News 3. - 4. Quarter 2010

The new test for private clients: Water test E. coli/Coliforms

Water in humans surroundings, like drinking water, water from wells or tap water is more often contaminated than generally assumed. As current studies show, pathogenic bacteria exist averaged in every 8th water sample of public buildings. In accordance with experts it can be concluded that the same quota is valid for private households. »More...

Ergonomic. Durable. Economic. Axio Lab.A1

vermicon AG is the expert for the detection of microorganisms – the Carl Zeiss group is the specialist for visualization. The partnership of both companies is a clear consequence. For the analysis of the VIT kits and generally for analysis applying the VIT gene probe technology. »More...

MIS – Microbial identification services

You have a pure culture, high-molecular purified, from a pure culture extracted DNA, food- or environmental samples and need to know, which bacteria, yeasts or mould are at hand? For this purpose vermicon AG is the right choice. We offer you the precise microbial identification via molecular gene analysis as a service. »More...

VIT-Bier: Detect beer spoilage bacteria uncompromisingly

In Munich one says: "Beyond Oktoberfest is before Oktoberfest." Refering to beer production this is evenly more true, not only in Bavaria. All over the world, beer and beer-based drinks are very popular. Constant high quality is essential for breweries. »More...

The new kind of service

Highest quality as usual with more service: Discover the plus about service with microbiological services from vermicon. Now you will get reliable results as usual with increased comfort. vermicon services are now available as convenient serviceplus. We extend the idea of service and and provide you with a complete service package. »More info...

ANAMMOX-process: anaerobic nitrogen degradation

The ANaerobic AMMonium OXidation (ANAMMOX)-process enables the anaerobic degradation of nitrogen compounds. Compared to the conventional, cost-intensive nitrification/denitrification process, in the ANAMMOX-process ammonium is transformed to molecular nitrogen under anaerobic conditions. As an expert for microbiology of wastewater, vermicon offers the analysis of the responsible bacteria for the ANAMMOX-process. »More info...

Absolut quantification of Legionella

Water serves as necessary component for industrial plants in their production flows. Unfortunately, industrial environments constitute an ideal atmosphere for Legionella bacteria to grow. Whether contained in process water, air conditioning systems or cooling towers – pathogenic Legionella are a dangerous threat to humans. »More info...

It's time for a change of paradigms

The case of bacterial infections at the University Medical Centre of Mainz caused by contaminated infusions shows clearly: The cultivation-dependent "gold standard" for the detection of microorganisms clearly is outdated according to state-of-the-art in science. This is why rapid methods not using cultivation like the reliable and robust FISH technology must have to be focussed on and set as standard. »More info...

Effortless Alicyclobacillus cultivation

You want to enrich fruit juice and fruit concentrate in order to detect Alicyclobacillus spp. reliably? The commonly known liquid BAM medium presents itself as your perfect solution. vermicon AG provides you with convenient VCM BAM dosage units which produce convincing results economically – without much effort. »More info...

Campylobacter – an underestimated threat

Steadily underestimated, nevertheless dangerous: Campylobacter. Food related diarrhoea is not exclusively caused by Salmonella bacteria – Campylobacter caused diarrhoea occurs just as often. Its world wide effect concerns everyone suffering from travel diarrhoea. Especially during the hot summer months an increased infection rate occurs, often particularly in meat and poultry products. »More info...

Give environmental microbes no chance

Prevent Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination: These environmental microbes are often discovered in closed production flows, impose a serious threat on all industries. Especially for food and beverage producers Pseudomonas aeruginosa product contamination constitutes a major threat. In order to ensure their customers’ health we provide you with our VIT-Pseudomonas aeruginosa test kit. »More info...

A different angle on microorganisms

Shining bacteria – fascinating insight: Microorganisms are the oldest, most flexible and most predominant life form on our planet. Only a small percentage of them has been identified by scientists. In order to be identified, analysed and quantified depending on specific research needed, these bacteria have to be visualised on many occasions. »More info...

VIT for Drinks

One system, all beverage spoiling bacteria: During the production of beverages unwanted bacteria may occur on each individual production level. However, every production step requires fast release decisions. Our “VIT for Drinks” product line acts as a reliable detection system which meets these high expectations perfectly. »More...

Lighting the wastewater black box

Filamentous bacteria are often cause to problems arising in wastewater treatment plants. Especially due to variations in temperature filaments, which cause bulking and floating sludge as well as scum forming, occur increasingly. Thus, in the following summer months severe problems related to the filament occurrence are to be expected. »More...

Ideal VCM media cultivation results

Whether used in combination with our VIT-kits or individually – our VCM cultivation media provides for unique efficiency. These high speed media developed and tested by our internal research departments are available in handy vermicon dosing units. We constantly update our portfolio of various bacterium genera and groups. »More...

For a sustainable future

Use of the VIT gene probe technology within the EU-funded project AquaFit4Use: The project aims to establish a more sustainable use of the most important ressource water on our planet. With a total budget of 14.8 million EUR it is one of the largest EU-funded projects within its sector. vermicon is involved with its innovative solutions. »More...

Water test Legionella – available in new sizes now

Recurrent media reports prove: Legionella contamination occurs frequently. The hazardous bacteria which cause the life-threatening Legionnaires’ disease even lurk in your home. In order to avoid the illness and to assure a bacteria free environment, test your home water – even multiple samples at a time. Order directly online. »More...

VIT-Bier: for the pure taste of beer

The comprising and fast detection system for all beer-spoiling bacteria

VIT-Bier allows high-class microbiological quality control in breweries. For almost 10 years this unique detection system is successfully used by numerous breweries worldwide. Fast, reliable and effortless detection of beer-spoiling bacteria is now possible. »More...

The new microbiological consulting

Prevent troubles with your industrial processes: Microbes cause technical problems which result in lower quality of the products. To fight this problems you need experts. We are ready to accept the challenge. Because we know what a modern microbiological consulting should look like we developed the new approach VIT-Profiling. »More...