As the end of the year draws close, it’s a perfect time for reflection and anticipation. We at Palas® are immensely grateful for your continued support and would like to take this opportunity to look back at the year gone by and look forward to what lies ahead.
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, we look forward to continuing our journey with you. Your trust and partnership are invaluable, and we are excited about the new year’s prospects.
2023
A Year of Milestones and Innovations
2023 has been another exhilarating year for Palas®. Among numerous achievements, some stand out:
· Antarctic Research Support: Our involvement in groundbreaking research in Antarctica has been a testament to our commitment to global scientific advancement.
· Innovative Product Launches: This year saw the introduction of several new products, including our advanced new test rigs, FET System, and LFT System.
· The success at Electrolux – the world’s first Palas® FET Dual airborne Filter filtration performance test rig has been installed and tested for the customer, helping them to offer more competitive products.
· Trusted by many universities and research institutes: Palas® instruments not only meet the needs of experimental testing, but also have excellent stability and consistency, ensuring the reliability and repeatability of experimental results, providing a guarantee of the accuracy of experimental data, and helping researchers to overcome technical difficulties.
· Celebrating 40 Years: 2023 marked our 40th anniversary, a milestone we celebrated with immense pride and gratitude.
The upcoming year promises to be just as exciting.
We Are Moving – Palas® Headquarters in Germany
A New Chapter in Karlsruhe
Palas® Headquarters in Germany are currently in a significant transition: After years at Greschbachstraße 3b, headquarters are relocating within Karlsruhe to Siemensallee.
This move is a strategic step to accommodate our continuous growth and evolving needs, especially in production.
Our commitment to ‘Made in Karlsruhe’ remains strong, and this new location offers vast opportunities for further development of our product portfolio.
This move is more than a change of location; it’s a leap towards greater innovation and efficiency, ensuring that we continue to offer you the best in our field.
Palas® GmbH
Siemensallee 84
Building 7330
76187 Karlsruhe
Steps Into the Future
Dr. Frederik Weis as Additional Managing Director
And that is not the only change. We are also happy to announce that Dr. Frederik Weis will join Dr. Maximilian Weiß as an additional managing director. Together with Dr. Maximilian Weiß, Dr. Weis is set to guide Palas® through forthcoming ventures and innovations and maintain our standing at the forefront of the industry.
He is no stranger to the Palas® family, having been an integral part of the company for the past decade. Dr. Weis’ hands-on experience and deep understanding of our technologies have been instrumental in our business growth and the broadening of our aerosol technology portfolio.
Looking Ahead
Event Highlights We’re Eagerly Anticipating
As we look forward to 2024, we are thrilled to announce our participation in numerous fairs and events.
Among these are
· Membranes & Filtration Expo 2024: March 27th – 28th in Bangkok, Thailand
· The 22nd China International Environmental Protection Exhibition and Conference (CIEPEC) 2024: April 10th – 12th in Beijing, China
· 13th ASIAN AEROSOL CONFERENCE (AAC) 2024: November 3rd – 7th in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
· The 10th Filtration & Separation Asia (FSA) 2024: December 11th – 13th in Shanghai, China
These events are not just opportunities for us to showcase our innovations but also a platform for us to connect with you, our valued partners and clients.
Webinar + Roadshow
FET Systems for Filter Efficiency Assessment
We are also excited to invite you to a series of informative webinars planned for the year.
The first webinar, “Ensure the quality and development of your products with the FET System”, will be held on January 18th, 2024 at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM (CST).
Martin Schmidt will present our newest test rig, the FET System. This tailored system is designed to assess the efficiency of filter elements by particle size for dimensions up to 610 x 610 mm. It facilitates efficiency evaluations ranging from ePM10 to H14, with outcomes that align with ISO 16890 and ISO 29463-5 standards. Martin Schmidt will discuss the FET System in detail, including insights into how we developed a customized solution for a client in China.
In addition, Palas® Roadshow will be held in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing and Qingdao in March and October 2024, and Palas® professionals from all over the world will explain the product technology and application in detail and provide you with on-site product experience and trial! We welcome end users and partners to pre-register so we can provide you with new information, so stay tuned.