 Conidia Bioscience produces test kits that quickly and accurately detect microbial contamination in hydrocarbon fuels. Conidia sells its Fuelstat™ resinae test kit, which detects contamination in aviation fuel, to more than 270 airlines around the world. Recognising the problems microbes are causing in other types of fuel, the Conidia team and partners are developing a number of kits to test for fungal and bacterial problems in marine diesel, land vehicle fuels and stored fuel. |
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Conidia receives D&B “Fantastic Achievement” Accolade
On 5th July 2010 Conidia Bioscience Ltd was awarded a D&B certificate in recognition of achieving "D&B Rating 1" status. To quote D&B “A risk indicator of 1 indicates that your business has a low probability of failure. To have achieved this during one of the worst economic times in recent years is a fantastic accomplishment. Only 15% of all UK companies are in this category”. MD George Tippett said “We are proud of our trend-bucking record of success, due in large part to the strong international demand for Conidia’s technologically innovative products. The early positive reactions to our latest test kits are a further indicator of continued, strong growth.”
Fuelstat Marine - UK Introduction at Seawork 2010
Conidia is attending Seawork in Southampton 15-17 June 2010 where it will introduce its marine version of the IATA recommended Fuelstat test kit. The Conidia team are excited to have just received a Nato Part Number for Fuelstat Marine. To see the test in action quickly & simply detecting microbes in fuel and for a chance to win a free kit visit Stand S35 or see our display in the Innovation Showcase.
Nato Part Number for Next Generation Aviation Fuel Test
Conidia Bioscience are pleased to report that they have just received a Nato part number for the new Fuelstat Kerosene Advanced. This new test kit enables fast, simple, reliable testing for a wider range of microbes in fuel than ever before. It represents the latest breakthrough in aviation fuel quality management from the Conidia research & development team.
Navies to trial new ‘diesel bug’ test kit
Conidia Bioscience have recently developed a new microbial contamination test(‘the diesel bug’) in marine diesel, which is to be trialled by major Navies from February 2010 to refine the prototype test. On the successful completion of the testing phase Fuelstat™ marine will be available to purchase through a global network of distributors. Contact us to find out more about the new test kit here.
‘Diesel bug’ makes cars crawl in New Zealand!
Contaminated fuel is making the headlines in New Zealand as owners of some diesel vehicles face expensive repairs to their cars due to fuel contaminated with microorganisms. Some fuel providers are compensating the drivers of diesel vehicles suffering problems in the region. Find out more on 3news
