London, UK, 29 May 2025 – H.E.L Group (H.E.L), a global developer and manufacturer of innovative laboratory tools for process optimisation, safety, and scale-up, today announced that its Thermal Screening Unit (TSu) has been shortlisted for a Labmate Award 2025, in recognition of the product’s contribution to thermal hazard screening and process safety.

Designed for fast and reliable thermal hazard evaluation, the TSu enables chemists and engineers to identify potential exothermic risks early in development, helping to avoid unsafe conditions and optimise process parameters. Featuring compact, standalone operation with automatic pressure relief and robust data analysis capabilities, the system delivers critical insights into reaction energetics, ideal for chemical and pharmaceutical process scale-up.

The nomination, listed under Labmate’s Awards: ‘Best lab safety product or solution’, highlights H.E.L’s ongoing commitment to advancing laboratory safety and productivity through high-performance calorimetric technology. The TSu has become a cornerstone instrument for early-phase risk assessment, supporting customers worldwide in meeting compliance, safety, and sustainability goals.

Louise Madden, CEO of H.E.L Group, commented:

“We are honoured to see the TSu recognised by Labmate and shortlisted in their prestigious annual awards. This nomination is a testament to our team’s dedication and drive to develop tools that empower scientists and engineers with the data they need to design safe, scalable processes.”

Built to support evolving industry demands, the TSu is a trusted solution across a wide range of industries, from fine chemicals to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals. With its intuitive interface and automation-ready design, the TSu seamlessly integrates into R&D workflows, providing data on thermal stability, heat release, and decomposition risks.

To learn more about the TSu and the Labmate Awards, click here.