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CASELLA MONITOR CUSTOMISES TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GUAGES FOR OMAN'S HARSH ARID CONDITIONS
23rd January 2011
 Ministry of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources installs over 200 systems for accurate measurement of rainfall levels.
Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Regional Municipalities & Water Resources (MRMWR) has recently installed additional Casella Monitor (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges (TBRGs) in the Arab country’s more remote mountainous and desert areas.
The MRMWR currently has in excess of 200 Casella Monitor TBRGs installed at a wide range of locations across Oman. The systems, which were originally chosen by the customer for their reliable performance during testing, as well as accurate data and ease of use benefits, have been customised by Casella to cope with the Oman’s harsh environment.
In accordance with the roles assigned to it in Royal Decree No 55/2006, the MRMWR relentlessly strives to provide water and municipal services to communities within the regions of the Sultanate, and establish vital facilities and infrastructure aimed at improving living conditions.
Ahmed Said Al Barwani, Water Resources Expert at the MRMWR comments:
“Casella Monitor’s TBRGs are exceptionally user friendly, easy to install and require minimal maintenance. The overall service from the company is excellent and they were particularly quick to react when I requested some further improvements to the systems and hardware to cope with our dry, arid conditions.”
He continues:
“They were very co-operative and made the required modifications without hesitation. As a result, the TBRGs continue to perform well in Oman’s harsh environment and provide us with accurate measurements of rainfall. This invaluable data allows the Ministry to fulfil its commitment of harnessing water resources, and making them available to communities, but also ensuring their rationalisation and conservation.”
Specialists in hydrology and rainfall monitoring equipment, Casella Monitor is currently basking in a 30% increase in sales of its high performance TBRG over the past 18 months. The system incorporates new calibration multi-point methodology, which Casella Monitor believes has resulted in one of the best, most cost-effective solutions on the market at present.
TBRGs are sensors for accurately measuring rainfall level and events such as thunderstorms. The Casella Monitor TBRG model is a reliable and extremely robust transducer, designed as a stand-alone sensor for operation within an existing logging system, such as the Casella Monitor Automatic Weather Station.
The unit comprises a divided bucket assembly which is pivoted at the centre. Rain collects in one side of the bucket, which then tips when a predetermined volume of water has been collected. The tipping action discharges the collected water and repositions the opposite side of the bucket under the discharge nozzle ready for filling.
Ahmed Said Al Barwani concludes: “The major advantage is Casella Monitor’s willingness to adapt its equipment to suit our special requirements. In fact, we are now in discussions with the company about the potential inclusion of a telemetry system to our existing TBRGs using GSM/GPS, which will then enable us to receive real time data.”
Casella Monitor is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment. A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
For product information please contact: Casella Monitor, Regent House, Wolseley Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JY tel: +44 (0) 1234 844102 or visit www.casellameasurement.com
CASELLA ENHANCES CEL-630 SOUND LEVEL METERS
18th November 2011
 Addition of "Voice Recording" functionality allows user to annotate a measurement and eliminate the need for written notes.
Following the launch earlier this year of its ground breaking CEL-630 series of exciting new sound level meters, Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), has made a number of enhancements that will further improve one of the smallest devices of its kind currently available in the market place.
Among the latest modifications is the addition of ‘Audio Recording’, which has a number of uses and applications including the ability to record voice notes before or after a measurement, allowing the operator to annotate a measurement without needing to write anything down.
In addition, ‘Data Markers’ allow information to be marked when downloaded and the corresponding audio to be captured, either because the operator wishes to note something of significance or to remove extraneous noises.
Another new feature is the ability for events to be triggered from a set decibel level, particularly useful during unattended noise monitoring where it is of interest when noise reaches a certain level. Events on the CEL-630 can be triggered from multiple parameters and conditions and the audio is stored with the event.
For added convenience, all audio recordings can be played back via headphones or downloaded to a PC.
Quick and easy to use the ‘switch on and go’ units’ are available in a range of models, some with voice notes, others with fully triggered events, in order to meet customers’ different requirements and budgets.
Incorporating the latest digital technology, the CEL-630 has a single measurement range of up to 140dB, with no set-up adjustment required when obtaining and viewing different noise parameters.
Tim Turney, Market Manager at Casella Measurement says:
“The CEL-630 range is designed to accurately measure environmental, industrial and other occupational noise levels. With these latest enhancements, it provides an even more competitive option for use in a wide range of noise monitoring situations to ensure compliance with the requirements of noise measurement protocols.”
