David Nuttall MP visits new state-of-the-art facilities of successful local business14-04-2011 LGC Standards stays in Bury and provides employment for specialist scientific staff During a visit to the new LGC Standards offices and laboratory at Chamberhall Business Park, David Nuttall, MP for Bury North welcomed the prospect of new jobs being created. LGC Standards has relocated to brand new state-of-the-art facilities at the recently developed business park next to the new Great Manchester Police Divisional HQ building. LGC Standards is a world leader in ensuring that our food is safe to eat and their services are used by household names around the globe. The move has already led to new staff being added to the 45 strong workforce and there is every likelihood that more specialist staff will be recruited in the months ahead. David Nuttall commented: “Many people will be surprised to learn that right in the heart of Bury we have one of the world leaders in this highly specialised field of proficiency testing which ensures our food is safe to eat. I wish LGC Standards every success in their new building.” Mr Nuttall was given a full tour of the new premises by Phil Smith, Head of Sales and Marketing at LGC Standards Proficiency Testing who said, "The move is an important step in the development of our business, providing growth opportunity and the ability to further improve the service we offer customers. To be able to do this, and remain in Bury, is a big benefit for us."
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About LGC Standards LGC Standards provides products and services to improve measurement and quality control within the laboratory, and is part of LGC, whose LGC Science & Technology Division acts as the UK National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. LGC Standards supplies over 100,000 products, including reference materials, pharmaceutical impurity reference standards (produced under ISO Guide 34 accreditation), biological standards and reagents, and proficiency testing. LGC Standards is headquartered in Teddington, Middlesex, UK. Its global centre for excellence in proficiency testing is located in Bury (Greater Manchester). LGC Standards has offices in France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, China, Russia, United Arab Emirates and the UK, a joint venture presence in India, and representatives in Brazil, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, the Netherlands, Romania, Turkey and the US. About LGC
LGC (www.lgc.co.uk) is an international science-based company and market leader in analytical, forensic and diagnostic services and reference standards. LGC operates in a variety of markets which underpin the safety, health and security of the public and the regulation of industry, for both public and private sector clients. LGC operates internationally through four divisions - LGC Forensics, LGC Genomics, LGC Standards and LGC Science & Technology. The latter includes specialist laboratories delivering contracts for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and supports LGC's designated role as the UK's National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurement. Our operations are extensively accredited to international quality standards such as ISO 17025. With headquarters in Teddington, South West London, the LGC Group employs ca 1,400 staff in 29 laboratories and centres globally. Privatised in 1996 and now majority-owned by funds managed by Bridgepoint, LGC was founded almost 170 years ago as the Laboratory of the Government Chemist - a statutory function maintained by LGC today.
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