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C&M Scientific and Northern Balance come together as Labserve

Two highly respected engineering specialists – C&M Scientific and Northern Balance – have come together under a new name: Labserve.

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Precision without disruption: Maintaining the University of York’s 400 business-critical laboratory balances

Learn how we deliver laboratory balance calibration, repair and maintenance for 400 balances with minimal disruption.

Best Practice Freezers
5 Signs Your Laboratory Freezer Needs Calibration

Regular freezer calibration isn’t just good practice—it’s essential for laboratory safety and compliance. But how do you know when ...

Best Practice Laboratory Servicing
How to Choose Your Calibration Service Provider

Laboratories rely on a wide range of precision instruments to generate accurate and reliable data. However, even the most advanced and ...

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Trusted Helmer Medical Equipment for Blood Banks

As an authorised distributor of Helmer medical equipment, we supply a comprehensive range of solutions designed to meet the rigorous ...

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Do You Need a Laboratory Service Contract?

Whether in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, or research, every laboratory relies on precision instruments to deliver ...

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7 Reasons Why Your Laboratory NEEDS A Planned Maintenance Visit

Keeping your laboratory running smoothly isn’t just about having the latest equipment, it’s about maintaining its peak performance ...

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C&M Scientific (now Labserve) acquired by Scientific Laboratory Supplies

Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) acquires C&M Scientific, Scotland’s leading scientific calibration, maintenance and validation ...

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C&M Scientific Acquires Radison Services Limited, Expanding Geographical Coverage and Enhancing Customer Service and Support

C&M Scientific, the dedicated service arm of Scientific Laboratory Supplies Group (SLS), is delighted to announce the acquisition of ...

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Northern Balance (now Labserve) secures CPI Framework for balance and scale calibration, maintenance, and supply

We’re delighted to announce that Northern Balance (now Labserve) has been awarded the multi-year framework for balance and scale ...

Best Practice Blood Banks
Top Maintenance Practices to Avoid Contamination in Blood Banks

Maintaining strict hygiene and operational standards in blood bank laboratories is critical, as contamination in these labs not only ...

Best Practice Weighing
Understanding and complying with European Pharmacopoeia Chapter 2.1.7: Balances for Analytical Purposes

We break down the weighing requirements stipulated in European Pharmacopoeia Chapter 2.1.7 to help you achieve ongoing compliance.

Best Practice Weighing
Closing the gaps in weighing data for continuous improvement

We look at potential gaps in weighing data and the solutions that can help you uncover crucial data to drive continuous improvement.

Best Practice Weighing
Enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through weighing best practices

Using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), we highlight how weighing best practice can be implemented to improve your weighing ...

Best Practice Weighing
Expert opinions: The cost of human error and the role of weighing processes and technology

Human error can have costly consequences on your weighing processes. Find out how to mitigate these errors with weighing solutions.

Best Practice Weighing
Equipment failure: Proactive measures to prevent disruptive downtime

We will look at prevent disruptive downtime measures to help you safeguard your weighing equipment and your organisation from costly ...

Best Practice Weighing
Expert opinions: How calibrations provide measurement confidence

Find out how data obtained from traceable and UKAS calibration tests help to identify risks and safeguard your critical weighing ...

Best Practice Weighing
Traceable and UKAS calibrations – how do I choose the right option?

We highlight the key features of traceable and UKAS calibrations to help you choose the right option for your operations.

Best Practice Weighing
Factors for determining calibration frequencies

We look at key considerations to help you define the best calibration frequencies for your process, weighing equipment and application.

Best Practice Weighing
Practical tips to prevent weighing downtime

Does your business rely on the performance of your weighing equipment to deliver high-quality products or services at optimal ...

Best Practice Weighing
Understanding test weights and their impact on quality

In industries, such as food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, incorrect measurements can result in product recalls, financial losses ...

Best Practice Weighing
Limit infection through equipment cleaning

Stay safe and limit infection risk from your weighing equipment by reviewing our handy cleaning suggestions.

Best Practice Weighing
Case Study: Density Determination with the Ohaus Adventurer Balance

Ohaus help to determine the density of various substances for the quality of finished goods and for research using Adventurer AX ...

Best Practice Weighing
Weighing A Kilogram – For The Masses

It’s not often I tell people ‘this is an interesting fact about metrology’ without being laughed at. November 2018 saw the change to ...

Best Practice Weighing
Expert opinions: How IIoT technologies in weighing are addressing today’s production challenges

Access to data via IIoT helps manufacturers automate & drive efficiencies. Find out how IIoT technology is revolutionising weighing ...

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A Guide To Test Weights

Learn top tips on how to purchase, handle, clean and store your test weights in Northern Balance's free Guide to Test Weights.

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Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, diversifies non-weighing capabilities through Endress+Hauser’s Approved Service Partner programme

We’re pleased to announce that Northern Balance has been designated Approved Service Partner (ASP) status by global measurement ...

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Service Level Agreements: Certainty in weighing support

COVID-19 has placed unprecedented pressure on essential supply chains to deliver more and at greater speed while moving around ...

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Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, awarded multi-year maintenance contract for the University of York

We’re delighted to announce that Northern Balance has been awarded a multi-year contract for the proactive and reactive maintenance of ...

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Introducing our new and improved service, calibration, and test labels for enhanced accessibility and compliance

From January 2024, our service, calibration, and test labels have a fresh new look that enhances accessibility and compliance.

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Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, acquires A1 Scales to bolster customers’ choice and access to critical weighing services

Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, is set to extend the choice and accessibility of its hire and UKAS calibration services.

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Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, has announced its acquisition by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS)

Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, has announced its acquisition by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS) – the leading supplier ...

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Northern Balance, now known as Labserve, launches fast and affordable pipette service and calibrations tailored for UK laboratories

Northern Balance has introduced a flexible new pipette service and calibration offering to address the growing laboratory demand for ...

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