What STERIS Life Sciences does

STERIS Life Sciences is a business unit of STERIS plc (NYSE: STE), an Irish-incorporated public company with US operational headquarters in Mentor, Ohio. The division provides contamination control products, cleaning chemistries, sterilization equipment, and technical services for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with regional offices in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

The core technology platform centers on proprietary Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) technology, which has received FDA Class A sterilization modality approval and is deployed across multiple product lines including VHP LTS60 and LTS-V low-temperature sterilizers, VHP 1000ED, VICTORY, DC-A, and Flex biodecontamination units. Complementary chemistry products include Vaprox 35% and 59% hydrogen peroxide sterilants (EPA-registered), cGMP-manufactured pharmaceutical detergents (CIP 100, CIP 200, ProKlenz ONE/TWO), disinfectants and sporicides (Spor-Klenz, Vesta-Syde, Septihol), and biological/chemical indicators (Celerity HP, Spordex, Steraffirm). Steam sterilization equipment is offered under the AMSCO and Finn-Aqua brands, alongside Reliance laboratory washers and Finn-Aqua pure steam generators.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining one-time capital equipment sales, recurring consumables and chemistry sales (detergents, sterilants, indicators, wipes), recurring equipment service plans (Total Care/Pinnacle, Preventative Care, Labor Care/Respond, Pharma Custom Care), and fee-for-service technical offerings including Disinfectant Efficacy Testing (DET), Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE), installation, qualification, and training services. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, an e-commerce storefront (Shop STERIS), and participation in industry events and webinars. Products are EPA-, FDA-, and EU GMP Annex 1-compliant, with quality systems certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, USP, and ISO 11138 standards.

Name

STERIS Life Sciences

Legal name

STERIS plc

Website

https://sterislifesciences.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

STERIS Life Sciences is a division of STERIS plc providing contamination control products, sterilization equipment, cleaning chemistries, and technical services to pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device manufacturers, and research institutions globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Sterilization Consumables & Packaging (Wraps, Pouches, Indicators, Trays/Containers) (HLAHANAC)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical contamination control
• Sterilization equipment
• Biodecontamination systems
• Cleanroom disinfection
• CGMP cleaning chemistries

Headquarters

HQ city

Mentor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of capital equipment including steam sterilizers (AMSCO, Finn-Aqua), VHP sterilizers and biodecontamination units, and laboratory washers. Equipment sales are complemented by service plans and installation/qualification services.
2. Consumables and Consumable Chemistry: Recurring revenue from pharmaceutical detergents, sporicides, disinfectants, sterilants (Vaprox), ready-to-use wipes, biological indicators, chemical indicators, and sterility maintenance products. Sold in various sizes with repeat-purchase dynamics.
3. Equipment Service and Maintenance Plans: Comprehensive service plans (Total Care/Pinnacle, Preventative Care, Labor Care/Respond, Pharma Custom Care PM) covering maintenance, parts, and unscheduled repairs for equipment. Plans include 24/7 support and access to over 90,000 OEM parts.
4. Technical Services: Fee-for-service technical offerings including Disinfectant Efficacy Testing (DET), Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE), consultation services, installation services, qualification services (IQ/OQ), and training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

STERIS Life Sciences manufactures and supplies contamination control products and equipment for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and research manufacturing environments. Its offering centers on Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) sterilizers and biodecontamination units, cGMP pharmaceutical detergents, sporicides, disinfectants, sterilants, biological and chemical indicators, steam sterilizers, laboratory washers, and pure steam generators, supported by equipment maintenance, installation, qualification, and cleaning validation technical services.

Product overview

STERIS Life Sciences provides an integrated portfolio of contamination control products and services for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, and research manufacturing environments. The portfolio centers on VHP (Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide) equipment including LTS60, LTS-V, 1000ED, VICTORY, DC-A, and Flex biodecontamination units; complementary sterilants (Vaprox 35% and Vaprox 59%); and biological/chemical indicators (Celerity HP, Spordex, Steraffirm). Pharmaceutical detergents include CIP 100, CIP 200, ProKlenz ONE, and ProKlenz TWO. The disinfectants and cleaners portfolio features Vesta-Syde SQ, Septihol, and Spor-Klenz product lines. Steam sterilization equipment includes Finn-Aqua GMP Bio Pharma Sterilizers and AMSCO 600LS. Supporting services encompass equipment maintenance plans, installation, qualification, Disinfectant Efficacy Testing, Process and Cleaner Evaluation (PACE), and training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reliance: Laboratory glassware washers and dryers product line
• AMSCO
• Finn-Aqua
• CIP 100
• CIP 200
• ProKlenz
• Spor-Klenz
• Vesta-Syde
• Septihol
• VHP
• Vaprox
• Spordex
• Celerity
• Steraffirm
• SurePath
• PACE

Products and services

• VHP™ LTS60 Low Temperature Sterilizer Compact terminal surface sterilization system for heat-sensitive materials, utilizing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) technology with FDA Class A sterilization approval.
• VHP™ LTS-V Low Temperature Sterilizer

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-log bioburden reduction achieved with VHP technology across sterilization and biodecontamination applications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SciMedminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 August 2026SciMed co-exhibits with STERIS at the ISPE Singapore Conference & Exhibition 2026 (Booth #205), representing a joint marketing and exhibitor partnership at a major industry trade show in the Asia-Pacific region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Sterislifesciences
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/steris-life-sciences
• Xx.com/STERIS

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries9 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 →

Frequently asked questions about STERIS Life Sciences