2023
Launch of the anaVOC LABCOM – Development of continuous, real-time Analysis
methods for Volatile and semi-volatile Organic Compounds – in partnership with the ICPEES
(Institute of Chemistry and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health), joint research unit
from CNRS and University of Strasbourg.
2022
Chromatotec is selected as member of a European consortium for the European PurPest project.
The aim is to develop and implement a portable GC system for monitoring and analyzing BVOCS
for pest detection.
Start of the construction of the new production site in Saint-André de Cubzac
2021
Formaldehyde and BTX portable instruments with battery
2020
New H2O detector, probes and sampling
2019
Selected by major companies in France, such as Total S.A., for both standard and customized solutions for the analysis of liquid samples.
Chromatotec won the US EPA tender for the supply of 12 airmOzones for ambient air monitoring.
New chemistry laboratory and meeting room in the main building.
2018
New Office in Houston for customer support improvement in Americas
Extension of the Beijing Office for increased customer support in Asia including India
Own technology-based gas and liquid generators
2017
Introduction of Formaldehyde analyzer on AQMS market
Expansion of the production site in Virsac.
New building for IT department : software, hardware and network team
2016
US EPA recommends Chromatotec Analyzers for VOCs monitoring in ambient air.
Development of PAHs analyzers with MS.
2015
New certifications : ATEX certification for Zone 1 and 2 and ISO 17025 certification in progress (benzene calibration).
Creation of 2 private analysis stations in Saint-Antoine and the Arcachon Bay.
MEDOR® : 40 years of expertise in gas analysis.
Brand new R&D laboratory.
2014
Eventful year for Chromatotec with ISO 9001 certification of the company, the GOST certification for our analyzers for the Russian market and new ATEX certification opening the doors to new markets in Petroleum, Gas and Oils.
Our Chinese subsidiary has become a Trading company.
2013
European mCerts certifications : EN 14662-3 / EN 15267-1 / EN 15267-2.
airmoVOC certificate number : SIRA MC 130231/00.
airTOXIC certificate number : SIRA MC 130230/00.
Establishment of a Chinese subsidiary in Beijing.
2012
GC/MS analyzer for industrial or laboratory applications.
New Vistachrom 1.47.
2011
European mCerts certification for VOC analyzer EN 14662-3.
2010
Purge and Trap cabinet for VOC analysis in water. PA 2010-C123 by China National testing center.
2009
ASTM Standard Test Method for Online Measurement of Sulfur Compounds in Natural Gas. New commercial building with training room.
2008
chromaS Universal detection with FPD of CS2, COS, SO2, in addition to THT, H2S, Mercaptans, Sulfurs- NewVistachrom 1.46.
2007
New model : SO2 analyzer – New application : TO14 for halogenated compounds.
2006
European Certification (CNR – Italy) of GC866/airTOXIC – BTEX with PID detector.
2005
MEDOR – 1975 – 2005 : 30 years experience in H2S and Mercaptan analysis.
New office in Beijing : Mr. Wang Xiao Ming is our support in China.
2004
Airmotec AG Switzerland becomes Airmotec AG SA, domiciled in Bordeaux, France. Launching of the new halogenated compound detector.
Total New range – Computer inside – Completely autonomous on-line monitoring.
2002
Production site Airmotec ag moved from Switzerland to France in Virsac (near Bordeaux). Launching of the range Air Toxic with new PID detection in ambient air and industrial hygiene (Low cost instruments).
Installation of cabinets in explosion proof areas.
2001
Major investments in Research and Development for two leading projects :
- New model of AirmOzone : Complete rack-mounted system for the so-called ozone precursors (up to 55 VOC’s EPA).
- Vistachrom project : Piloting software of our instruments running under Windows.
- Establishment of an American subsidiary, Chromatotec Inc in Houston.
1996
New headquarters for CHROMATOTEC Group in SAINT ANTOINE near Bordeaux (France – Europe) with laboratory and workshops.
1990
Creation of Airmotec AG, Switzerland (Instruments dedicated to the analysis of ambient air, a technology coming from the Swiss pharmaceutical industry).
1986
Foundation of the firm CHROMATO-SUD by the current managers in BORDEAUX.
1975
Medor range launched on the market by RN Electronique with « Gaz De France », (Research Center).