annual review and directory 2009

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MEDIWALES IS SUPPORTED BY THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT
The LEADING EDGE
in manufacturing
technology and
product development
The Manufacturing Engineering Centre has
a history of leading edge research in key
areas of advanced manufacturing
technology and product development. Its
80-strong team has an enviable track record
of collaboration with industry,
and has been awarded a number
of major prizes. The Centre houses one
of the most advanced R&D facilities for
manufacturing and IT in Europe, supporting
industry throughout Wales, and beyond.
Since its opening in 1996, the MEC has invested
heavily in a range of prototyping and product development
technologies, making them available to Welsh industry.
The MEC offers specialist services
Commercial applications for the Centre’s expertise and
for technology transfer, consultancy
facilities are spread across all aspects of design and
and research in the following areas:
manufacturing. Most recently the MEC has invested £2 million
to establish the first R&D facilities in the UK dedicated to the
manufacture of micro-tooling & fabrication.
● Rapid prototyping (SLA, SLS, FDM,
Jet-modelling)
● Rapid and hybrid tooling
Expertise
The MEC has developed an international reputation for its
● Rapid metal casting
leading edge research in areas such as rapid manufacturing,
● CAD modelling and concept refinement
high-speed automation and intelligent control, robotics,
quality engineering, and enterprise information
management. The MEC has an established
professional Project Management system, which it
applies to all industrial projects. The system
ensures that milestones are achieved and
is sufficiently flexible to allow every
project to benefit from the entire
resources and expertise
that is to be found
within MEC.
Manufacturing
Engineering Centre
Cardiff University,
PO Box 925, Cardiff CF24 0YF
● Injection moulding
● Micro-fabrication and micro-tooling
● Precision measurement
● Reverse engineering
● State-of-the-art CNC machining
● Laser milling
● Automated visual inspection
● Automation and robotics
T: 029 2087 4641
E: manufacturing@cf.ac.uk
www.mec.cf.ac.uk
Looking Back
Now well into a new financial year, our Annual Review and Directory looks back at
the year’s activities, and summarises our goals for the future.
Contents
This annual edition marks the beginning of the publishing year for the MediWales
Review: working hand-in-hand with our events programme, these
communications channel vital and current information to our members.
Continued Growth
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Events Preview
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In the Review we’re able to address issues of importance to everyone in the
bioscience and medical technology sectors, exploring the projects and products
undertaken by key organisations.
Structure & Management 7
The Review has two main functions: it firstly helps readers to understand this
growing and diverse sector from varying perspectives; and secondly, it provides a
platform for organisations within Wales to promote their innovations and
collaborations.
Members’ Classification 12
Summary
Members’ Directory
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If you have a product, project, or research activity that you would like to see written
up in one of the MediWales Reviews, simply email Jessica Fisher with a few lines
describing what you do, and we’ll get in touch to find out more.
Alternatively, if you have a product/project that you would like to promote to a
larger, national network, please contact Coralie Palmer the editor of the Medilink
UK Review.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Jessica Fisher
Coordinator
7 Schooner Way,
Atlantic Wharf,
Cardiff CF10 4DZ
T/F: 029 2047 3456
Email: debbie.laubach@mediwales.com
jess.fisher@mediwales.com
gwyn.tudor@mediwales.com
coralie.palmer@mediwales.com
Web:
Chairman: Greg Baily
www.mediwales.com
Gwyn Tudor, Forum Manager: Responsible for strategic direction, business
planning and lobbying roles with Welsh and UK bodies.
Debbie Laubach, Project Manager: Responsible for membership services, events,
project management and financial administration.
Jessica Fisher, Coordinator: Responsible for the MediWales Review, events
organising and market research projects.
Jane Medley, Administrator: Responsible for management of the MediWales
database, the website and related communications.
Coralie Palmer, Editor of the Medilink UK Review.
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Continued Growth
Since the last Annual Review, MediWales has
maintained sound and continual growth. This
is largely due to a concerted step-up in the
quality and consistency of our seminars: the
time spent developing relationships with our
sector-leading speakers has strengthened
our position as the main point of contact for
the sector.
MediWales gained a new member of staff last
September. This increase in man-power has
enabled us to dedicate more time to our core
activities; a push that is reflected in the positive
responses from our members and the wider
sector: the number of delegates attending our
events has almost doubled from 252 to 438 and
membership has significantly increased from 92
to 115 members.
These statistics reflect the improved platform
MediWales has developed to represent the
interests of our members. Our growth is also
highlighted by our continued engagement with
Welsh Assembly Government: the Chief Medical
Officer was a guest speaker at our 2008
Innovation Awards dinner; Jennifer Frost, Deputy
Chief Scientific Advisor is now an observer on our
board of directors; and our latest event discussing issues on clinical access - received
strong support and participation from key Welsh
Assembly Government figures.
Although our links with government have
continued to improve, MediWales continues to
mature as a commercial enterprise, thus
lessening its dependence on government funds.
MediWales now earns more than half its own
income, being grant-aided to no more than 38% of
its costs. This position encourages us to maintain
commercial awareness, which is reflected in the
significant increase in sector support contracts
completed.
A concomitant result of this independence is the
incurred knowledge from research and
collaborative engagements with independent
consultants and specialists. These new and
existing relationships work as a strategic tool in
gaining access to wider groups and networks that
are important to the Welsh sector. Our close
association with International Business Wales and
our conviction that international trade represents
the future of the sector in Wales, has led to
collaboration on two USA and Arab States trade
events. Similarly, research with BERR (UK
department for Business Enterprise and
Regulatory Reform) has demonstrated the
importance of international markets - especially
the US market - to companies in our sector; a
theme which runs through our latest issue of the
Medilink UK Review.
The Medilink UK Review was launched last year.
This biannual publication provides a national voice
for the medical technology and bioscience
sectors. The Review discusses current issues,
detailing information about projects and products
underway throughout this diverse and active
sector. The editorial panel is comprised of senior
managers from every one of the UK’s regional
medical technology networks. With an audience
of 10,000, we hope this publication will become
the definitive publication for show-casing medical
technology advancements across the UK, whilst
discussing sector needs from an industry
perspective.
Our increase in staff and clearer objectives has
helped us meet and largely exceed our targets
laid out in the 08-9 business plan. Now preparing
for the year ahead, we have identified three key
objectives that we wish to pursue:
Firstly the issue of market access, both in the UK
and internationally, is a topic that has been clearly
voiced as a priority by our members and directors.
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In light of this, activity that was initiated by our
clinical access event in March will be followed up
throughout the year. Through dedicated
publications on this issue and on-going
engagement with key players, we aim to bridge
the gap between clinicians and academics with
manufacturers looking to have their products
evaluated or trialled. A subsidiary result of the
clinical access initiative has been a significantly
improved level of contact with clinical experts.
These valuable connections will be captured
within an improved database, reflecting our
mantra to improve NHS, academic and industry
contact.
As always, we have a promising events
calendar, giving a platform for issues such as
community healthcare; responding to the
current economic situation with a dedicated
event on funding and finance; an event
exploring clinical trials operations in Wales; and
the ever popular ‘Members’ Showcase’. We
expect participation and publicity for our 09
Innovation Awards to increase following from
the success of 08. And we’d like to congratulate
one of our Welsh members - Home Telehealth
Ltd – who went on to win the national UK
Awards in the same category of ‘Collaboration
with the NHS’.
Secondly, we aim to highlight the sector’s
successes and financial worth in order to raise
bioscience recognition. This objective is largely
being achieved through the sector mapping
project we are currently completing on behalf of
the Welsh Assembly Government’s Department of
Economy and Transport. This project is the most
thorough bioscience mapping exercise ever
undertaken in Wales and will largely be used to
guide policy; make a case for greater sector
support; and demonstrate the true size and
significance of bioscience in Wales. At a wider
level, BERR is currently engaged in mapping the
entire UK life science sectors; a body of work
which is well overdue and integral in developing
the importance of the sector to the UK economy.
Our third objective is to maintain a high level of
communication and engagement with the sector.
MediWales is the only forum in Wales dedicated to
the bioscience and med tech sector. In light of
this, we are committed to developing our role as
point of contact and source of market intelligence
for the sector. While lobbying the needs of our
members will be a priority, we will also continue
to produce the MediWales Reviews, mainly
designed to promote the Welsh sector, while also
developing the Medilink UK Review.
In addition to our core events, we have already
assisted the Welsh Assembly Government in
delivering the New Technologies in Healthcare
conference in May and we have worked with
International Business Wales to produce two
events to encourage trade with China and East
Asia. And of course, we hope to be involved in
BioWales 2010 - Wales’s largest med tech
conference.
MediWales would like to take this opportunity to
welcome our 24 new members; our new
Director Paul Michael from GE; and our new
Observer Owen Crawley, Chief Scientific Adviser
(Health), Welsh Assembly Government: we look
forward to working with you all.
Gwyn Tudor
Forum Manager
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Events Preview
MediWales events for the coming year are
already being discussed and developed with
our directors in light of our members’
feedback.
MediWales Innovation Awards Dinner 2009
Our annual Awards dinner has over the last four
years grown to become MediWales’s feature
event of the year. Application forms for the 2009
Awards will go out at the end of August, with
judging being made in early October. As always,
winners will then automatically be entered for
the Medilink UK National Health Technology
Awards – where in 2008, MediWales member
Home Telehealth Ltd won the award for best
collaboration with the NHS.
MediWales Joint Events
Increasingly, MediWales will be working to
develop shared events with regular collaborating
organisations, such as International Business
Wales and The Welsh Wound Network; new
ventures are underway with organisations such
as the Health Technologies KTN. Similar to last
year, MediWales will again be largely involved in
the organisation, promotion and presentation of
BioWales 2010, a fundamental conference and
biopartnering event for the Welsh bioscience
and health technology sectors.
MediWales Core Seminars
Each of our forthcoming MediWales seminars
addresses a topic of fundamental concern to
the medical technology sector. Feedback from
our own members and from the regional and
national networks that we work with have
shaped both the content and character of these
seminars.
Future Trends:
Opportunities in Community Healthcare
Community healthcare such as Telecare and
Telehealth is providing a growing number of
people with primary care within their own
homes. This event will discuss this shift in
healthcare delivery, detailing technological
advances in this area, whilst exploring how
companies in the sector are adapting to this
new area of technology.
Funding and Finance: a response to the
current economic situation
Presentations from corporate finance
companies, business and economic advisors,
and public sector funding bodies will give
advice on how SMEs and larger companies can
get funding and finance in this current
economic climate.
Clinical Trials Operations in Wales (ongoing)
Building on from the event in March,
MediWales is aiming to develop a clinical trials
and product evaluations route map. This map
will hopefully give companies in Wales a
clearer idea of how to access clinical expertise.
Working groups are being established in order
to ease communications between clinicians,
academics and manufacturers to make the
overall process more efficient.
Members’ Showcase
This annual event gives MediWales’s member
companies an opportunity to promote their
products and services to each other.
Structure and Management
The Team:
Gwyn Tudor, Forum Manager: Responsible for
strategic direction, business planning and
lobbying roles with Welsh and UK bodies.
Debbie Laubach, Project Manager:
Responsible for membership services, events,
project management and financial
administration.
Jessica Fisher, Coordinator: Responsible for
the MediWales Review, events organising and
market research projects.
Jane Medley, Administrator: Responsible for
management of the MediWales database, the
website and related communications.
Coralie Palmer, Editor of the Medilink UK
Review.
The Directors:
Mr Greg Baily – MediWales Chairman,
Arjo Huntleigh (Part of the Getinge Group)
Huntleigh designs, manufactures and globally
distributes a wide range of medical devices.
These include pressure relieving surfaces,
wound treatment, bedframes, patient monitors,
DVT prevention, lifts and hoists.
Mr Andrew Thomas - MediWales
Secretary, Magstim
Magstim develops, manufactures and markets
state-of-the-art equipment for neurologists,
neurophysiologists, neurosurgeons and
psychiatrists, enabling them to assess, protect
and improve the functioning of the nervous
system in various applications.
Dr Catherine Ramsay, 3M
Microbiology
3M Microbiology in Bridgend is a leading
manufacturer of rapid hygiene testing and
microbial screening products for use in a wide
range of manufacturers from food to toiletries,
and for other applications including hospital
hygiene and biodetection systems for defence
agencies.
Mr David Ford, Swansea School
of Medicine
The School of Medicine at Swansea University
is Wales’s new second medical school. It runs
an innovative graduate entry medical
programme, and undertakes a wide range of
biomedical, clinical and population research,
supported by high-performance
supercomputing.
Professor Paul J Smith, School of
Medicine, Cardiff University
The Cancer Biology and Biophotonics group
encompasses basic cellular research, systems
biology, anticancer drug discovery and leads
the UK Optical Biochips Consortium,
developing micro- and nanotechnologies for the
life sciences.
Dr Paul Michael, GE Healthcare
GE Healthcare is a world leader in medical
diagnostics and life sciences. Focussed on
enabling molecular medicine, the company
works through business areas in diagnostic
imaging, protein separations, consumables and
cellular technologies
Observers:
Dr Owen Crawley - Observer,
Chief Scientific Adviser (health), Welsh
Assembly Government.
