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ECHA Microbiology

ECHA Microbiology are the developers of the MicrobMonitor2 test.  Their expertise in investigation, control and treatment of microbiological contamination in petroleum products is recognised worldwide.  ECHA provide consultancy and analytical services for the world's major oil companies, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, shipping operators, insurers, classification societies, defence services, government agencies and other fuel and oil users.  ECHA's full range of products can be seen at their website.  In the future, all ECHA's products will be integrated in the MicrobMonitor site to give you a fully capable global online ordering facility.

IATA

IATA, the International Air Transport Association, is the internationally recognised trade association representing 95% of scheduled airline traffic. Originally founded in 1919, IATA brings together approximately 280 airlines, including the world's largest. Its mission is to represent and to serve the airline industry. The association is the primary industry forum through which Member airlines and their Partners develop global aviation standards. IATA is responsible for developing and shaping policies and practice for the conduct of air transport services within the international regulatory framework.

ECHA are an IATA Strategic Partner and have had a key role in IATA’s Technical Fuels Group in developing Guidance Material and training materials on Microbial Contamination in Aircraft Fuel Tanks.

Energy Institute

The Institute of Petroleum (IP) has now merged with the Institute of Energy to form the Energy Institute (EI), the leading professional body for the energy industries, representing almost 12,000 professionals both nationally and internationally. A Royal Charter membership organisation, the Energy Institute serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters, creating a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry. It is licensed by the Engineering Council (UK) to offer Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician status to engineers.

ECHA Microbiology have maintained an active involvement in the Institutes activities for nearly 20 years including involvement in the development of IP test methods and Guidelines which are internationally recognised as the standards for the petroleum industry. ECHA Director Graham Hill is the Chairman of the Energy Institute Microbiology Committee and ECHA are included on the EI Register of Consultants.

Each year the IP awards (now EI awards) have recognised excellence in the petroleum industry, notably in the areas of communication, environment, innovation, safety and technology. ECHA Microbiology are the proud winners of the IP Award for Innovation in 2002 for development of MicrobMonitor2. Click to find out more about the EI Awards.

International Association for the Stability Handling & Use of Liquid Fuels

IASH®, the International Association for Stability and handling of Liquid Fuels, was founded in 1986. It is the world’s foremost international organization devoted to all aspects of the stability and handling of liquid fuels.

IASH® is an international, non-governmental, interdisciplinary, volunteer association. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations subscribing to its purposes. Currently, the association has over 300 members in more than 30 countries worldwide. They represent academe, government, industry, and other sectors associated with the petroleum industry. Their interests span the time from when fuels are produced in a refinery until they are burned in a power plant, engine, furnace, or turbine.

ECHA are a Supporting Member of IASH and ECHA Director Graham Hill is the Chairman for 2008/9

INVICTA A/S was established in 1984 and has rapidly established itself as an independent oil testing laboratory. Analysis services are presently being carried out for over 650 customers in Scandinavia, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Invicta's motto is "QUICK and ACCURATE". INVICTA is ECHA's distributor in Norway and neighboring countries.

IMarEST

The Institute of Marine Engineers is a professional institution and learned society and is the largest in its field in the world. It was founded in 1889 to provide a forum for discussion on engineering matters and to enhance the status of the profession. The principles then established have been maintained and today the Institute, with in excess of 15,000 members throughout the world is a respected authority in every maritime country. It is a truly international organisation and has non-governmental consultative status of the International Maritime Organisation.

Schulke+

Schulke & Mayr was founded in 1889 by the Hamburg businessmen Rudolf Schulke and Julius Mayr for the sale of the first packaged branded preparation for disinfection: LYSOL.

In 1892, a major cholera epidemic raged in Hamburg, and LYSOL passed its most important test in combating the disease. In 1913, the product SAGROTAN, still the most well known product, was introduced into medical practice. Gradually, the company's business activity extended into the areas of hygiene, body care and special preservatives. In the meantime, Schülke & Mayr build an important market position, becoming market leader in some of these areas. In 1963 - during the course of expansion - the company moved its site from Hamburg to Glashütte - a part of the present-day Norderstedt. Since 1996 the company has belonged to the French organisation Air Liquide, a concern that operates throughout the world, which is mainly active in the manufacture and marketing of industrial and medical gases, and which, like S&M, is devoted to the protection of health. Its worldwide turnover is approx. 4 thousand million £.