What Consolidated Sterilizer Systems does

Consolidated Sterilizer Systems (legal entity: Consolidated Machine Corporation), founded in 1946 and headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a privately held US manufacturer of steam sterilizers (autoclaves) serving healthcare, academic/research, biotech/pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and veterinary end markets. The company offers a built-to-order product portfolio spanning Small, Medium, and EZ-Glide laboratory autoclave series, FDA-cleared medical-grade sterilizers (3AV-HC, 26AV-HC, 26BV-HC), and accessories including the SterilSource water purification system, SterilSteam sampler, ProGEN electric steam generator, WaterEco conservation system, EcoCalendar, Auto Idle Shut-off, and the X1 touchscreen control system. It also runs Steril-Q validation services covering IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, steam quality testing, and cycle development. The company has installed over 14,000 units globally and markets in 70+ countries through a hybrid go-to-market of direct sales, manufacturer sales representatives, independent installation partners (Colcom, Tri-State Biomedical, Northeast Scientific Associates, Western Scientific, Ranger Engineering), and a UC systemwide procurement agreement.

The business model is primarily build-to-order hardware sales at quote-based pricing, supplemented by replacement parts via an online store, validation and compliance services, and an emerging recurring cloud subscription layer delivered through a TetraScience IoT partnership (free first year, then paid) that enables remote monitoring, cycle data storage, and SMS/email alerts. Differentiators cited include US manufacturing, FDA 510(k) clearance, ISO 17665-1 and ANSI/AAMI ST-8:2013 compliance, AAMI ST108-aligned water quality products, ACT Label sustainability certification from My Green Lab, non-proprietary parts enabling third-party service, and energy/water-saving features that lower total cost of ownership. Named customers span Mass General Brigham, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Partners Healthcare, Harvard Medical School, Cornell, Columbia, UC Berkeley, NYU, Ohio State, Texas A&M, NIH, American Red Cross, Novartis, Catalent, Broad Institute, and Charles River Laboratories.

Commercially, the company is bootstrapped and family-/founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding, no acquisitions, and no public-company plans identified. Recent strategic activity centers on regulatory compliance-driven product extensions (SterilSource, SterilSteam) and channel expansion (UC systemwide contract, TetraScience cloud integration) rather than transformational M&A, indicating a measured growth posture anchored in installed-base expansion and aftermarket monetization rather than aggressive scaling.

Name

Consolidated Sterilizer Systems

Legal name

Consolidated Machine Corporation

Website

https://consteril.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, founded in 1946 in Billerica, Massachusetts, manufactures built-to-order steam autoclaves and accessories for hospitals, research laboratories, universities, and pharmaceutical companies. The privately held US firm sells FDA-cleared sterilizers, water purification systems, and validation services across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Laboratory Steam Sterilization Equipment

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Sterilization Equipment & Systems (Autoclaves, Low-Temp, ETO, H2O2, UV) (HLAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC), Steam Cleaning & Sanitization Equipment (IMAHALAE)

Keywords

• Steam sterilizers
• Laboratory autoclaves
• Medical autoclaves
• Autoclave validation services
• Water purification systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Billerica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Steam Autoclave Sales: Manufacture and sale of steam sterilizers (autoclaves) for laboratory and healthcare applications. Products include laboratory autoclaves, medical autoclaves, and accessories. Sales through direct representatives and channel partners globally.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sales of replacement parts, water purification systems, steam generators, and smart options for autoclaves through online store and parts sales team.
3. Validation Services (Steril-Q): Professional validation services including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for autoclave compliance with ISO 17665 standards.
4. Cloud Subscription Services: Cloud-enabled autoclave services with 1-year free subscription, providing data storage, real-time monitoring, and cycle alerts through TetraScience platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Consolidated Sterilizer Systems manufactures built-to-order steam sterilizers (autoclaves) for laboratory and healthcare applications, offering Small Lab, Medium Lab, EZ-Glide, Dual Chamber Tower, and FDA-cleared Healthcare/Medical series with chamber sizes from 3.9 to 36 cubic feet. The product portfolio extends to smart options including the TetraScience-powered cloud-enabled autoclaves, SteriNET Connex remote diagnostics, ProGEN electric steam generators, SterilSource and WPS-1200 water purification systems, the SterilSteam sampler, and the Steril-Q IQ/OQ/PQ validation, cycle development, and steam quality testing services.

Product overview

Consolidated Sterilizer Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of steam sterilizers (autoclaves) for laboratory and healthcare applications, manufactured in the USA since 1946. The core product line includes Laboratory Autoclaves (Small, Medium, and EZ-Glide Series with various configurations: single door hinged, single door vertical sliding, dual chamber tower, and double door pass-thru) and Healthcare/Medical Autoclaves (FDA-cleared for hospitals and ASCs). The portfolio extends through smart options/add-ons including Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves (TetraScience IoT platform for remote monitoring), SteriNET Connex (remote diagnostics), ProGEN Steam Generators, SterilSource and WPS-1200 Water Purification Systems, SterilSteam Sampler, WaterEco conservation system, and the X1 Control System. Comprehensive validation services (Steril-Q) cover IQ/OQ/PQ/FAT protocols, cycle development, steam quality testing, and water quality testing. The company recently launched the SterilSource water purification system (2026) and SterilSteam Sampler (2025) to support AAMI/ANSI ST108 compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SterilSource: Premium water purification system for healthcare facilities and life science labs, available in RO, RO/DI, and RO/DI + ST108 configurations.
• Steril-Q
• ProGEN
• SteriNET
• WaterEco
• EZ-Glide
• SterilSteam

