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CleanRooms Europe 2008


02/01/2008







March 11-13, 2008 ??? Neue Messe Stuttgart ??? Stuttgart, Germany

Conference Preview

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CleanRooms Europe – A focal point for the contamination control industry

Now in its 22nd year of service, the CleanRooms family of international publications and trade shows remains at the forefront in connecting user industries to the latest innovations and expertise in contamination, infection control, hygiene, and personnel protection technology and products. Now in its 10th year, CleanRooms Europe will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, at the new trade fair center Neue Messe Stuttgart, directly adjacent to Stuttgart airport.

Exhibition hours

Tuesday, March 11
10:00 a.m.???5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12
10:00 a.m.???5:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 13
10:00 a.m.???4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11

Track One: Solar Technology Manufacturing
9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Opportunities for Contamination Control Technology in the Burgeoning Photovoltaic Manufactur-ing Industry
Dr. Johann Dorner, Director, Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA

Concepts & Challenges for Future Photovoltaic Fab Facilities
Robert Gattereder, Managing Director, M+W Zander FE GmbH

A Cost Effective Standardized Solar Cell Factory
Lou Rutjens, Process Engineer, DHV D.V.

Contamination Control in Thin-film Solar Cell Process Equipment
Dr. Giovanni Foggiato, Technical Marketing Manager, Greene Tweed

1:30 p.m.???4:00 p.m.
Sustainability Considerations for Solar Manufacturing Facilities
Monty Stranksi, Engineer, CH2M Hill

Effective Integration of Design, Implementation, Maintenance and Management for Cost and Energy Efficient Solar Technology Manufacturing
TBA, Imtech Deutschland

Tuesday, March 11

Track Two: Hospital Infection Control
9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Hospital Building Service Standards???Comparing the Draft DIN 1946 Part 4 to VDI 2167
Mathias Koch, Project Manager, Hospital Project Planning, Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH

The Surgical Theater???Cleanroom or Not a Cleanroom
Dr. Ulrich Matern, Head of Ergonomics Department, Universitatsklinikum Tubingen

New Russian Hospital Air Cleanliness Standard (GOST R 52539)
Dr. Alexander Fedotov, Director, Invar-Project

Non-contaminating Containment Testing Techniques
Stephen Hild, Chief Executive Officer, CAT Clean Air Technology

1:30 p.m.???4:00 p.m.
Survival of Pathogens on Fomites
Dr. Nanda Gudderra, Prinicipal, IBC Paradigm

TBA
Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH

Reliable Determination of the Protection Degree and Acceptance Measurements of Operating Rooms
Dipl.-Ing. Leander Mölter, Managing Director, Dipl.-ing. Sven Schutz, Palas GmbH

Wednesday, March 12

Track 3: Advanced Life Science Manufacturing
9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Best Practices in Microbiological Quality Control/Assurance for Sterile Drug Production
Alexandra Staerk, Team Leader Microbiology Sterile DP’s WST-111.U.741, Novartis Pharma Stein AG

Barrier Systems & Parenteral Pharmaceutical Production
Hartmut Schaz, BioTechnology Department, NNE Pharmaplan

EN & FDA Disinfectant Testing Regulations
Dr. Katrin Steinhauer, Head of Product Development Hygiene / Bioscience, Schulke & Mayr GmbH

An Effective Cleaning & Disinfection Program
Jim Polarine, Technical Service Specialist, STERIS Corp.

1:30 p.m.??? 4:00 p.m.
Disposable Technologies & Cytotoxic Pharmaceuticals
Giuseppe Paganini, Manager, Millipore Corp.

Contamination Control & Stem Cell Laboratories
Vera Yahkukina, Head Technologist, Invar-Project

Hazards and Safety & Control Strategies for Nanoparticle Exposure
Dr. Nanda Gudderra, Prinicipal, IBC Paradigm

Track 4: Ultrapure Semiconductor Processing & Molecular Contamination Control

9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Facility Design Considerations for Molecular Contamination Control
Herbert Blaschitz, Managing Director, M+W Zander Products GmbH

Optimizing Chemical HVAC Filtration in Semiconductor Process Bays
Jürgen M. Lobert, Joseph Wildgoose, William Goodwin, Christopher Quartaro, James Lo, Entegris, Inc.

