The increasing knowledge of genes and the understanding of their function has opened an entire new dimension for the diagnosis and curing of diseases. Applying genetic information in research, diagnostics or therapy requires nucleic acid chemicals. Through its Proligo Reagents product line, SAFC offers key oligonucleotide raw materials required to process genetic information.
Setting the industry standard for quality, SAFC offers high-performance, reliable DNA and RNA synthesis reagents to enable our customers to maximize their efficiency and quality of oligonucleotides synthesis.
| Key Strengths |
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Extensive range of products |
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Significant history in supplying pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries |
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Highly-qualified staff |
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ISO 9000 certified since 1993 |
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Broad technological expertise in nucleic acid products |
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Strong background in specialty monomer manufacturing |
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Vast experience in process and product development |
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Modern laboratories, state-of-the-art analytical support |
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Automated HPLC purification plant |
| History |
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1981 - BioSyntech GmbH proprietary nucleic acid synthesis technologies founded by Professor
Hubert Köster |
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1986 - BioSyntech acquired by Milligen, a Division of Millipore®, Inc. |
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1991 - Transfer of the Biosearch chemical operations from California to Hamburg, Germany |
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1993 - First ISO 9001 biotechnology company certified in Germany |
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1994 - Integration into PerSeptive Biosystems®, Inc. |
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1995 - Acquisition of Controlled Pored Glass (CPG) technology |
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1996 - Manufacturing facilities improved to state-of-the-art |
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1998 - PerSeptive Biosystems®, Inc. merges with Perkin Elmer® Corporation |
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1998 - Proligo® Reagents founded by SKW and NeXstar |
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2002 - Proligo® Reagents multi-ton manufacturing capabilities introduced |
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2005 - Proligo® Reagents purchased by Sigma-Aldrich®, Inc. for its SAFC® custom manufacturing
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