NSTA Conference in Phoenix

Phoenix Rising Through Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships

December 3–5, 2009
Phoenix Convention Center
100 N 3rd Street Phoenix,AZ 85004

We invite you to join Steve Yudicky, Dynalon Product Manager for three days of invaluable and inspiring professional learning at the Phoenix Area Regional NSTA Conference. Please visit the Dynalon booth to sample our line of economical education plastic labware.

Some say the mythical bird Phoenix represents our capacity for vision. This December we'll meet in Phoenix, Arizona, to explore excellence in science education, from challenging content to professional relationships.

The conference headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Conference registration and sessions will be at the Phoenix Convention Center, as will the exhibits and the NSTA Science Store. Additional events will be held at the Sheraton.

The conference will begin with concurrent sessions on Thursday, December 3, at 8:00 AM, and end on Saturday, December 5, at 12 Noon.

STAO 2009 Conference in Ontario

Spotlight on the New Curriculum

Inquiry to Innovation
November 12-14 2009
DoubleTree by Hilton - Toronto Airport

We invite you to join Steve Yudicky, Dynalon Product Manager for three days of invaluable and inspiring professional learning as STAO continues Encouraging Excellence in Science Education through Leadership and Service. Please visit the Dynalon booth to sample our line of economical education plastic labware.

• Features more than 250 sessions of information and practical learning experiences and provides a host of hands-on, classroom ready activities and resources
  
• Enables teachers to confidently and competently implement- the revised Science and Technology (Grades 1-8) curricula- the revised Science (Grades 9-12) curricula
  
• Emphasizes the investigation skills of Scientific Inquiry and Technological Problem Solving

Enhance your conference experience by attending the Thursday Smarter Science Luncheon, the Thursday evening Banquet (with speaker Maude Barlow) and the Saturday Celebration Luncheon. You can add these options when you register for the conference!

Cruising the Currents of Science

CAST 2009 Conference in Galevston, Texas November 5th through the 7th.

Steve Yudicky, Dynalon Product manager will be exhibiting later this week at the 2009 CAST Conference in Galveston, TX. Please visit the Dynalon booth to sample our line of economical education plastic labware.

First Time Attendees are encouraged to go to a special First Timers Coffee event, sponsored by Sargent-Welch, OHAUS, the Dana Center, and Science Kit, on Thursday from 7-8 AM in Moody Gardens Salon D. At the event, you will receive invaluable information about how to make the most of your time in Galveston.

SPEAKERS - There are 3 Featured Speakers this year: Mary Manheim, a forensic anthropologist; Mike Everhart, a paleontologist; and Bernard Harris, an astronaut. Speaker presentations take place on Thursday and Friday and are available to all conference participants at no additional cost. Brief speaker bios and presentation times are available on the speaker page on the CAST website.

STRANDS - The printed conference program will identify different groups of programs as being affiliated with a particular topic or strand. These strand programs are open to all, but are labeled with Strand Name Presents: to help you identify their connection to other programs within the same theme. Strands may include workshops, short courses, field trips, and luncheons.
This year's strands include:

ACT2 - Associated Chemistry Teachers of Texas

ISEA - Informal Science Education Association

TABT - Texas Association of Biology Teachers

TCES - Texas Council of Elementary Science

TESTA - Texas Earth Science Teachers Association

TMEA - Texas Marine Education Association

TSELA - Texas Science Education Leadership Association

All fee-based programs (i.e. Short Courses, Field Trips, Luncheons) can be selected during online registration and will be added to your registration fee. However, if you don't decide on one of these until later, you will still have the opportunity to register and pay at the conference. Just keep in mind, participation in all programs is first come, first served and spaces are limited.

114th Annual STANYS Conference

October 31-November 3, 2009 at the Rochester, NY Riverside Convention Center

Steve Yudicky, Dynalon Product manager will be exhibiting later this month at the 114th Annual STANYS Conference in Rochester, NY. Please visit the Dynalon booth to sample our line of economical education plastic labware.

