SEAL Analytical Acquisition of Thomas Cain

SEAL Analytical (UK), the specialist global supplier of automated colorimetric analyser instrumentation has announced the acquisition of Thomas Cain, a manufacturer of automated chemical addition, sample preparation and digestion systems for the analysis of mercury and metals in environmental laboratories.

Thomas Cain designs, manufactures and distributes the DEENA range of graphite block digestion systems which are supplied throughout the world. The company also designs and manufactures a range of automation options for these systems which reduce or remove the need for manual intervention in hazardous processes during sample digestion. The Thomas Cain ERICA sample preparation systems provide a fully automated liquid handling system for mixing samples, standards and reagents. Ranges of standard and bespoke consumables for different sample and digestion types are available for both systems. Full details of the Thomas Cain products are available from their website.

The acquisition further enhances SEAL Analytical‘s capabilities in the water and soil analysis markets by increasing the installed base of laboratories served and widening the range of products and services offered.