Government Awards $16.2M Contract to Expand Pipette-Tip Filter Supply Chain
Clinical Lab Products Magazine (CLP); 10/22/2021
To increase the production capacity of aerosol-barrier filters used in filtered pipettes for COVID-19 and other infectious disease testing, the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $16.2 million contract to Porex, a subsidiary of Filtration Group that develops custom-engineered porous polymer solutions.
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Porex Granted $16.2M DoD Contract to Expand Pipette-Tip Filter Supply Chain
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 10/21/2021
Effort to supplement COVID-19 diagnostic testing efforts, prepare for future pandemics.
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Porex awarded $16.2M from US government to expand the pipette-tip filter supply chain
NEWSBREAK; 10/21/2021
Across much of 2020, the diagnostic industry suffered critical shortages in clinical lab consumables necessary to both test and diagnose the virus.
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Porex awarded $16.2M from US government to expand the pipette-tip filter supply chain
R&D World; 10/21/2021
Porex, a provider of custom-engineered porous polymer solutions, received a $16.2 million award from the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase production capacity of aerosol-barrier filters used in filtered pipettes for COVID-19 and other infectious disease testing. Porex is a subsidiary of Filtration Group.
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Examining Device Packaging and Sterilization Options
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 06/02/2021
Concerns over EO have device makers exploring alternative sterilization methods coupled with design changes to packaging.
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Diagnostic Desperation: A Look at IVD Trends During COVID-19
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 03/04/2021
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic’s extreme disruption was by no means limited to the medical device industry; virtually every industry floundered as they struggled to cope with travel restrictions, social distancing guidelines, skeleton crews of employees on site, and anxiety about how long the pandemic would rage on.
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Porex wins 3M 2020 Supplier of the Year Award
European Plastic Product Manufacturer; 02/08/2021
Porex Corporation, a global leader in porous polymers, was honoured with the 2020 3M Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness.
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Porex wins 3M 2020 Supplier of the Year award
Medical Design & Outsourcing; 02/08/2021
Porex has announced that it recently won a Supplier of the Year Award for 2020 from 3M in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness.
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Porex Wins 3M 2020 Supplier of the Year Award
Automotive Business Review (ABR); 02/08/2021
Award recognizes suppliers who improve 3M’s competitiveness.
Porex Corporation, a global leader in porous polymers, was honored with the 2020 3M Supplier of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s contribution to improving 3M’s competitiveness.
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Porex medical device filtration materials shown to protect against spread of bacteria and viruses
International Fiber Journal (ifj); 01/25/2021
Porex is one of the first in industry to initiate VFE testing for its porous polymer-based materials; results show components protect against certain aerosolized viruses
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Porex medical device filtration materials shown to protect against spread of bacteria and viruses
International Filtration News (IFN); 01/22/2021
Porex is one of the first in industry to initiate VFE testing for its porous polymer-based materials; results show components protect against certain aerosolized viruses.
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Data Show Porex’s Medical Device Filtration Materials Protect Against Virus, Bacteria Spread
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 01/22/2021
Company initiates VFE testing for its porous polymer-based materials; results show components protect against certain aerosolized viruses.
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Porex Corp. has initiated VFE testing of its porous polymer materials
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI); 01/15/2021
Porex Corp. has initiated VFE testing of its porous polymer materials used in medical device filtration media to help address the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) from aerosolized viral particles.
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VFE testing shows efficacy of Porex materials
Filtration + Separation; 01/14/2021
The Porex Corporation, manufacturer of porous polymers, has pioneered the use of viral filtration efficiency (VFE) testing methods and tested its own materials used in medical device design.
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Pharmaceutical Focus: A Look at Combination Products
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 11/04/2020
Combination products and drug delivery devices aid in patient compliance and a movement toward point-of-care at home.
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Porex and Oxyphen offer PFOA-free membranes
Filtration + Separation; 10/30/2020
To address ongoing concerns around potentially harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and PFOA-related compounds, Porex, a specialist in porous polymer solutions, is offering Virtek PTFE, a 100% pure PTFE membrane, and Oxyphen’s family of track-etched membranes, which includes Unique-Mem and RoTrac as well as its RoTrac fibre-based membranes, all free of PFOA.