Owen provides professional scientific advice to
the Department for Health and Social Services
and other departments of the Assembly
Government to improve and protect health and
promote delivery of effective healthcare.
Dr Sharon Thomas – Observer,
Welsh Assembly Government
Technology and Innovation Group supports and
encourages technology transfer between
companies, creates links between academia
and business and helps those seeking to
exploit the commercial potential of research
and development.
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3M™ Clean-Trace™ Clinical ATP System
Effective
Hygiene
3M and Clean-Trace are trademarks of the 3M Company.
© 3M Health Care Limited 2009.
Monitoring
The only ATP system with a Department of Health Rapid Review Panel Level 1 recommendation.
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For more information contact Customer Services on 01509 613191
or visit our website www.3m.co.uk/HospitalHygiene
Annual Review Summary
Mission:
Objectives:
To be the
representative
body and point of
contact for the
medical and life
science sectors
in Wales.
To provide a forum for networking and encourage the
exchange of ideas, collaboration and supply chain
development between businesses, academia, NHS and
government agencies
To promote members’ products, services and expertise.
To raise awareness of regulatory issues, vendor associations
and finance opportunities for members.
To aid communication between members and interested
organisations worldwide
To work with the Welsh Assembly Government and other
bodies to identify and address the needs of the sector.
Joint and Collaborative Events
Membership
Members:
115
Companies:
91
BioWales Conference, Welsh Assembly
Government
Academic/NHS/Business Support:
24
Medilink UK Health Technology Awards 2009
Promotion of and attendance at Electronics
KTN meeting at Zarlink
Website
Visits per month:
512 (up from 426)
growing year on year.
Welsh mission to Medica, Dusseldorf
Publications
MediWales Review:
Welsh mission to Arab Health conference,
Dubai
3 x 2000 (2000 = no.
people distributed to)
Annual Review and Directory:
Medilink UK Review:
MediWales Events
1 x 2000
2 x 10,000
No. of attendees
Future Trends:
84
Money and Law:
42
The Academic Advantage:
67
Clinical Access:
52
MediWales Innovation Awards:
Business in the US & Arab States, IBW
supported (x2):
Total Event Attendance:
115
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438
‘Delegate satisfaction recorded as over 95%
satisfied or very satisfied.
Representation on UK Boards
CRC Cymru industrial advisory panel
BERR SME competitiveness working group
BERR bioscience sector metrics working
group
Geible Round CRC Cymru steering group
meetings
UKTI international trade advisors forum
Welsh Wound Network, management team
meeting
AWMSG Industry Forum
Medilink UK directors’ meetings
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¥ Patents
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Ofﬁces in Cardiff and Cheltenham Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 9526
www.wynne-jones.com
Boots Centre for Innovation was created in
April 2007 to work closely with early stage
companies or lone inventors to develop
innovative new products and technologies for
the health and beauty retail market.
The principle aim of the Centre is to mentor and
support these innovators through each stage of
product development and eventually launch
exciting new consumer products exclusively on the
shelves of Alliance Boots stores.
Boots Centre for Innovation welcomes
entrepreneurs from around the world to present
their health and beauty concepts for consideration.
At its base in Swansea University, Boots Centre for
Innovation provides:
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Business knowledge including: product development
expertise, marketing skills and general business
management
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Access to a wealth of scientific expertise
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Support in obtaining funding
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A gateway to Alliance Boots international retail network
comprising more than 3,200 retail outlets and providing
access to over 135,000 independent pharmacies
If you are not attending the exhibition, but would still like to submit an idea,
please contact us on +44 (0)1792 513722, or by email on
info@bootsinnovation.com or visit us at www.bootsinnovation.com
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Abel & Imray
Aberystwyth University
Accelero Digital Solutions Ltd
Active Signal Ltd
Applied Enzyme Technology Ltd
AquaHeal Ltd
BIC Innovation Ltd
Biotec Services International Ltd
Biplas Medical Ltd
Boots Centre for Innovation
Bristol University - Clinical Biotechnology Centre
BTG
C&G Medicare Ltd
Calon-Cardio Technology Ltd
Cardiff & Vale NHS Healthcare Trust - Medical Physics and
Clinical Engineering Directorate
Cardiff Medicentre
Cardiff University - CBS
Cardiff University - CITER
Cardiff University - MEC
Cardiff University - RACD
Cardiff University - Wound Healing Research Unit
Catalyst Venture Partners
CellPath Ltd
Cerebra
Chapman Molony
ConvaTec Ltd
Dentron Ltd
Design Reality Ltd
Dr Bob Wallis
DTR Medical Ltd
E2L Products Ltd
Egin Cyfnngedig
Ensinger Precision Engineering Ltd
Excalibur Group
Excel Photonix Systems Ltd
Exopack Advanced Coatings
Finance Wales
Firefly Medical Ltd
Frontier Medical
Fulcrum Direct Ltd
Gambit Corporate Finance
GE Healthcare
Geldards LLP
George James Ltd
Giles Insurance Ltd
GX Design Engineers
Haemair Ltd
Heritage Medical Ltd
Home Telehealth Ltd
Huntleigh
Hyderus Cyf
International Business Wales
Invacare Ltd
Isca Healthcare Research
Jara Consulting Ltd
Kinneir Dufort Design Ltd
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Krysium Advisors Ltd
MA Consulting International Ltd
MedaPhor Ltd
Medical Device Consultancy
Melys Diagnostics Ltd
Microbridge Services Ltd
MicroPharm Ltd
Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd
Mr Prashant Murugkar
Muscagen Ltd
Neem Biotech Ltd
Nightingale Care Beds Ltd
Norgine Ltd
Oncomorph Analysis Ltd
OsteoTronix Ltd
Ovasort Ltd
Patent Seekers Ltd
PDR
Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd
Performance Health Products Ltd
Phoenix Medical Recruitment Ltd
Procela Partners
Qioptiq Ltd
Ruskinn Technology Ltd
Sarum Biosciences Ltd
Shakerscope Ltd
Silprotect Ltd
Simbec Research Ltd
Sleepworks Products Ltd
Sony UK Tec
St. Davids Assemblies Ltd
Sterilin Ltd
Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory
Swansea University - Centre for Complex Fluids Processing
Swansea University - ILS
Swansea University - School of Medicine
Synergy Health Laboratory Services
Teamwork Technology Services Ltd
The Magstim Company Ltd
Tianhai UK Ltd
Trojan Electronics Ltd
TT electronics integrated manufacturing services
UK Healthgateway Ltd
Ultrawave Ltd
University of Bristol - Clinical Biotechnology Centre
University of Glamorgan - AIDC
UPG Global Manufacturing
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP
Venalink
Welsh Assembly Government - T&I
Welsh Assembly Government - Wales Innovators Network
Wentwood Medical Ltd
Withers & Rogers LLP
Wynne-Jones, Laine & James LLP
Xenos - the Wales Business Angel Network Ltd
XGEN
Zarlink Semiconductor
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3M Microbiology
The Science Park
Technology Drive
Bridgend
Glamorgan
CF31 3NA
Tel: 01656 641400
Fax: 01656 768835
Email: ukmicrobiology@mmm.com
Web: www.3m.com/microbiology
3M Microbiology, Bridgend is a leading manufacturer of rapid hygiene testing
and microbial screening products for use by dairy, food and beverage
manufacturers, personal care and toiletry manufacturers. The products are
also used in other applications including hospital hygiene, monitoring biocide
treatment of industrial waters and in biodetection systems for defence
agencies.
The Bridgend manufactured products are part of a wider portfolio from 3M
Microbiology which includes Petrifilm™ sample ready plates for enumeration of
microorganisms, Tecra™ pathogen test kits and a range of sample handling
and media products.
Abel & Imray
23 Windsor Place
Cardiff
CF10 3BY
Tel: 029 2034 7030
Fax: 029 2066 6637
Web: www.patentable.co.uk
Abel & Imray is a leading firm of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys handling all
aspects of intellectual property including patents, trade marks and designs. We
have expertise in all fields of medical and related technology. Our team of
biotechnology and chemistry specialists has particular experience in
diagnostics, gene therapy, drug delivery systems, protein engineering,
pharmaceuticals and combinatorial chemistry. We have extensive experience of
medical devices, including mechanical, optical and electronic medical devices.
Our professionals have particular skills in the protection and exploitation of
intellectual property relating to those fields, as well as experience in
management and development of intellectual property portfolios.
CCS
Visualisation Centre
SY23 3BF
Tel: 01970 628504
Email: jmh@aber.ac.uk
Web: www.aber.ac.uk/meansbusiness
Aberystwyth University offers a breadth of research activity of relevance to the
healthcare and medical sector. Access to these is provided by the Aberystwyth
BioCentre (ABC) which offers an interface to businesses and other external
organisations with an interest in research and development opportunities,
consultancy, licensing and technology transfer in: plant breeding, animal
science & nutrition, pharmaceuticals & agrochemicals, microbiology,
parasitology, food quality, diagnostic & analytical sciences, environmental
management, proteomics, genomics & metabolomics, visualisation and
healthcare imaging.
Accelero Digital Solutions Ltd
The Old Mill
Abbey Road
Ewenny
Bridgend CF35 5BN
Tel: 01656 648 200
Fax: 01656 648 100
Email: kelvin.jones@accelero-digital.com
Web: www.accelero-digital.com
Accelero Digital Solutions provides software for effective mobile working using
a number of technologies.
Our current product range includes a solution that implements a digital pen to
improve efficiency of processing data captured using traditional pen and paper.
Significant cost and process improvements can be made where the data is
entered onto one or more computer systems at a later date. Information
gathered using a digital pen can be made available to relevant personnel within
minutes of being written.
The digital pen technology is sector independent and can provide benefits
across a wide variety of uses. The digital pen is particularly effective where
community based care is provided.
Active Signal Ltd
Mindale House
Ffordd Hendre
Prestatyn
LL19 8PG
Contact: Warren Ward
Tel: 01754 851111
Fax: 0870 1308342
Email: info@activesignal.com
Web: www.activesignal.com
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ActiveSignal is the first company in the world to exploit the new bioscience of
exogenous pathway signalling. ActiveSignal technology is a highly intelligent
method of activating cell-to-cell signalling for therapeutic purposes.
Unlike pharmaceuticals, ActiveSignal products have a biological rather than a
chemical action, with little or no risk to the patient. The company has
demonstrated the effectiveness of the technology with the Ion Extra supplement
capsule for humans and the Equiwinner patch for horses. Cell signalling
devices are likely to bring radical and rapid improvements in the treatment or
eradication of a number of chronic human conditions. Licences are available for
cell signalling against specific conditions. Patents worldwide.
Applied Enzyme Technology Ltd
The Gwent Group
Monmouth House
Mamhilad Park
Pontypool
Torfaen
NP4 0HZ
Contact: Guido Drago
Tel: 01495 751100
E-Mail: guido@aetltd.com
Web: www.aetltd.org
Applied Enzyme Technology Ltd (AET) was established in 1994 with core
expertise and patents in protein stabilisation, which has resulted in the
successful stabilisation of many enzymes and antibodies in a number of
medical biosensor devices.AET in partnership with Gwent Electronic Materials
Ltd are able to develop and manufacture biosensors for diagnostic, healthcare
and point of care applications. Sensors being developed for clients include:
glucose, cholesterol, creatine, ammonia, pyruvate, organophosphates, alcohol
and cardiac markers. The Gwent Group of companies are capable of
manufacturing up to 500,000 sensors per annum.
AquaHeal Ltd
OpTIC Technium
Ffordd William Morgan
St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
Denbigh
LL17 0JD
Email: aquaheal@mac.com
Web: www.aquaheal.co.uk (under
construction)
AquaHeal Ltd is a new business spun out from Glyndwr University, Wrexham.
Core business is centred around the development of novel hydrogel
technologies for use in advanced woundcare.
Target applications include postoperative, chronic, pressure sores and burns.
AquaHeal’s hydrogel systems also have uses in regenerative medicine and
biopolymer separations.
Consultancy services in polymer and polymerisation process design and
optimisation, polymer characterisation and formulation development are also
offered.
BIC Innovation Ltd
Pencoed Technology Centre
Bridgend
CF35 5HZ
Tel: 01656 861536
Contact: Dafydd Davies,
Prif Weithredwr/Chief Executive
Email: dafydd.davies@bic-innovation.com
Web: www.bic-innovation.com
Based in Pencoed Technology Centre, South Wales and Parc Menai, Bangor,
BIC Innovation is Wales’ leading innovation services business undertaking wide
ranging UK and international project work for clients. An experienced
healthcare team in NPD, sales and marketing performance improvement
management to help you to drive your healthcare business forward.
We offer:
• Strategic Innovation and Development
• Marketing Research
• International Sales & Marketing Management
• Technology & IPR Exploitation
• NPD Processes and Management
• Financial Management Services
• Perfromance Improvement (Manufacturing Advisory Service Wales)
• Total Project Management
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Biotec Services International Ltd
Biotec House
Central Park, Western Avenue
Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend
CF31 3TY
Tel: 01656 750550
Fax: 01656 750569
E-mail: enquiries@biotec-uk.com
Web: www.biotec-uk.com
Biotec Services International Limited is a Bridgend based Clinical Trials Supply
company specialising in the import, Qualified Person certification, labelling,
assembly, storage and world-wide distribution of clinical trial supplies for Phase
I to III trials and licensed medication. Biotec specialize in temperature sensitive
pharmaceuticals and can store and ship pharmaceutical products at ambient
conditions, 2-8°C, -20°C and -80°C. Working to both US and European Quality
standards and with regular discussions with the Medicines and Healthcare
Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), all of our procedures are managed to the
highest possible standards, conforming to cGMP and other relevant regulatory
standards.
