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E&O : Preparing culture media with the MEDIAWEL 30

Culutre Media Production | Publié le 07 août 2025 |

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” We basically run the MEDIAWEL three or four times a day, making 30L batches, but it also gives us the opportunity to manufacture very small scale, such as R&D batches or pilot scale batches”

Stewart Gibson, Technical Development Manager at E&O

Inside E&O laboratories:

Welcome to Bonnybridge, Scotland, where E&O Laboratories opens the doors of its historic culture media production facility, led by Virginia Lucey. Supported by a team of over 150 professionals, E&O has become a major player in the UK, producing nearly 20 million plates and exporting worldwide.

Innovation driving production: how culture media is made with the Mediawel 30

To optimize its output, E&O Laboratories invested in five Mediawel 30 preparators from Alliance Bio Expertise, acquired through Don Whitley Scientific. Stewart Gibson, Technical Development Manager, explains that these devices offer great versatility: batches can range from 2.5 to 30 liters, suitable for routine production as well as R&D and pilot-scale needs.

One of the Mediawel 30’s main advantages is precise temperature control, crucial for high-quality media that serve clinical, food, and pharmaceutical laboratories. Every process is traceable: the device enables temperature profiles to be downloaded, ensuring complete batch documentation.

Ergonomics and Performance

The Mediawel 30’s design facilitates preparation, supplement addition, and effective mixing. When it comes to dispensing, the machine delivers excellent yield with minimal waste, thanks to the uniquely shaped tank that maximizes media recovery.

Ambitions

This technology supports E&O Laboratories’ goal to become the leading supplier of culture media in the UK, while continuing to innovate and launch new products. “Now that COVID is behind us, we’re ready to open new horizons,” concludes Virginia Lucey.

We sincerely thank E&O Laboratories & Don Whitley Scientific for their valuable partnership and for generously sharing their time and insights in this testimonial.

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