Casella CEL (working environment) is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com/nm_ne_shorttermnoise.htm
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
NEW MODIFICATIONS TO CASELLA CEL-350 PERSONAL SOUND EXPOSURE METER ALSO AVAILABLE TO EXISTING USERS
8th October 2011
 Latest enhancements allow user to view information while a measurement is in progress & can be locked to prevent results from being seen by unauthorised personnel
Demonstrating its continued commitment to improving its range of industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment, Casella CEL, has announced modifications to the CEL-350 dBadge Noise Dosimeter, which will allow the user to view run information while a measurement is in progress. In addition, the newly enhanced unit can be locked to prevent results from being viewed by unauthorised personnel.
The digital, cable-free CEL-350 Series of Dosimeters or Personal Noise Exposure Meters accurately measure all occupational noise parameters, and gives the time history of an individual's noise exposure throughout the day via a built-in graphic display.
Casella CEL Market Manager, Tim Turney, explains the background behind modifications to the firmware: "A number of our larger customers have requested the ability to see what is happening while a run is in progress to allow them to make operational decisions based on the values measured so far. This can include, but is not limited to, checking an eight-hour run after two hours to see if the dosimeter has accumulated more than 25% of the allowable noise dose.”
Turney continues: “Accumulated run results are also available in terms of the time average level Lavg decibel level measured so far. Both of these values are produced with the key threshold values of 80 and 90 dB as per the OSHA workplace noise regulations.”
Previously all CEL-350 run values were suppressed on screen during a run and were not available for viewing until the run was stopped. The intention was to secure the display against being seen by the wearer and minimise the likelihood of results being falsified.
Customers now have the option of locking the unit display to prevent the results from being viewed during a run by unauthorised personnel. It is also possible to set the run to last for a fixed duration from 30 minutes up to 12 hours in 30-minute increments.
Another benefit of the changes is that a total of seven screens are now displayed individually for approximately five seconds each before moving on to the next. This allows the supervisor enough time to see the results that are of interest without having to wait too long before moving to the next screen.
Casella’s CEL-350 dBadge range also includes the ‘Lite’ model, which offers simple functionality at a very affordable price, ensuring that cost need not be a deterrent to safety. The
'Lite' measures all the same occupational noise parameters as the original dBadge except for the time history of exposure to noise levels, so is ideal for users needing straightforward noise dose results at low cost.
Casella CEL is offering all of the latest changes as standard in future dBadge dosimeters and, as they can be reprogrammed into older CEL-350 hardware, the changed v1.13 firmware will be used to upgrade existing models.
Casella CEL (working environment) is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
CASELLA CEL PROVES SIZE REALLY DOESN'T MATTER WITH LAUNCH OF WORLD'S SMALLEST ACOUSTIC CALIBRATOR
28th October 2011
 Easy-to-operate CEL-120 fetures rugged over-moulded design for highly accurate calibration of Sound Level Meters in the field
Leading UK manufacturer of industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) has launched the world’s smallest acoustic calibrator. The simple, easy-to-operate CEL-120 features a rugged over-moulded design to facilitate the highly accurate calibration of Sound Level Meters in the field.
Calibration is an essential procedure when conducting any type of noise survey both before and after each measurement sequence. The process ensures that instruments are providing consistently precise readings necessary for monitoring to ensure compliance with workplace and environmental noise regulations.
Fully compliant with IEC 60942:2003 and ANSI S1.40:2006 standards, Casella’s new CEL-120 acoustic calibrator, which measures just 75.5mm x 54.0mm x 37.0mm, incorporates the latest digital technology to ensure exceptionally stable acoustic performance, as well as dual calibration level (Class 1 version) of 94dB and 114dB at 1kHz.
For added ease-of-use benefits, the CEL-120 features a simple keypad specially designed for intuitive control, permitting calibration level changes as required.When used with instruments such as Casella’s well proven CEL-600 series of sound level meters, calibration routines start automatically as soon as a calibration tone is detected.
A MEMS(Micro Electrical-Mechanical System) microphone and a digital feedback loop maintain the acoustic pressure in the cavity at the required level. An indicator shows if the sound level meter microphone is incorrectly inserted into the cavity, removing any potential for calibration error. An energy-saving automatic power off function helps ensure batteries last for up to two years.