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PFOA-freie Membrane verbessern Geräteleistung
DeviceMed Germany; 10/27/2020
Die Geschäftseinheiten der Filtration Group Porex und Oxyphen haben neue, PFOA-freie Membrane entwickelt. Im Interview mit Devicemed erklärt Kyle Harris, Vice President Healthcare bei Porex, was diese auszeichnet und wo sie in der Medizintechnik-Industrie eingesetzt werden.
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Discover how Porex and Oxyphen PFOA-free Virtek PTFE and membrane solutions can enhance the performance of your devices
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI); 09/28/2020
To address ongoing concerns around potentially harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and PFOA-related compounds, Porex offers Porex Virtek PTFE, a 100% pure PTFE membrane, and Oxyphen’s family of track-etched membranes (Unique-Mem and RoTrac) and RoTrac fiber-based membranes, all free of PFOA.
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Bringing Point-of-Care Testing to Consumer End-Points
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI); 05/04/2020
The medical diagnostics industry has been moving steadily from centralized testing toward a decentralized model that brings testing ever closer to the patient.
R&D Dollars Are Increasingly Targeting Transformative Technology
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 04/28/2020
Most research funds, however, are still put towards core capabilities and incremental innovation.
Pregnancy Testing Through the Ages
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC); 03/01/2020
How Lateral Flow Technology Re-Invented the Modern Home Pregnancy Kit
Proceed with Caution: Medtech Seeks Safe Packaging and Sterilization Solutions
Orthopedic Design & Technology (ODT); 02/018/2020
Concerns surrounding ethylene oxide have brought the packaging and sterilization segments to the forefront for medical device manufacturers.
What to expect from Porex at MD&M West and beyond
Medical Plastics News (MPN); 02/07/2020
With MD&M West around the corner, what can our readers expect to see from polymer solutions provider, Porex during the event?
Advancing Infection Prevention Tools
Medical Product Outsourcing Magazine (MPO); 01/17/2020
The applications and benefits of porous polymer materials and components.
Drinking straw makes taking medicine easier
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer (EPM); 12/01/2019
A new drinking straw has been designed to help make it easier for people.
Defending the Blood Supply Against Infectious Diseases
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI); 11/19/2019
Amid an outbreak of infectious diseases, porous polymer components could help ensure the efficacy of samples while simultaneously protecting healthcare providers.
Squeaky clean: How to keep up with the rising demand for clean and safe medical devices
Medical Plastics News; 10/25/2019
Jack Chan, global marketing director – medical, Porex, highlights the potential sterilization challenges medical device manufacturers may . . .
Ensuring Greater Accuracy in Clinical and Analytical Methodologies
The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC); 10/2019
Why it’s essential that materials used in clinical, diagnostic, and other medical applications offer the highest level of cleanliness and purity
Protecting the Blood Supply Line
Clinical Lab Products; 10/2019
Pinpointing and combatting potential contamination along the path to transfusion-starting with the clinical lab
XStraw Makes Swallowing Oral Meds Easier
Medgadget, Inc.; 09/25/2019
Many people experience difficulties swallowing their medications, with kids and elderly people being most commonly affected.
Manufacturer launches free monthly webinar series to help engineers turn ideas in to reality
Medical Plastics News; 08/15/2019
Polymer solutions provider, Porex, announces plans to launch a new monthly educational webinar series titled, “The Science INSIDE” .
Porex, announces plans to launch a new monthly educational webinar series titled, “The Science INSIDE”
Medical Plastics News; 08/15/2019
The container features a reusable sterilisation filter designed by Porex to block bacteria without the need for filter replacements.
Polymer and medtech firms team up to develop new sterile container
medtechworldnews.com; 07/31/2019
Polymer solutions provider Porex and Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology have teamed up to develop a sterile container aimed to improve the autoclave sterilisation process for surgical instruments and reduce the risk of infection.