New Technology Developments and Research Activities in Advanced Semiconductor Processing
TBA, Fraunhofer Institute for Semiconductor Technology (ISIT)

1:30 p.m.???4:00 p.m.
High Purity Water for Microelectronics ManufactureBill Shade, Marketing Director, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions

Particle Counting In Ultrapure Chemicals???Technologies and Analytical Statistics
Jorg Dressler, Director, PMT

Membrane Gas Diffuser Technology for 200mm Loadlock Chambers
Chris Vroman, Project Manager, Contamination Control Solutions; Chris Quartaro, Marshall Randolph, Entegris, Inc.

Thursday, March 13

Track 5: Automotive Technical Cleaning & Sauberraum
9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Maximizing Benefits of Clean Manufacturing and Technical Cleaning Advancements in Automotive Production
Dr. Udo Gommel, Head of Cleanroom Test Center, Department of Ultraclean Technology & Micromanufacturing, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering & Automation

Recent Technical Developments and Cleanliness Specifications in the Automotive Industry
Gunther Schmauz, Project Leader, Department of Cleanroom Manufacturing, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering & Automation

Clean Processes and Adapted Cleanroom Technology for the Automotive Industry Supplier Chain
Horst Weller, Production Manager, GETRAG

Measurement Techniques for “Clean Production Environments”/Sauberraum
Johannes Kaindl, Product Manager, Light Microscopy Division, Carl Zeiss MicroImaging GmbH

1:30 p.m.???4:00 p.m.
Basics of Particle Generation in the Automotive Industry???Sources & Cross-contamination
Torsten Hielscher, Group Manager, Metal-Cutting Manufacturing, Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Production Management, University of Kaiserslautern

New Research in Assembly Cleanliness, Process Simulation, Clean Materials and Environments
Andreas Grossman, Manager, Surface Pretreatment, Cleanliness of Components and Fluids, Daimler AG

New Technical Cleanliness Demands in the Automotive Industry???Concepts for the Clean Production
Markus Rochowicz, Group Manager, Department of Cleanroom Manufacturing, Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing & Automation

Track 6: Standards Activities & Energy Saving Design & Operation Techniques

9:30 a.m.???12:00 noon
Relating ISO TC209 to Energy Usage, Costs and Implications
Gordon Farquharson, Bovis Lend Lease, ISO TC209 and CEN TC243 Working Groups

Energy-efficiency Classification of Air Filters
Dr. Michael Mayer, Application Engineer, Freudenberg Vliesstoffe KG

New Test Methods for Evaluating Cleanroom Garments
Gabriele Schmeer-Lioe, Technical Marketing Manager, ITV Denkendorf

Lab & Field Measurements of HEPA Filters and “Bleedthrough”
Dr. R. Vijayakumar, President, Aerfil LLC, ISO TC142 Working Group

1:30 p.m.???4:00 p.m.
Particle Deposition Monitoring Reduces Cleanroom Costs
Koos Agricola, Reserach and Development, Océ Technologies BV

New Approaches to Energy-saving Facility Design
Peter McRoberts, CH2M Hill

Applying Particle Counting/Monitoring Data to Drive Energy/Cost Savings
Morgan Polen, Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions

Cost and Energy Efficient Contamination Control

As energy and cost reduction continue to be driving forces behind most of the innovations in cutting-edge cleanroom design and construction, the CleanRooms Europe conference and exhibition reflects the global interest in this topic by setting Cost and Energy Efficient Contamination Control as the theme of the event’s significantly expanded 2008 conference program. Two new tracks have been added to the event program, which will now cover six highly relevant and timely themes of contamination control for cleanrooms and clean manufacturing.

Solar Technology Manufacturing

Over the last 20 years, solar energy demand has grown 20 to 25 percent per year, and with the development of increasingly efficient solar cells and more efficient/higher-yield manufacturing technology, this rapid growth is only expected to continue. Similar in many ways to semiconductor fabrication, solar technology also has its own unique contamination control challenges, particularly in material purity requirements. The sheer scale of manufacturing operations also presents a totally different paradigm for solution providers who must balance cost-effective mass production requirements against contamination issues. This track will address the existing contamination control needs, available solutions, and future demands of this critical industry.

