Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities

The Plasma Protein Forum provides a unique opportunity for industry suppliers to market and promote their products and services to a targeted audience. There is no better opportunity to meet and network with members of the plasma protein therapeutics industry. The Plasma Protein Forum offers a variety of sponsor and exhibitor levels as well as advertising opportunities.

 2010 Opportunities (select)   

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  • Please contact Michelle Mason for Sponsorship and Exhibiting opportunities:
                 email: mmason@pptaglobal.org                  Phone: 443.433.1106

Our 2009 Sponsors & Exhibitors

Abbott Logo
Diamond Sponsor
 
For more than a century, Abbott Laboratories has been working to help people around the world in their pursuit of healthy lives. We are a broad based health care company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and services – from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and care.  Scientific innovation drives our growth. Abbott combines science and innovation to develop solutions to the world’s health care challenges. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives through leading pharmaceuticals and medical products, including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritional products. Abbott Diagnostics is committed to being the scientific leader in Hepatitis and Retrovirus. Our goal is to provide high quality products for viral marker testing to help ensure the safety of the world’s blood supply. For more information visit: www.abbottdiagnostics.com.
 
Fenwall Logo
Diamond Sponsor
 
Fenwal, Inc. is dedicated to supporting a safe, plentiful blood supply through the development, manufacture and marketing of products and services for the transfusion medicine industry. For more information visit: www.fenwalinc.com.
Haemonetics Logo
Diamond Sponsor and  Exhibitor
 
Haemonetics is a global leader in automated blood processing technology and information systems supporting the plasma, blood bank and surgical markets. For more than 30 years, the Company has earned a solid reputation for product innovation, technical expertise, and superior quality. Haemonetics has been consistently recognized for providing world-class customer service. For more information visit: www.haemonetics.com.
 
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Logo
Diamond Sponsor
 
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson company, is a leading provider of high-value diagnostic products and services for the global health care community. For more than half a century, the company has been committed to providing accurate, timely, and cost-effective solutions for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and confirming diseases.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics has earned its reputation as a trusted name in diagnostics by combining an on-going investment in technological innovation and product quality with an unparalleled focus on customer service and support. The Company maintains a leadership position in two major market segments: Transfusion Medicine (Donor Screening and Immunohematology) and Clinical Laboratories (Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics). For more information visit: www.orthoclinical.com.
 
Qualtex Logo
Platinum Sponsor Exhibitor
QualTex Laboratories is dedicated to supporting global public safety with the timely delivery of high quality testing services for regulated Biological Products. Testing over 6 million samples annually the laboratories at QualTex continue to grow and provide client services for Viral Marker, Nucleic Acid testing, Confirmatory, Microbiology, Quality Control, and Reference & Consultation. For more information visit: www.qualtexlabs.org .
 
Gold Sponsor Exhibitor

 
CROfessionals is a CRO founded because of our commitment to providing quality plasma product research and development support and our strong focus on customer service. The President and Clinical Director, Sue Bhadare, has extensive knowledge of the plasma protein industry, as she has worked in this field for over 20 years. Sue saw a niche in the CRO market place (blood and biotechnology products) and CROfessionals was borne. CROfessionals staff are courteous, resourceful, pro-active, and knowledgeable, trained on our clinical protocols and understand that our clients are our lifeline. CROfessionals dedicates itself to your research and will ensure the integrity of your data, that your sites are well trained and well monitored and that we adhere to ICH GCP guidelines. We understand blood products, the limited subject populations, viral testing, immunogenicity, site training needs and customer service for the sites and the Sponsors with these smaller but intense studies. For more information visit: www.crofessionals.com .
 

Silver Sponsor Exhibitor


 
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) is a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures innovative noninvasive patient monitoring solutions, including bedside and handheld medical devices and a wide array of sensors. A key medical technology innovator, Masimo is responsible for the invention of award-winning noninvasive technologies that are revolutionizing patient monitoring, including Masimo SET® pulse oximetry, Masimo Rainbow SET® Pulse CO-Oximetry™, and first-ever noninvasive and continuous total hemoglobin (SpHb™) monitoring technology. For more information visit. For more information visit:  www.masimo.com.
 
Roche Clean Logo
Silver Sponsor Exhibitor
 
Roche Diagnostics is the world’s largest provider of diagnostic products for patient care. For the donor screening laboratory, Roche offers COBAS® AmpliScreen® products: FDA approved nucleic acid tests for HIV-1, HCV, and HBV. For more information visit: www.mylabonline.com.
 
Sebra Logo
Silver Sponsor Exhibitor
 
As a global leader for over 35 years in the area of biological collection and processing, SEBRA has developed specialized technologies focused on the commercial plasma and transfusion medicine industries.  At the Plasma Protein forum, SEBRA will feature its full line of sealers including the new auto hand held “green technology” sealer.  We invite you to visit the SEBRA booth during the forum. SEBRA is a world leader in developing innovative technology for tube sealing and blood processing equipment. It has earned this strong position by providing customers with innovative, dependable products and the highest level of technical and customer service for over 30 years. For more information visit:  www.sebra.com.

 

Bronze Sponsor Exhibitors:

 


 
AOSS Medical Supply is a leading private medical supplier to the Plasma, Bloodbank, Hemodialysis, Laboratory, EMS, Surgical and Long-Term Care markets. We provide disposable ancillary supplies and medical equipment to facilities in North America and across the globe. Headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, with a second distribution facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, and with our partnership with ABCO and their 150,000 square foot facility, we pride ourselves on offering every customer superior service and quality products at competitive costs. AOSS also offers a custom designed in-house, online ordering system for direct facility access, along with direct link to their approved product lists, review of orders before shipment, and purchase and usage reports. “First in Quality, Foremost in Service, and at the Forefront of Our Industry!” For more information visit: www.aossmedical.com.
 