The theme of this year’s Conference is “Making Connections.” Workshops and collegial networking opportunities will help teachers of science make connections with teachers from all levels of science teaching and all types of educational institutions, among the sciences and between science and math and technology, with corporations and non-profit institutions involved with science education, and with representatives of organizations like the New York State Education Department, the National Science Teachers Association, and other professional teacher associations within and from outside of New York State.

Our featured and invited speakers this year are exceptional people from the world of science. They include Dr. Spencer Wells, a renowned geneticist and anthropologist, and an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. Dr. Wells leads The Genographic Project, and has produced several fascinating and educational National Geographic program videos. Jerome Ringo in 2005 became the Chairperson of the Board of the National Wildlife Federation as well as the first African American to lead a major conservation organization. He is currently President of the Apollo Alliance, a coalition of labor, environmental, business, and civil rights leaders organized to free the United States of dependence on foreign oil. Invited speakers for the 2009 Conference include University at Albany Geologist Dr. John Delano, Princeton University Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dr. Laura Landweber and University of Rochester Astronomer Dr. Adam Frank.

2009 Area NSTA Conference in Minneapolis

October 29–31, 2009
Changing the Climate of Science Education

Steve Yudicky, Dynalon Product manager will be exhibiting later this month at the Minneapolis NSTA conference. Visit Dynalon Labware at booth 1016.

Learn how you can help "change the climate of science education." Join your colleagues in the "City of Lakes" for the first of NSTA's 2009 fall conferences.

The conference headquarters hotel is the Hilton Minneapolis. Conference registration and sessions will be at the Minneapolis Convention Center, as will the exhibits and the NSTA Science Store. Additional events will be held at the Hilton Minneapolis.

The conference will begin with concurrent sessions on Thursday, October 29, at 8:00 AM, and end on Saturday, October 31, at 12 Noon.

Dynalab Corp. under new company ownership

On September 30, 2009 Martin Davies, President & CEO, and Kathleen DeWitt, Executive VP, completed the purchase of Dynalab Corp from Nova Capital Management of the United Kingdom. The new Principals have every expectation of remaining on site in the Rochester area at 350 Commerce Drive.

Dynalab Corp is a 50 plus year old company in the plastic laboratory supply business with on site plastic fabrication capabilities that sells throughout North America. The business model includes value added packaging, product and fabrication services while supplying the Research, Industrial, Environmental and Educational markets affiliated with Life Science and Chemistry. This exciting development will preserve 35 Rochester area jobs!

A paramount focus of the company moving forward is to maintain a high level of service to all customers and suppliers while asking for their continued support. Please feel free to direct any questions to the attention of Martin or Kathy.

Annual Inventory Closing at Dynalab Corp.

Please take note Dynalab Corp. warehouse will be closed for inventory Wednesday, September 30th through Friday, October 2nd.

No materials will be available for shipping or receiving those days. Please call in urgent requests for shipping prior to 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday September 29th.

Customer Service will be available to take your calls and to process quotes or orders throughout inventory, We appreciate your understanding and will return to normal operating procedures Monday October 5th.

Third Annual Rochester Educator Collaboration Event

Collaborating for Continuous Improvement in STEM Education

Dynalon Labware Product Manager Steve Yudicky will be attending the Third Annual Rochester Educator Collaboration Event on Tuesday October 6th from 7:30 am to 4 pm at the Rochester Museum & Science Center.

This interactive event is for educators (kindergarten through college) who are interested in improving math and science learning at all levels. The purpose of the Collaboration Event is to enable networking among diverse Rochester area educators and to facilitate ongoing collaboration.

During this event you will:

Hear keynote speaker Dr. James Stigler, co-author of The Teaching Gap and The Learning Gap, and Director of the TIMSS Video Study.

Share with other K-16 educators as we collaborate for continual improvement of STEM education utilizing the tools of observation, analysis, discussion and reflection.

Learn about a variety of successful approaches to collaborating with your peers toward the continuous improvement of your own teaching practice.

Participate in a classroom observation provided by the Children’s School of Rochester, a book discussion and video study with Dr. James Stigler, or an interactive workshop on developing productive Professional Learning Communities.

Celebrate the success of your peers as we recognize the finalists of the 2009 Excellence in STEM Teaching Award, and announce the winner of the Ward’s Natural Science $10,000 Classroom Makeover.

