The new 2000-A-C from Aabspec (Ireland) is a new spectroscopy system optimized for catalyst research. Reduced internal volume, special sample probe, reduced gas phase pathlength, special ported end plate, all combine to provide an advanced facility for catalysts. In addition to high temperature, high pressure/ vacuum transmission spectroscopy, the new system provides a range of other facilities. These include low temperature spectroscopy, specular reflectance, large angle reflectance and Raman spectroscopy.