PerkinElmer Congratulates Brawn GP Formula One Racing Team

As an official technical partner of the Brawn GP Formula One racing team, PerkinElmer said that it congratulate Brawn on its well-earned double victory in the 2009 FIA Formula One Constructors' and Drivers' World Championships (subject to official championship results to be published by the FIA).

In a release, the Company noted that advanced PerkinElmer instrumentation was used by Brawn GP this season to enhance the performance and reliability of the team's race cars and to improve troubleshooting analysis, including the analysis of debris in engine and gearbox lubricants and detection of degradation of worn seals.

Since 2001, PerkinElmer has provided scientific expertise and instrumentation for the Brawn GP Formula One team's car performance testing program. To accurately measure and monitor engine and gearbox degradation, Brawn GP maintains a PerkinElmer Materials Testing Laboratory at its headquarters in Brackley, UK, where a diverse range of technologies are employed. PerkinElmer has provided Brawn with exclusive access to its Seer Green (UK) demonstration laboratory, as well as support by Product Specialists for troubleshooting as needed.

Speaking of the recent win, Andy Attwood, vice president and general manager, Analytical Sciences and Laboratory Services, Europe, PerkinElmer, noted, "We are proud to be a technical partner to Brawn GP and help to ensure the integrity of the team's cars and the safety of their drivers. "

He continued, "It's a pleasure working with such a wonderful group of people and, on behalf of everyone at PerkinElmer, I would like to congratulate Brawn GP on securing the 2009 FIA Formula One Constructors' Championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos and to Jenson Button for wrapping up the Drivers' Championship before the final race of the season took place."

PerkinElmer, Inc. is a global company focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment. The Company reported revenue of approximately $2 billion in 2008, has around 8,500 employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

((Comments on this story may be sent to health@closeupmedia.com))

Related terms: europe, formula one, health, index, president, revenue, science, technology