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STERIS Isomedix Services History:
Over 35 Years of Service

STERIS Isomedix Services has been providing contract gamma and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization services since 1972. The following timeline outlines the investments we've made to increase capacity, provide enhanced services and continue our ongoing commitment to Customer satisfaction.

1972:

Isomedix, Inc. founded

1974:

Morton Grove, IL gamma sterilization facility opens

1976:

Columbus, MS: first automated gamma sterilization facility opens

1978:

Spartanburg, SC gamma sterilization facility opens

1982: 

Whitby, ON & Northborough, MA gamma sterilization facilities open

1984: 

Whippany, NJ & Groveport, OH gamma sterilization facilities open

1985: 

Sandy, UT & Libertyville I, IL gamma sterilization facilities open

1989: 

Spartanburg, SC adds ethylene oxide sterilization technology

1990: 

El Paso I, TX gamma and ethylene oxide sterilization facility opens

1993: 

Northborough, MA facility adds ethylene oxide sterilization technology
Chester, NY gamma sterilization facility opens

1995:

First parametric release cycle performed by a contract sterilizer
ISO 9001 certification
Acquired the Temecula, CA ethylene oxide sterilization facility

1997: 

Acquired the Vega Alta, PR gamma sterilization facility
STERIS Corporation acquires Isomedix, Inc.

1998:

EOExpress® technology introduced
Libertyville II, IL facility opens with E-beam sterilization technology
Acquired the Nogales, AZ ethylene oxide sterilization facility

1999:

Acquired the Minneapolis, MN ethylene oxide sterilization facility
Libertyville II, IL adds gamma sterilization technology

2000: 

Ontario, CA gamma sterilization facility opens with two irradiators

2003: 

Libertyville II, IL facility adds second irradiator
Chester, NY facility adds second irradiator

2005:  

Acquired the following ethylene oxide sterilization locations:
San Diego, CA; South Plainfield, NJ; Coventry, RI; Grand Prairie, TX; Waukegan, IL

2006: 

SteriLink® supply chain visibility service launched

2007: 

Minneapolis, MN facility expands to 12 ethylene oxide chambers

2008: 

Divested Waukegan, IL ethylene oxide sterilization facility

2009:

El Paso II, TX ethylene oxide sterilization facility opens
Divested Coventry, RI ethylene oxide sterilization facility

2010: 

El Paso II, TX facility expands to four EO chambers
Morton Grove closes/Radiation Technology Center opens
Divested E-beam operations