Biplas Medical Ltd
3/4 Llantrisant Business Park
Llantrisant
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF72 8LF
Tel: 01443 237654
Email: richard.bedwell@biplas.com
Web: www.biplas.com
Innovative design and development company with manufacturing capability in
plastic injection moulding. We develop devices using the latest technology in
polymer and metallurgy with the required electronics using our associated
partner. Offering know-how and expertise based on our engineering and
knowledge of a wide range of processes, capable of manufacturing the end
product at a cost effective price. We are currently working on single use
disposable devices in the field of laparoscopy, gynaecology and urology. We are
working with leading clinicians in these areas to enable the use of appropriate
technology and processes to develop devices with patient need being the
priority.
Boots Centre for Innovation
Institute of Life Science
University of Swansea
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Contact: Louise Bryce
Marketing Manager
Tel: 01792 513722
Fax: 01792 602679
Email: info@bootsinnovation.com
Web: www.bootsinnovation.com
Boots Centre for Innovation works closely with early stage companies or
inventors to develop innovative new products and technologies within the health
and beauty sectors. The principle aim of the Centre is to mentor and support
these innovators through each stage of product development and eventually
launch exciting new consumer products for the shelves of Boots stores.
At its base in Swansea University, Boots Centre for Innovation provides
business knowledge, access to a wealth of scientific expertise, advice on
obtaining funding and a gateway to 2,600 Boots stores in the UK with an
introducing to an international distribution and retail network.
BTG
Ffostrasol
Llandysul
Ceredigion
SA44 5JT
Tel: 01239 851122
Fax: 01239 858800
Web: www.btgplc.com
Email: info@btgplc.com
BTG is an international specialty pharmaceuticals company that is developing
and commercialising products targeting critical care, cancer, neurological and
other disorders. The company is also seeking to acquire new products to
develop and market to hospital specialists, and is building a sustainable
business financed by revenues from sales of its critical care products and from
royalties and milestone payments on partnered products.
C&G Medicare Ltd
Russell House
31 Russell Street
Swansea
SA1 4HR
Tel: 0871 218 1233
Email: info@incostress.com
Web: www.incostress.com
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We manufacture and market our own innovation to control female incontinence.
Incostress controls incontinence, supports the urethra and the bladder neck
and at the same time allows natural exercise of the pelvic floor muscles. C&G
Medicare Ltd are an International award winner. We are currently looking for
distributors for the product with a view to find a company to eventually licence
to. We supply to some NHS trusts, which is expanding. Our target market is
aimed at women over the age of 18 (majority being 45+)
Calon Cardio-Technology Ltd
Institute of Life Science,
Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Swansea, SA2 8PP,
Contact: Kevin Fernquest
Telephone: 00 44 (0) 1792 602861
E-mail: kevin@caloncardio.com
Calon Cardio-Technology Ltd (CCTL) is developing the next generation of
implantable micro blood pump for the treatment of heart failure.
Current pumps have clinically proven that heart assist pumps are a safe and
effective. However, these devices have failed to exploit their market potential for
two reasons: Current products are too large requiring highly invasive surgery
and they are expensive.
CCTL’s technology addresses both these problems and promises to realise the
vision of heart assist pumps becoming the routine method of treatment for
heart failure.
CCTL are collaborating with world leaders such as The Texas Heart Institute,
The John Radcliff Hospital, Swansea University, The Technology Strategy Board
and Welsh Assembly Government.
Cardiff & Vale NHS Healthcare Trust – Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4XW
Tel: 029 20742014
Fax: 029 20742489
Email:
John.Maisey@CardiffandVale.wales.nhs.uk
The Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering Directorate offers a wide range of
clinical, scientific and technical services. Clinical services in the Medical
Physics area include medical imaging, vascular (Doppler) ultrasound, nuclear
medicine, bone densitometry and body composition determination.
In Clinical Engineering we provide a very wide range of life-cycle equipment
management services for medical equipment in our own and neighbouring
Trusts.
Our Mechanical Engineering section designs, develops and produces medical
devices to take forward collaborative research ideas in a range of medical
areas.
We provide direct clinical services in Rehabilitation Engineering, designing,
developing and producing engineering solutions to meet the needs of individual
clients.
Cardiff Medicentre
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4UJ
Tel: 029 2075 7744
Fax: 029 2075 0239
Email:enquiries@cardiffmedicentre.co.uk
Web: www.cardiffmedicentre.co.uk
Cardiff MediCentre is a dedicated innovation and incubation centre supporting
the development of the life-sciences sector in Cardiff. With circa 25,000 sq ft of
office and laboratory space the centre offers specialist support and business
services for high-growth early stage companies developing medical- and
lifesciences- related technology. Established in 1987, the centre is governed by
a joint venture involving Cardiff Council, the Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust, the
Welsh Assembly Government and Cardiff University, providing MediCentre
tenants with unique access to public sector organisations geared towards
supporting economic growth and encouraging medical development.
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Cardiff University - Central Biotechnology Services
Cardiff University
Henry Wellcome Building
School of Medicine
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XN
Contact: Anna Hurley
Tel: 029 2068 7004
Email: hurleyal@cardiff.ac.uk
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/medic/cbs
Central Biotechnology Services provides state-of-the-art, high throughput
laboratory facilities and highly skilled technical support, enabling the
acceleration of research activities, the fostering of collaboration and the
realisation of research potential. Academic consultancy and training are also
available should your project require it. Based in Cardiff University, CBS aims to
provide its customers with an excellent, cost-effective service, offering advice,
training and analysis using facilities across the broad spectrum of the life
sciences.
We offer competitive services to industry and academia in the following fields:
Genomics – qPCR, DNA Sequencing, DNA fragment analysis, and
Microarraying (Affymetrix and Illumina); High throughput assays using the
MesoScale Discovery (MSD) platform; Proteomics; Biacore; Histology; Flow
Cytometry and Cell Sorting; Imaging; and Laser Capture Microscopy.
Cardiff University - Cardiff Institute of Tissue Engineering and Repair
51 Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
Contact: CITER Manager
Tel: 029 2087 0129
Fax: 029 2087 0129
Email: citer@cf.ac.uk
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/citer
CITER brings together life sciences and clinical expertise from Cardiff
University to advance technological developments in the field of tissue
engineering and repair and ultimately to improve patient care and quality of life.
CITER’s three strands of activity are: interdisciplinary research encompassing
the biomechanical, regulatory, ethical, physiologic and health service aspects of
tissue engineering and repair; the provision and commercialisation of clinical
service technologies; and education, training and knowledge dissemination including an MSc in Tissue Engineering, an interdisciplinary postgraduate
taught scheme which may be of particular interest to representatives in the
healthcare sector.
CITER’s range of services is potentially attractive to the NHS, pharmaceutical,
biotechnology, engineering, devices and biomaterials companies.
Cardiff University – Manufacturing Engineering Centre
Queen’s Building
Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0YF
Tel: 029 2087 4641
Fax: 029 2087 4880
Email: manufacturing@cf.ac.uk
Web: www.mec.cf.ac.uk
The award winning Manufacturing Engineering at Cardiff University has
expertise in:
• 3D CAD modelling of anatomical structure from CT/MRI data
• Manufacturing of biomodels using rapid prototyping techniques such as SLS
& SLA
• Design and manufacture of personalised implants with biocompatible
materials, for cranio-maxillofacial surgery such as cranioplasty and bone
tumors
• Production of surgical tools to meet specific surgeons’ requirements
• Development of surgical training models
• Generation of finite element analysis models from CT/MRI data for
biochemical research.
Cardiff University - Research and Commercial Division
Cardiff University
7th Floor, 30-36 Newport Road
Cardiff
CF24 0DE
Tel: 029 2087 4837
Fax: 029 2087 4189
Web: www.cardiff.ac.uk/racd
The Research and Commercial Division at Cardiff University supports research,
consultancy services and technology transfer activities across all academic
schools and research centres. Cardiff University spends approximately £100
million on R&D annually, of which approximately 60% is in Biomedical and
related technology areas. The Division also supports an active programme of
patenting and licensing technology and innovations to companies, the
establishment of spin-out companies as well as extensive range of consultancy
and other knowledge transfer services.
Cardiff University – Wound Healing Research Unit (WHRU)
Upper Ground Floor
School of Medicine
Cardiff University
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XN
Contact: Professor KG Harding
Tel: 029 2074 4505
Fax: 029 2074 6334
Email: admin@whru.co.uk
Web: www.whru.co.uk
WHRU has three core activities:
• Specialist clinical services
• Research
• Education and Training
The research work completed at the unit includes conducting clinical trials to
ICHGCP standards, biological research (with a particular emphasis on
microbiology and material science), physical measurement (the interface of
medicine and engineering/electronics) and health services research (including
HRQoL and health economics). The unit offers an MSc in Wound Healing and
Tissue Repair as well as a range of short courses.
The unit collaborates with a number of other departments within the University
of Wales and is part of the Cardiff Institute for Tissue Engineering and Repair.
The target markets include health professionals working with non-healing
acute or chronic wounds and health care companies involved in specialist
wound care.
Catalyst Venture Partners
2 Queens Parade
Bath BA1 2NJ
Tel: 01225 331498
Email: rjt@catvp.com
Web: www.catvp.com
We are a corporate finance and fast-growth advisory firm specialising in the
health, environmental, media and telecoms sectors. We work with ambitious
and entrepreneurial companies who are at the early and expansion stage of
their development and seeking to raise between £500,000 and £5 million. We
aim to partner with companies over the long term. Our fees come mainly from
success.
CellPath Ltd
Unit 80, Mochdre Enterprise Park
Newtown
Powys
SY16 4LE
Tel: 01686 611333
Fax: 01686 622946
Email: info@cellpath.co.uk
Web: www.cellpath.co.uk
CellPath Ltd is a market leading healthcare company, which specialises in the
manufacture and distribution of products for use in the cellular pathology
disciplines of histology and cytology. CellPath also specialises in
pharmaceutical promotion. Our in-house teams are specialists in the following
areas: process development; chemistry; analytical chemistry; product
development; injection moulding; novel packaging design; artwork design;
contract manufacture.
CellPath’s latest initiative is CellNass - an archiving service for hospitals to
store specimen slides and blocks. CellNass is registered with the Human
Tissue Authority for the storage of tissue.
Cerebra
2nd Floor Offices
Lyric Building
King Street
Carmarthen
SA31 1BD
Tel: 01267 244200
Fax: 01267 244201
E-mail: MikeH@cerebra.org.uk
Web: www.cerebra.org.uk
Cerebra is a charity helping brain injured children. It set up its Innovation
Centre in conjunction with the Swansea Metropolitan University to provide a
research and design service to help children, parents and carers find specialist
equipment and adaptations that are not already available to buy. The Innovation
Centre is made up of a small team of young and talented engineers and
designers who are able to respond to requests to adapt or design and build
specialist equipment.
We have expertise in the areas of electronics, design and engineering, We also
work with a range of industry partners and other charities in the development
of products.
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Chapman Molony
Cardiff Business Technology Centre
Senghenydd Rd
Cathays
Cardiff
CF24 4AY
Tel: 029 2009 9999
Fax: 029 2066 4319
Email: cardiff@chapmanmolony.com
Web: www.chapmanmolony.com
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Chapman Molony are Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys with offices in Cardiff
and Swansea. They are able to provide advice and assistance relating to the
protection, and enforcement of all aspects of intellectual property, including
patents, trade marks, copyright and designs. Chapman Molony’s technical
expertise lies in the field of engineering, electronic and medical technology but
work relating to other technical areas can also be handled. In addition to
assisting clients in protecting their intellectual property, Chapman Molony offer
in-house consultancy services and can undertake audits to identify protectable
intellectual property, including new technology, trade marks, house-styles,
brands, designs and copyright.
Clinical Biotechnology Centre
University of Bristol
Langford House
Lower Langford
Bristol
BS40 5DU
Tel: 0117 9289388
Email: enquiries.cbc.nhsbt.nhs.uk
CBC has been producing biopharmaceuticals for clinical trials on behalf of
academic and NHS sponsors since 2000. We provide translational research
services to our sponsors as they progress from pre-clinical to clinical trials.
CBC holds a Manufacturer’s Authorisation (Investigational Medicinal Products)
granted by the MHRA in 2004, for the production of recombinant proteins and
DNA plasmids. In 2007 this was extended to cover the GMP importation from
suppliers outside the EU. As we are core funded by the DH through its
allocation of central R&D funds to the NHSBT, our academic and NHS
sponsors are charged at cost for our services.
