New High Performance Gas Chromatographs and Analysis Solutions From Varian, Inc....

New High Performance Gas Chromatographs and Analysis Solutions From Varian,
Inc. Offer Enhanced Performance and Capabilities for More Applications

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian, Inc.
(NasdaqGS: VARI) announced today the release of the Varian 400 GC Series, a
new family of high performance gas chromatographs and application specific
analysis solutions. The 400 Series consists of two gas chromatograph models
and an associated range of analyzers and solutions designed for both standard
analyses and custom applications. These new systems allow chemists and
engineers to employ standard methods and/or high quality trace sample
analysis, in the energy, agrochemical and environmental industries.
The Varian 450-GC builds on Varian's longstanding tradition of blending
state of the art chromatographic performance with industry leading
configuration flexibility. The 450-GC is a powerful and technologically
advanced analytical instrument that offers robust operation in an easy-to-use
package. The instrument offers users a broad array of inlets and detectors,
together with many standard and customizable gas and liquid valve systems. The
new, high resolution color touch screen/user interface is intuitive to use,
easy to read from a distance and is easily adapted to support local languages.
Optional UltiMetal(TM) treatment renders all internal stainless steel
components inert to maximize trace sensitivity and deliver improved
performance for difficult samples.
The Varian 430-GC offers the same outstanding performance as the 450-GC
but in a compact, single channel package that occupies about half the bench
space of conventional multi-channel GCs for a safe, less cluttered work
environment. It is the perfect alternative for dedicated or routine use.
Gas chromatography is particularly important in a broad range of energy
applications including the analysis of petrochemicals, natural gas and
biodiesel. Varian has updated its GC analysis solutions to accommodate the
latest changes to petrochemical industry standard methods and introduces
solutions for biodiesel analysis. Both the 430-GC and the 450-GC incorporate
the latest column technology from Varian including FactorFour(TM) VF-
WAXms(TM), the world's first capillary column with a stabilized wax stationary
phase, and the Select(TM) Biodiesel Glycerides column, the first high
resolution metal capillary column specifically designed to withstand the
rigors of triglycerides analysis at high temperature over extended periods of
use.
The 400 Series GC systems fully utilize Varian's powerful Galaxie(TM)
Chromatography Data System Software, offering unparalleled expandability and
multi-vendor instrument control. Customizable calculations and reports,
special application "plug-ins" and the highly innovative Scheduler(TM)
software simplify operation in complex, high throughput, multi-instrument
laboratory environments.
"The new 400-GC series delivers superior analysis solutions for widely
utilized standard methods and user-specified applications," said Martin
O'Donoghue, Senior Vice President, Scientific Instruments, Varian, Inc.
"Varian is unique among GC manufacturers in offering a full range of complete
product solutions backed up by highly trained sales and support teams around
the globe."
For more technical information about Varian's GC instrumentation, please
visit http://www.varianinc.com/products/
Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of scientific instruments and
vacuum technologies for life science and industrial applications. The company
provides complete solutions, including instruments, vacuum products,
laboratory consumable supplies, software, training and support through its
global distribution and support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately
3,900 people worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2007 sales of $921
million, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market
under the symbol, "VARI." Further information is available on the company's
Web site: www.varianinc.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Public Relations
Varian, Inc.
650.424.3845
pr@varianinc.com

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