 
Bennett International Transport combines every aspect of global transportation into a specialized, freight forwarding operation designed to meet any need door-to-door, whether rail, air, or ocean freight. We provide customized solutions to deliver your perishable products including refrigerated warehousing, spoilage insurance, 20’ to 40’ reefers and specialized equipment. For more information visit: www.bennettig.com.
 

 
The Binding Site specializes in the development and manufacture of immunodiagnostic reagents. Our product range includes EIA kits for Tetanus toxoid IgG and Diphtheria toxoid IgG, optimized for plasma screening and the manufacture of therapeutic immunoglobulins. Products for the measurement of IgG subclasses are also available. Visit our exhibition booth for further information. For more information visit: www.bindingsite.co.uk.
 
 
Cerny & Ivey Engineers, Inc. is a multi-disciplined engineering firm providing professional consulting engineering services with an emphasis on forensics and laboratory testing. We adhere to the highest level of professional and ethical standards as we strive to deliver long-term, cost-effective solutions for our clients engineering needs.
 

 
The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is part of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , a U.S. government agency. Information on blood-related guidance documents and other regulatory information are available at our booth. Come by the booth to talk with knowledgeable staff concerning the regulation of biological products. For more information visit: www.fda.gov .
Hemasource Logo
 
Maximize the value of your supply chain with HemaSource, your quality medical supplies distributor. HemaSource has invented some unique cost-reduction tools. These are easy-to-use, yet sophisticated tools that can reduce costs through Inventory Reduction, Rush Shipment Reduction, Waste Reduction and revealing Best Demonstrated Practices, while saving precious time for busy managers. For more information visit: www.hemasource.com.

 
The HemoCue Experience is more than world class systems that guarantee performance. It is also confidence through unparalleled support and a personal relationship. HemoCue has long been synonymous with precision, accuracy and reliability. Blood Centers and Testing Facilities can benefit by using FDA CBER cleared hemoglobin systems: the HemoCue Donor Hb Checker, the HemoCue Hb 301, and the HemoCue Plasma/Low Hb. The Donor Hb checker and Hb 301 Systems are CLIA waived for hemoglobin donor screening and provide lab accurate, quantitative results. The Plasma/Low Hb system provides a quantitative determination of low levels of hemoglobin for blood product QC and donor specimen suitability. For more information visit www.hemocue.com.
 
MAK-SYSTEM International Group is a leading medical information technology company providing a broad portfolio of information management systems to healthcare organizations worldwide. With more than 850 installations in over 40 countries among which are 22 nationwide implementations, MAK-SYSTEM is uniquely positioned to provide blood banks and hospital transfusion services with the most comprehensive combination of software functionality, support services and technology solutions to safeguard and optimize the entire blood management process. For more information visit: http://www.mak-system.net.


 
Master-Bilt walk-in blood plasma freezers create a consistent -40°F environment for rapid freezing and dependable storage while saving you energy. We offer a complete package consisting of walk-in panels and refrigeration systems. Some of our outstanding features include six-inch thick panels for energy efficiency; Master Controller electronic control system with patented reverse cycle defrost to further increase energy efficiency and extend plasma lifespan; and an in-factory product training program to help maximize freezer performance. Master-Bilt has been in the blood plasma business for over 30 years. For more information visit: www.master-bilt.com.
 
Medical Supplies of America Logo
 
Medical Supplies of America, LLC is a medical supply distributor committed to bringing the highest quality medical disposables to the plasmapheresis industry. The experience and diverse background of our management team and associates allows us to develop innovative and cost effective solutions while providing world-class customer service to our customers. For more information visit: www.medicalsuppliesofamerica.com.
 

 

 
Next Controls provides a secure web based, FDA 21 CFR 11 compliant, facility/ temp monitoring/ alarm notification/ electronic record services. Tutela provides real time user access to electronic data, archives and audit records at anytime from anywhere via web browser. 24/7 alarm notification service via operators is included. Validation IQ, OQ and sensor calibration services provided. Electronic records and safety at an affordable price. For more information visit: www.nextcontrols.com.
PSI Logo
 
PSI is a national non-profit organization whose caring staff is committed to supporting people with expensive chronic illnesses and conditions through locating solutions with health insurance and assisting with premiums and prescription co-payments to facilitate positive health and well-being. For more information visit: www.uneedpsi.org.

 
Sepa-Sigma, Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer of flat-type virus removal filters and high-sensitive integrity test. SepaΣ20 filters incorporate a double-decker membrane comprising of the membrane with a pore size of 20nm superposed with 80nm membrane, resulting in excellent plasma protein transmissibility together with higher removability of 20nm-size viruses. Its membrane is composed of regenerated cellulose with multi-layered (ca. 200-300 layers) structure and the filters are operated below 3 bar. Sepa-Sigma also provides the high-sensitive integrity test of iron hydroxide colloid that is based on a direct method and non-destructive to the membranes. For more information visit: www.sepa-sigma.com.
 
Separation Technology, Inc. (STI) provides two superior hematocrit donor screening systems. HemataSTAT® provides a spun hematocrit in one minute with a very low cost per test.  UltraCrit™ is a new ultra-accurate device that uses ultrasound technology to measure hematocrit.  The device is easy to use and takes just 30 seconds. For more information visit: www.separationtechnology.com.