Both the CEL-120/1 and CEL-120/2 models accept all industry standard ½” microphone capsules. Smaller ¼” microphones may be accommodated using the ½” to ¼” adaptor (CEL-4726). The relevant calibrator is also available as standard with Casella’s range of noise monitoring kits.
Casella CEL (working environment) is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, our rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com/nm_ne_shorttermnoise.htm
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
NEW MODIFICATIONS TO CASELLA CEL-350 PERSONAL SOUND EXPOSURE METER ALSO AVAILABLE TO EXISTING USERS
8th October 2011
Latest enhancements allow user to view information while a measurement is in progress & can be locked to prevent results from being seen by unauthorised personnel
Demonstrating its continued commitment to improving its range of industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment, Casella CEL, has announced modifications to the CEL-350 dBadge Noise Dosimeter, which will allow the user to view run information while a measurement is in progress. In addition, the newly enhanced unit can be locked to prevent results from being viewed by unauthorised personnel.
The digital, cable-free CEL-350 Series of Dosimeters or Personal Noise Exposure Meters accurately measure all occupational noise parameters, and gives the time history of an individual's noise exposure throughout the day via a built-in graphic display.
Casella CEL Market Manager, Tim Turney, explains the background behind modifications to the firmware: "A number of our larger customers have requested the ability to see what is happening while a run is in progress to allow them to make operational decisions based on the values measured so far. This can include, but is not limited to, checking an eight-hour run after two hours to see if the dosimeter has accumulated more than 25% of the allowable noise dose.”
Turney continues: “Accumulated run results are also available in terms of the time average level Lavg decibel level measured so far. Both of these values are produced with the key threshold values of 80 and 90 dB as per the OSHA workplace noise regulations.”
Previously all CEL-350 run values were suppressed on screen during a run and were not available for viewing until the run was stopped. The intention was to secure the display against being seen by the wearer and minimise the likelihood of results being falsified.
Customers now have the option of locking the unit display to prevent the results from being viewed during a run by unauthorised personnel. It is also possible to set the run to last for a fixed duration from 30 minutes up to 12 hours in 30-minute increments.
Another benefit of the changes is that a total of seven screens are now displayed individually for approximately five seconds each before moving on to the next. This allows the supervisor enough time to see the results that are of interest without having to wait too long before moving to the next screen.
Casella’s CEL-350 dBadge range also includes the ‘Lite’ model, which offers simple functionality at a very affordable price, ensuring that cost need not be a deterrent to safety. The
'Lite' measures all the same occupational noise parameters as the original dBadge except for the time history of exposure to noise levels, so is ideal for users needing straightforward noise dose results at low cost.
Casella CEL is offering all of the latest changes as standard in future dBadge dosimeters and, as they can be reprogrammed into older CEL-350 hardware, the changed v1.13 firmware will be used to upgrade existing models.
Casella CEL (working environment) is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR CASELLA'S
TIPPING BUCKET RAIN GAUGE
24th August 2011
Leading climate monitoring business reports 30% increase in sales of high performance sensors for rainfall, rainfall intensity and events.
 Specialists in hydrology and rainfall monitoring equipment, Casella Monitor (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) is currently basking in a 30% increase in sales of its high performance Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge over the past 18 months.
The Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge incorporates new calibration multi-point methodology, which Casella Monitor believes has resulted in one of the best, most cost-effective solutions on the market at present.
Gary Noakes, Casella Monitor Market Manager explains: “We had unprecedented demand from international government bodies and the product is popular with companies who integrate the buckets into their own telemetry and hydrology systems. The increased need to rainfall, especially for crop and flood protection, is driving demand across the globe.”
Tipping bucket rain gauges (TBRGs) are sensors for rainfall level and events. The Casella Monitor TBRG model is a reliable and extremely robust transducer, designed as a stand-alone sensor for operation within an existing logging system, such as the Casella Automatic Weather Station.
Gary Noakes concludes: “We are currently drastically increasing stock levels to keep up with demand and ensure quality service to our customers.”
The Casella Monitor Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge comprises a divided bucket assembly which is pivoted at the centre. Rain collects in one side of the bucket, which then tips when a predetermined volume of water has been collected. The tipping action discharges the collected water and repositions the opposite side of the bucket under the discharge nozzle ready for filling.