ConvaTec Ltd
First Avenue
Deeside Industrial Park
Deeside
Flintshire
CH5 2NU
Tel: 01244 584000
ConvaTec is a leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies that have helped improve the lives of millions of people
worldwide. With four key business divisions – Ostomy care, Wound
therapeutics, Continence and Critical care and infusion devices – ConvaTec
products support health care professionals from the hospital to the community
health setting. From its headquarters in Skillman, New Jersey, the company
oversees more than 8,000 employees in over 90 countries serving consumers
and their health care professionals on six continents. For more information,
please visit www.convatec.com.
Dentron Ltd
Llys Myrddin
Efailwen
Clynderwen
Carmarthenshire
SA66 7XG
Contact: Jonathan Copus
Tel: 01994 419792
Fax: 01994 419796
Email: admin@dentron.co.uk
Web: www.dentron.co.uk
Dentron Ltd specialises in innovative medical devices. The best known is the
Biogun, a wide spectrum electronic microbicide which kills micro-organisms
(including the superbug MRSA) using a concentrated stream of electrically
charged air particles applied from a distance of 2-10mm. The device is used by
podiatrists, dentists and dermatologists for a variety of conditions including
tooth decay, gum disease, periodontitis, athlete’s foot, verrucae and other
warts, fungal nail infections and foot ulcers. The method is safe, drug free and
in most circumstances painless. Dentron is seeking distributors for the Biogun
worldwide and also partners for a subsidised research project on woundcare.
Design Reality Ltd
94 Bowen Court
St Asaph Business Park
St Asaph
Denbigshire LL17 0JE
Tel: 01745 583 356
Fax: 01745 583 356
email: cgardiner@designreality.co.uk
Web: www.designreality.co.uk
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Design Reality is a medium-sized, dynamic and thriving product design
consultancy with experience spanning the consumer, medical device,
packaging, commercial and industrial sectors. We have successfully teamed
experience, knowledge, passion and skill to provide a holistic and
comprehensive solution to your design needs, from concept and innovation to
development and prototyping.
Services: CAD design / Reverse Engineering / Digital visualisation / Production
Tooling / Advanced Rapid Prototyping / CNC capabilities / Conceptual sketch
work / Graphic design & print production / Marketing Research.
Accredited to ISO9001, Investors In People and recently featured in the Hot 100
Companies in Wales.
DTR Medical Ltd
17 Clarion Court
Clarion Close Enterprise Park
Swansea
SA6 8RF
Tel: 01792 797910
Fax: 01792 797955
Email: info@dtrmedical.com
Web: www.dtrmedical.com
DTR Medical is an innovative medical device and cleanroom contract
manufacturing company, with the ability to design, CE mark, manufacture and
sterilise a wide range of medical devices and other healthcare products. Based
in Swansea, South Wales, DTR Medical custom built facilities includes a
versatile ISO class 7 cleanroom complex operated by a highly trained team.
Experienced in the manufacture and packing of many medical devices used in
ENT, vascular neurology, orthopaedic and general surgery, DTR Medical can
also handle design files and CE marking. The company already contract
manufactures a wide range of custom-built products for the pharmaceutical,
biotechnology and diagnostic industries.
E2L Products Ltd
19 White Swan Court
Monmouth
NP25 3NY
Contact: Lyndon Owen
Managing Director
Tel: 01600 714856
Email: products@e2l.uk.com
Web: www.E2L.uk.com
Electronic product designers offering
skills in electronic hardware and embedded software, mechanical, biochemical
and production engineering. A track record for original thinking and an inhouse philosophy of design simplicity - recognised as ‘Ambassadors for
Innovation’ by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Customers range from multinationals, NHS to individuals with ‘the great idea’.
A flexible commercial approach encompasses fixed price contract, joint venture
or even product rescue with licensing arrangements.
E2L also has its own products: ‘MegaBee™’ assisted writing tablet for extreme
tetraplegic, motor neurone or stroke patients; ‘FAB™’ Frenchay alphabet board
for AAT assessment; ‘MegaPhon™’ wireless voice amplifiers.
Contract vacuum forming is also offered for small batch runs.
Egin Cyfyngedig
Llain Deg
Llanddaniel Fab
Gaerwen
Sir Ynys Mon
ˆ
LL60 6NN
Tel: 01248 848 068
Mobile : 07962 268 461
Email: egin@egin.co.uk
Web: www.egin.co.uk
Egin Cyfyngedig can help to turn your laboratory instruments and equipment
concepts into reality. We offer modelling, simulation, prototyping and
development of mechanical, fluidic and electronic systems at reasonable cost.
We can help take devices past the approvals stage and into manufacture.
With extensive knowledge of the business support infrastructure in Wales we
can assist with technology transfer, feasibility studies and finance for
innovation.
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Ensinger Precision Engineering Ltd
Wilfried Way
Tonyrefail
Mid Glamorgan
CF39 8JQ
Tel: 01443 678500
Fax: 01443 676777
Email: precision@ensinger.ltd.uk
Web: www.ensinger-online.com
Ensinger Ltd is an international organisation and market leader in the
manufacture and distribution of thermoplastics for the medical industry, which
is supported by the production of precision machined components. We are
committed to continued growth and are always at the forefront of technology;
Ensinger Precision Engineering offers 3,4 or 5-axis CNC routing; 2,3 and 5-axis
turning and 3, 4 and 5-axis milling.
Ensinger is constantly looking for new and unique blends of materials that can
be developed for specific applications in the medical field. As certain materials
become standard commodities, Ensinger intends to continually invest in
research and development to lead developments in this exciting industry.
Excalibur Group
Sophia House
28 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
Tel: 07971 004424
Email: bpreest@excalibur-group.co.uk
Web:
www.excaliburfundmanagers.co.uk
Excalibur Group is the medical science investment house founded by Sir Chris
Evans. It has €0.5bn of funds under management and specialises in investing
venture capital in the medical sciences sector.
Excalibur was formed through the combination of Merlin Biosciences and
Merchant Ventures and is a group of 19 professionals with considerable
commercial, financial and technical experience.
Excalibur recently set up an office in Cardiff as part of its wider strategy of
focussing on the Welsh market.
Exopack Advanced Coatings
Ash Road North
Wrexham
LL13 9UF
Tel: 01978 660241
Fax : 01978 661452
Email: geninf@exopack.com
Web: www.exopackadvancedcoatings.com
Exopack Advanced Coatings produces the inspire™ range of films and foams to
manufacturers in the wound care, ostomy and medical device sectors. Films,
foams and adhesives can be combined in a variety of ways to create novel
features or brand identity. Several composites are available as part of the
standard inspire™portfolio with an added printing facility if required. Carboncontaining films that can be modified with silver or silver/silver chloride are
also part of the inspire™portfolio suitable for a variety of electrode applications
including ECG, TNS, biosensors and cosmetic applications.
Exopack Advanced Coatings also offers papers, films and specialty substrates
for press supplies, electronics and optical technologies.
Firefly Medical Ltd
Unit B
Cwm Cynon Business Park
Mountain Ash
CF45 4ER
Ian Mortimer
General Manager
Tel: 01443 475539
Fax: 01443 473379
Email:
ian.mortimer@fireflymedical.co.uk
Web: www.fireflymedical.co.uk
Firefly Medical Ltd are an established innovative company, whose design team
have over 6 years experience in the Design, Development and approval of
Medical Equipment. With expertise that has successfully brought over 100
branded products to the medical market, we are able to identify clients’
milestones in line with ISO 13485:2003, allowing us to develop your product
from concept to saleable CE-marked medical devices.
Utilising our Solid Edge CAD suite we can quickly turn your concepts into 3D
models, prototypes and ultimately full production devices. We have pro-forma
regulatory documentation to speed up the development cycle and offer friendly
expert advice to assist you in bringing your product to market. We also
distribute medical products throughout the U.K with a dedicated sales team.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Firefly Medical Limited is in no way connected with Williams Medical
Supplies Limited. For further information on Williams Medical Supplies Limited please visit
www.wms.co.uk”
Finance Wales plc
Finance Wales plc
xénos
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Finance Wales plc provides commercial funding to small and
medium-sized businesses throughout Wales, enabling them to
realise their potential for innovation and growth.
Managing funds in excess of £280 million, the company has invested
over £110 million through more than 2000 investments in businesses
and leveraged more than £322 million of private sector investment.
A subsidiary of the Welsh Assembly Government, Finance Wales plc
adopts a flexible, focussed investment approach and is involved in
co-investment and follow-on deals with other commercial funders,
including banks, venture capital funds and business angels.
Finance Wales makes commercial debt and equity investments from
£5,000 to £2 million into startup and early stage businesses, as well
as providing investment for more established companies with
development capital, management succession or acquisition funding
needs.
Visit www.financewales.co.uk for up-to-date information about
the commercial investment opportunities available from Finance
Wales plc.
xénos the Wales Business Angel Network, is a business
introduction service matching high net-worth individual investors
with companies seeking growth funding who are prepared in
return to offer an equity share in the business.
A subsidiary of Finance Wales plc, xénos has a network of over 120
business angels seeking investment opportunities. Completed deals
have involved a variety of sectors including IT, medical devices,
environmental and manufacturing, as well as companies at various
stages in their growth.
xénos has facilitated more than £19.5 million of private sector
investment in Wales-based businesses in the past decade through
130 deals.
xénos is a member of the British Business Angels Association
(BBAA) and the European Business Angels Association (EBAN)
xénos business angels are involved in a range of deals, including:
• Start-up
• Management buy-out/ buy-in
• Expansion
• Turnaround situations
Finance Wales, Oakleigh House, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DQ
T: 0800 587 4140, F 029 2033 8101, E: info@financewales.co.uk www.financewales.co.uk
xénos, Oakleigh House, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DQ
T: 029 2033 8144 F: 029 2033 8101 E: info@xenos.co.uk www.xenos.co.uk
Frontier Medical
Newbridge Road Industrial Estate
Blackwood
NP12 2YN
Tel: 01495 235800
Fax: 01495 235808
Email: info@frontier-group.co.uk
Web: www.frontier-group.co.uk
Frontier Medical manufacture and market a range of medical products in four
broad business streams:
• Sharpsafe is Europe’s leading brand of plastic sharps disposal containers
• Repose is a range of inflatable polyurethane pressure redistribution devices
for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, manufactured under
license from the NHS
• eXchange is the brand under which products are made available to
organisations for harm reduction purposes amongst the intravenous drug
using community
• Multigate is the brand of swabs, dressings, bandages and packs sold to
healthcare organisations throughout the UK
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Fulcrum Direct Ltd
Cardiff Business Technology Centre
Senghenydd Rd
Cardiff
CF24 4AY
Tel: 029 2064 7019
Email: liz@fulcrumdirect.co.uk
Web: www.fulcrumdirect.co.uk
Fulcrum Direct Limited provides
effective business planning and marketing services designed to help
companies achieve tangible results. Specialising in small and SME companies
in the Biosciences and Technology sectors, our mission is to provide high
quality support using professionally qualified and experienced marketing
Associates to ensure profitable business results for our clients.
You will benefit from our independent, cost effective approach using our
expertise to help you understand your markets, develop workable, practical
marketing strategies, carry out effective identification of profitable target
markets, maintain a pipeline of high quality prospects and develop an
integrated approach to marketing communications which maximises the
effectiveness of your messages, whatever channels you choose.
Gambit Corporate Finance
Kenneth Pollard House
5-19 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff CF11 9AQ
Tel: 02920 667799
Email: info@gambitcf.com
Web: www.gambitcf.com
Gambit Corporate Finance specialises in advising quoted and unquoted
companies with turnover up to £200 million on corporate finance transactions
with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fundraising
and management buy-outs.
Established in 1992, the firm offers a distinctive partner-led service and has
built a strong track record of successful transactions in the medical sector in
Wales.
GE Healthcare
The Maynard Centre
Forest Farm
Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7YT
Tel: 029 2052 6000
Fax: 029 2052 6348
Web: www.gehealthcare.com
GE’s Maynard Centre facility develops and manufactures reagents and reagent
systems to support customer research in genomics, proteomics and cell
biology. These reagents are frequently designed for use on the company’s
instrument platforms. Key target market sectors are the early stages of drug
discovery programmes in the major pharmaceutical companies worldwide, in
particular high-throughput drug screening, metabolism and distribution
studies. The facility also offers a custom manufacturing service.
Geldards LLP
Dumfries House
Dumfries Place
Cardiff
CF10 3ZFTel: 029 2034 1740
Fax: 029 2925 6253
Email: michael.lindsey@geldards.co.uk
Web: www.geldards.com
Cardiff based law firm Geldards
provides a full range of legal services to clients in both the life and bio-sciences
industries. The firm’s dedicated Healthcare Team has a strong track record in
medical technology & know how licensing, research and development
collaborations, and patent, design and trade mark infringements, which has
been built from its prestigious client base including universities, hospitals
including medical teaching hospitals, GP and dental practices, pharmacies,
manufacturers of life and bio-science products, and medical retailers.
george james Ltd
Hotley Bottom lane
Great Missenden
Buckingham
HP16 9PL
Tel: 01858 433 481
Mobile: 07977 192209
Email: jayne.mclaughlin@georgejamesltd.co.uk
Web: www.georgejamesltd.co.uk
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george james ltd offers talent management & evaluation, recruitment,
fundraising, training, HR and coaching services.