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Case in Point: Robust Sintered PTFE Material Helps to Reduce Risk of HAIs
Medical Product Outsourcing ; 07/29/2019
A sample POREX Virtek sintered PTFE filter, shown here, like the one used within the Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology Co. medical container.
Polymer and medtech firms team up to develop new sterile container
The Mullings Group (TMG Pulse); 07/15/2019
Polymer solutions provider Porex and Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology have teamed up to develop a sterile container aimed to improve the autoclave sterilisation process for surgical instruments and reduce the risk of infection.
Polymer provider teams up with Chinese firm over sterile container
Medical Plastics New; 07/15/2019
Polymer solutions provider Porex and Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology have teamed up to develop a sterile container aimed to improve the autoclave sterilisation process for surgical instruments and reduce the risk of infection.
Porex 中国宁波工厂乔迁新址，扩大产能
为了优化生产，以更大的生产力服务全球客户，Porex 迁至位于中国宁波工业中心的新工厂。此举使 Porex 工厂扩大了生产空间，能够容纳更多设备，提高了从书写工具到个人护理再到医疗保健等行业的产品的生产能力。
Reusable Vent Enables Development of New Case for Autoclaving Surgical Instruments
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry; 06/27/2019
Porex provided its Virtek venting and filtering solution made from medical-grade sintered PTFE hydrophobic membrane.
Porex 因其革命性的 Nubiform™ 化妆品技术赢得了 InnoBeauty 颁发的 Rising Star New Product Award（明日之星新品奖）
中国化妆品技术网; 06/23/2019
柔软透气的涂抹器在涂抹彩色化妆品和护肤品配方时提供了卓越的产品传递、精度和控制性能。
Porex Expands Capabilities with New Facility Centrally Located in Ningbo, China
Medical Design Briefs; 06/14/2019
Specializing in the design and engineering of porous fiber components, the plant manufactures high-efficiency reservoirs for writing instruments and liquid cosmetics products like eyeliner pens, as well as wicks designed for pregnancy tests.
Venting Technology Improves Sterilization of Surgical Instruments, Helps Fight HAIs
Medical Design Briefs; 05/31/2019
Porex, a developer of porous polymer solutions, and Guangdong Xianfeng Medical Technology Co., Ltd. have teamed up to develop a sterile container that will improve the autoclave sterilization process for surgical instruments and help to reduce the risk of infection. The container features a robust, reusable sterilization filter designed by Porex to block bacteria without the need for filter replacements
Porex为中国医疗行业开发更安全、更有效的灭菌盒
OFWeek; 05/22/2019
多孔聚合物解决方案的全球领导者 Porex 与广东先丰医疗技术有限公司合作开发了一款灭菌盒，用于改善手术器械的高压蒸汽灭菌过程，有助于降低感染的风险。该灭菌盒配备一款由 Porex 设计的可重复使用的可靠灭菌过滤器，无需更换过滤器即可起到阻菌作用。
CMEF | 先丰医疗携手 Porex开发更安全有效的灭菌盒
Industry Sourcing; 05/20/2019
Porex 出品的可重复使用的透气材料是手术器械灭菌过程中卓越的防菌屏障
广东先丰医疗科技有限公司携手 Porex，为中国医疗行业开发更安全、更有效的灭菌盒
PharmaTEC; 05/16/2019
Porex 出品的可重复使用的透气材料是手术器械灭菌过程中卓越的防菌屏障
Porex presenta il serbatoio personalizzabile ad alta efficienza, per l’utilizzo in un’ampia gamma di composizioni di make-up, al Cosmoprof Bologna 2019
Comuniciati-Stampa.net; 04/03/2019
Una rivoluzionaria tecnologia cosmetica al servizio dei brand con un appeal sostenibile e duraturo, che consente ai consumatori di ottimizzare il consumo di make-up liquido fino all’ultima goccia
How Reliable Is Your Diagnosis — Really?
