1948 - 1960
Our origins - Reinhard Benz Feinmechanik.
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Company History
SOTAX was established in 1973 and over the past 50 years, we have grown from a small regional business to a world-class global organization. Read about the surprising origins of today's SOTAX Group, milestones in our history, anecdotes and other highlights.
1960 - 1973
First steps into Pharma with prototype development.
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1973
The foundation of SOTAX AG in Basel, Switzerland.
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1978
Our first product line – Tablet Dissolution Tester.
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1991
Integration of Flow-through method in USP.
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1993
Pioneering work in the field of automation.
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1995
Go west – the foundation of SOTAX USA.
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2000
Empowering the next generation of leadership at SOTAX.
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2002
Tablet Hardness Tester product line.
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2005
Foundation of SOTAX Pharma Services (SPS).
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2006 - 2008
How we became the #1 in Automation.
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2011
Foundation of SOTAX India in Mumbai.
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2013
Acquisition of Dr. Schleuniger® Pharmatron.
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2014
Introduction of the new Xtend™ Dissolution Line.
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2020
Expansion in the field of data management.
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2022
The expansion of SOTAX Pharma Services.
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2023
We are celebrating our 50th anniversary.
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