Perten Instruments Appoints Managing Director in Australia

Jeff Rogers has been appointed Managing Director to lead Perten Instruments of Australia Pty Ltd, bringing over twenty five years experience in the scientific instrument equipment marketplace. Commenting on his appointment, Jeff Rogers said: “This is a very exciting time for our company. We are all looking forward to a great 2010 with our customers and suppliers.”

Rodney Booth has retired as Managing Director and will now take a Business Development role within the larger Perten Instruments Group. Rodney founded Newport Scientific and launched the Rapid Visco Analyser (RVA) in 1985. Rodney Booth said: “I am looking forward to my new focus on strategic projects and research and development of new and applied technologies.” Rodney Booth also serves on the board of AACC International since September 2009.

As part of the integration of Newport Scientific into Perten Instruments, the legal entity Newport Scientific Pty Ltd. has changed name and is now Perten Instruments of Australia Pty Ltd. The company will continue to provide sales, applications and service support for the full range of Swedish and Australian made Perten products. Their focus on local manufacturing and development of analytical equipment such as the RVA and doughLAB remains unchanged.