Hospital Infection Control

Nosocomial, or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), are receiving increased attention from health care monitoring and regulatory organizations worldwide. Beyond the alarming number of patient deaths caused annually from exposure to infection while receiving treatment for other unrelated illnesses or injuries, today there is the additional threat posed by a globally mobile population and the very real potential for wide-scale epidemics. This track tackles the subject by examining how new contamination and infection control practices, technology, and standards can be brought to bear on this problem in health care facilities.

Advanced Life Science Manufacturing

With the rapid emergence of new life science processes and products, critical new contamination control challenges are being identified, challenges that need to be addressed with innovative technological solutions. At the same time, however, market pressures to rapidly develop and deliver affordable medications to patients must also be considered. From new vaccines, to an exponentially expanding number of new biopharmaceuticals, to the next generation of combination medical device and pharmaceutical products, a host of new challenges arise, and new contamination control solutions are needed. This track will discuss some of these new technologies, their effective implementation, and future demands and obstacles.

Ultrapure Semiconductor Processing & Molecular Contamination Control

Today, the challenge of molecular contamination control has become a mainstream concern for semiconductor fabricators with a very real impact on yield and profitability. Manufacturers, facility designers, tool builders, and contamination control professionals alike are all working hard to not only implement stop-gap solutions but also to more fully understand molecular-level defects, complex mechanical and chemical interactions, and the impact of process equipment, gas and chemical delivery systems, and facility designs on the problem. This special program track will specifically address this next generation of contamination control technology, looking at both cost-effectively meeting existing challenges today and where new research, equipment, and technology expenditures promise the greatest return on investment.

Automotive Technical Cleaning & Sauberraum

Consumer demand for ever more reliable and higher quality vehicles continues to drive both automotive manufacturers and their subcontractors toward cleaner, more tightly controlled and monitored manufacturing processes and assembly areas. In addition, one of the most contamination-sensitive operations of automobile manufacturing???painting and finishing???is also one of the most energy hungry. This exciting new CleanRooms Europe conference track will examine current and future cleanliness specifications for automobile manufacturers and subcontractors, the clean process supply chain, energy saving control systems, and adaptive measurement techniques for “sauberraum” (clean area) environments.

Standards Activities & Energy Saving Design & Operation Techniques

Cleanrooms and controlled environments are an integral part of just about every major high technology industry, as well as many others not generally considered in this category. As such, they play a huge role not only in the profitability of individual companies and industries, but also in the total global goal of more efficient energy usage. Designing for energy efficiency is a complex and wide-ranging challenge involving not only initial structural design and efficient infrastructure services, but sophisticated control and monitoring systems, operational procedures, and protocols as well. This track will focus on this critical area, looking at existing industry cleanroom and contamination control standards and how these can be best met with energy-efficient designs and how new technologies can be applied cost effectively.

One-day Course Program: Contamination Control Essentials

Presented by internationally recognized contamination control expert Dr. Hans Schicht, this course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the many different considerations involved in the design, construction, qualification, and operation of cleanrooms and clean facilities. Graduates completing this intensive one-day course will receive a certificate attesting to their having gained the competence and background knowledge for assuming responsible and creative positions in the contamination and biocontamination control field.

Course includes training on:

  • Determining cleanliness zoning concepts
  • Elaborating and optimizing the layout of clean facilities
  • Preparing basic specifications and qualification master plans for cleanroom systems
  • Evaluating and assessing technical proposals
  • Developing qualification strategies
  • Understanding the different standards and regulatory requirements for clean facilities

Part 1: Objectives and basic principles

This session of the course will begin with a survey of the impact of cleanroom technology upon society. It will then cover topics such as contamination and biocontamination control objectives; contamination sources; detection of particles and microorganisms; air filtration; unidirectional vs. turbulent airflow; and segregation of areas with different air cleanliness requirements.

Part 2: Standards and regulatory guidance

The ISO family of cleanroom standards, covering a broad range of topics such as air cleanliness classification, design, testing, qualification, and operation, provides the benchmark for performance and quality of contamination and biocontamination systems. This session will focus on the IEST recommended practices and VDI guidelines, as well as the GMP determinations for pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

Part 3: Design and construction of clean facilities

Implementing a clean environment is no small task. Many different aspects require consideration and harmonization such as process requirements; product quality; the safety of product and personnel; building design; wall, floor, and ceiling construction; and air circulation. This session will focus on cleanliness zoning concepts, material, personnel flow, facility layout development, and risk assessment. Topics will include HVAC systems used for clean areas and about the maximized process and operator protection provided by minienvironments and isolators. This session will be illustrated with examples from the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and hospital fields.

