Phenomenex Inc. has
announced the creation of a new company—Phenova Inc.—which culminates the
integration and expansion of Colorado-based Wibby Environmental. Phenova
provides proficiency standards and testing services to environmental
laboratories working under strict regulatory guidelines. Many of the
EPA-regulated methods involve HPLC or GC, for which Phenomenex is a supplier of
media and columns. Phenomenex and Phenova together now offer a total solution
to environmental customers such as water municipalities, agricultural companies,
and contract laboratories. The company initially serves customers in the United
States, with plans to expand internationally to meet country-specific
environmental regulatory requirements.

Phenova provides standards
that simulate a laboratory’s typical samples. Customers use these standards to
perform proficiency tests and demonstrate conformance with regulatory
guidelines. Phenova delivers results directly to the regulatory agencies and
archives test information for customers to use in creating internal performance
metrics. The company also offers standards that help laboratories internally
monitor their data quality, as well as products for rapid retesting.

Phenomenex is investing in a
30,000-square-foot modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment that will
triple the laboratory space in Colorado to accommodate growth. A new interactive
Web site is now online, offering easy access to Phenova products and services. An
innovative data reporting tool—PT Manage—simplifies data entry and enables
users to easily generate insightful reports. Demonstrating its dedication to
providing high-quality products, the company has received additional quality
accreditations including ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO Guide
34.

Source: Phenomenex Inc.