Products and services

• Laboratory Autoclaves Customizable built-to-order steam sterilizers for animal research, life science, food safety, and medical research facilities, available in multiple series, chamber sizes, and door configurations.
• Healthcare/Medical Autoclaves FDA-cleared medical-grade steam sterilizers compliant with ISO 17665-1:2006 and ANSI/AAMI ST-8:2013, including models 3AV-HC, 26AV-HC, and 26BV-HC for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and healthcare facilities.
• Small Lab Series Steam Sterilizers Compact steam sterilizers for smaller laboratory settings, including models SSR-2A, SSR-3A, SR-24A, SR-24B, SR-26A, and pass-thru variants with chamber sizes from 3.9 to 16 cubic feet.
• Medium Lab Series Steam Sterilizers Mid-size laboratory autoclaves with chamber capacities from 18 to 36 cubic feet, including SR-24C through SR-26B models with pass-thru variants.
• EZ-Glide Lab Series Steam Sterilizers Laboratory autoclaves featuring Consolidated's proprietary EZ-Glide vertical sliding door technology, including models 3AV, 26AV, and 26BV with chamber volumes from 8.8 to 19.2 cubic feet.
• Dual Chamber Tower Autoclaves Space-efficient dual chamber steam sterilizers including models 2SSR-2A and 2SSR-3A, enabling two separate sterilization loads within a single unit footprint.
• Refurbished Autoclaves Factory-refurbished autoclaves providing cost-effective sterilizer alternatives for laboratories and healthcare facilities.
• SterilSource Water Purification System Wall-mounted RO/DI water purification system with three configurations providing purified water to meet AAMI/ANSI ST108 standards for healthcare facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, and life science labs.
• ProGEN Electric Steam Generator Electric steam generator fitted below the sterilizer chamber with capacities from 20kW to 45kW, front-access heating elements, quick steam recovery, and optional automatic blowdown.
• WPS-1200 Water Purification System Reverse osmosis water filtration system (30-120 liters/hr) designed to protect carbon steel steam generators from scale buildup.
• SterilSteam Sampler Steam condensate sampler that enables quarterly testing of steam condensate quality for healthcare facilities to maintain AAMI ST108 compliance.
• Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves IoT-connected autoclaves powered by the TetraScience cloud platform, providing remote monitoring, real-time status, cycle data storage, SMS/email alerts, and automated backup, bundled with a free 1-year subscription.
• SteriNET Connex Remote Connectivity Remote diagnostics solution enabling Consolidated engineers to connect to sterilizers via a dedicated phone line for troubleshooting, ideal for remote facilities and aimed at maximizing uptime.
• Steril-Q Validation Services Comprehensive autoclave validation program providing Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), with remote validation now available.
• Steam Quality Testing Service Laboratory service evaluating steam dryness, non-condensable gases, and superheat to ensure ISO 17665 compliance and identify causes of wet loads, damaged loads, or sterilization failures.
• Cycle Development Service Engineering service that defines sterilization cycle parameters and recipes for specific loads, determining cycle type (gravity, prevac, liquids), sterilization temperature, and time, primarily for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,000 built-to-order autoclaves installed worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TetraSciencecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for IoT cloud connectivity enabling real-time monitoring, cycle alerts, data storage, and remote diagnostics for Consolidated autoclaves. Autoclaves connect via Ethernet or Wi-Fi to TetraScience cloud platform with free 1-year subscription included.
• Ranger EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent installation partner for autoclave installations at customer sites.
• Colcom Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales and service team representing Consolidated products.
• Tri-State Biomedical Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales and service team representing Consolidated products.
• Northeast Scientific AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent sales and service team representing Consolidated products.
• Western ScientificminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent installation partner for autoclave installations at customer sites.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tuttnauer: Tuttnauer manufactures steam autoclaves for laboratory, medical, dental, and veterinary markets globally. Directly competes with CSS in both lab and healthcare autoclave segments with comparable chamber sizes and configurations.
• Belimed: Belimed produces steam sterilizers and infection-control equipment for hospitals, ASCs, and laboratories. Its portfolio of large-capacity and pass-through sterilizers competes head-to-head with CSS's healthcare line.
• Astell Scientific: UK-based manufacturer of laboratory autoclaves and steam sterilizers serving research, healthcare, and industrial labs. Closely comparable to CSS's lab autoclave business across chamber sizes and configurations.
• Fedegari: Italian manufacturer of steam sterilizers, autoclaves, and pharma-grade processing equipment. Directly comparable to CSS's healthcare/pharma sterilization focus, especially in GMP environments.
• Priorclave: British lab autoclave specialist with a built-to-order model serving research, pharma, and academic labs. Overlaps with CSS in customizable lab sterilizers targeting universities and life sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Getinge: Swedish medical-technology group offering sterilizers, disinfectors, and surgical workflow solutions. Overlaps with CSS in healthcare steam sterilizers and competes for hospital capital budgets.
• Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care): Diversified healthcare manufacturer with sterilization monitoring products and historically broader sterilization offerings. Adjacent competitor to CSS in sterilization consumables and equipment.
• Steris: Global leader in sterilization and infection prevention with a portfolio spanning steam sterilizers, low-temp systems, and sterilant chemistries. Competes with CSS in healthcare steam sterilization as part of a much broader offering.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Global life-science instrumentation and consumables giant with adjacent autoclave and lab sterilization offerings. Competes with CSS for institutional lab equipment budgets at universities and large research customers.

Emerging players

• Yamato Scientific: Japanese lab equipment maker offering autoclaves, sterilizers, and incubators. Comparable to CSS in laboratory sterilizers, especially in academic and life-science research settings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/consteril

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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