Part 4: Air handling system considerations

From the contamination control point of view, the air handling system is above all responsible for achieving and maintaining the air cleanliness stipulations to be met by the clean facility. The system is also responsible for maintaining the specified thermal conditions (the temperature and relative humidity) in the air of the rooms allotted to the system. This session covers the options for air handling systems, such as the airflow patterns and protection areas, and suggests ways to minimize life cycle costs.

Part 5: Special contamination control concepts

Contamination control concerns vary significantly from one application or industry to the next. In order to apply the previously addressed standards, physical design, and layout concepts, one must be aware of the considerations that will impact each type of facility. The session will focus on contamination control concepts specifically developed for the following application areas: facilities for the production of semiconductor devices; advanced protection schemes for aseptic processing of medicinal products; and ultra-high-safety facilities for biotechnological applications, especially the handling of highly contagious or genetically modified microorganisms.

Part 6: Qualification, monitoring, the human factor

Rounding out the course will be an overview on qualification issues. What are the qualification principles and what standards and regulatory requirements have to be met? How do you develop qualification strategies and assess risks and hazards? What are the objectives of change control? How do you interlink the different stages of design development with qualification? How do you prepare a qualification master plan for clean facilities? What are the main parameters to check and evaluate in cleanroom qualification and during process monitoring? What is the role of the human being in the contamination control context?

For more information, visit www.cleanrooms-europe.com.


exhibitor showcase

Adolf Seuster GmbH & Co. KG

Lüdenscheid, Germany
Web: www.seuster.de
Location: Booth A05

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For use in special areas, Seuster has developed the S 1500 clean door with maximum dimensions of 8.2 x 9.8 ft and an opening speed of 60 inches per second. Air purification in cleanrooms can result in pressure differences of up to 50 pascal. The fully transparent curtain in the door is tightly integrated in the special guide rails, minimizing air loss (leaks). This design works well for ventilation systems, with stainless steel cladding on the shaft and operator, as well as a welded-on spring steel stabilizers.

Axima GmbH

Köln, Germany
Web: www.axima.de
Location: Booth F31

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Axima, a subsidiary of the SUEZ Group, can help plan, engineer, and install cleanrooms, including ventilation, air-conditioning and cooling technology, building automation, supply of all utilities, and cleanroom qualification. The company has installed cleanrooms for customers in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics and semiconductors, automotive, solar energy, optics, and food. From small clean-rooms to highly integrated and complex facilities, the company offers comprehensive technical knowledge from experienced engineering and project management specialists.

Briem Steuerungstechnik GmbH

Nurtingen, Germany
Web: www.briem.de
Location: Booth E18

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Briem Steuerungstechnik GmbH is a medium-sized company with a staff of 25 employees and is located in southern Germany near Stuttgart. Since the company was founded in 1977, it has focused on air-conditioning (HVAC) and room climate technology. Briem places importance on partnerships with its customers and suppliers alike and hopes to achieve long-term customer satisfaction. Products and services include measuring and controlling equipment for determining room pressure, room temperature, and room humidity; complete system solutions; system components and instruments for cleanroom monitoring; calibration service; consulting and planning service; and training courses.

Camfil Farr Group

Reinfield, Germany
Web: www.camfilfarr.com
Location: Booth C09

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The Camfil Farr Group is a worldwide producer and developer of air filters and clean air solutions. The company has in-house product development to provide customers with quality filtration products and services within four main segments: comfort air, clean processes, safety and protection, and power systems. Camfil Farr products can be found in offices; cleanrooms for sensitive electronics production; mines; factories; museums; hospitals; the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biological industries; and nuclear power stations.

CAT Clean Air Technology GmbH

Stuttgart, Germany
Web: www.catgmbh.de
Location: Booth D18

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Established in 1995 and based in Stuttgart, CAT is at the forefront of contamination control regarding clean manufacturing processes and production sites. Its core business is comprised of services such as qualifications, validations, and cleanroom acceptance tests according to regulatory constraints and standards pertaining to cleanroom facilities (EN ISO 14644-1-3, VDA 2083-3, EC-GMP Annex 1, FDA, etc.). With professional, pragmatic, cost-effective, engineered solutions, CAT has developed a loyal client base throughout the European pharmaceutical, microelectronic, biotechnology, and automotive industries.

