Genalysis is pleased to announce that progression of ICP capacity is on track with the commissioning in January of two new Perkin Elmer “Elan 9000” ICP-MS instruments and one new Perkin Elemer 5300DV Optima ICP OES instrument.

Our goal, to have dedicated instruments for each major digestion process, is online to be completed in the first half of 2006. Genalysis will then have one of the largest and youngest fleets of ICP’s in Australia.

Once this expansion has been completed our multi element capacity will have been significantly increased on this time last year which should reduce turnaround times.

Genalysis is pleased to announce its state of the art, fully automated sample preparation system, from the IMP Group is up and running.This multi function system incorporates new bar code technology and has the capacity to:

• Handle bulk samples up to 10kg with crushing capacity to -2mm with automatic splitting and packaging.
• Single Stage Mix and Grind capacity 300g to 1.2kg for fine grinding.
• Automatic cleaning cycle including abrasive barren wash between samples (eliminating cross contamination).
• Automatic recording of all functions including input and output sample weights.
• High sample throughput will improve turnaround.

As the entire process is fully automated from sample entry the system will eliminate the need for operators to be exposed to dust, noise and heat. By utilising inbuilt quality control systems, human error will be a thing of the past.

This new system will ensure the highest possible levels of quality at very affordable rates.

Genalysis’ Perth Sample Preparation Facility is now fully operational at 16 Davison Street, Maddington.
At this site you will also find the “Sample Receival Centre” which incorporates the newly built and commissioned quarantine centre which has been designed to comply with the new AQIS regulations.

Genalysis has recently installed a new telephone system and has new contact numbers:
Telephone 08 9251 8100
Facsimile 08 9251 8110

Genalysis trebles Fire Assay capacity for gold and platinum group metal analysis.

Genalysis will commission a brand new fire assay facility in March this year which will incorporate all new design features to improve efficiencies and reduce turnaround. These include new furnace design and dedicated flow lines to improve systems of handling and analysis by lead and nickel sulfide collection fire assay.

This new facility will also lead to improved working conditions for staff with new dust and lead collectors, air-conditioning and change rooms.

During 2005 a number of staff have reached milestones within Genalysis.
5 Years Continuous Service
Robert Chaddock (Sample Prep Kal)
Naomi Dainty (ICP)
Frazer Fallens (Sample Control)
James Horton (Sample Prep Perth)
Chris Hoskins (Quality Control)
Brendan Kane (Sample Control)
Greg Simonsen (IT)
Phillip Wilkinson (Sample Prep Perth)

10 Years Continuous Service
Kelly Frings (Data Control)
Ben O’Keefe (Client Liaison)
Irene Patchett (Environmental Lab)
David Wing (ICP)

20 Years Continuous Service
Lee Gough (Production Manager)

Genalysis currently has an amazing 34 staff who have been with the company for over a decade! (10 over 10 years, 18 over 15 years, 3 over 20 years and 3 over 25 years)
Genalysis congratulates all those who have reached a new milestone in the past year and looks forward to adding more staff members to this list.