Maria DeCapuaMedical Design Briefs; 04/01/2019
Imagine learning the news that you have cancer. Stage Four, metastasized to multiple areas, roughly six to eight months to live — if you’re lucky. Then, imagine finding out your diagnosis was incorrect.
Il pack per un make-up senza sprechi
We Are Packaging Fans; 04/01/2019
In concomitanza con Cosmoprof, una delle principali vetrine mondiali per le innovazioni di settore nella cosmetica e nella bellezza professionale, si è tenuto a Bologna anche quest’anno Cosmopack, il più importante salone internazionale dedicato alla filiera produttiva del packaging per la cosmetica.
Porex presenta el depósito de alta eficiencia personalizado para su uso en una amplia gama de fórmulas de maquillaje en Cosmoprof Bologna 2019
PACK abc; 04/01/2019
La revolucionaria tecnología cosmética impulsa las marcas con un diseño más duradero y sostenible que permite a los clientes maximizar el uso de maquillaje líquido hasta la última gota
6 Ore a Cosmopack 2019
Alessandra Alessi The Packaging Community; 03/27/2019
Bologna, 14 marzo 2019, inaugura ufficialmente il Cosmopack. Le aziende espositrici sono tantissime, il tempo, in compenso è poco, decisamente troppo poco. Ecco com’è andata.
PTFE-Lösungen schützen bei Bluttransfusionen
DeviceMed Germany; 03/25/2019
Ob bei chirurgischen Eingriffen, bei der Genesung von Verletzungen oder zur Behandlung von Krankheiten, Bluttransfusionen sind für die Verbesserung der Gesundheit und die Rettung von Leben unerlässlich. Jedes Jahr werden weltweit rund 112,5 Mio. Bluteinheiten gespendet.
Porex to debut customised, high-efficiency reservoir for use in wide range of makeup formulations at Cosmoprof Bologna 2019
Cosmetics Business; 03/11/2019
Revolutionary cosmetics technology boosts brands with longer-lasting and sustainable design that allows consumers to maximize liquid makeup use to the last drop
Zertifizierte Reinheit für Pipettieranwendungen
LABO; 03/08/19
Porex Corporation hat einen neuen Pipettenspitzenfilter mit zertifizierter Reinheit für Pipettieranwendungen entwickelt.
Sum and Substance: Material Considerations for Changing Design Needs
Sam Brusco, Associate Editor. MPO – Medical Product Outsourcing; 03/07/2019
Material science and medical device development have a symbiotic relationship; advancement in one encourages innovation in the other.
Les propriétés d’aération, de diffusion et de filtration du PTFE fritté
DeviceMed; 03/01/2019
L’Américain Porex propose Virtek, un PTFE fritté de grade médical particulièrement apprécié des concepteurs de seringues ou de cathéters pour ses atouts en matière de gestion des fluides et de prévention des infections. Le fabricant revendique une efficacité de filtration bactérienne de 99,99%.
Porex pronounced 2019 Edison Award Finalist
Laboratorytalk; 02/24/2019
Porex has been named a finalist in the medical category of the 2019 Edison Awards for its FORTRESS Pipette Tip Filter.
Sintered or Expanded—Which PTFE Is Best Suited for Your Device?
Jack Chan, Global Marketing Director of Medical, Porex. MPO – Medical Product Outsourcing; 02/15/2019
New advancements in PTFE offer medical device manufacturers greater durability and efficiency.
PP wicks reduce environmental impact, improve consumer safety of indoor insecticide repellants
Porex Corporation | Plastics Today; 01/21/2019
A new insecticide repellent technology for indoor use enhances consumer safety, protects against tampering and meets new stricter environmental regulations.
Porous materials specialist launches system to simplify sample handling
Porex Corporation | Medical Plastics News ; 11/21/18
Porous plastics specialist Porex has launched filtration systems that aim to collect, filter, transfer and store samples in single, multi-function devices.
Self-contained filtration systems launched
Porex Corporation | ScientistLive ; 11/05/18
Porex has developed self-contained filtration systems that collect, filter, transfer and store samples in single, multi-function devices. This advanced technology minimises the need for different sample preparation materials and speeds up operations for diagnostics applications.
