Dear Mike
Even Knauer (though known for HPLCs) are up with the Bioline
chromatography solutions.
And cheaper than GE.
With best regards
Kris
On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM, Paul Smith <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Michael,
> Unfortunately, I actually don't know who serves these machines apart from
> GE.
> Because you brought up the subject of GE equipment and service, I thought I
> would ask the community about the best options for routine crystallographic
> scale FPLC.
> In my opinion, following the takeover of Pharmacia by GE the the price of GE
> machines, replacement parts, and service has skyrocketed and GE service reps
> seem determined to squeeze and extort every dollar they can. Personally,
> I'd love to never do business with GE again.
>
> However, in some ways, they are the only game in town. GE is the de facto
> standard for our line of work and the Akta line are very good machines.
> However, GE's consistent price gouging and outright crooked service
> practices encourage me look elsewhere.
> I've used systems from AP-biotech (junk) and have heard some good things
> about Bio-rad. What does the community at large think? Are there other
> good options? Does anyone have some spare millions and manufacturing
> connections in India/China to consider starting a competing company?
> Sorry to hijack your thread Michael. Let me know what you find out. The
> less money I send to GE the better.
>
> --Paul
>
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Colaneri <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 2:28 PM
> Subject: [ccp4bb] Akta Prime
>
> Dear all,
>
> We have an AktaPrime and GE Lifesciences stop servicing these instruments
> because they are getting old. Does anyone know of a third party company
> that gives contracts to maintain these instruments? Thank you.
>
> Mike Colaneri
>
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