Inside Customer Labs

As environmental testing needs continue to evolve, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is preparing to expand its analytical capabilities with EPA Method 1633 for fish tissue and surface water analysis, while also exploring automation opportunities for pesticide extraction workflows.

Our Technical Sales, Evan Chu, recently visited the The University of British Columbia - Civil Engineering Environmental Laboratory, where he met with Brad Wishart, Technical Researcher at UBC, to review the laboratory’s use of the PromoChrom SPE-03 system for PFAS, 6PPD-Q, trace organic compound analysis, and local fisheries research.

Our Technical Sales, Des Robb, visited ALS Environmental in Kelso to support their automated SPE processes for PFAS analysis.

Our Support Chemist Saeid Farzaneh, together with Sandra Parras, EIT, recently completed the onsite installation of four SPE-03 automated extraction systems at Veolia, a global environmental services company recognized for its leadership in water management and its role in supporting safe and sustainable water systems worldwide.

Our Technical Sales recently visited the City of Tucson Water in Arizona to support their automated SPE workflows for drinking water analysis. The laboratory currently operates two PromoChrom SPE-03 systems for PFAS analysis and is looking to scale its fleet from two to five systems, including three systems dedicated to PFAS and two for Dioxins.

Our team recently visited the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) PFAS laboratory to support ongoing water testing efforts that protect Delaware’s water resources and monitor contaminants impacting community water safety across the state. together under a unified identity.

During the visit, the team shared positive feedback from their experience using PromoChrom’s automated SPE system, noting the intuitive operation, consistent recoveries, and the timely support they receive when questions arise. Automation has helped them maintain consistent result, and they are considering further scaling as sample volumes continue to increase.

Beyond PFAS, the SPE-03’s versatile design also supports applications such as 6PPD-Q, pesticides, PAHs, PCBs, and other contaminants, giving labs confidence that their automation investment will adapt as testing needs evolve. consistent results for years and the pumping system around it now unlocks a new Smart Automation — AI powered control and predictive intelligence augmenting the mature liquid handling system.