INTERPHEX 2012 is over and was very successful for Walker Barrier Systems.  Our new Clean Air Barrier Isolator introduced at the show was sold on the second day.  We also received many inquiries on our new glove leak tester and interest in the Accel Generator. 

The crew from left to right:  Peter Schofield, Brian Albers, Gary Partington, Ben Riepe, Craig Johnson, Tiffany Anderson & Tom Wyss

If you missed us at the show, please visit our website at www.walkerbarrier.com or see us at the ISPE GMP conference June 4-5, 2012 in Baltimore.

PDA Annual

Just got back from the PDA Annual Conference in Phoenix AZ.  Great response to our introduction of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as a decontamination agent. David Opie of Noxilizer gave a talk on the use of nitrogen dioxide for syringe decontamination as an alternative to ETO. NO2 is an exclusive license from Noxilizer, Inc. for the use of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) in decontamination generators. Next stop is INTERPHEX in New York City May 01-03. We will be exhibiting our new CAB isolator and glove tester and a poster on nitrogen dioxide decontamination of an isolator. See us at booth 3414.

New Products by Walker Barrier Systems

The Clean Air Barrier Isolator by Walker Barrier Systems is a new isolator concept which provides standard features for laboratory use in a cost friendly package. 
 

This isolator features a 316L stainless steel chamber, 304 stainless steel exterior, (4) removable access panels, available in positive or negative pressure, ability to change HEPA filters via glove ports, full view front with inflatable gasket hinged openings, customizable utility panel and floor drain.

Another new product is our Glove Leak Tester.  The test plug fits into the glove port and is sealed in place using an inflatable gasket.  The glove/sleeve assembly is inflated.  Pressure and flow values are displayed on the HMI during testing.  A complete test cycle takes about 8 minutes and will detect a hole as small as a 25 gauge needle.

See both these new products at INTERPHEX in New York City, May 01 -03.

Conference Schedule

Please visit Walker Barrier Systems at these conferences:

ISPE Aseptic Conference Tampa FL, Feb. 29 - Mar 01, table #24
PDA Annual Phoenix AZ, April 16 - 17, booth #310
InterPhex New York City, May 01 - 03, booth #3414

We have some exciting new products that we will be introducing.

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from Walker Barrier Systems.  We have some exciting new products in development for 2012.  Look for updates here or on our website, www.walkerbarrier.com throughout 2012.

Containment and Aseptic Processing Solutions Seminar

Walker Barrier Systems hosted a seminar on Containment and Aseptic Processing Solutions on September 27th.  The event was held from noon - 6:00p:m at the Hamner Conference Center in the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in RTP, NC.  The many attendees enjoyed lunch followed by presentations from various industry experts.  These presentations included:

• Introduction to Containment Solutions by Peter Schofield of Walker Barrier Systems
• Introduction to Aseptic Isolators by Gary Partington of Walker Barrier Systems
• Introduction to Liquid and Powder Filling Technology by Paul Martinez of M&O Perry Industries
• Key Aspects of Validating Aseptic Isolator Systems by Tom Jeffries of Advanced Barrier Concepts
• Glove Technology by Lynn Aurelius of Piercan

A cocktail hour followed where attendees could see various glove types, isolator parts and converse with each other and the speakers.  Other seminars are planned for 2012.  Please contact Gary Partington at gpartington@walkerbarrier.com if you would like information on future events.

Upcoming Events

Walker Barrier Systems will be attending the following conferences:

• PDA 6th Annual Conference on Pharm. Microbiology - Oct. 17-18, Bethesda, MD
• InterPhex Puerto Rico - Oct. 20-21, San Juan, PR
• AAPS Annual Meeting - Oct. 24-26, Washington DC
• ISPE Annual Meeting - Nov. 06-08, Dallas, TX

We will answer your questions on aseptic isolators and containment solutions including isolators and downflow booths.