Astech Ireland Ltd. and Microrite Inc. form strategic partnership

Astech Ireland Ltd. is pleased to announce a new supplier partnership with Microrite Inc., a highly regarded contamination control consulting and equipment company based in the United States. 

Through this collaboration, Astech Ireland will supply cutting-edge airflow visualisation equipment, the Tracer Particle Generator, while Microrite Inc. will complement these offerings with their expertise in advanced airflow visualisation services. Together, the partnership aims to deliver comprehensive and compliant smoke study solutions that support clients in achieving the highest standards of operational excellence within their cleanrooms and critical areas.

“We are very happy to partner with Microrite Inc.,” said Ronan Banerjee, Managing Director at Astech Ireland Ltd. “Their proven track record in providing customers with high quality cleanroom contamination control equipment and services aligns with our mission to offer our customers here in Ireland with the latest in contamination control solutions combined with the highest level of post-sales support.”

“This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver end-to-end airflow visualization and contamination control solutions to life science customers in Ireland,” said Ziva Abraham, CEO at Microrite Inc.

A key part of the partnership is the technical support of Conor Murray of 3dimension Cleanrooms Ltd. With a wealth of experience in cleanroom design for maximising operational excellence, for the past 25 years Conor has contributed in various roles on a number of national and international bodies dealing with standards governing cleanroom design & construction, including NSAI, (ISO/TC 209 and CEN/TC 243), ASHRAE, M3 (Modern Microbial Methods), and the Irish Cleanroom Society (ICS). Conor champions best available technologies such as RMM’s, in particular BFPC (Biofluorescent Particle Counting), advanced airflow visualisation and UV-C irradiation. As a SME Conor provides a vital technical link between manufacturer and Astech, ensuring the customer is always a winner. 

“Annex 1 is a “Call to Action” in adopting new technology. Airflow Visualisation is mentioned 8 times in the latest Annex 1 vs Zero in the 2008 version. This emphasises the importance of evaluating airflow patterns and movements based the process and people interventions.  Future Cleanrooms will be based more and more on “Doing More with Less Air”, based on ISO 14644-4 (Design) and -16 (Energy). Airflow Visualisation will play an increasing role in the testing and Qualification of Cleanrooms for performance and compliance.” Said Conor Murray, founder of 3dimension Cleanrooms.

For more info on the Microrite Tracer Particle Generator and airflow visualisation services please contact info@astechireland.ie