We cover biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics,
instrumentation, scientific software, fine chemicals and chemical technology
companies.
With a combined experience of over 150 years in the business areas we support
and over 50 years as a service provider we have a global reach and work
extensively throughout Europe and also network into the US & Canada.
We have a keen interest and track record of providing a broad range of cost
effective services to SMEs and have a background of strong partnerships with
individual senior managers and with their businesses. We work at a wide range
of levels of recruitment, at grades from £35K to £200K.
Giles Insurance Ltd
Talbot House
Talbot Road
Llantrisant
CF72 8AF
Tel: 01443 443925
Fax: 01443 238383
Email:
keith.buckley@gilesinsurance.co.uk
Web: www.gilesinsurance.co.uk
Giles Insurance Brokers Ltd are specialists in the lifescience sector acting for
more than 200 clients in the UK and overseas, from university spin-outs to
main market listed companies, including companies involved in the research,
development and supply of pharmaceutical and medtech products, CROs and
related service providers. We are proud to be sponsors of both OBN and the
BIA.
We offer a range of specialist insurance products and services, including:
• Global clinical trials
• Pharmaceutical and medical product liability
• Bio-medical errors & omissions / professional indemnity
• Medical malpractice
• Intellectual property litigation and protection
• R&D and supply chain protection
• Marine and goods in transit
• Directors & Officers indemnity
GX Design Engineers
The Mayfield
Usk, Monmouthshire
NP15 1SY
Contact: Claire Banks
Business Development Manager
Tel: 01291 673437
Fax: 01291 673438
Email: claire@gxl.co.uk
Web: www.gxl.co.uk
GX Design is Wales’ largest independent design consultancy. Our team has a
proven track record of designing, developing and manufacturing high quality
instruments, machines and products for the medical sector. As part of the GX
Group we deliver creative thinking and cutting edge technology; excellent
service and commercially effective solutions.
Recent clients include: Bayer Diagnostics, Gyrus Medical, Rhytec, CLP, Pall,
Medical Support Systems, Morecare and British Gas.
Haemair Ltd
Unit 212 Digital Technium,
Swansea University,
Singleton Park,
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Email: sbrown@haemair.com
Web: www.haemair.com
The Haemair mission is to produce respiratory aids that range from devices
that support respiration for patients with deficient lungs via an easily reversible
fully external device to a prosthetic device that may replace human lungs. The
basis of the device is a blood/air mass exchanger. This exchanger takes carbon
dioxide from the blood and transfers oxygen into the blood. It is compact,
portable and suitable for conscious, active patients.
The devices are aimed at both acute and chronic lung conditions. Unlike most
conventional treatments for lung deficiency, the devices do NOT use the lungs;
thus they allow deficient lungs to rest and recover, rather than forcing
damaged lungs to work harder through mechanically supported breathing.
Ultimately our patients should be allowed home.
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Heritage Medical Ltd
Unit 5 Woodland Way
Heolgerrig
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 1SQ
Contact: Lynn Heritage
Managing Director
Tel: 01685 720070
Fax: 01685 720079
Email: lynn@heritagemed.co.uk
Heritage Medical Ltd, has been appointed partner to Memometal in France to
provide a full presence for Memometal in the UK. Memometal are the leading
company in memory metal implants for hand and foot surgery. Heritage
Medical have worked with Memometal for 6 years and this new venture will
provide immediate growth for both companies. Heritage Medical is also
working with a number of US and Israeli companies to introduce their products
into Europe. It is our plan in 2009 to provide job opportunities within South
Wales and we are working with IBW to make that a reality.
Home Telehealth Ltd
Saint Line House
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5LR Tel: 029 2044 4795
Fax: 029 2044 4778
E-mail:
david@hometelehealthltd.co.uk
Web: www.hometelehealthltd.co.uk
HTL is a provider of Telehealth Managed Services dedicated to bringing
innovation to Health, Social Care Providers, Industry and Consumers.
HTL’s objective is to leverage its experience of working within both the public
and private Healthcare markets on the delivery of new value-added services
and solutions that deliver new applications generating improved clinical,
operational and financial outcomes for our clients.
The HTL portfolio of services, products and solutions extends across many
segments of Health and Social Care including Health and Wellbeing, Chronic
Disease Management, Telehealth, Telemedicine, Telecare, Assistive
Technologies, eHealth grouped into three segments: technology solutions,
managed services, programme implementation.
Huntleigh
Diagnostic Products Division
Unit 35 Portmanmoor Road
East Moors
Cardiff
CF24 5HN
Tel: 029 2048 5885
Fax: 029 2049 0170
Email: sales@huntleighdiagnostics.co.uk
Web: www.huntleigh-diagnostics.com
Huntleigh, a member of the Getinge group of companies is a leading global
provider of innovative and high quality medical equipment for healthcare
professionals. The Diagnostic Products Division can proudly boast world leading
brands such as Sonicaid, Dopplex and Smartsigns, covering healthcare
requirements in obstetrics, vascular assessment and patient monitoring.
The ISO 9001-accredited site at Cardiff is the largest manufacturer of foetal
monitors in the UK and its position has been strengthened with the introduction
of portable foetal monitors, monitors with telemedicine capabilities and
electronic viewing and archiving systems.
The Smartsigns Brand of Patient Monitors compliment the Obstetric and
Vascular business enabling us to offer complete solutions to medical
professionals world-wide.
The site also offers expertise in electronic components and software that
support product lines throughout the entire group.
Hyderus Cyf
34 Maindee Road
Cwmfelinfach
Ynysddu
Newport
NP11 7HR
Tel: 01495 2000321
Fex: 01495 200019
Email: info@hyderus.com
Web: www.hyderus.com
Hyderus is a strategic communications consultancy specialising in Influencing
treatment decisions and patient empowerment across Europe, building
specialist and general understanding of public health issues communicating
development and developing country health matters to policy makers, specialist
audiences and the general public and helping Welsh organisations to
communicate with stakeholders in Wales and throughout the World.
Within these disciplines we provide strategic consulting, qualitative market
research (through a partner company), commissioning and management of
quantitative research, stakeholder relations and public affairs in Wales and the
UK, internal communications media and public relations in Wales and the UK,
media and influencer relations in over 50 countries and crisis planning and
management.
Biosciences and Healthcare Team
Trafalgar House
5 Fitzalan Place
Cardiff CF24 0ED
Tel: 02920 442608
Email: katie.weeks@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.ibwales.com/bioscience
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The Bioscience & Healthcare team in IBW focuses on identifying and assisting
companies in the bioscience sector to locate and grow their business in Wales.
This team consists of three people – Chris Williams (Team Leader), Chris
Davies (Business Development Manager) and Katie Weeks (Project Executive) –
who are all scientists with track records in the commercial world, and thus
able to talk shop knowledgeably with clients and understand their needs, both
from a scientific and a business perspective.
Through teamwork and collaboration, the IBW team is exploring the business
strategies and supply chains of existing bioscience companies in Wales to
enable the development of an inward investment strategy that will enhance and
grow the current cluster in Wales. IBW also supports companies that wish to
participate at international trade fairs and exhibitions such as Medica and Arab
Health.
Invacare Ltd
South Road
Bridgend Industrial Estate
Bridgend CF31 3PY
Tel: 01656 664 321
Fax: 01656 667 532
Web: www.invacare.co.uk
Email: uk@invacare.com
Invacare’s UK operations were founded in 1856 and the company now employs
over 200 people on our Bridgend and Treforest sites. The company is ideally
placed to provide the UK healthcare market with a range of products and
services that the meets both the public and private healthcare sectors. Due to
the level of growth we have been experiencing we have recently announced
that we will be shortly shutting our Bridgend and Trefoest sites and merging
both operations at a new facility in the South Wales area. The products areas
that we cover are:
• Bathing and Hygiene
• Moving and Handling
• Beds
• Pressure Care: Mattresses and Cushions — made at MSS Treforest
• Mobility Aids
• Respiratory
ISCA Healthcare Research
Hill House
Belmont Hill
Caerleon NP18 1JX
Tel: 01633 423641
Email: pw@iscahcr.co.uk
Web: www.isahcr.co.uk
ISCA HEALTHCARE RESEARCH is a specialist consultancy providing expert
services in the development of medical devices, pre-clinical / clinical device
development, medical device clinical trials and clinical regulatory
documentation. This expertise is based on >20years experience of working
with medical devices and their clinical validation in the UK, Europe and
Internationally.
ISCA HEALTHCARE RESEARCH has extensive experience in the following areas:
medical device development and clinical validation; medical device pre-clinical /
clinical trials and project management; clinical trial documentation; MHRA
submissions; clinical literature reviews for regulatory submissions; pre-audit
review of clinical regulatory submission documentation; medical and study
report writing.
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Jara Consulting Ltd
95 Allt-yr-Yn Avenue
Newport
NP20 5DE
Contact: John Cable
Tel: 01633 784344
Mobile: 07887944285
Email: john@jaraconsulting.com
Jara Consulting Ltd is a specialist
business-to-business sales and marketing consultancy with a strong presence
in technology and engineering markets, providing:
• Marketing strategy formulation and implementation
• Positioning and branding
• New product (service) development
• Market entry and channel strategy
• Sales strategy development
• Sales management – performance, lead generation, qualification and
conversion
• Key account management programmes
• Integration of sales and marketing with other business process
• Coaching and mentoring for senior management
Jara Consulting - focused sales and marketing support from concept to
customer.
Kinneir Dufort
5 Host Street
Bristol
BS1 5BU
Tel: 0117 901 4000
Fax: 0117 901 4001
Email: design@kinneirdufort.com
Web: www.kinneirdufort.com
Kinneir Dufort is a leading international design consultancy. We are experts in
delivering product innovation to the medical sector. Our award-winning team
successfully develops projects from research and concept generation through
to design development and industrialisation. All of our clients benefit from
Kinneir Dufort’s fully resourced, multi-disciplinary team equipped with the
latest CAD and prototyping technology.
We have 31 years of medical experience demonstrated through a broad portfolio
of highly successful projects. Key areas of expertise are research; creativity;
mechanical and electronic product design; rapid prototyping and project
management. Our clients also benefit from our ISO 13485/9001 accreditation
which guarantees fully documented and efficiently managed projects.
Krysium Technologies Ltd
P.O Box 16
Leominster
HR6 0DD
Tel: 01568 610777
Fax: 01568 780477
E-mail: advisors@krysium.com
Services: We assist companies with developing their R&&D efforts into
commercial products, primarily for bio-diagnostic and processing
instrumentation.
Products: Bio-detection systems for detecting organisms in raw milk, food,
water and end-product applications.
MA Consulting International Ltd
Westfield House
Ewenny Road
Bridgend
CF35 5AP
Tel: 0845 087 3288
Fax: 01446 774352
Web: www.maconsultinginternational.com
Email:enquiries@maconsultinginternational.com
MA Consulting International Ltd is a management development organisation,
with experienced consultants located throughout the UK, all of whom are
former CEO’s and MDs of blue chip companies, or have at least 10 years senior
management experience, together with a broad spectrum of departmental
knowledge.
We operate an entrepreneurial structure; our people are team-orientated
professionals working together within a culture of trust and mutual cooperation.
Few organisations have such a high calibre team as MA Consulting. Our people
have chosen to join us and recognise the industry leading service they provide
when working as part of a mature and experienced team.
Medaphor ltd
2 Radnor Court
256 Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF5 1GZ
Tel: 029 2078 5153
Fax: 029 2039 8101
Email: sales@medaphor.com
Web: www.medaphor.com
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MedaPhor is a joint venture between medical educationalists,
computer/interactive media specialists and Cardiff University. The company
produces e-learning ultrasound modules and organises regular 3-day “handson” ultrasound courses in Cardiff for obstetrics and gynaecology and is in the
process of developing an innovative virtual reality simulator to provide practical
skills training away from the clinic.
MedaPhor products and services are suitable for postgraduate students,
gynaecologists, obstetricians, radiographers, midwives and nurses to develop
critical knowledge and skills as part of their training. They are also suitable for
practitioners fulfilling their continued professional development (CPD) and
trainers as an indispensable teaching resource for the classroom and
workshops.
MedaPhor is committed to creating high quality ultrasound training systems for
worldwide medical healthcare.
Medical Device Consultancy
6 Bessborough Drive
Cardiff
CF11 8NE
Contact: Trevor Lewis
Tel: 029 2022 1640
Fax: 029 2022 1579
Mob: 07739 733177
Email: lewlink@btclick.com
Web: www.medicaldeviceconsultancy.co.uk
The Medical Device Consultancy provides specialist business development
assistance for medical device, diagnostic and related companies, including
partner search and selection. Associates have particular strengths in quality
system establishment, improvement, auditing and regulatory compliance in the
US and Europe; marketing, strategic market research and planning. The
Medical Device Consultancy can deliver high quality consultancy advice and
assist with implementation where appropriate.
Melys Diagnostics Ltd
Whitland Abbey
Whitland
Carmarthenshire
SA34 0LG
Contact: Prof Dawood Parker
Tel: 01994 240265
Fax: 01994 241176
Email: dawoodp@aol.com
Web: www.melysdiagnostics.com
Melys Diagnostics is a medical devices company specialising in non-invasive
technologies. The company has developed an Atrial Fibrillation Screening
Monitor which has undergone clinical trials both in the UK and the US. Chronic
atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest arrhythmia seen in medical practice.