New series of wipes, wipers & dusters

Dynalab Corp is proud to announce a complete line of wipes, wipers, cloths and dusters to compliment our already extensive array of plastic lab supplies.

Work Pac All-Purpose Wipes...
are an effective, economical option to handle a variety of light duty jobs. Made with 100% recycled paper, these towels are absorbent and durable leaving a streak-free surface.
Adept® Wipes...
ideal for wiping applications requiring clean, delicate, low-lint performance. Soft, nonabrasive, low-lint virgin tissue wipes are single ply. Efficient wipe sizes in attractive usage-control dispenser boxes with lint-reducing, anti-static film covers.
Tuff-Job scrim reinforced wipers...
are the better choice for all-purpose wiping jobs where extra durability is needed; yet, cost effective. These wipers provide the best wipe-dry performance of any comparable disposable wiper, especially for glass and other smooth surfaces. Works well in grease and oil too!
Like-Rags...
are the ideal choice for applications that require resistance to solvents and virtually lint free wiping applying aircraft solvents, wiping down print presses or plates and solvents for furniture stains. Like-Rags® eliminate the waste and cost guess work associated with industrial rags.
Dusterz®...
d ry, pretreated anti-static dusting and cleaning cloths. Cloths are oil and silicone free, which means no oily residue left behind to stain documents, streak polished surfaces or create slippery spots on floors. Dry pretreatment reduces the use of aerosol, liquid cleaners and and chemicals which helps reduce dusting and cleaning time.
Golden Dusters...
are the perfect choice for multi-purpose dusting applications. Both towels contain a unique structure that is designed to be stretched before dusting, creating tiny dust catching pockets. Towels are specially treated to collect maximum amounts of dust without leaving any hazardous residue behind.

NAOSMM Boise - A Gem State of Mind

Dynalon Labware Product Manager Steve Yudicky will be making the trip west to attend NAOSMM Boise (National Association of Stockroom Materials Managers) from July 27th to the 31st in Boise, Idaho. Visit Dynalon Labware at booth #108: tradeshow map.

As the 13th largest state in the U.S., Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones. Some of these stones can be found nowhere else in the world, which is why our great state is known as The Gem State.
Boise is nestled where the high desert plain meets the Rocky Mountains with a pristine river flowing through its center. Boise finds its roots from the gold rush days of the 1800s.

Today, Boise is still the largest metropolitan community in the state with over 211,000 residents. Numerous international, national, regional and state corporations have their headquarters in Boise.

Boise has a lot to offer. Culture and entertainment mix nicely with the abundant outdoor recreation. Downtown Boise is alive with events, entertainment and a variety of dining and unique shopping options.
Plans are moving forward for the 36th Annual NAOSMM Conference and Trade Show. Tara Grove is working hard on the seminar schedule. The host committee has identified lots of things to do in Boise, so keep checking back for additional information as it becomes available.

Once again the Board has authorized a Trivia Contest. Not only will you learn a lot about Boise and Idaho but if you get all of the answers correct you will be entered into the drawing. The winner of the drawing will receive free registration to the 2010 NAOSMM Conference & Trade Show. Good luck and see you in Boise. Click here to see the quiz.

To get a feel of Boise go to: This video that the Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau commissioned.

Levo Pipette Controller

In stock and ready to ship!

Dynalab Corp. is proud to announce the new Levo Pipette Controller, a simple to use and clean pipetting device. It's comfortable and very simple to use with precise pipettings from 0.1 to 1000mL. For use with glass or plastic volumetric and graduated pipettes, this device has a blow out feature and uses a protective / replaceable syringe filter.

Available in 4 colors available for quick identification: Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink and lists for under $45 each!

Contact Dynalab customer service at 800-828-6595 for further information.

NEW Safety Centrifuge Tube Rack and Box with Cover

The ultimate protection for 15mL and 50mL tubes, this polycarbonate safety centrifuge tube rack and box with cover will keep your samples safe and sound.

