Consolidated Slated to Enter Healthcare Market Written by: CSS Marketing Team UPDATE: August 2, 2022 — Consolidated Sterilizer Systems’ new line of healthcare sterilizers have received official FDA clearance. July 20, 2022 (BILLERICA, MASS.) – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is excited to announce its official venture into the healthcare sterilizer market with three new, FDA-cleared steam sterilizers. These autoclaves will be used in healthcare facilities such as […] Tweet Like Share
Take a Look Inside Consolidated’s Wellness Program Written by: CSS Marketing Team Workplace wellness programs: Are they worth the hype? If we look at the data, all signs point to “yes.” Research shows that of employees who participate in their company’s wellness program: 83% enjoy their work more, 84% are likely to recommend their workplace to colleagues, 91% are less likely to leave, and 84% are more […] Tweet Like Share
CSS CEO Publishes New Book on Fitness, Work/Life Balance Written by: CSS Marketing Team Consolidated’s CEO Publishes New Book on Fitness, Work/Life Balance Consolidated Sterilizer Systems’ very own CEO and President, Art Trapotsis, has published a new book called The Everyday Athlete: How to Balance Work, Family, and Fitness for Life. The book addresses an important topic about weaving fitness into work and life obligations. Questions addressed include: How […] Tweet Like Share
CSS 75th Spotlight: See What Our Employees Have to Say Written by: CSS Marketing Team As Consolidated Sterilizer Systems celebrates its 75th year, we want to take a moment to recognize the fact that this company could not have come as far as it has without the support of its people. Every single one of our employees are an important part of the fabric and journey of this company, and […] Tweet Like Share
Bioreactor Sterilization: What You Need to Know Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Bioreactors — vessels designed to promote the growth of organisms such as yeast, bacteria or animal cells under controlled conditions — are a critical component in biotechnology companies, and a common device used in both established firms and startups. In order to prevent contamination, which can be incredibly costly in by time lost and money […] Tweet Like Share
Beginner’s Guide to Autoclaving Soil Written by: Scott Mechler Autoclaving soil is a laboratory technique used to eliminate microorganisms from soil and is often an important step in any agricultural research process. Here’s how it’s done. How to Sterilize Soil Using an Autoclave When sterilizing soil in an autoclave, the most important factor to consider is steam’s ability to fully penetrate the soil and […] Tweet Like Share
1 Year Later: How CSS Contributed to Fighting COVID Written by: Arthur Trapotsis March 11, 2021, marked the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s announcement officially declaring the novel coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. In the days, weeks and months following the announcement, the world seemed to turn upside down and everyone, including we here at Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, struggled to adapt to what has been deemed “the […] Tweet Like Share
Autoclave Wall Seal Options, Explained Written by: Scott Mechler Though less flashy than other parts, the wall seal around a pass-thru (double door) sterilizer s one of the most essential components of apass-thru autoclave’s design. That’s because this seal creates a barrier between the contained room and non-contained room (or clean room vs dirty room) thereby preventing any possible contaminants from escaping the room. […] Tweet Like Share
Celebrating 75 Years of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Written by: CSS Marketing Team Our story begins 75 years ago in Boston, Massachusetts in 1946. Then known as the Consolidated Machine Corporation, William A. Barnstead and his business partners, focused the company on producing autoclaves and water stills for the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Navy. Barnstead, an entrepreneur and rugged individualist, worked diligently to create a strong […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Unveils New Autoclave Sustainability Features Written by: CSS Marketing Team February 26, 2021, (BILLERICA, MASS.) – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is proud to announce the addition of several new exciting features to our line of steam sterilizers. These enhancements present major benefits to both lab and medical facilities, promoting sustainability and reducing both the carbon footprint and operating costs of a steam sterilizer. Between steam generation, […] Tweet Like Share
1.12.16 70 Years of American Made Autoclaves → Seventy years ago William A. Barnstead acquired Consolidated Machine Corporation with a focus on producing rolling door autoclaves and water stills for the U.S. Department of Defense. Barnstead, an entrepreneur and rugged individualist, worked diligently to create for his company a strong and lasting reputation as an innovator in the sterilizer and water still industry. […]
7.10.13 Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Announces New MiniBulk™ Large Sterilizer → July 10, 2013 , Boston, MA – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is pleased to announce the launch of their new large sterilizer, the MiniBulk. The MiniBulk accommodates a higher volume of contaminated material than a small or medium sterilizer, while taking up less space than a full bulk sterilizer. “The MiniBulk is essentially a happy medium between a […]
10.12.16 CSS & TetraScience to Host One-of-a-Kind Webinar on Benefits of Cloud-Connected Autoclave Technology → Consolidated Sterilizer Systems and TetraScience will come together Oct. 25th for a live presentation about new cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technology that will radically improve the efficiency of your lab. The one-of-a-kind webinar — titled “Cloud Enabled Laboratory Equipment: Learn How and Why You Should Be Adopting Cloud Tech in the Lab”— will feature […]