The detection of an abnormal heart rhythm associated with AF can be achieved
in a few seconds with this monitor, and at low cost.
Microbridge Services Ltd
c/o Manufacturing Engineering
Centre
Cardiff University
Queen’s Building
Newport Rd
Cardiff
CF24 3AA
Tel: 029 2087 4641
Mobile: 07940 077 197
Web: www.mec.cf.ac.uk
Email: manufacturing@cf.ac.uk
MicroBridge Services Limited is a design, prototyping and batch manufacturing
solutions provider using micro engineering and micromachining. Companies
developing new and innovative products can gain competitive advantage by
incorporating micro technology and micro functional features. Product
development and time-to-market can be shortened by MicroBridge’s costeffective and comprehensive range of micro machining and micro moulding
services.
Typical applications of micro technology are medical and surgical devices, micro
drug delivery systems, microfluidic diagnostic and Point-of-Care devices and
implantable devices.
Technologies and services include micromachining, micro EDM, laser
micromachining, micro injection moulding, micro mould tool design and
manufacture and micro technology consultancy.
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MicroPharm Ltd
Station Road Industrial Estate
Newcastle Emlyn
Carmarthenshire
SA38 9BX
Tel: 01293 710 529
Fax: 01293 710 529
Email: enquiries@microharm.co.uk
Web: www.micropharm.co.uk
MicroPharm has two divisions. The Therapeutics division specialises in the
contract filling of pharmaceutical products for systemic use. Both manual and
automated systems are available which enable the filling of as few as one
hundred to several thousand units (vials or ampoules) in EU Grade A isolators
located in pharmaceutical cleanrooms. This division also manufactures
immunotherapeutic products on contract, including antivenoms for use in
Africa.
The Diagnostic division raises antisera on contract for a number of European
companies and academic groups. Sheep are the preferred species but some
other species may be available by arrangement.
Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd
5 Chiltern Close
Cardiff Industrial Park
Llanishen
Cardiff
CF14 5DL
Tel: 029 2072 7033
Fax: 029 2074 7118
E mail: info@mltresearch.com
Web: www.mltresearch.com
Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of GenProbe Incorporated, San Diego, USA, a global leader in the development,
manufacture and marketing of rapid, accurate and cost-effective nucleic acid
tests, used primarily to detect human diseases.
Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd manufactures these tests for sale in
the European market.
Mr Prashant Murugkar
20 Heol Dewi Sant
St James Mews Heath
Cardiff
CF14 4NN
Tel: 07983 411193
Email: Murugkar@doctors.org.uk
I am a plastic surgeon with an interest in devices relating to electrocautery and
soft tissue repair. I am looking for help with financing, prototyping and licensing
and am also interested in acting as a consultant on projects relating to surgical
devices.
Muscagen Ltd
10, North Road
Cardiff CF10 3DY
Contact: Dr Robin H Davies
Tel: 029 2087 5830
Fax: 029 2087 4149
Email: daviesrh@cf.ac.uk
RDavies@Muscagen.com
Web: www.muscagen.com
Muscagen predicts and designs selective therapeutic agents in the G Protein
coupled Receptor (GPR) area with special interest in developing alleviating
agents in the fields of Alzheimer’s disease, incontinence, cardiovascular
disease, obesity and asthma
Neem Biotech Ltd
Units 1-3 Willowbrook Technical Units
Llandogo Road
St Mellons
Cardiff
CF3 0EF
Tel: 029 2079 4796
Email: markwhite@neembiotech.com
Web: www.neembiotech.com
Extraction of active compounds from plants and marine life, production,
research and process development.
Current products and research work: garlic; artemisinin; azadirrachtin;
galanthamine; barley; horseradish.
Future products: aloe ferox; devil’s claw; hoodia; celery; mussel; blueberries;
bluebells; flax; shark liver oil.
Relevant targeted market sectors (human and animal): pharmaceuticals;
neutreceuticals; OTC.
Looking to add to our current commercial relationships with companies and
academic institutions, both in the UK and overseas.
Nightingale Care Beds Ltd
Unit 20, Abenbury Way
Wrexham Industrial Estate
Wrexham LL13 9UZ
Tel: 01987 661 999
Fax@ 01987 661 705
Web: www.nightingalebeds.co.uk
Email: info@nightingalebeds.co.uk
Nightingale Care Beds Ltd is a
manufacturer and supplier of Bariatric
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Care Systems into the clinical sector. We have brought together a range of
equipment to compliment our ProAxis Plus bariatric bed to enable the care of
heavier patients with safety and dignity. We offer a 24/7 rental service with
average delivery times of under 4 hours within the UK, this has recently been
enhanced with our fixed price Bariatric Package scheme which offers all the
equipment required with one call at one price. All products are available for
sale, with stock held for immediate delivery.
Norgine Ltd
New Road
Tir-y-Berth
Hengoed
Caerphilly
CF82 8SJ
Tel: 01443 812183
Fax: 01443 816648
Web: www.norgine.com
Norgine Ltd is the UK-based affiliate of Norgine, an independent pan-European
pharmaceutical company. With UK headquarters at Harefield, Middlesex and a
manufacturing site at Hengoed. Norgine conducts an international business.
Norgine employs about 600 people in the UK and a further 400 in its affiliated
companies. The company markets a broad range of prescription medicines
through a network of companies and distributor partnership throughout
Europe, the Nordic region, the Middle and Far East, South Africa, Australia,
USA and Latin America.
About 80% of sales derive from products used in the treatment of gastrointestinal illness. Research and acquisition strategies reflect our interests in
gastroenterology and hepatology.
c/o Commercialisation and
Consultancy Services
Visualisation Centre
Penglais
Aberystwyth SY23 3BF
Tel: 01970 832 340
Fax: 01970 622959
Email: rhianhayward@yahoo.com
Web: www.oncomorph.com
Oncomorph Analysis Ltd (a spin out from Aberystwyth University) is a medical
imaging software company. We are developing ground-breaking software to
assist radiologists in diagnosing and staging prostate cancer. The company’s
technology will automate tumour visualisation and classification, to standardise
interpretation of Magnetic Imaging Resonance (MRI) scans. Oncomorph is
expanding an IP portfolio in image analysis, generated from a successful
product development programme, and aims toward a pipeline of clinical
imaging technologies designed for FDA approval. Oncomorph’s automatic
interpretation of MRI data will improve the diagnostic accuracy of MRI, reduce
the numbers of unsuccessful needle biopsies and standardise patient care
pathways.
OsteoTronix Ltd
12 Technium One
Kings Road
Swansea Waterfront
Swansea
SA1 8PH
Tel: 01792 485 705
Web: www.osteotronix.com
OsteoTronix Ltd is a health care company based in Swansea. Our mission is the
development and commercialization of a unique magnetic resonance based
diagnostic technique for the in-vivo characterization of anatomical structures.
Our revolutionary technology has applications in drug development, as well as
in diagnosis and monitoring of treatment for a number of important disease
states including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cancer, liver cirrhosis, and
diabetic wound care. We currently have collaborations underway with
researchers in academia as well as pharmaceutical companies, in the UK,
Europe, and the US, and are developing both software and hardware products.
Our current product is contract research and a research software license for
characterizing fine structures in the body.
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Ovasort Ltd
The Medicentre
Heath Park
Cardiff CF14 4UJ
Tel: 01404 831 104
Email: ianc@ovasort.mail1.co.uk
Ovasort Ltd is an SME based in Wales, UK that has developed a patented cell
sorting process which has provided it with a novel protein discovery platform at
the cell surface when used with various mammalian cell lines.
Danish Pig Production (Danish Bacon) have a world-wide licence to use the
Ovasort technology for breeding offspring of pre-determined sex in pigs, and a
major international cattle breeding partner has been granted a licence for this
utility in cattle for part of the world.
Patent Seekers Ltd
Imperial Park
Newport
NP10 8UH
Contact: Timothy Parry (MBA, MCIPS)
Business & Finance Director
Tel: 01633 816608 (Direct Line)
Fax: 01633 810076
Email: timothyparry@patentseekers.com
Web: www.patentseekers.com
Patent Seekers is now the fastest growing exclusive technology research
company in the UK. We provide research for many leading patent attorneys,
technology companies, universities and trade journal publications in the UK
and USA. We have experience in patent and non-patent literature in areas such
as:
• Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, eye diseases, and
cardiovascular disease
• Treatment of aneurysms
• Treatment of various forms of cancer
• Wound treatment
Our client portfolio has consistently grown and we have maintained our
commitment to invest in the most extensive search databases, only employ
technically qualified staff and provide flexible services that will be of benefit to
you.
PDR – The National Centre for Product Design & Development Research
Western Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
Tel: 029 2041 6725
Fax: 029 2041 6973
Email: info-pdr@uwic.ac.uk
Web: www.pdronline.co.uk
PDR is an award-winning multi disciplinary design and development
consultancy offering genuine leading-edge expertise to medical companies on
the full spectrum of activities and processes required to bring new product
opportunities to market successfully.
For over 15 years, PDR’s talented team has undertaken many projects for
medical companies, covering areas such as disposables, medical devices,
surgical instruments, safety/waste disposal, hospital seating and beds. Clients
vary from small start-up businesses to some of the world’s leading blue chips
and medical establishments.
Combined with the latest 3D CAD, 3D scanning, prototyping, machining, tooling
and batch production technologies, all available in-house, PDR offers a broad
spectrum of client support including user observation and reporting; initial
idea conception; creative industrial design; mechanical engineering;
prototyping and low batch manufacture.
Penn Pharmaceuticals Services Ltd
23-24 Tafarnaubach Industrial Estate
Tredegar
Gwent
NP22 3AA
Tel: 01495 711222
Fax: 01495 711225
Email: enquiries@pennpharm.co.uk
Web: www.pennpharm.co.uk
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Penn is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development, clinical
trial supply and custom manufacturing services to the international healthcare
industry. Our core services include formulation and analytical development,
clinical trial manufacture, labelling, packing, storage, distribution, returns and
destruction, specialised contract manufacture, CMC consultancy and Qualified
Person release services.
Penn also offer High Containment Operations for the formulation and
manufacture of highly potent substances for use in clinical trials. Penn
manufactures to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and is licensed by the
UK’s MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) and is FDA
(US Food and Drug Administration) inspected.
Performance Health Products Ltd
Unit 1 West Side
Cambrian Industrial Estate
Coed Cae Lane
Pontyclun
CF72 9EX
Tel: 01656 745775
Fax: 01656 742835
Email: info@v-trak.com
Web: www.v-trak.com
PHP is specifically focused on efficacious posture management for wheelchair
users. The company coined the phrase ‘posture management’ to clarify the
very particular needs of its user profile. It specialises in the design and
provision of seating systems which can be configured for the individual
characteristics of the varied and complex conditions encountered in the
disabled and the elderly. A four year product development programme is
extending and refining the current product range. Its products are sold in 22
countries including Japan and Saudi Arabia but are seen in many more as
original equipment on wheelchairs from a leading wheelchair manufacturer.
Current markets targeted include the former Eastern Bloc countries.
Phoenix Medical Recruitment Ltd
The Counting House,
Celtic Gateway,
Cardiff
CF11 0SN
Tel: 02920 504040
Fax: 029 2071 0488
Email: rich@phoenixmr.com
Web: www.phoenixmr.com
Phoenix Medical Recruitment Ltd was formed in 2000 as a specialist
recruitment, search and selection agency dealing primarily with sales positions
within the pharmaceutical industry.
Based in South Wales, Phoenix has established itself placing sales and
marketing candidates with many of the major pharmaceutical, medical device,
healthcare companies in the UK.
The company covers all levels of vacancies from trainee to Director level and is
always happy to discuss with clients their current or proposed recruitment
needs.
Procela Partners
31 Dean Lane
Winchester SO22 5LL
Tel: 07767 888 899
Email: steve.thomas@procela.com
Web: www.procela.com
Procela Partners accelerate innovation in all aspects of biopharmaceutical
R&D. In the biotechnology field Procela Partners continue to build on their
reputation for helping start-ups translate science ideas into commercial
realities.
Whilst a potential product or service must ultimately stand or fall on it own
merits, Procela commits to ensuring that the product proposition achieves the
best possible chance of reaching the market. Procela systematically formulates
the most compelling market proposition for the technology based on the
available scientific and competitive information, then targeting the proposition
toward high probability partners in its global pharma and biotech network.
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Qioptiq Limited
Glascoed Road,
St.Asaph,
Denbighshire LL170LL.
Tel. 01745 588000
WEB www.qioptiq.com
Contact.
Chris Pye
Tel. 01745 588253
Email chris.pye@uk.qioptiq.com
The Qioptiq group is a unique, international group of companies addressing defence, aerospace,
industrial, medical, and scientific markets with optical -mechanic solutions.
Group synergies, proven capabilities, customer base and market knowledge have been utilised to develop
our compact automated Micro-plate Viewer.
The unit which processes a full 96 well plate in less than 2 minutes giving valuable time, lost in traditional
hand/eye labour intensive viewing practices, back to the researcher, is particularly suited to use in medium
to high throughput laboratories.