- Protect samples from dust or frost!
- Made of tough Polycarbonate with transparent hinged removable PC cover
- Temperature Range: -130°C to +130°C
- Includes two PC racks with alpha numeric grid for 15mL and 50mL tubes
- Holds 20 x 15mL tubes or 12 x 50mL tubes
- Draining holes in bottom allow usage in Water Bath
- Compact and stackable, easy to transport safely

For further information contact Dynalab Corp. at 800-8286595 or you can order your polycarbonate safety centrifuge tube rack and box with cover online via our secure website today! In stock and ready to ship.

Dynalon to attend IFT 2009

Dynalon Labware President Martin Davies and Product Manager Steve Yudicky will be making the long trip west to attend IFT International Food Nanoscience Conference 2009 June 6th through the 9th in Anaheim, California. Visit Dynalon Labware at booth #423 Sunday through Tuesday of the conference. Full IFT Nanoscience Conference 2009 agenda.


Conference Objectives:

• To discuss the current and emerging scientific and technological developments in food nanoscience
• To explore potential environmental and health and safety implications of nanoscale science and technology and to review regulatory updates
• To review case studies of successful production and marketing of novel products based on nanoscale science and technology

Background:

This year’s conference will highlight the very latest and emerging developments in the application of nanoscale science and technology in food. Illustrations of current uses or near uses in commerce will be discussed. All aspects of the continuum from research to the table including product development, formulation and testing, scale-up for commercial production, safety assessment, and regulatory and consumer issues will be examined. The assessment of potential environmental and health and safety implications, as well as regulatory developments, will be addressed.

NEW 4 Liter Plastic Cylinder, PP Squat Form

I must admit, when asked to show this new 4 Liter Polypropylene Squat Form Plastic Cylinder at a recent show I thought, this thing is HUGE who could possibly need a cylinder this big? Measuring in with a 8" octagonal base and just under 2' feet tall, this is one serious cylinder!

Steve Yudicky our product manager made sure to point out its features such as the detachable base that unscrews leaving a tube that's 4.875" in diameter with 50mL subdivisions and 500mL graduation markings all the way up one side.

So off I went and to my surprise it was a huge hit (no pun intended). I never thought labs would think this was such an amazing product (did I mention my Art Degree yet today?). Steve was right and the orders are rolling in from all over the world after being in the market only months. So far the demand has been centered in the Industrial segment with numerous labs buying in smaller quantities.

Demand is so strong that I held off posting new product releases until we were sure stock could cover any spikes... which brings me to the here and now. This is a quality plastic cylinder, the largest I have ever seen (again... art major here) with clearly printed blue graduations. It is calibrated TC/TD In 20ºC +/- 50mL and weighs less than 11 lbs when at full capacity.

Use for measuring large volumes, mixing and making up solutions and buffers. Complies with ISO 6706 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 for use with Food and Beverage. Autoclavable (repeated autoclaving may affect accuracy).

My suggestion, check these 4L plastic cylinders out and order while we have stock available!

Overstock - who wins? You do!

In the world of distribution there is a constant guessing game of what to have in stock and how much is enough. The outcome of this game sometimes is a loser for the company but a huge win for the consumer! Dynalab Corp lists our overstock science equipment and plastic lab supplies in the "Specials" section of our website.

These items can be reduced in cost sometimes 50% or more just to get our inventory levels back in line. These are all brand new, no scratches, dents or other defects and would be an excellent buy for any laboratory, school or industry looking to save a few dollars and in this current economy aren't we all trying to save a few dollars?

One such example are the short form Hydrometer Racks shown above manufactured in our Rochester, NY custom plastic fabrication facility. There was a customer buying heavy on this line that unfortunately lost their customer demand so we have 15 hydrometer racks in stock that we are selling at a 55% discount of $32 each! Orders can be placed securely through our website or phone customer service at 800-828-6595.

The answer is obvious, the customer wins big in cases of overstock and my advice would be to actually phone Dynalab Corp. if you are interested in high volumes of these overstock items because you never know how low the price can go!

Cambro line of plastic polypropylene containers

Dynalab is proud to offer three of Cambro's most popular lines in polypropylene plastic containers with lids. These containers can be purchased either in each quantity or as a case through our secure website.

Translucent Polypropylene Plastic Pans with Lids
Translucent polypropylene material allows for content visibility in these plastic pans with lids. Withstands temperature ranges from -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 70°C). Features a non-stick smooth interior surface increases yield and eases cleaning. Plastic containers are FDA complaint.