Casella Monitor is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc and one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff across its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
CASELLA CEL LAUNCHES STOCK RANGE OF COST EFFECTIVE
AIR SAMPLING CONSUMABLES
12th August 2011
 Colour detection and sorbent sampling tubes, air sampling heads and full series of filters introduced to complement high performance personal air sampling systems
In a key move designed to offer its customers the convenience of a true one-stop-shop experience, Casella CEL (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100) is pleased to announce the launch of a stock range of cost effective consumable products to complement its high performance personal air sampling systems for measuring employees exposure to dusts, fumes, gases or vapour.
The leading UK manufacturer of industrial hygiene and occupational health monitoring equipment is now holding large quantities of Colour Detection Tubes, GFA, MCE, PTFE and PVC Filters, Sorbent Sampling Tubes (Charcoal, Silica Gel, Anasorb, XAD), as well as Air Sampling Heads and Accessories at its production facility located in Bedfordshire.
Casella CEL Market Manager Tim Turney comments: “It is cliché nowadays, but we are delighted to be able to offer customers the benefit of a one-stop-shop facility for all their air sampling requirements. The consumables range is both comprehensive and competitively priced plus our stock holding capability ensures short lead times and fast delivery.”
The air sampling process takes a volume of air through a sampling medium. This is normally paper or solid filter media for particulates and fumes, and through sorbent materials for gases and vapours. Impingers and bubblers can also be used, or a grab sample taken into a gas sampling bag. The volume of air is measured and calculated as a concentration expressed as mg / m3 or parts per million (ppm).
Casella CEL now offers a complete suite of sampling media for particulates, dusts and fumes. These include a wide selection of filters which are used in conjunction with sampling heads or as integral sampling cassettes.
A variety of sampling heads and cassettes are available for asbestos, total inhalable, respirable and other dust fractions. All are designed for use with a controlled rate of air provided using a personal air sampling pump. Sampling media is placed within the heads directly, or using cassettes, and the sample is analysed or weighed afterwards.
Solvents, gases and vapours are sampled actively using air sampling pumps and sorbent tubes, into bubblers, gas bags or passively using diffuse sampling badges.
Direct reading colour detection tubes are glass vials filled with chemical reagents that react to a specific chemical or family of chemicals. A known volume sample is drawn through the tube via a hand syringe for a set number of pulls – indicated on the tube. It the targeted chemical is present, the regent in the tube changes colour, with the length of the colour read against a concentration scale on the tube, giving an instantaneous indication of the concentration in the air.
Casella CEL’s TUFF™ personal air sampling pumps offer the user an extremely robust, rubber over-moulded unit specifically designed for use in harsh monitoring environments. TUFF pumps are ideally suited to a wide range of occupational health sampling applications from simple abatement sampling of lead and asbestos to a more specialised industrial hygiene monitoring of dusts, fumes and vapours. TUFF systems offer a wide flow rate from 5ml/min to 4.5L/min.
Casella CEL (working environment) is part of Bedford-based Casella Measurement - one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, Casella Measurement’s market leading products are exported world-wide through an extensive network of distributors and agents. A truly global business, the rapidly expanding company has offices in North America, Spain, India and China.
Casella Measurement has been established since 1799, and employs over 100 staff in its global locations.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
MALAWI MET SOCIETY PLACES MORE ORDERS FOR
CASELLA AUTOMATIC WEATHER MONITORS
8th July 2011
The Malawi Met Society is once again calling upon workplace and climate monitoring specialist, Casella Monitor (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), for automatic weather stations and hydro rainfall loggers.
Also known as the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, the Malawi government department currently uses around 27 Casella Automatic Weather Stations (AWSs), as well as two portable Nomad units and more than 60 Casella Hydro Rainfall loggers with tipping bucket rain gauges attached.
Part of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, the Department’s increasing involvement in climate change and gathering environmental data, as well as its on-going crop insurance programme against drought, has led it to place an order to add to the number of Casella units currently in use.
Head of the Engineering Division of the Department of Climate Change and Met Services, Rodrick G Walusa, says: “We have been using Casella equipment for many years and during that time the brand has maintained its historic reputation for manufacturing and supplying durable products.”
He continues: “We wanted AWSs that would be used for all meteorological purposes ranging from aviation to agriculture, and that could be left to operate with very little human intervention or regular maintenance.”
Currently, the units are used at airports, climatological and agrometeorological stations to monitor weather and climate. The data is also used for micro weather insurance for farmers.