Operating in the visual spectrum the non invasive, inverted imaging system is particularly
suited to analysing and maintaining record of
growth, confluence or other identified criteria in
live, low contrast cultures such as found with
Stem Cells and Cancer Tissues.
Dennis Jones
Tel. 01745 588376
Email dennis.jones
@uk.qioptiq.com
Simple to use the unit offers versatile image
presentation of the entire well plate
assessment.
Software image enhancement and illumination
options can be used to view individual wells (flat
or round bottomed) in greater detail.
Embedded software providing image data
storage capability, is ideal for QA/QC through
life recording of tasks/project history.
Ruskinn Technology Ltd/ Ruskinn Life Sciences ltd
Suite 3 Technium Digital
Sony Technology Centre
Pencoed
Bridgend
CF35 5HZ
Tel: 01656 868540
Fax: 01656 868541
Email: sales@ruskinn.com
website: www.ruskinn.com
Ruskinn Technology Ltd and Ruskinn Life Sciences Ltd manufacture and
market a range of anaerobic and modified atmosphere workstations to the
medical microbiology and research laboratory market, as well as specifically
designed new gas-controlled incubated workstations for the IVF and stem cell
markets.
Room 1.49A, c/o Redwood Building
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff CF10 3NB
Tel: 07733322890
Email:
davewest@sarumbiosciences.co.uk
Web: www.sarumbiosciences.co.uk
Sarum Biosciences develops novel antibacterial technologies employing
naturally occurring bacterial viruses (‘bacteriophages’) to treat human diseases
and conditions. Its lead project is in the field of acne but is addressing other
treatment areas including Clostridium difficile which is becoming a greater and
greater health threat.
ShakerScope Ltd
c/o Ventures Ltd
Digital Technium
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 513219
Fax : 01792 513370
Email: sales@shakerscope.com
Web: www.shakerscope.com
www.timesco-uk.co.uk
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ShakerScope Limited is a spin-out company set up in 2005 by two consultant
anaesthetists at Swansea’s Morriston Hospital to develop the ShakerScope®: a
unique compact eco-friendly battery-free light source which enables a range of
essential medical instruments to be used in developing countries and difficult
environments.
The ShakerScope® has wide application to general practice, hospital medicine,
paramedics, disaster management, veterinary and military use; and has
received international awards including the 2008 iF and Red Dot design awards.
In November 2008 the directors granted exclusive license for manufacture and
distribution to TimesCo Limited. Launch is scheduled for September 2009.
Silprotect Ltd
Unit 8
Ystradgynlais Workshops
Ystradgynlais
Powys
SA9 1BS
Tel: 01639 841669
Fax: 01639 841669
Email: info@silprotect.co.uk
Web: www.silprotect.co.uk
Silprotect Ltd manufactures and markets silver ion-based disinfectants for use
in medical, food and industrial areas. These simple-to-apply products give long
term durable protection against microbial growth on almost any surface. They
are available as trigger sprays, aerosols and in fogging format.
Simbec Research Ltd
Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park
Cardiff Road
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 4DR
Contact: Alan Woodward
Manager, Business Development
Tel: +44 (0)1443 694309
Fax: +44 (0)1443 692499
E-mail: alan.woodward@simbec.co.uk
Web: www.simbec.co.uk
Simbec Research, one of Europe’s longest established CRO, provides clinical
and bioanalytical contract services to the international pharmaceutical and
biotechnology sectors.
Simbec conducts early clinical trials ranging from First in Human Phase I
studies in healthy subjects through to Phase IIa proof of concept trials in
patients, with full bioanalytical back up and related services, and particular
expertise in studies involving Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Gamma
Scintigraphy imaging.
Simbec is a division of Algorithme Pharma which also has Phase I and
Bioequivalence facilities in Montreal (Canada) and Baltimore (USA) and a
global capacity to conduct multi-regional and multi-ethnic studies.
Sleepworks Products Ltd
18, Elwy Road
Rhos on Sea
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL28 4SB
Tel: 01492 541886
Email: mail@snorekil.co.uk
Web: www.snorekil.co.uk
Sleepworks Products Ltd are the manufacturers of Snorekil, an over the
counter anti-snoring device manufactured in Wales. Its inventor Paul Cattell
has over 35 years’ experience in the dental profession. Snorekil has won four
awards since its launch in December 2006 for its innovative design to solve a
global problem. The company has a commitment to continued research and
development and has recently introduced a smaller model to satisfy the
demands of an expanding world market, which enables us to offer customers a
choice of size and to accommodate a wider client base.
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Sony UK Tec
Pencoed Technology Park
Pencoed
CF35 5HZ
Tel no: 01656 860 666
Fax no: 01656 864 906
Email: uktec.enquiries@eu.sony.uk
Web: www.sonyuktec.co.uk
We are the only manufacturer of Professional and Broadcast Camera Systems
for Sony Corporation with a worldwide customer base located outside of Japan.
We also act as a Contract Electronics Manufacturer of professional, industrial
and consumer electronic devices offering the complete business solution to
various market leading companies.
Our facilities include: State of the art SMT facility, Poke Yoke cell assembly, test
jig design capability, Award winning Service and Customer Call Centre, EMC /
EMI / Safety Approvals Laboratory, SCM services and DFM engineering support.
We are also host to Digital Technium @Sony
St Davids Assemblies Ltd
Glasfryn Road
St Davids
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA62 6RY
Tel: 01437 720555
Fax: 01437 725500
Email: sales@stdavidsassemblies.co.uk
Web: www.stdavidsassemblies.co.uk
St Davids Assemblies Ltd is firmly established as one of the UK’s leading
manufacturers of complex pressings, close-tolerance plastic mouldings and
assemblies.
The company’s longstanding reputation for innovation and quality combined
with the latest production techniques and prototype development makes it an
ideal choice for any organisation seeking a manufacturing partner.
From a purpose-built modern 33,000 sq ft factory in St Davids, products are
distributed world-wide to customers including Bosch Siemens, Flymo, Philips,
Glen Dimplex, Jaguar, Kenwood, Moulinex and Russell Hobbs.
Sterilin Ltd
Angel Lane
Aberbargoed
Bargoed
Caerphilly
CF81 9FW
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 844 844 3737
Fax: +44 (0) 844 844 2373
Email: info@sterilin.co.uk
Web: www.sterilin.co.uk
Sterilin Ltd specialises in the manufacture of single use laboratory plastics and
comprises four established product brands: Sterilin® Single Use Plastics;
Iwaki® Tissue Culture Products; Sterilin Silicone Devices and Sterilin Packaging
Products.
The Sterilin brand is synonymous with quality, reliability and user safety and
offers a wide range of products for the pharmaceutical, clinical and healthcare,
medical devices and industrial packaging industries. All Sterilin products are
manufactured at the company’s ISO 9001:2000 accredited plant in South Wales,
UK, where a commitment to the improvement in manufacturing processes and
product development and clean room and microbiological research facilities
ensures that every item is made to the highest possible quality. Our worldwide
distribution network ensures access to the extensive Sterilin portfolio from all
areas of the globe.
Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Contact: Pete Phillips,
Acting Director
Tel/Fax: 01656 752820/30
Web: www.smtl.co.uk/
www.worldwidewounds.com/
www.dressings.org/
The Surgical Materials Testing Laboratory, part of the Welsh NHS, provides a
range of testing and technical services to the NHS and the medical device
industry worldwide, including but not limited to:
• Dressings testing (fluid handling and affinity, conformability, to BP and BS
• requirements); Bandage testing to BS 7505;
• Biological testing (cytotoxicity testing to ISO 10993-5, protein testing to
EN455-3);
• Hosiery testing to BS 6612, 7672 and 7563;
• Glove testing to EN 455;
• Microbiological testing, including bioburden, endotoxin and barrier testing, as
well as antimicrobial testing (e.g., silver dressings);
• Environmental monitoring of cleanrooms (to ISO 14644-1 and GMP);
• Test method development, R&D and incident investigation.
Swansea University – Centre for Complex Fluids Processing
School of Engineering
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 295216
Fax: 01792 295676
Email: G.M.Coss@swansea.ac.uk
Web: http://complexfluids.swansea.ac.uk
Internationally acknowledged research excellence in the areas of process,
chemical and biochemical engineering underpins the Centre’s engagement
with industry within Wales and on a worldwide basis, in areas such bioprocessing, foods processing, lubrication and filtration, by building on our
expertise in colloids, rheometry and advanced surface characterisation
techniques. Complementing our existing commercial activities, the Centre is
now targeting engagement with the biomedical industrial sector.
The Centre has a unique shared laboratory within NHS Hospital Morriston, and
is developing new rheometrical approaches to monitoring and understanding
blood coagulation, blood clot viscoelasticity and blood clot structure. Other biomedically relevant areas of research include a novel polymer fabrication
process that constructs porous polymer scaffolds and a collaborative project
with a Welsh SME pioneering the development of an artificial lung.
Swansea University – Institute of Life Science
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 602362
Fax: 01792 513713
Email: s.y.newman@swansea.ac.uk
Web: www.ils.swansea.ac.uk
The Institute of Life Science (ILS) is the £52m research institute of Swansea
University’s School of Medicine, made possible through a unique collaboration
between IBM, the Welsh Assembly Government and Swansea University. It is
housed in a purpose-built facility on the University campus, adjacent to
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust’s Singleton Hospital, with
state-of-the-art laboratories, a business development suite and IBM
supercomputer, Blue C. The ILS houses over 200 specialists, including
professor-led research groups, technology transfer experts and dedicated
business support, actively seeking research collaboration and commercial
engagement. The ILS is also home to the Boots Centre for Innovation.
Swansea University - School of Medicine
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Tel: 01792 602362
Fax: 01792 513713
Email: s.y.newman@swansea.ac.uk
Web: www.medicine.swansea.ac.uk
Swansea University’s School of Medicine is a centre of excellence in medical
research and education. Its principal activities include a four-year Graduate
Entry Medicine Programme, a range of higher degree programmes and
interdisciplinary biomedical and health research housed at the Institute of Life
Science. Major initiatives at include the Centre for NanoHealth, a £22m
collaboration with Swansea University’s School of Engineering; the EPSRC
National Mass Spectrometry Centre, offering a comprehensive mass
spectrometry service for university research groups; and the Health
Information Research Unit (HIRU) and Health Informatics Research
Laboratories, which together form a major centre for UK health informatics
activities.
Synergy Health Laboratory Services
Gavenny Court,
Brecon Road,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire
NP7 7RX
T: 01873 856688
M: 07793 800729
F: +44 (0) 1873 858982
E: caroline.durbin@synergyhealthplc.com
W: www.synergyhealthplc.com
Synergy Health Laboratory Services (formerly JMJ Laboratories) was founded
over twenty years ago and provides fully accredited analytical services to
clients in all industry sectors. Now a division of Synergy Health plc, we offer
occupational health screening, general pathology and workplace drug testing.
Our analytical portfolio also extends to MRSA screening, virology and
immunology, biochemical and microbiological environmental monitoring,
product and raw material bioburden determination, water testing, substance
identification. Building on this expertise, we also offer consultancy, formal
training in drug awareness, drug policy implementation and collection of
samples on a nationwide basis.
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Teamwork Technology Services Ltd
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Tredomen Innovation Centre
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7FQ
Tel: 01443 866311
Fax: 01443 866310
Contact: Keith Stock, Managing
Director
Email: keith.stock@teamworkict.com
Web: www.teamworkict.com
Teamwork Technology Services are a leading independent Welsh based
provider of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) consultancy and
support solutions.
We are active in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors and
can demonstrate a successful track record of supporting clients through
profitable growth.
Our independent experienced consultants advise and help implement
appropriate ICT solutions and strategies. Our tailored outsourcing service
allows clients to focus on their core business, they do not have to worry about
the day to day delivery or management of ICT.
The Magstim Company Ltd
Spring Gardens,
Whitland
Carmarthenshire
SA34 0HR
Tel: 01994 240798
Fax: 01994 240061
Email: info@magstim.com
Web: www.magstim.com
Magstim provides the means for neuroscientists to work with the human brain
in awake subjects by manufacturing and supplying state-of-the-art clinical and
research instruments. Magstim and Neurosign products cover the fields of
Neurology, Neurophysiology, Psychiatry and Cognitive Neuroscience as well as
ENT, Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery.
Magstim maintains a strong commitment to R&D and product improvement.
Collaborating with researchers in British and European major centres of
expertise (as well as those in North America and Japan) ensures that Magstim
remains informed about clinical and medical advances, enabling the company
to develop products at the forefront of technology.
Tianhai UK Ltd
Regus Cardiff City
Haywood House North
Dumfries Place
Cardiff
CF10 3GA
Tel: +44-(0)29-20647384
Fax: +44-(0)29-20646101
E-mail: yuki.ren@hotmail.com
Head office website: www.c-thme.com
Tianhai UK Ltd, located in Cardiff, is a European subsidiary of ChongQing
TianHai Medical Equipment Co. Ltd, a Hi-tech company established in 1995
specialising in R&D; manufacturing; sales and marketing; and after sales
service of medical equipment used in hospitals, clinical laboratories, research
institutes.
