For information on exhibiting and sponsoring at CBRNE Convergence 2010, please contact David Levitt

Gold Sponsor

Genencor, a division of Danisco A/S, is a leading industrial biotechnology company that develops innovative enzymes and bioproducts to improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of the cleaning, textiles, fuels and chemicals industries. Using the power of biotechnology, Genencor has also developed enzymes to break down man-made and naturally occurring hazardous agents.

The company’s enzymes are used in applications as diverse as laundry detergents, producing ethanol, and ‘stone washing’ textiles. Genencor's market opportunities extend to developing and delivering products that address safety and protection issues facing the world today in the biodefense, decontamination and bioremediation areas. For more information visit http://www.biosafetyenzymes.com/ or call 1-800-847-5311.

Silver Sponsor

Argon Electronics LLP is a world leader in CBRN / NBC gas and hazmat simulation and training aids. We provide realistic, cost effective chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear simulators for military and civil use. Detector manufacturers can benefit from our simulation technology and we encourage them to contact us to develop training systems that complement their detection equipment.

ICx Technologies is a leader in the development and integration of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications.  By incorporating detection instruments that sense and identify chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) threats, security personnel are provided with superior awareness and actionable intelligence.

The detection instruments from ICx are compact, portable and simple to use. Their sensitivity and accuracy are among the best available while being designed for use in the field. In addition, many of these devices can be used to detect, locate and identify CBRNE threats. For more information about ICx, visit www.icxt.com.

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. is a profitable, multinational biopharmaceutical company dedicated to one simple mission - to protect life. The company focuses on the development, manufacture and commercialization of biologic products, consisting of vaccines and therapeutics that assist the body’s immune system to prevent or treat disease. Emergent’s marketed product, BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed), is the only vaccine licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the prevention of anthrax.

BioThrax is not authorized for use outside of the United States and India. In addition to BioThrax, the company has multiple clinical and preclinical product candidates that are designed as medical countermeasures for use against biological agents that are potential weapons of bioterrorism and biowarfare. To view the company’s product portfolio please visit www.emergentbiosolutions.com. The company currently employs approximately 600 people with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore.

 

Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The safety division offers customers consultancy, products and services for an integrated hazard management, especially for personal and facility protection. The current portfolio comprises stationary and mobile gas detection systems, respiratory protection equipment, fire training systems, professional diving equipment as well as alcohol and drug detection units.

RSDL is a patented, broad spectrum skin decontamination product intended to remove or neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents or T2 toxin from the skin. Originally developed for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), RSDL has since been adopted by numerous military services around the world, including the U.S. Department of Defense for deployment with U.S. troops.

In the case of large-scale contamination, RSDL can be self-applied, thus reducing the danger to victims awaiting other procedures. RSDL’s single-step application provides  ease of use.

Bronze Sponsors

Cristanini Spa of Italy are a world leaders in CBRN detoxification and decontamination systems. They have delivered portable radiological nuclear decontaminations systems, rapidly deployable trailers for detox and decontamination, a CBRN decon systems for sensitive equipment, mobile autonomous stations and a shelterised self contained biological field laboratory.

Radiation Shield Technologies is a global leader in research, design, production of personal-protection technologies. Its patented Demron, which surpasses current NBC suits, is the world’s first and only material providing total nuclear, radiation, chemical, biological protection. Manufactured into suits, blankets and other armor, Demron has NFPA Class 2 Certification for Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents. Demron is used worldwide by governments, NATO, the National Guard and US Navy, among others.www.Radshield.com.

Standard Exhibitors

Bertin Technologies is a French company specialised in Chemical and Biological Warfare agents detection equipment. Bertin products offer an appropriate answer to the complex threats of warfare allowing CBRN teams to undertake their mission safety.

Since 1961, TSI has provided instrumentation to industry, government, and researchers.  TSI has 20+ years of experience in mask testing and biodetection, with systems used by government and military organizations in over a dozen countries.  TSI products have been deployed in every major military operation since Operation Desert Shield.