CRTM Cleanroom Products GmbH

Martinsried, Germany
Phone: 49-89-8569-9823
Location: Booth A02

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Founded in August 1995 in Munich, Germany, CRTM is a distributor for several national and international manufacturers of cleanroom products including companies such as Abeba, CCRC, Contec, Dycem, Sanyo, Simco, Techstyles, Virtual, Vomm, Ultra Tape, Woojin Act, and others. CRTM will showcase and demonstrate a wide range of available products; visitors are encouraged to try them out.

Dorfner KG

Nürmberg, Germany
Web: www.dorfner-gruppe.de
Location: Booth B20

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Cleanroom cleaning is a critical discipline in the field of commercial cleaning services. Even a single aerosol (airborne particle) can significantly interfere with production processes and completely destroy an entire batch. For this reason, the quality requirements in these sectors are particularly high, not only with respect to the technical building infrastructure, but also in relation to the decontamination of the cleanrooms. The Dorfner Group is considered one of the leading suppliers in this sector, demonstrated by one of the top references of the company, Siltronic AG in Freiberg, Saxony, a modern, large-series production facility for 300 mm wafers made of ultra-pure silicon.

Dou Yee Enterprises

Singapore
Web: www.douyee.com.sg
Location: Booth D08

Established in 1982 with headquarters in Singapore, Dou Yee has been a leading total industrial products provider, serving the semiconductor, data storage, and electronic industries. The company specializes in the manufacture of electronics packaging materials with static discharge and humidity control properties, cleanroom apparel and footwear, and other products. Its products include Uchida cleanroom chairs; Bossmen humidity control system; Suzuki latex finger cots; dyCLEAN™ wipers, swabs, gloves, tapes, and disposable apparel; cleanroom garments; and cleanroom booties.

Dustcontrol GmbH
Gäufelden, Germany
Web: www.dustcontrol.de
Location: Booth C13

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Dustcontrol was founded in 1972 to build suction systems that clean and extract dust and other particles at their source. It has since grown into an international industrial firm that supports other companies with tailored solutions designed to help customers keep their production facilities clean. Cleaner production enhances effectiveness and product quality while simultaneously improving the working environment. Visit the company’s booth to view a selection of cleanroom products focused on hygiene and clean production.

EFAFLEX GmbH & Co. KG

Bruckberg, Germany
Web: www.efaflex.com
Location: Booth A17

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EFAFLEX is a manufacturer of high-speed spiral, roll-up, and folding doors, which are employed both in indoor applications as well as in inlet/outlet bays of production facilities and stores. The versatile delivery program is characterized by high production quality and innovative technology. Additionally, EFAFLEX has established a dense network of company-owned subsidiaries and sales offices over the past years. In many places, sales, customer service, and spare part supplies are under the same roof and in close proximity to the customer.

ELPRO Messtechnik & Co.

Schorndorf, Germany
Web: www.elpro.com
Location: Booth F18

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With more than 100,000 loggers supplied and more than 20 years of continuous system development and enhancement, ELPRO is known for quality and security in documentation and monitoring of processes. From small, fully automated dataloggers to sophisticated systems with alarming functions, the company offers optimized datalogging and monitoring solutions for industries such as life sciences, pharmaceutical, food, climate, and cleanroom control. The company also offers services from consultation to calibration and software validation to system qualification.

FILT AIR Ltd.

Zikhron Yaaqov, Israel
Web: www.filt-air.com
Location: Booth A21

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FILT AIR Ltd. specializes in the design and production of high-quality air filters. Its range of products includes pre-filters and HEPA, ULPA, and AMC filters. The FILT AIR products are designed, produced, and tested to achieve the highest quality. The company offers advanced and patented technologies and application expertise for the supply of clean air in cleanrooms for high-tech industries, in the business sector of microelectronics, the pharmaceutical industry, and the food processing industry. The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is audited regularly by external entities.

Friedrich Sailer GmbH

Neu-Ulm, Germany
Web: www.friedrich-sailer.de
Location: Booth B16

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Friedrich Sailer GmbH specializes in cleanroom furnishings and custom equipment made from stainless steel and designed to meet the highest standards. The range of products includes equipment for gowning areas, transport equipment, work tables, and cabinets. The company has also designed a special bumper rails system to protect the integrity of cleanroom walls and equipment. The standard range of products is complemented by the company’s ability to provide custom solutions in stainless steel for exacting requirements.

