CSS CEO Contributes to New ABSA Book on Sustainability Written by: Scott Mechler Our customers have come to know and trust CSS products as the most reliable, affordable and customizable autoclaves for laboratory and medical research facilities across the globe. This reputation recently led to Consolidated lending a helping hand to The American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). Arthur Trapotsis, President and CEO of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, helped co-author […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Introduces the Ultimate Laboratory Autoclave Written by: Mike Peters New Autoclaves Feature Enhanced Safety, Space Savings, and Serviceability January 6, 2014, Boston, MA — Consolidated Sterilizer Systems announces the release of two new laboratory autoclaves in the EZ-Glide™ Vertical Sliding Door Autoclave series— models 26AV and 26BV. The new autoclave models feature unique power door operation designed for ease of use, simplified maintenance, and […] Tweet Like Share
Why Our New Laboratory Sterilizer Took 4 Years to Develop Written by: Arthur Trapotsis January 5, 2014 I’ve been CEO of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems for 6 years now and one thing I’ve learned along the way is to appreciate and embrace customer feedback. Early on in my career I kept hearing conflicting information about the design of our sterilizer doors. I would hear comments like; “Why don’t you offer a vertical sliding door sterilizer?” and “We love your radial-arm, hinged door.” Believe it or not, these seemingly different sets of customers were saying the same thing—that they both had poor experiences with the existing vertical door laboratory sterilizers on the market. Despite this information, we waited. The truth was we knew that vertical door sterilizers were prone to more errors and maintenance than the traditional, “radial arm, hinged” door and we wanted nothing to do with it. Read more → Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Attend the 65th AALAS National Meeting Written by: Jason Thompson Consolidated Sterilizer Systems will be at Booth #1109 at this year’s AALAS National Meeting in San Antonio, Texas from October 19-23. What Is the AALAS National Meeting? The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is a nonprofit association with approximately 12,000 members interested in the exchange of information in the care and use of laboratory […] Tweet Like Share
From Boston to Doha: CSS Installs Steam Autoclave in Qatar for Its Supreme Council of Health Written by: Jason Thompson CSS is happy to welcome back our National Service Manager, Byron Holt, from Doha, Qatar. Mr. Holt traveled 7,000+ miles from our Boston headquarters to help Qatar’s Supreme Council of Health accept and install our SR-24A-ADVPLUS steam autoclave in their Food Control Laboratory. Read more → Tweet Like Share
Community Contributions: High-Tech Steam Autoclave Donated by CSS to The University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is proud to announce a recent company donation to the University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Our SR-24D-ADVPRO steam autoclave was gifted this spring and successfully delivered and installed in early summer. Read more → Tweet Like Share
Featured Employee: Amit Gupta, Director of Engineering Written by: Arthur Trapotsis At Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, we like to work with the most talented professionals in the steam sterilizer industry. This week we highlight one of our best and brightest, Amit Gupta, Director of Engineering. Read more → Tweet Like Share
43 Years of Service: CSS Announces Retirement of Shop Foreman & Expert Fabricator Written by: Arthur Trapotsis It is a bittersweet moment at Consolidated Sterilizer Systems as we announce the retirement of Donny Skoog, CSS shop foreman and expert fabricator. After 43 years on the job, Donny has been more than a tremendous employee and we truly cannot say enough about his invaluable impact on the CSS family. Read more → Tweet Like Share
The Steam Autoclave Procurement Process in 6 Steps Written by: Jason Thompson When you’re in the market for a steam autoclave, it’s useful to know the steps involved in the acquisition process. From the initial sales call through final installation, this article will outline the process so your facility can plan accordingly. At Consolidated Sterilizer Systems (CSS), our ordering process is designed to efficiently and accurately provide you with the autoclave you need. Read more → Tweet Like Share
New Autoclave Rep Company Joins The CSS Team Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is proud to announce a new partnership with Colcom, Inc. as our authorized local representative for the Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware areas. Colcom was founded in 1970 as a manufacturer’s rep group selling autoclaves and various other lab equipment. Over time, Colcom has expanded its product offerings to include a full-range of healthcare and laboratory equipment. Now in their 44th year, Colcom represents 16 manufacturers. President Bridget Collins attributes their success to creating long-standing customer relationships, “it’s really about trust, good faith, and good service,” she stated. Read more → Tweet Like Share
2.28.24 Setting up your SPD for Success: 8 Reasons to Own a Backup Autoclave → Steam is the most reliable and effective method for sterilizing medical equipment, and as a result, autoclaves are a fixture in almost every ASC’s sterilization setup. But, as is often the case, there are numerous situations in which ASCs find themselves without sufficient sterile processing capacity or a backup plan for when main units are […]
2.7.24 Consolidated Earns ACT Label, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainability → Have you ever wished that you could review an autoclave’s energy and water use, manufacturing impact, and packaging content similar to how you’d read a nutrition label at the grocery store? That’s the idea behind the ACT Environmental Impact Factor (EIF) label. Short for Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency, the ACT label demonstrates the environmental impact […]
7.12.23 Cordyceps Sterilization: How to Kill “The Last of Us” Parasite → In HBO’s recent adaptation of “The Last of Us,” a popular action-adventure video game, life as we know it is upended by a parasitic fungus that transforms its human hosts into zombies. The culprit? Cordyceps, a real-life genus of fungus which is best known for infecting insects (most famously ants) in much the same manner […]
