Why Your Autoclaves Are Wasting Water (and Money) and How To Stop It Written by: Scott Mechler Steam autoclaves (also referred to as sterilizers) are common and essential pieces of equipment in today’s microbiology and animal labs; however, they traditionally consume a significant amount of water. Read more → Tweet Like Share
Are You Risking Unnecessary Autoclave Downtime? Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Just like a car, your autoclave should receive routine maintenance to ensure that it works properly today, tomorrow, and for years to come. So, let’s investigate what this really means for laboratories looking to get the most out of their autoclaves. Read more → Tweet Like Share
CSS Announces Arthur Trapotsis to Present at The 2014 Turnkey Conference Written by: Jason Thompson Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is proud to announce that our President and CEO Arthur Trapotsis will be presenting at The 2014 Turnkey Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, taking place May 13-14 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Read more → Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems to Attend 64th AALAS Meeting Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer Systems will have a booth at this year’s 64th AALAS National Meeting in Baltimore, MD, from October 27-31. Read more → Tweet Like Share
8 Questions to Ask Before a Steam Sterilizer Installation Written by: Arthur Trapotsis At Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, we perform multiple sterilizer installations each week. There are a number of considerations to address on every installation. The following is a list of questions to ask prior to your sterilizer installation to ensure your facility is ready. 1. How am I going to get the sterilizer from the delivery truck […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Announces New MiniBulk™ Large Sterilizer Written by: Amit Gupta 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 […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Launches Line of Water Purification Systems Written by: Scott Mechler BOSTON, MA, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems today announced the launch of their new line of water purification systems, spearheaded by the WPS-1200-RO and WPS-1200-DI. Consolidated’s Water Purification Systems help remove contaminants such as salts and minerals from inlet water, ensuring maximum uptime and low maintenance costs for sterilizers. The WPS-1200-RO reverse osmosis […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated CEO to Present Sustainable Sterilizer Systems Written by: Scott Mechler BOSTON, MA, OCTOBER 2, 2012 – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems announced today that Arthur Trapotsis, President and CEO, will be presenting innovative ideas on sustainable steam sterilizers at the 2012 International Conference on Sustainable Laboratories: Choosing the Right Equipment. His presentation is entitled: Green Autoclaves – Water Saving Designs and Practices for Steam Sterilizers. This 2012 […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizers Launches New, User-focused Website Written by: Arthur Trapotsis BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 13, 2012 – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems today announced the launch of their new, customer-focused website at www.consteril.com. consteril.com has been an online repository for information on Consolidated’s products, company news, and latest releases for the past several years. However, CEO Arthur Trapotsis decided it was time for a facelift as more customers […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated VP of Operations Earns Lean Silver Certification Written by: Jason Thompson BOSTON, MA, AUGUST 3, 2012 – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems today announced that Stephen Kent, Vice President of Operations, has been awarded a Lean Silver Certification by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), American Society of Quality (ASQ), and the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Stephen was awarded this honor […] Tweet Like Share
5.2.24 The Top 8 Hospital Sterilization Cycles for CSSDs & SPDs → Central sterile supply departments (CSSDs) and sterile processing departments (SPDs) play an integral role in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), ensuring surgical instruments, medical devices, and other essential equipment are sterilized and ready for use. From cleaning and decontamination to storage and distribution, CSSDs and SPDs maintain rigorous processes to maintain the highest standards […]
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 […]