The hydro loggers collect and automatically transmit rainfall data from remote areas to the National Met Centre using GPRS communication. They are installed at various stations across Malawi, some of which are very remote and where there is no weather observer to collect data on a daily basis.
Rodrick G Walusa says: “The units have all been easy to set up and, when we have needed assistance from Casella, they have always been quick to respond to our requests. They are also open to suggestions and, following liaison between us, they were able to develop wind equipment for us that transmits data by radio from the airport runway thresholds to a display in the control tower almost four kilometers away.”
In addition to the AWSs, Malawi also uses the portable Nomads at VVIP functions. This allows them to cover presidential engagements in rural areas when the president travels by helicopter. The equipment can be assembled within a few minutes and enables the Department to provide services to pilots that some years ago were only provided at major airports.
Most of Casella’s units have been purchased as a result of donor funding through the likes of the World Bank and DIFID. However, the recent order for four AWSs and two Nomads will be funded by the Malawi Government.
Casella Measurement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, comprises Casella Monitor, which manufactures ambient gas analysers and pollution monitoring systems, and Casella CEL, producers of industrial hygiene, occupational health and monitoring equipment.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
CASELLA SETS OUT ITS PLANS FOR GROWTH
22nd June 2011
Managing Director of Casella Measurement (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), one of the UK's leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment, Adrian Shepherd, has laid out his growth strategy for the company, including significant financial investment in R&D and plans to double profit within a year.
Adrian, who joined Casella in October 2010, heads up a stable, highly technical organisation with over 200 years of history and great brand recognition in the market.
He says: "Casella boasts an extremely good team of people which produces a range of very carefully engineered products. As a result, we are market leaders in functionality, accreditation and price performance, which has led to global coverage."
"However, there is an opportunity to better penetrate more of the emerging markets and to secure more volume distribution as costs are reduced."
During Quarter One 2011 Casella's sales were 20% up on the same period in 2010 and, while Gross Margin has been improved by 1% and Gross Profit is already two thirds of last year's figure, Shepherd still believes that more can be achieved.
With expense to sales having been reduced by 9% and holding to the company's 2010 costs, it is obvious that Casella is spending more effectively, even with greater production.
Shepherd says: "It's all down to critical mass, outsourcing, leading local autonomy and a quicker decision making process."
He concludes: "In mature companies everyone's five-year plan is to double their business. I will be disappointed if we can't do that in half the time."
 Casella Measurement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, comprises Casella Monitor, which manufactures ambient gas analysers and pollution monitoring systems, and Casella CEL, producers of industrial hygiene, occupational health and monitoring equipment.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
CASELLA ESTABLISHES DEDICATED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
22nd June 2011
Casella Measurement (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), one of the UK's leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment, has established a new dedicated Technical Support Team, based at its offices in Kempston, Bedford.
Previously handled by the Sales Team or Field Service Engineers, all technical queries received from customers will now be dealt with by the brand new team.
Casella Managing Director Adrian Shepherd comments: "The new service brings a greater level of technical grounding and focus. It is our intention to ensure that any technical issues are resolved quickly and efficiently and to the ultimate satisfaction of our customers."
The new dedicated Technical Support Team comprises knowledgeable telephone operatives who man the support phones and web ticket system, backed up by members of Casella's Technical Services Team.
Adrian concludes: "It's early days yet for the new Technical Support Team but, by analysing feedback relating to technical queries received from customers, we expect to play an integral role in ensuring the continuous improvement in quality, customer care and product design at Casella".
Casella Measurement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, comprises Casella Monitor, which manufactures ambient gas analysers and pollution monitoring systems, and Casella CEL, producers of industrial hygiene, occupational health and monitoring equipment.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
CASELLA UNVEILS NEW ONLINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICE
17th May 2011
Following on from the establishment of a brand new Technical Support Team, Casella Measurement, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of high performance occupational health, safety and environmental monitoring equipment, has developed a new dedicated pre and post sales online technical support service.
Accessible via http://helpdesk.casellameasurement.com/, the new service allows customers to log their enquiry online and ensures that a Casella technical operator will contact them within 24 hours to deal with their request.
A unique customer reference number is generated by the online system, allowing all discussions and issues to be tracked easily, and providing a full audit trail of the process until the support issue is brought to a resolution.
The system then allows the organisation to analyse in detail all enquiries on a monthly basis so that, as an ISO9001 company, it can ensure that root causes of technical issues are identified and fed back into the relevant engineering or service teams.