Pipette Design Takes a Quantum Leap Forward
Porex Corporation | Clinical Lab Products; 08/21/18
Recently introduced to the market, the new pipette tip filter represents the first advance that the liquid-handling realm has seen in years. By offering clinical laboratory professionals an advanced component that prevents cross-contamination and sample carryover without using additives, the Porex Fortress liquid barrier pipette tip filter has reawakened the dormant world of liquid-handling design.
POREX unveils new clinical compatibility results at AACC
Porex Corporation | Medical Laboratory Observer; 07/31/18
Joe Zhou, the senior director of R&D for POREX, discussed the ways POREX diagnostics materials can transform laboratory and clinical operations amidst a changing industry.
Product News: POREX® to Unveil New Clinical Compatibility Results at AACC
Porex Corporation | SelectScience; 07/24/18
The POREX® “Collection to Detection” suite of diagnostics materials recently received independent verification for holding clinical compatibility for up to 7 days, making them proven solutions to maintain sample integrity long-term.
Supplier Stories for the Week of May 6
Porex Corporation | MD+DI; 05/08/18
Porex Corp. has introduced a broad-spectrum antimicrobial foam technology intended to block infections and their growth and improves flexibility in wound dressings. Bacteria-fighting particles are evenly distributed throughout a foam matrix used in wound dressings, providing consistent and sustained release of antimicrobial protection and offering wicking and absorption properties to speed healing.
POREX Expands Polymer Fiber Line and Customer Support Capabilities in Asia Pacific
Porex Corporation | Malaysian Business Online; 05/07/18
US-headquartered Porex Corporation unveiled its new Customer and Commercial Center and expanded manufacturing plant today in Hicom Industrial Estate, Shah Alam, Malaysia.
Porex takes South Korean- inspired cushion compact technology a step further
Porex Corporation | Cosmeticsdesign-Asia; 05/07/18
Innovative cushion compact technology gets an upgrade with Porex’s new fibre release.
MALAYSIA: POREX leaving a mark in Asia Pacific
Porex Corporation | MIMS Today; 05/01/18
Porex Corporation (POREX) unveiled on 26 April 2018 its new Customer and Commercial Center as well as its expanded manufacturing plant in HICOM Industrial Estate, Shah Alam. The Customer and Commercial Center will focus on providing commercial, business development, marketing, customer service and product development engineering services, mainly to customers in China, Japan and Korea.
POREX® EXPANDS POLYMER FIBRE LINE AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT CAPABILITIES IN ASIA PACIFIC
Porex Corporation | Water & Wastewater Asia; 04/29/18
Porex Corporation (POREX) unveiled its new Customer and Commercial Centre and expanded manufacturing plant recently in Hicom Industrial Estate, Shah Alam, Malaysia. As the leading global innovator of engineering solutions for the filtering, venting, wicking, diffusing, absorbing and application of gases and liquids across a wide spectrum, this event serves as a hallmark in POREX’s continued expansion in the Asia Pacific region.
Porex Expands SEA Operations, Talks Semicon Filtration Applications
Porex Corporation | EET Asia; 04/29/18
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Filtration expert Porex unveiled a new customer operations center as well as an expanded fiber production line in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Officially inaugurated at an event on April 26th, the company aims to better serve customers locally and globally, with the new facilities including a 40 percent increase in operational floor space.
US Firm POREX boosts investments in Malaysia
Porex Corporation | New Straits Times; 04/29/18
SHAH ALAM: United States based Porex Corp has committed to increasing investments in Malaysia as it sees demand in the region growing at a fast rate.
Porex expands Asian Pacific presence; sets up manufacturing plant in Malaysia
Porex Corporation | Plastics and Rubber Asia; 04/26/18
Porex Corporation recently unveiled its newest manufacturing plant, located in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The new plant is intended to better serve Porex’s customers and up its competition in Asia Pacific.
