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updated: 07/09/2008
45 Years of Chromatography and Osmometry
Experience
KNAUER has been developing and distributing
osmometers and chromatography systems in over 60 countries since its opening on October 1, 1962. That's more than four decades! KNAUER's broad spectrum of instruments and systems ranges from the smallest HPLC system in the world, the CHANCE® system, to our Smartline series of analytical and semi-preparative HPLC instruments, up to the largest simulated moving bed system (SMB), the CSEP® C912 for the countercurrent extraction of pure substances of up to 1,000 kg per year.
Know-how
KNAUER offers an extensive range of column packing materials and the suitable hardware. Among the materials we produce in Berlin, Germany, are the proven and optimized Eurospher and Eurokat as well as chiral Eurocel and Europak, which are available in many different modifications. From HPLC system solutions to separation columns we continue to provide our customers with the best one-stop service.
Quality
KNAUER has successfully held a solid share of the classic HPLC and osmometer market for 45 years. We owe this success to the strategy of introducing innovative products that meet both the technical and business needs of this demanding field. KNAUER's goal will always be to create the utmost in customer satisfaction by producing market oriented instruments and components that are among the most reliable in the world. Our quality management system that has been introduced and established in 1996, guarantees high quality according to the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 regulation.
Cooperation
OEM customers pay special attention to the high quality product manufacturing and joint cooperation provided by KNAUER: Meeting deadlines and comprehensive service is part of our good reputation. On all seven continents in over 60 countries our customers are working today with instruments by KNAUER. Therefore, it is not astonishing when we say that our export quota is over 60%, but rather a sign of our successful business strategy.
General Information
Date of Foundation: October 1, 1962
Owner: Alexandra Knauer
(Laureate of the Berlin Prize for Female Entrepreneurs 2004/2005)
Managing Directors: Alexandra Knauer, Dr. Alexander Bünz
Number of Employees: 80