Square Polypropylene Plastic Containers with Lids (shown at above)

Square shape means these square polypropylene plastic containers with lids are easy to store and easy-to-read graduations are printed on the outside for inventory at a glance. Plastic containers are color codedwith snap-tight HDPE covers featureing thumb tabs for easy removal. Made of translucent material that is both durable and resistant to stains. -Withstands temperatures from -40°F to 160°F (-40°C to 70°C). Plastic containers are FDA complaint.

Round Polypropylene Plastic Containers with Lids

Round polypropylene plastic containers have asy to read imprinted graduations on the outside for invenotry at a glance. Round shape promotes proper air circulation around the container. Molded-in holes in the handles for quick and sanitary drying. Snap on covers fit tightly, yet can be easily removed; spill resistant. Made of translucent material that is both durable and resistant to stains. Withstands temperatures from -40°F to 160°F (-40°C - 70°C). Plastic containers are FDA complaint.

Extended range of drum and liquid samplers

Pursuant to numerous custom plastic fabrication inquiries on liquid and drum samplers beyond our standard range, we have decided to extend our offerings in stock items. Liquid and Drum Samplers are now available in 3', 6' and 8' handle lengths with either 100mL or 500mL bottle capacities.

Manufactured from chemically resistant high density polyethylene, this sampling device is perfect for corrosive environments and for hard to reach places. The included polypropylene 100 ml or 500 ml (4 oz or 16 oz) bottle screws into the end of the handle and is filled via four ports (2 allowing liquid to enter and 2 allowing air to escape). Excellent for industrial and environmental applications. All rod outer diameters: 1/4".

Additional sizes and models with depth capture are available upon request by calling 800-828-6595.

Energy savings at Dynalab Corp.

Please be advised that Dynalab Corp. / Dynalon Labware will be closing at noon on Fridays until further notice. All RUSH orders must be submitted by 10:30 am on Friday for same day shipment. Regular order entry will cease at 11:45, any orders received after that will not be processed until Monday morning.

Also take note there will not be any truck shipments on Friday until regular hours are resumed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Thank you in advance for your understanding and please phone our customer service department at 800-828-6595 with any questions.

Dynalon Labware Full Line Catalog

The day is finally here, Dynalon's new full line catalog has been sent to press which means it will be available to be sent out to you within a couple week's time. This is our first full line plastic lab supply catalog in years as we have been focusing on what used to be the equipment companies of our business group.

We are excited to be focusing on the core again, fully promoting the plastic products used in laboratories, health care, education and industry on a daily basis.

Among our most well known brands the catalog features extensive ranges of Azlon plastic labware such as beakers, bottles, cylinders and flasks as well as a very comprehensive representation of Kartell labware featuring histology supplies as well as the lab staples mentioned above.

This catalog will be ready to mail in early February to our dealer network. Please request your free copy of our 2009 Dynalon Labware full line catalog either by phoning us as 1-800-334-7585 or dropping an e-mail with your full address to labinfo@dyna-labware.com.

Happy New Year!

2009... how many times have we all written 2008 in the past 5 days? It gets better, although for some us we were writing 2009 already looking forward to better days in the new year. It looks to be a challenging year on the horizon for the US economy.


Gas prices have been on the decline which is leading many users of plastic lab supplies to expect price reductions but we haven't seen many of these decreases from our vendors as of yet. Should that change though, Dynalab Corp. President Martin Davies has already established he is open to passing our decreases on to the consumers. We all just need to wait and see what happens at this point.

What Dynalab Corp. is doing right now to ease some price increases is evaluating our stock for what we can move at drastically reduced pricing due to overstock. We are offering our HDPE Wide Mouth Amber Laboratory Bottles at 50% off list price in the month of January. Leakproof, rigid and amber these high density polyethylene wide mouth lab bottles have excellent chemical resistance and are suitable for sampling and storage of light sensitive materials. Supplied with black polypropylene screw closures.

Hoping you all had a nice holiday and best wishes in the New Year. We are here for your questions and comments from 8am to 5pm EST Monday through Friday.