Porex: a key player in water technology
Porex Corporation | Asia-Pacific Biotech News; 04/25/18
For 50 years, Porex’s porous polymer materials has offered quality engineering solutions catering to healthcare, manufacturing, industrial and consumer markets addressing wicking, filtration, diffusion, venting, and thermal management needs. With sites all over the world, such as in USA, Germany, Scotland, India and China, Porex Corporation is moving forward with its global reach.
POREX sets up new customer service center in Malaysia
Porex Corporation | China Plastic & Rubber Journal; 04/24/18
Porex Corporation will unveil its new customer service center and expanded manufacturing plant on April 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The company is a leading global innovator of engineering solutions for the filtering, venting, wicking, diffusing, absorbing and applying of gases and liquids across a wide spectrum of applications.
Porex Corp. releases innovative antibacterial foam to aid in wound care
Porex Corporation | Laboratory Focus; 04/24/18
Fast and effective wound healing is critical as part of continuing efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in clinical settings. Porex Corporation releases a broad-spectrum antimicrobial foam technology that proactively blocks infections and their growth and improves flexibility in wound dressings.
POREX Expands Presence in Asia Pacific
Porex Corporation | KL Launch; 04/19/18
Porex Corporation will unveil its new customer service center and expanded manufacturing plant on April 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. POREX is the leading global innovator of engineering solutions for the filtering, venting, wicking, diffusing, absorbing and applying of gases and liquids across a wide spectrum of applications.
Tradeshow Talks with POREX
Porex Corporation | Imagevita.org; 04/10/18
POREX® is a world chief in porous polymer options that span numerous markets together with laboratory, medical and medical.
Applicators Go Beyond Functional with the Rise of ‘Shelfies’
Porex Corporation | Beauty Packaging; 04/05/18
When it comes to cosmetic applicators, product delivery remains the top priority, but the tools beauty consumers once paid little attention to, have taken on new importance and visibility with the rise of social media.
Cushion compact next generation: Porex launches packaging solution for liquid foundation
Porex Corporation | Cosmetics Design-Europe; 04/04/18
An innovation that looks set to tap into the rising consumer demand for on-the-go formats that don’t compromise on product quality, one packaging player has developed an upgrade to the cushion compact format.
Porex to display innovations in laboratory liquid handling, diagnostics and chromatography at Analytica 2018
Porex Corporation | News-medical.net; 03/30/18
At next month’s Analytica event (International Congress Center Munich, Messe München, Germany; April 10-13), Porex Corporation (“POREX®”) will display new solutions for laboratory and medical professionals that improve accuracy and purity in liquid handling, speed fluid transfer of diagnostics and optimize chromatography operations.
New Cushion Compact Technology Addresses Restitution and Dosage Issues
Porex Corporation | Premium Beauty News; 03/26/18
At Cosmoprof Bologna 2018, Porex Corporation offered a first look at their patent pending Porex Fiber Cushion, a cushion compact reservoir innovation providing new opportunities for cosmetics brands.
Offering Unmatched Biomedical Capabilities, POREX® Exhibits Market Innovations at Analytica
Porex Corporation | Lab Bulletin; 03/26/18
Faster diagnostics, ultra-pure liquid handling and optimized chromatography solutions are among the innovations and technologies POREX® will be showcasing at this year’s Analytica 2018 event.
Innovation for portable liquid-based formulations offers unmatched opportunities for cosmetics brands
Porex Corporation | Cosmetics Business; 03/21/18
At this year’s Cosmoprof Bologna 2018, Porex Corporation (‘POREX’) offered a sneak peek of the POREX Fiber Cushion, a new cushion compact innovation for cosmetics brands.
POREX Premiers Cushion Compact Technology at Cosmoprof Bologna 2018
Porex Corporation | Packaging Europe; 03/05/18
Porex Corporation (“POREX®”) will offer an exclusive first look at a new cushion compact innovation for cosmetics brands at Cosmoprof Bologna this March.
POREX® Showcases New Innovations in Diagnostics, Liquid Handling and Wound Management at MD&M West 2018
Porex Corporation | World Pharma Today; 02/05/18
Porous technologies leader will present live demonstrations of advancements today at Booth #1539