Work is also in progress to create short, on-line video tutorials and a Frequently Asked Questions section, as well as other documentation such as manuals and procedures.
Phil Bradley, who heads up the new Technical Support Team, has some 15 years’ experience in providing service and application support for Casella’s products and anticipates a service second to none. He says: “We need to walk before we can run but we are planning to be streets ahead of the rest with the service and back-up that we provide to our customers.”
Comments Casella Managing Director Adrian Shepherd: “Casella has continued to grow considerably over the past few years and is totally committed to providing the highest level of customer support. The creation of a dedicated pre and post sales online support service is just one step towards ensuring that objective”.
Casella Measurement, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDEAL Industries Inc, comprises Casella Monitor, which manufactures ambient gas analysers and pollution monitoring systems, and Casella CEL, producers of industrial hygiene, occupational health and monitoring equipment.
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
by emailing info@casellameasurement.com, or calling +44 (0)1234 844100.
Casella CEL Shows New Sound Level Meter at IOSH 2011
17th February 2011
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Casella CEL is proud to announce it will be exhibiting a new sound level meter for occupational and environmental monitoring at IOSH 2011.
Major investment in groundbreaking technology has enabled Casella to launch its CEL-630 Series of exciting new sound level meters that can be effortlessly used in an enormous range of noise monitoring situations in both the environment and/or the workplace.
Although one of the smallest sound level meters on the market, the CEL-630, with its large, high-resolution, colour-coded display screen, is designed to undertake the measurement, display and storage of all noise parameters and ensure compliance with the requirements of noise measurement protocols.
"These sound level meters are extremely quick and easy to use and take sound measurement and data recording one step further," said Tim Turney, Market Manager for Casella CEL. "Users of the CEL-630 Series can have complete confidence that the instruments will reliably provide the required information in a huge range of situations."
Visitors will also be able to WIN on of our lux meters or anenometers by entering our competition. Casella CEL's array of Digital Light Meters are easy to use, compact and lightweight (only 250g including battery) and measure light intensity from sources across all the visible range, making them ideal for measuring light levels in safety applications, work areas such as warehouses, offices, restaurants, hospitals, schools and for security lighting. Air Velocity Meters (anemometers) accurately and speedily measure air velocity, air flow volume, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. Featuring a large backlit display, fast-response temperature sensor, air flow calculation for ducts and a memory recall function, the meters are perfect for use in ventilation surveys, air conditioning, heating and environmental monitoring, plant maintenance and commissioning and face velocity testing in fume cupboards.
IOSH 11 is at ExCel in London and Casella CEL look forward to welcoming visitors at Stand D35 in Capital Hall. More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com or contact info@casellameasurement.com.
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The best just got better…and there's more to come!
20th January 2011
 Evolution- "the gradual development of something into a more complex or better form".
Casella Monitor now release their new Evolution range of ambient gas analysers.
Building on the heritage, reliability and high quality of the existing certified ML 9800 series, these new analysers have been designed to offer improved user interface and functionality without compromising on measurement cell performance or quality of data.
The Evolution range offers outstanding technical advances and extends Casella Monitors worldwide product offering in the ambient air quality measurement and control market.
Current ML analyser users will be able to easily upgrade functionality by purchasing a new front panel and microprocessor upgrade kit.
Evolution variants offer the user the following features:
- Higher definition full colour graphical display
- Integrated electronics mounted on new front panel
- Intuitive modern user interface - Simple navigation & operation
- Certified accuracy and performance – High quality data & traceability
- Backwards compatible - Can be retro fitted to any ML analyser
- Drop down panel access - reduced service downtime
- Multi language operation and firmware
- Advanced diagnostics
- Linux operating system
- Improved key operation – zero key lag
- Internal USB memory capability
- Low power components and circuitry – reduce operating costs
As part of an active product development strategy, the new Evolution analyser provides a development platform on which future variants will be progressively released.
Units are Mcerts, USEPA and EN approved for Carbon Monoxide, Oxides of Nitrogen, Ozone, and Sulphur Dioxide.
Other models available for: Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen Sulphide & Ammonia.
The best just got better!
More information is available from www.casellameasurement.com,
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Advanced new sound level meter ideal for both occupational and environmental use now available from Casella CEL
13th January 2011
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Major investment in groundbreaking software has enabled Casella to launch its CEL-630 Series of exciting new sound level meters that can be effortlessly used in an enormous range of noise monitoring situations in both the environment and/or the workplace.