G. Lufft Mess ??? und Regeltechnik GmbH

Fellbach, Germany
Web: www.lufft.com
Location: Booth A24

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Cleanroom monitoring for medicines manufactured under sterile conditions demands absolute reliability, where the number of particles, laminar airflow, differential pressure, temperature, and relative humidity is measured. Lufft’s datalogger-supported 21 CFR 11 monitoring system records all measured values automatically, monitors limit infringements, and saves and evaluates the data in a database. As an additional feature, the system also provides twice the storage capacity of the measured data.

Höntzsch GmbH

Waiblingen, Germany
Web: www.hoentzsch.com
Location: Booth F16

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The Laminar Flow Sensor TA10C is the latest product developed by Höntzsch GmbH and will be presented for the first time at CleanRooms Europe 2008. With no moving parts, it allows for accurate, self-monitoring measurement of flow velocity with long term stability from 0.2 m/s. The measurement uncertainty amounts to only 2 percent of the measured value + 0.02 m/s. Ceiling suspension or wall fastening is possible thanks to varying designs. Installation, initial operation, and replacement are made easy as the miniaturized, configurable transducer is integrated in the sensor shaft. The GMP compliant design, enabling sterilization with hydrogen peroxide, formaldehyde, or alcohol, means the sensor is also particularly suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Ex-protection classification according to ATEX Category 2G
is standard.

ILKAZELL Isoliertechnik GmbH Zwickau

Zwickau, Germany
Web: www.ilkazell.de
Location: Booth C10

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ILKAZELL Isoliertechnik GmbH Zwickau will be attending CleanRooms Europe for the first time this year. An extensive product range with a variety of new solutions, as well as a wide range of technologies that have proved themselves in practice, will be introduced at the fair. ILKAZELL works with its customers to ensure high-quality cleanroom systems. The company’s cleanrooms are the result of many years of experience, as well as its own research and development.

Imtech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Stuttgart, Germany
Web: www.imtech.de
Location: Booth A08

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Imtech offers the entire spectrum of services for all areas of building services technology including planning and execution of all cleanroom categories; turnkey project execution; modular cleanrooms, ultra-cleanrooms, and monitoring systems; and product development for fan filter units, ceilings, and air showers. The company also supplies media such as ultra-pure gases, chemicals, and water, with hook-up and validation/qualification of installed systems. Wastewater
ecycling knowledge is a hallmark of Imtech in the sensitive working environments of the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors, medical technology, and the food and semi-conductor industries.

Markus Klotz GmbH

Liebenzell, Germany
Web: www.fa-klotz.de
Location: Booth C21

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Markus Klotz GmbH has been engaged in laser technologies and devices for particle measuring since 1990. The company develops, manufactures, and tests its complete range of optical and electronic components. Its particle measuring devices are applied for testing liquids (drinking water, purity of solutions in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, and testing of oils) and monitoring gases and cleanrooms, as well as for measuring contamination in hydraulic oils, diesel, and kerosene. A further application is the determination of residual contamination of complete mechanical units and components in cleaning machinery. The company also focuses on the design and manufacturing of diagnostic and radiation devices in medicine.

MayAir Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.

Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China
Web: www.mayair.com.cn
Location: Booth E02

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MayAir is a filtration product and cleanroom equipment manufacturer in Asia, with more than 20 years experience in providing products for indoor air quality. The company, as a cleanroom industry specialist, is focusing its resources in developing cleanroom solutions to fulfill the requirements of air cleanliness in the latest super-cleanrooms. Mayair, with its sales services and in-house research and development teams, is committed to serving its customers.

OWA Odenwald Faserplattenwerk GmbH

Amorbach, Germany
Web: www.owa.de/en
Location: Booth E10

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OWA is a worldwide supplier of ceiling systems that are installed in office blocks, hotels, conference rooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing areas, hospitals, and many other venues. Because many components such as ceiling tiles, wall elements, and suspension grids have to be integrated, the company develops complete systems. Its product range includes OWAcoustic® mineral wool ceilings, OWAtecta® metal ceilings, OWAtecta® cleanroom partitions and metal ceilings, OWAspectra® special ceilings, and OWAconstruct® suspension systems. At CleanRooms Europe, OWA will present OWAtecta® cleanroom hygiene wall partition systems and ceilings.

