromagnetic detection systems, such as Mednovus' new Sentinel 2.0 portal, for MRI patient screening. - July 22, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

Baxa Corporation announces the launch of a new electronic users’ group Web site for health-system users of Baxa software and pharmacy automation equipment. This updated version of eBUG, or electronic Baxa Users’ Group provides an Internet community for sharing user experiences and best practices, as well as offering online technical support and tools for improving the user experience with Baxa products. - July 18, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Ronco announces the launch of its retail line. As a part of this line reusable and disposable gloves, garbage bags, sandwich and freezer bags, assorted cutlery, reusable shopping bags are now available in the retail market under Ronco brand name. - July 11, 2008 - Ronco Protective Products

Component Engineers Inc. (CEI), a precision metal stamping and machining company in Wallingford, CT, announced this week that effective June 23, 2008, Ronald Hansen Jr., currently the Company’s President, will also become Chief Executive Officer. - July 10, 2008 - Component Engineers Inc.

The FDA database of MRI accidents reports a 185% increase in only 3 years. Recent MRI safety recommendations, call for the use of ferromagnetic detection screening such as the new Mednovus Sentinel 2.0 walk-through portal, to be unveiled later this month at the AHRA annual meeting in Denver. - July 09, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.

The British company; Clean Modules Ltd specialises in the construction of bespoke modular cleanrooms and as a result, no two cleanrooms are the same. This diversity has allowed Clean Modules Ltd to continuously develop their modular cleanroom concept and after several years of building modular cleanrooms, Clean Modules Ltd has now developed the next generation of modular cleanrooms. - July 03, 2008 - Clean Modules Ltd.

It’s been a banner year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. Genome Technology’s June publication ranks Colorado as one of the top 20 biotech locations in the world, and the Families USA Global Health Initiative Report ranked Colorado fourth among states that generated the most economic activity per dollar of funding from the NIH. Further, Colorado placed in the top five of all five categories in the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index. - July 02, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

New Advanced CapFlow focuses on speed and ease of use, as well as accurate results. - July 02, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.

Diagnostic Instrument Group, a leading global provider of refurbished ophthalmic equipment, announced recently that it was selected as a semi-finalist for the 2008 Tampa Small Business of the Year Award, presented by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Of the nearly 300 nominations, Diagnostic Instrument... - June 28, 2008 - Diagnostic Instrument Group

For their outstanding performance, Sahajanand Medical Technologies has been awarded with Golden Jubilee Award 06-07 in the field of Export of Medical devices Small Scale Chemical & Pharmaceuticals. The Golden Jubilee Memorial Trust Awards are presented every year by The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) recognizing the excellence in the meritorious performance in various aspects of business. Awards were presented at the Annual General Meeting of SGCCI on 8th June 08. - June 28, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Adds 4000 watt, High Power Laser to its arsenal of Cutting Capabilities. - June 27, 2008 - Rapid Sheet Metal Inc

Quatro Composites, a leader in carbon fiber design and manufacturing, has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. Quatro Composites has become a technology partner in manufacturing Insitu’s next generation autonomous UAS. “The Technical... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites

Quatro Composites, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced carbon composite products, has been awarded ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Certification of Registration. The certification signifies both of its facilities, located in Orange City, IA and Poway, CA, comply with all standards of the AS9100... - June 27, 2008 - Quatro Composites

Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Baxa is promoting its new PACT (Productivity and Compliance Tools) product line at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The PACT line includes products and services designed to help pharmacies improve patient-care efficiencies and simplify compliance with state and federal regulations. - June 09, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

Ronco announces that they have entered into an alliance with Sperian Protection Group. As per the agreement, the complete line of Sperian products is now available through Ronco. This includes well-known brands in eye, hearing, fall and respiratory protection; Uvex, Bilsom, Willson, Fend-all, Miller... - June 07, 2008 - Ronco Protective Products

Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been named a finalist in the 3rd Annual Best Companies to Work for in Colorado competition. This is the company’s third consecutive year as a finalist in the large company category. - June 05, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

BiCOM Inc. in conjunction with The Lions Clubs of Staten Island, New York held an educational and screening event to detect and prevent glaucoma using Unique tonometer Diaton which screens through the Eyelid without use of anesthetic drops. The event was very successful, and the Lions Club members learned how to further their attempts to educate and screen the public in order to prevent blindness. Lions Club members are planning to add painless Diaton tonometry to their health screening events. - June 05, 2008 - BiCOM Inc.

Company to commence the manufacture of jet engine parts in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico in early 2009. - June 04, 2008 - The Offshore Group

Porous Materials, Inc. readies for its October Short Course and is now accepting registrations. - June 04, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.

Baxa announces the launch of a new and improved microsite featuring enhanced course registration and an interactive tour of its STAR (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) Center training facility. Visitors to the new STAR Center interactive microsite can view instructor biographies, tour the entire facility online, register for current and future classes and download all course information. - June 02, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

Dental procedures performed by many dentists in Detroit are often drawn out, painful processes, ones that make even the bravest individuals shudder at the thought of sitting in the dreaded dentist’s chair. But Southfield Family Dental Center in Michigan is slowly changing how people feel about... - May 29, 2008 - Southfield Family Dental Center

Galil Medical, a market leader in cryotherapy systems to treat cancer and non-cancerous tumors, today announced the appointment of Karen Sarid as Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and General Manager of Galil Medical Israel. "The addition of Karen Sarid as CFO and COO to our leadership rounds... - May 28, 2008 - Galil Medical

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State’s bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state’s research institutions and highlight Colorado’s support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. - May 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association

Tennessee-based manufacturer to initiate operations in Saltillo, Mexico. - May 24, 2008 - The Offshore Group

Mobile Cath Lab Company’s new product will allow it to better serve the growth of Electrophysiology and Pediatric Cardiology Programs. - May 21, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.

Baxa Corporation announces its selection as a finalist in two categories for the 2008 American Business Awards. The company was chosen for Best Web Site and Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. The American Business Awards recognize excellence at all levels of business – from management and sales to marketing and communications activities. Hailed as “the business world’s version of the Oscars,” The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program. - May 19, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

Carmel Pharma, Inc. will introduce the new Injector N35 with ErgoMotion™ at the 33rd ONS Annual Congress in Philadelphia, PA. This new component employs the innovative and unique technology of ErgoMotion™ - a simple turn-key motion that provides easy access during hazardous drug preparation... - May 16, 2008 - carmel pharma, inc.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies received positive results of nine month PAINT trials for Drug eluting stents, Infinnium and Supralimus. The results unveiled during plenary session of EuroPCR 2008-Barcelona. - May 16, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Baxa Corporation has won two Colorado Business Marketing Association Awards for its integrated direct mail campaign featuring the PadLock® Set-Saver product – Best Strategy and Gold Key for Best B2B campaign (less than $50,000.) The campaign focused on the product’s features and benefits while providing a variety of different components for raising customer interest and awareness and promoting Baxa to this new market – IV nurses. - May 15, 2008 - Baxa Corporation

Largest independent services provider celebrates ten years of servicing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors. - May 15, 2008 - Integrated Service Solutions, Inc.

Baxa is promoting its new PadLock Set Saver product at the Infusion Nurses Society 35th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Industrial Exhibition beginning today at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of the administration set, preventing contamination when the set is not being used for infusion. The Baxa sales team will demonstrate the new device at booth #420. - May 05, 2008 - Baxa Corporation