SI’s M41 PATS tests how well a military gas mask fits the soldier. Modern military masks are capable of a high degree of protection, but ONLY if they are fitted correctly and donned properly. A mask that is capable of protection factors of greater than 10,000 may only give a protection factor of 50 if it is incorrectly donned or is not the optimum size. The M41 provides a numerical measurement of the Fit Factor of the mask while it is being worn by a soldier.

The mask is tested in its normal operating configuration with the filter canister attached. The soldier dons their own assigned mask and performs a series of exercises that simulate typical activities. The M41 provides a Fit Factor for each individual exercise as well as an overall Fit Factor.

OWR is the worldwide leading manufacturer of CBRN decontamination systems and sole source provider of CBRN systems. OWR creates unique CBRN system packages, which includes not only Decontamination equipment, but also a complementary range of state of the art Detection and Protection equipment to fulfil the need of our customers.

Ahura Scientific develops rugged, ultra-compact systems for rapid chemical identification directly in the field. Products include FirstDefender (Raman) and TruDefender FT (FTIR) for solids and liquids and TruDefender FTG for headspace gas identification.

All offer exceptional portability and performance and are easy to operate in bulky protective gear.

Zephyr Technology is a leader in real time physiological status monitoring solutions for the Defense and First Responder Markets.  Zephyr ‘s BioHarness™ systems offer visibility into the physical status of personnel deployed in the most challenging environments, in field operations or in training. Interoperable with civilian data radios and military encrypted radios, Zephyr provides real time data on individuals and teams that can increase situational awareness and improve safety and mission effectiveness.

For commanders in the field, Zephyr has the potential to enhance command and control by enabling real time decisions based on the capability of team, and enable remote triage.  Strategic customers of Zephyr include DoD’s Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), US Special Operations, Stanford University, NASA Ames Research Center, and Motorola. For more information please visit www.zephyr-technology.com.

Bruker Detection, a Division of Bruker Daltonik GmbH, is a leading supplier of innovative analytical systems for the detection of hazardous and toxic  materials. Providing “Complete CBRN Sensor Integrated Solutions”™ based on the core technologies Mass Spectrometry (MS), Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS), Fourier Transform- Infrared Spectrometry (FT-IR) and others, Bruker Detection is the only supplier covering the entire range of threats to a developed society.  

“Complete CBRN Sensor Integrated Solutions”™ by Bruker Detection are used   in military applications, for custom inspection, civil and environmental protection applications  and by fire fighters. Thirty years of experience from hand-held detectors to complete system integration.

CoBRA is inexpensive, easy to use Decision Support Software for full spectrum CBRNE incident management. CoBRA  provides access to databases, blast standoff distance, interactive tools, check lists, forms, Command Board and calculations in the responders hand, accessible either on laptop or blackberry. CoBRA software, the First Responders First Choice. http://www.cobrafirstresponder.com

Dugway Proving Ground Rendering Danger from Chem/Bio Agents Irrelevant DPG (Dugway Proving Ground) provides the quality testing today necessary to keep our nation's defense strong for tomorrow.

Our test experts are qualified and eager to support your test needs, from initial planning and test conduct through test evaluation and reporting. www.dugway.army.mil

Germfree Laboratories has been engineering and building biological and chemical containment equipment for the military, research, and healthcare fields since 1962. Germfree mobile laboratories and high containment systems have been purchased by more than 6,000 institutions and companies in over 60 countries worldwide.

Idaho Technology - Next Generation BioDetection. Militaries around the world have identified a need for next generation systems. As recently developed bio-detection technology is being deployed, users can now look to the future towards these systems. They must simultaneous identify more than 50 biological agents, employ automated sample preparation, require minimal logistics support, and operate in the forward battle space by troops with limited skill and technical training.

This system will be used for both environmental and diagnostic samples. To fulfill this need, Idaho Technology has developed the FilmArray™ system, which consists of a sample preparation/reagent pouch and analyzing platform. The entire system and its consumables weigh less than 14lbs (6.4kg) and are shipped in a small pelican case.

PAUL BOYE TECHNOLOGIES Worldwide leader in research, development and mass production of CBRN/F protective suits for Armed Forces and Civil Defence.

In use within 38 countries, Paul Boyé CBRN protective suits have gained international recognition thanks to their high technological level. They have proven their superiority and comfort in the hardest climate.

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