Although one of the smallest sound level meters on the market, the CEL-630, with its large, high-resolution, colour-coded display screen, is designed to undertake the measurement, display and storage of all noise parameters and ensure compliance with the requirements of noise measurement protocols.
Designed to 'switch on and go', the high-performance instrument features simultaneous data measurement and storage, eliminating the risk of misinterpretation. The latest digital technology gives the meter a single measurement range of up to 140dB, so that no setup adjustment is required when obtaining and viewing different noise parameters. All instruments in the range comply with the latest IEC and ANSI standards for sound level meters.
The CEL-630 has advanced functions such as data markers, a back erase function and timers and is able to log and store the time history of a noise levels. Additional features include:
- Pre-configured setups for occupational and environmental measurements;
- Real-time measurement of octave & 1/3 octave bands (model dependent);
- 1GB memory for more than a year of storage;
- Casella's insight data management software plug-in can be used to download, manage and report noise data.
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A variety of models are available within the CEL-630 range depending on the requirements for either environmental or workplace noise with varying levels of functionality, ensuring a model is available within your budget.
"These sound level meters are extremely quick and easy to use and take sound measurement and data recording one step further," said Tim Turney, Market Manager for Casella CEL. "Users of the CEL-630 Series can have complete confidence that the instruments will reliably provide the required information in a huge range of situations."
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New cutting-edge Light and Air Velocity Meters unveiled by Casella CEL
11th January 2011
  Casella CEL has announced that it has expanded its extensive portfolio of high-quality environmental and occupational monitoring and measuring instruments with the addition of a range of advanced Digital Light Meters and Air Velocity Meters.
Casella's array of Digital Light Meters are easy to use, compact and lightweight (only 250g including battery) and measure light intensity from sources across all the visible range, making them ideal for measuring light levels in safety applications, work areas such as warehouses, offices, restaurants, hospitals and schools and security lighting. The inexpensive meters can also be used in photographic or video applications. Prices start at just £81 for the light meters, which boast a 3½ digit LCD with overload and low battery indicators and the ability to measure in both Lux and Foot-candle units.
Also extremely reasonably priced from £144, are Casella CEL's new Air Velocity Meters (anemometers) that accurately and speedily measure air velocity, air flow volume, temperature, humidity and atmospheric pressure. Featuring a large backlit display, fast-response temperature sensor, air flow calculation for ducts and a memory recall function, the meters are perfect for use in ventilation surveys, air conditioning, heating and environmental monitoring, plant maintenance and commissioning and face velocity testing in fume cupboards.
Market Manager Tim Turney commented: "We are delighted to have added new instruments to our prestigious range of monitoring equipment. Casella CEL's new range of light meters and anemometers offers state-of-the-art accuracy and speed of measurement at an extremely affordable price."
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Back, by popular demand... Casella's own instrument scrappage scheme
21st December 2010
Not to be outdone by the success of the government's car and boiler scrappage schemes, Casella CEL is proud to announce the return of its own extremely popular new-for-old replacement scheme for monitoring instruments.
The company is urging health and safety professionals to trade in their old monitoring devices from any manufacturer, in whatever condition. In return, they will receive a discount of up to 30% on new replacements of all Casella monitoring technology, including sound level meters, dust monitors and air sampling pumps.
These offers are for a limited time only (24th December 2010), so if users are thinking about upgrading any of their old monitoring equipment but don't have generous budgets, now is the time.
More information about the discounts is available, contact: info@casellameasurement.com, or call +44 (0)1234 844100.
Casella gives improved insight into dust and fume risks
8th October 2010
 The latest upgrade of Casella CEL's insight occupational exposure data management software means that it can now be used in conjunction with the company's popular Microdust Pro real-time monitor to automatically download, manage and report data, so providing exceptionally reliable results when conducting workplace inhalation risk assessments.
Extremely straightforward to use, the improved insight software allows multiple exposure hazards for each employee to be combined and reported in one place and at one time. The software shows the time history of dust exposure and levels so that 'what if' calculations can be performed, in order to reduce the risk of employees' overall exposure to potential hazards and keep them safe. Insight enables data to be downloaded, analysed in tabular and graphical format by name, person, place or process, or exported into other software packages, enabling easy sharing by multiple users.