Three Main Technology Lines:
1) Clinical Inspection Analysis & Diagnostic Technology: Urinalysis; Blood
Analysis; Medical Image; Analysis; Traditional Chinese Medical Diagnosis
2) Blood Purification Technology: Hemodialysis Machine; Multifunctional Pump
3) LED-based Medical Illumination Technology: LED Medical Illumination
Products
Tianhai UK Ltd is at its early stage aiming to strengthen the cooperation with
ENFIS; to promote medical equipment in UK market; to meet with potential
distribution partners; to meet with possible new clients and associates; to seek
more partners in the sustainable energy.
Trojan Electronics Ltd
Units 8,10 & 11
Garngoch Industrial Estate
Gorseinon
Swansea
SA4 9WG
Sales: 0870 787 5667
Factory: 01792 892221
Fax: 01792 891119
Email: sales@trojanelectronics.co.uk
Web: www.trojanelectronics.co.uk
Trojan Electronics specialise in supplying electronic sub-contract services.
Whether you require a full turnkey solution or you prefer to free-issue your
components Trojan can cater for your needs. Our flexible approach means no
job is too big or small: whether it is for a new product launch, internal short
term capacity problem or scheduled orders we can cater for your specific
requirements. Surface mount & through hole placement. Free-issue or full
procurement and full product assembly & test service. Prototype to volume
production, lead free & leaded assembly. Quick response & turnaround times
and full MRP system offering full traceability - competitive prices.
TT electronics integrated manufacturing services
Tregwilym Industrial Estate
Rogerstone, Newport
NP10 9YA
Tel: 01633 892345
Fax: 01633 895755
E-mail: info@ttelectronics-ims.com
Web: www.ttelectronics-ims.com
Delivering electronic manufacturing solutions. TT electronics integrated
manufacturing services is the largest UK-owned provider of comprehensive
electronics design, manufacturing and product management services.
With 3 sites accredited ISO13485, in the UK, USA and China, we offer a
complete range of value added services covering design services and process
optimisation, turnkey manufacturing, system integration and tailored logistics
through to after sales support. We provide product life-cycle cost efficiency
combining UK and US-based NPI and low- to mid-volume production with a
high volume low cost manufacture from our facilities in China and Malaysia,
both supported by local programme management.
UK Healthgateway Ltd
100 Pall Mall
St James
London
SW1Y 5HP
Tel: 0207 664 8711
Contact: Jon Wilks, Director
Email: jon@ukhealthgateway.com
Roy Lilley, Director
Email: roy@ukhealthgateway.com
UK Healthgateway is the specialist UK health market entry expert. We offer:
• Distributor search
• Regulatory certification (CE all grades)
• Market research
• Clinical product assessment & trials
• Commercial planning
• Clinical PR and product advocacy
• Legal and financial planning
Our network of expert Associates are the best in the business and our clients
benefit from an unrivalled contacts network and NHS process understanding.
Whether your product is equipment, device, consumable or pharmaceutical, we
will make your market entry successful.
Ultrawave Ltd
Eastgate Business Park
Wentloog Avenue
Cardiff
CF3 2EY
UK
Tel: 0845 330 4236
Fax: 0845 330 4231
Email: admin@ultrawave.co.uk
Web: www.ultrawave.co.uk
Ultrawave are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of precision ultrasonic
cleaning equipment and have been supplying systems to companies across a
wide range of industries since 1990.
Amongst the extensive Ultrawave product portfolio is the hygea™ range of
HTM2030 compliant, validated ultrasonic cleaners for surgical instruments.
Used in many sectors from dental and podiatry through to Sterile Service
Departments, Ultrawave’s ultrasonic cleaning baths are an essential part of
the instrument decontamination process. In edition to catalogue items,
Ultrawave can manufacture bespoke cleaning systems designed specifically for
the user’s requirements. Ultrawave’s custom ultrasonic systems are widely
used in the medical device manufacture and pharmaceutical industries.
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University of Glamorgan – National AIDC Centre for Wales
Faculty of Advanced Technology
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
Tel: 01443 654542
Fax: 01443 654087
Email: hwillia5@glam.ac.uk
Web: www.aidcwales.org
The National AIDC Centre for Wales (Automatic Identification and Data
Capture) is established as a Knowledge Transfer Centre under the A4B
scheme run by the Welsh Assembly Government. Its aim is to help
organisations take advantage of cost saving technologies such as bar codes,
RFID, smart cards etc.
We undertake feasibility studies up to three days FOC under the de minimis
rules of the EU, which results in an outline specification for system changes.
Help in introducing these changes may be via commercial suppliers, or can be
via other University backed schemes such as Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships.
UPG Global Manufacturing
Cwm Cynon Industrial Estate
North Plateau
Mountain Ash
RCT CF45 4ER
Tel: 01443 471 200
Fax: 01443 475 867
Email: nparsons@upgintl.com
Web: www.upgintl.com
UPG is an innovative global provider of product development and
manufacturing solutions servicing the medical market with tooling design and
construction, custom injection moulded plastic components, semi-finished
sub-assemblies to multifaceted fully finished final products. This includes
minimally invasive surgical devices; respiratory, anaesthesia and catheter
devices; infusion, diagnostic instruments and devices; and patient monitoring
systems. UPG global expertise and processes are tailored to meet the
stringent demands for today’s healthcare products.
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord LLP
Churchill House
Churchill Way
Cardiff CF10 2HH
Tel: 02920 642150
Fax: 02920 340600
Email: cardiff@udl.co.uk
Web: www.udl.co.uk
In an increasingly competitive world and global market, the protection of
Intellectual Property is vital to commercial success. Particularly in the medical
sector where many of the major players are based in the US or Japan, Welsh
innovators need to keep ahead of the game.
UDL is the largest firm of patent and trade mark attorneys in Wales. Through
its many years of experience working in the medical field, UDL has the
expertise to advise you on all aspects of patents, trade marks and designs. To
find out how we can help you protect some of your most valuable assets, visit
our website or contact Mark Davies or Michelle Ward.
Venalink
Unit 46, First Avenue
Zone 2, Deeside Industrial Park
Deeside
Flintshire CH5 2NU
Tel: 01244 287050
Fax: 01244 289175
Email: johnjones@venalink.co.uk
Web: www.venalink.co.uk
Since 1999 Venalink have been at the forefront of Monitored Dosage Systems in
Europe. During this time we have amassed a wealth of knowledge in the choice,
setting up and use of systems in the community, nursing / care homes and
hospitals. All Venalink packs conform to strict FDA regulations and are barrier
proofed to a minimum of USP class ‘B’ in terms of moisture and gas
permeation.
Being a totally disposable system, they are hygienic and require no cleaning or
sterilisation between uses.
Dr Bob Wallis
Llwyn Ifan
Porthyrhyd
Carmarthen
SA32 8BP
Tel: 01267 275205
Email: robertwallis@uwclub.net
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My expertise is to add value to research results by targeting future research
and exploiting the findings. I can:
• Audit intellectual property and scientific expertise.
• Draw up realistic and carefully targeted research plans.
• Draw up business plans for research based companies.
• Help with finding finance for good research projects.
• Manage Research & Development projects.
• Mentor and facilitate research projects.
• Participate in Scientific Advisory Board meetings.
• Participate in Management Board Meetings.
• Find partners for research collaborations and licence deals.
• Carry out technical assessment of research projects for either grant
applications or commercialisation.
• Provide operational or interim management support.
Welsh Assembly Government – Department for the Economy and Transport
Plas Glyndwr
Kings Way
Cardiff
CF10 3AH
Tel: 029 2082 8712
Email: sharon.thomas@wales.gsi.gov.uk
The Technology and Innovation team support individuals in making their
businesses more innovative and help those businesses to develop new
products, services, processes and embrace technological change. The
department works closely with other organisations to help businesses access
the whole range of support and expertise that is available to support
businesses along their journey of innovation.
The assistance provided includes:• Free impartial advice from locally-based specialist advisors
• Support for research & development and new product and process
development
• Professional help to identify, protect and commercialise intellectual property
• Access to specialist equipment, facilities and expertise
• Networking opportunities
• Strategic innovation support for key sectors
• Support for innovators
• Links to internationally respected academic resources in Wales
• E-Business programme (deployment of ICT within and between businesses
• at a range of levels, to enhance and improve business operations).
The team help deliver the Welsh Assembly Government’s Innovation Action
Plan which aims to strengthen Wales as a knowledge based economy, as well
as the Nexus Report which aims to maximise the economic potential of our
universities and colleges.
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Wales Innovators Network
Welsh Assembly Government
Plas Glyndwr
Kingsway
Cardiff CF10 3AH
Tel: 01745 586236
Email: win@wales.gsi.gov.uk
The Wales Innovators Network (WIN) is funded by the European Regional
Development Fund to provide a free and impartial service devised specifically
for individual innovators and inventors living in Wales who are involved in
product, process or technology development.
WIN provides confidential 1-1 advice through dedicated Innovation Managers
on the subjects of Confidentiality and Intellectual Property, Market Research,
Design and Feasibility, Prototyping, Access to funding.
WIN also offers networking opportunities as it hosts regular evening meetings
to bring together its like minded inventors and innovators at regional venues.
Wentwood Medical Ltd
The Manse
Tabernacle Lane
Llanvaches
Monmnouthshire
NP26 3BL
Tel: 07748 637400
E mail: scott.forde@talk21.com
Wentwood Medical Ltd provides sales and marketing expertise to the
biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in the UK and Europe. Our services
include:
• Strategic brand planning services, strategic marketing formulation and plan
development. Integrated customer plan development, customer targeting
strategy development, strategy implementation, operational brand
management services and brand enhancement programmes.
• Pre-launch activities (market assessment, market shaping), brand support
programmes, patient programmes and aligning to NHS customers.
• Marketing material production, web site design, customer, key opinion leader
management and development. NHS funding expertise, NHS liaison, PCT
contact
• Communication with policy, formulary, funding & commissioning decision
makers and Government lobbying. Sales targeting strategies and sales force
re-design
• Alliance management - co-promotional activities, start up company Sales,
marketing and business development support
Withers & Rogers LLP
1 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6NP
Tel: 0117 9253030
Fax: 0117 9253530
Email: admin@withersrogers.com
Web: www.withersrogers.com
Withers & Rogers LLP provides a comprehensive range of services in
intellectual Property with strong specialist teams in all important technical and
legal disciplines. The firm’s Patent and Trade Mark practitioners are evenly
spread across three offices in Bristol, London and the Midlands.
We have extensive experience in working in the healthcare sector and have an
established multi-disciplinary healthcare practice group. Consequently, the
healthcare practice group is technically qualified to work in all areas of
the healthcare sector including chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals,
spinal implant technology, surgical instruments and medical imaging.
Wynne-Jones, Laine & James LLP
Essex Place
22 Rodney Place
Cheltenham
GL50 1JJ
Tel: 01242 267 600
Fax: 01242 224 183
Email: email@wynne-jones.com
Web: www.wynne-jones.com
Wynne-Jones, Lainé & James is a long established firm of Chartered and
European Patent and Trademark Attorneys, with offices in Cheltenham and
Cardiff. We have an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally,
especially in troubleshooting particularly difficult cases. Our impressive client
list includes private individuals, multi-nationals, household names, large
technology-based companies and universities. We provide a premium quality
service and our goal and focus is always on the business needs and objectives
of the client.
Intellectual property (IP) plays a vital role in the modern business environment.
Whether it be protecting and realizing the value of inventions, proprietary
technology, brands or original designs, getting the right advice is the key.
XGEN
11 Fort Street
Cardiff CF24 1QQ
Tel: 07799 431 060
Fax: 029 2049 8447
Email: info@xgen.org.uk
Web: www.xgen.org.uk
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XGEN – a unique amalgamation of the UK’s top micromachining and MNT
organisations – has established an international reputation for technical
innovation and expertise.
Laser Micromachining Limited, MicroBridge and metaFAB, supported by the
Welsh Assembly Government, solve complex applications problems. By
combining their skills, experiences, know-how and technology, XGEN is able to
meet specialised customer requirements and enable the development of
practical, successful and cost-effective solutions for large and small
businesses alike.
XGEN is a one-stop-shop that ensures a streamlined service and increased
manufacturing efficiency through collaboration and innovation.
Zarlink Semiconductor
Castlegate Business Park
Portskewett
Caldicot
NP26 5YW
Tel: 01291 435300
Fax: 01291435291
Email: martin.mchugh@zarlink.com
Web: www.zarlink.com
Zarlink’s Advanced Packaging Business delivers a competitive advantage for its
customers through miniaturising electronic circuits, enabling wireless
connectivity and developing novel energy sources for medical devices.
With a track record of success in designing and developing miniaturised
electronic modules, Zarlink’s Advanced Packaging Business is at the heart of
mission-critical projects in such applications as pacemakers, neurostimulators, catheters, sensors, hearing aids and patient monitoring.
Technology development is underpinned through TSB and FP6/7 collaborations
with leading research organisations and companies where Zarlink plays a
leading role in management and exploitation. Current projects include energy
harvesting, In/On body wireless communications and embedded components to
drive the next generation of 3D miniaturisation.

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