Palas® GmbH

Karlsruhe, Germany
Web: www.palas.de
Location: Booth E23

Palas® GmbH is a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of complete filter test systems and individual test components???aerosol generators, particle measuring systems, and dilution systems. For 25 years, Palas® has been combining innovative ideas and proven practices, gaining 53 patents and several international awards. The company will be displaying its latest aerosol generators and dilution systems.

Pfennig Reinigungstechnik GmbH

Durach, Germany
Web: www.pps-pfennig.de
Location: Booth B14

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Pfennig has more than 30 years of experience in supplying equipment to professional industrial cleaners for the cleaning and disinfection of cleanrooms. Through many years of experience as a manufacturer of cleaning systems, especially for hospitals, the company is familiar with the requirements in hygienically sensitive areas. It applies the ergonomic and technical advantages of modern industrial cleaning to the very specific field of cleanrooms. All models of the company’s range of system trolleys (CLINO CR) correspond to GMP regulations, are entirely made of stainless steel, and can be autoclaved.

Reinraum Online/Cleanroom Online

Stuttgart, Germany
Web: www.reinraum.de
Location: Booth B30

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Reinraum Online is a resource for experts in the field of contamination control to tell their stories, post news from their respective companies, introduce new products and services, and discuss developing projects. Information on educational events and industry related shows is also welcome. The site also features a buyers guide for those looking for new partners and business opportunities, and the forum allows open discussion on all things pertaining to cleanrooms and contamination control.

RR Elektronik GmbH

Wiernsheim, Germany
Web: www.rr-elektronik.de
Location: Booth D12

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RR Elektronik GmbH has been an international supplier of particle counters, aerosol generators, dilution systems for aerosols, air samplers, and accessories for 20 years. Its services include attendance, calibration, and repair of all appliances. The company will be showcasing its particle counter PZG line for gas and air, aerosol generator type A250, dilution systems for aerosol type V100, and fog generator FOG2010plus.

SCHILLING ENGINEERING GmbH

Wutöschingen, Germany
Web: www.schillingengineering.de
Location: Booth A25

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SCHILLING ENGINEERING has more than 20 years of experience in cleanroom technology. The company produces professional, high-quality cleanroom systems solutions for individual needs. Its cleanroom systems line includes CleanMediCell®, CleanSteriCell®, CleanFlowCell®, CleanProCel®, CleanPac®, CleanRobot®, and CleanTrans® for use in the pharmaceutical, medical, biotech, cosmetic, semiconductor, automotive, display, microtechnology, nanotechnology, optical, data storage, solar, food, and packaging industries.

SCHMIDT Technology GmbH

St. Georgen, Germany
Web: www.schmidttechnology.de
Location: Booth D26

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SCHMIDT Technology is a middle-sized company situated in the Black Forest, the traditional area of precision mechanics production. More than 60 years of experience are coupled with the infrastructure of a modern, precision mechanical manufacturing company. The company develops sensors and systems that help meet the increasing demand for intelligent signal processing and system compatibility. SCHMIDT® sensors measure physical parameters like angle, temperature, and flow. They are designed for practical use in measuring and control systems and suitable for single and system solutions in process and instrument technology areas.

Schneider Leichtbau GmbH

Freiburg, Germany
Web: www.schneider.eu
Location: Booth C14

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Schneider Leichtbau, a family company, is the market leader for aluminum and stainless-steel products for hygiene-sensitive areas compliant with GMP, QHD, and HACCP standards. With the stainless steel Robusto 2300 hand-lift truck; Robusto Noax; and the barrel gripping, lifting, and tilting system, the company remains a specialist in mobile weighing and transport technology. Further products from Schneider include pallets, containers, grid boxes, ampoule cassettes, special containers, aluminum pallets, and more. The company designs solutions for internal works transport, from engineering to final product, particularly in hygiene-sensitive areas. It also customizes products for special requirements.

Schülke+

Norderstedt, Germany
Web: www.schuelke.com
Location: Booth B17

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Schülke+ (formerly Schülke & Mayr GmbH) has developed a new product range under the name “Perform.” The company offers a targeted selection of disinfecting and cleaning products for production hygiene, especially for cleanrooms. Sterile, microbial-filtered or classic products are available for various requirements.

