From a pioneering brand to the Sterifast of today

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OUR EVOLUTION

A journey of progress and innovation

From the brand’s roots to the establishment of Sterifast as a company in 2012, explore the milestones that shaped our journey.

Before 2012 · brand heritageSince 2012 · Sterifast company
  1. 1992

    Our roots

    The experience behind Sterifast traces back to 1992, with a focus on sterilization, disinfection and infection control.

  2. 2006

    Plasma research

    Engineers and healthcare professionals began developing low-temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization technology.

  3. 2008

    Innovation milestone

    The Sterifast brand introduced its first low-temperature plasma sterilizer.

  4. 2012 COMPANY ESTABLISHED

    Company established

    Previously a brand, Sterifast became a company in 2012 — a turning point in its development.

  5. 2013

    EcoPlasma technology

    EcoPlasma was introduced, alongside the start of in-house biological indicator production.

  6. 2019

    Rolls & pouches

    Sterifast began manufacturing its own sterilization rolls and pouches.

  7. 2020

    Sterilization indicators

    In-house production expanded to sterilization indicators.

  8. Today

    Moving forward

    Sterifast continues to develop sterilization and infection-control solutions through innovation, quality and partnerships.

Continued research and development

Development of Sterifast's plasma sterilization technology has continued alongside medical professionals and regulatory agencies. This work has included securing patents related to the technology.

A broader infection-control portfolio

Alongside its sterilizers, Sterifast's work expanded into related infection-control products, including chemical and biological indicators and medical packaging solutions — extending the same sterilization expertise across the wider reprocessing process.

Sterifast today

Sterifast's sterilization technology is now used internationally. The company continues to develop its plasma sterilization technology and its wider range of sterilization and infection-control products.

1992 · Heritage — 2012 · Company — Today

From brand heritage to an established company, with innovation and quality at its heart