Insight can also be used to download, interpret and communicate survey data for a wide range of occupational hazards collected from other monitoring devices such as sound level meters, noise dosimeters and personal air sampling pumps.
The Microdust Pro features an internal data-logger that can store up to 15,700 data points. It has a large LCD display and a unique graphical facility, allowing the user to instantly view dust levels and trends, so making it ideal for walk-through surveys of workplace environments.
Insight is very easy to use, being designed as a tool to reduce the time and effort required by a Health and Safety professional to analyse and report data. Analysis of exposure data is performed automatically, preventing the need to manually calculate exposures for noise, dusts etc.
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NEW Manual Meteorology shortform now available online!
26th August 2010
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Casella Monitor are pleased to announce the arrival of their latest shortform catalogue for manual meteorological equipment.
With a wide range of simple, reasonably priced equipment for measurement of rainfall, pressure, temperature and other surface environmental parameters, the instruments are suitable for a wide range of applications including education, horticulture, research and recreational meteorology.
To browse an electronic version of the catalogue, click here.
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Casella offers a second noise dosimeter free with noise at work kit
20th July 2010
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Casella CEL has announced a limited special offer on its noise at work kit, representing a saving of up to £1400.
The kit helps the busy health and safety professional ensure compliance with the specific requirements of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and consists of:
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The digital, cable-free, CEL-350 dBadge Noise Dosimeter accurately measures all occupational noise parameters, and gives the time history of an individual's noise exposure throughout the day via a built-in graphic display.
Casella's unique 'insight' data management software allows both the CEL-620 and the dBadge to be downloaded to a single package, so that data can be analysed and reported by each person, process and location.
All kits include:
- Download cables;
- Acoustic calibrator;
- Executive kit case;
- Calibration certificates.
The prices of the kits start from just £1,969. A variety of kits are available depending on requirements.
The noise kit is ideal for monitoring and recording occupational noise in a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical/petrochemical industries and utilities.
Market Manager Tim Turney commented: "Casella CEL is already committed to offering the highest quality exposure measurement instruments on the market. We are now, for a limited period only, adding even greater value to our offering by giving away a second dBadge, to ensure that cost does not compromise safety."
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Casella CEL's dBadge noise dosimeters benefit from an improved design and a new, low-cost, model
Casella CEL has redeveloped its popular lightweight and cable-free dBadge noise dosimeter to increase its robustness, allowing the dosimeter to be used in the harshest of environments with absolute reliability.
Owing to its popularity for use in mining applications, the redeveloped dBadge now features rubber over-moulding on the case to further increase toughness, and provide protection from the water and dust prevalent in mines or similar environments.
Casella has also added a new model to its noise dosimetry range, the CEL-350L dBadge 'Lite', which offers simple functionality at a very affordable price. The 'Lite'
measures all the same occupational noise parameters as the original dBadge except for the time history of exposure to noise levels, so is ideal for users needing straightforward noise dose results at low cost.
Market Manager Tim Turney commented: "The redesign of the dBadge shows Casella CEL's commitment to continually improving its range of high quality exposure measurement instruments. The addition of the dBadge 'Lite' to the range ensures that cost need not be a deterrent to safety."
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Casella CEL's TUFF range gains ATEX approval
Casella CEL's ground-breaking TUFF range of Personal Air Sampling Pumps, the most rugged pump for use in harsh monitoring environments on the market, has gained ATEX (and IECEx) Intrinsically Safe approval for use in flammable atmospheres. This means the TUFF pumps can be used at hazardous plants and production sites where there is a potential risk of explosive dust or gas.
Designed to European IP54 standards (protected from dust and splashing water), the TUFF also differs from ordinary handheld pumps in that it is the only Personal Air Sampling Pump in the world to receive certification to 'M1' classification required for mining applications, allowing it to be safely used underground without the need for a hot work permit.
The comprehensive range of TUFF rubber over-moulded sealed models feature:
- Robust and reliable design for harsh environments
- Digital flow control
- Convenient drop- in charging/storage system
- Intelligent battery management and diagnostics
- Visible replaceable inlet filter
- Simple user interface
- High intensity status/alarm LEDs
Market Manager Tim Turney commented: "Winning ATEX approval for the TUFF demonstrates Casella CEL's commitment to manufacturing robust, high quality measurement instruments fit for use in the harshest of exposure environments. Users can have complete confidence that the pumps will reliably provide the required information in a huge range of situations."
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