Shield Medicare Ltd.

Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
Web: www.shieldmedicare.com
Location: Booth E28

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Shield Medicare Ltd., a division of Ecolab, delivers specialist sterile contamination control products to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries both in the U.K. and across Europe. The company is a market leader, possessing proven expertise and extensive processing capability. Shield Medicare will be showing its extended range of alcohols, biocides, and accessories at CleanRooms Europe, including its ultra-low-residue biocide (Premier-WFI Klercide-CR Sterile Filtered Biocide C) for use in very high grade zones and RABS, where very low residue levels are essential.

Spetec GmbH

Erding, Germany
E-mail: [email protected]
Location: Booth F26

Spetec manufactures cleanroom cells and offers consultation and assistance with cleanroom technology needs. The company inspects, tests, and maintains cleanroom facilities with state-of-the-art instrumentation. The cleanroom cell from Spetec is a cleanroom system that offers flexibility and a cost-effective alternative to full-sized cleanrooms. One or more laminar flow modules can be placed on custom-sized base frame. The modules act as clean air showers, presenting a cleanroom-like environment for parts, tools, and instruments. Segmented shower curtains of different materials enclose the space between the modules and workbenches to provide a protective enclosure and easy access at the same time. The clean air quality below the laminar flow amounts to Class 100 (ISO 5).

Statclean Technology (S) Pte Ltd.

Singapore
Web: www.statclean.com
Location: Booth C01

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Statclean Technology (S) Pte Ltd. has been a leading manufacturer of ultra-clean flexible packaging materials since 1990. The company is ISO 9001/14000 certified with qualified Class 100 (ISO 5) cleanrooms within its production facilities. It specializes in manufacturing ultra-clean flexible PE bags, moisture barrier bags, and oxygen barrier bags. Statclean has the capabilities to customize the right materials for its customers in the electronics, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. The company also offers microcontamination and electrostatic control products.

TROX GmbH

Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
Web: www.troxtechnik.com
Location: Booth E27

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TROX is technical leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of components and systems for indoor air conditioning and ventilation. With 24 subsidiaries in 22 countries, and 12 production sites, the company is the European market leader in the air conditioning components and systems sector. It has an extensive product range, supplying not only filter casings, but also filter media such as coarse dust filters, fine dust filters, and high-efficiency particulate air filters in filter classes G3-G4, F5-F9, and H10-U17. Featured products at the fair will be ducted particulate air filters (KSF), high efficiency terminal filters, particulate filter ceiling panels, particulate filter cells, and minipleat filter panels.

Weiss GWE GmbH

Hude, Germany
Web: www.gwe.de
Location: Booth F28

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Daily work in the pharmaceutical, genetic engineering, biotechnology, cosmetic, food, and chemical industries often involves toxic substances that must be handled in accordance with strict guidelines. For these cases, the WIBObarrier® by Weiss GWE can be used. The WIBObarrier® air guiding system works on a three-zone principle: A twin clean-air curtain separates the product area from other ambient areas; the supply air is given via an integrated H14 air filter in an unidirectional flow into the object area behind the clean-air curtain; and the contaminated air is vented at the front exhaust system. Thus, the product is protected against contamination, and the technician and remaining room are protected against dangerous emissions. Legal requirements governing the handling of substances (standard technical concentration and maximum workplace concentration) are exceeded, thanks to efficient contaminant capture. Protective factors >100,000 have already been achieved. WIBObarrier® cleanroom workplaces can function as autarkic units with circulating air, independent of on-site ventilation. They can also be connected to the on-site exhaust air system.

Zotefoams Plc

Croydon, Surrey, UK
Web: www.zotefoams.com
Location: Booth A07

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ZOTEK® F42 HT LS, based on Kynar® PVDF resin, is the only foam to have achieved the “specification tested” status against the FM 4910 test protocol. This specific grade is used to make T-Tubes®, an advanced insulation system developed for cleanroom stainless-steel process lines and equipment. They require no jacketing and have a temperature range of ???50° to +155°C. With a wall thickness of only 0.25 inches (6.35 mm), T-Tubes® save significant space. Installation is easy and fast with custom molded fittings and an overlapping self-adhering tape. The tubes are also moisture, chemical, and UV resistant. Their fine closed-cell nature allows for cutting and installing in clean environments without the use of bags or hoods.