{"id":1947,"date":"2025-10-06T20:54:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-discover-restek.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=1947"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T16:46:57","slug":"restek-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/discover.restek.com\/es\/restek-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Restek History: A Celebration of Four Decades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Restek History: A Celebration of Four Decades<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Restek was founded in a former elementary school in Pennsylvania, U.S.A., in 1985, on the dream to provide analysts with the best tools so they can do their best work. Today, we’re a leading developer and manufacturer in the chromatography industry. We’re proudly independent, have offices in eight countries, and are 100% employee-owned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate our 40th anniversary by learning about our legacy of technological leadership, employee-ownership, and growth around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Our 40-Year History
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1980s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founding an independent chromatography company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1985<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Restek Opens for Business<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On October 15, 1985, Restek officially opens for business in central Pennsylvania, U.S.A., manufacturing fused silica GC columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1987<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Working<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Silcosteel Coating<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Silcosteel coating was the most inert substrate available for the transfer of low-level polar organic compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A decade of powerful innovation and global growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1990<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thermolite Septa<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These preconditioned septa featured innovative blister-type packaging, keeping each septa sealed until it was ready for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1990<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek GmbH (Germany) Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The opening of the German office marks a major milestone: Restek is now a global company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flag<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1993<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MXT Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

MXT GC columns provide the strength of metal with the inertness of glass\u2014they’ve even been to space!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"MXT<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

EZ<\/em>GC Method Development Software<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

EZ<\/em>GC paved the way for our current family of powerful GC method development tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"EZGC<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1994<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PLOT Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to an innovative bonding process to minimize particle release, Restek ushers in the next generation of PLOT columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"PLOT<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ISO 9001 Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Achieving our ISO 9001 registration demonstrates our commitment to quality and continual improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ISO<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1995<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek France Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The founding of our second European office rings in the new year on January 3, 1995.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flag<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Integrated Guard Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

These innovative columns incorporate both a guard column and an analytical column in a continuous length of tubing, eliminating leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1996<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SilcoCan Air Canisters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Featuring our unique Siltek treatment technology, these air canisters provide ultimate inertness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cheerful<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Resprep Product Line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From QuEChERS extraction salts to vacuum manifolds, our Resprep family of rugged and reliable sample prep products continues to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LC Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With the development of our own LC columns, Restek now offers both GC and LC columns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restek Thames (UK) Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our newest European office opens just outside of London, UK, bringing our total count to three. Also serving Ireland since 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flags<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1998<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

NASA\/Goddard Space Flight Center Group Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Received for our contribution to the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft mission, which utilized a Restek MXT-1701 GC column for its GCMS analysis of Saturn’s moon, Titan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"MXT<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2000s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Industry firsts and employee ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Siltek Deactivation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Siltek-treated coatings provide enhanced inertness compared to untreated stainless steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2001<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sulfinert Treatment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provides excellent inertness for sulfur and mercury calibration standards and improved corrosion resistance over bare stainless steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2005<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biphenyl LC Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Restek innovation, these innovative columns were the first in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Restek<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2006<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rxi GC Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This innovative column family provides outstanding inertness, low bleed, and high reproducibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2007<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QuEChERS Product Line<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a wide selection and easy-to-use packaging, these products are great for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2008<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

100% Restek U.S. Employee Ownership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A major milestone for our goal to maintain independence while sharing our success with employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Restek<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek Japan Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our first office in Asia brings Restek to new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Laboratory Equipment’s<\/em> Reader’s Choice Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Restek QuEChERS SPE tubes win, and Biphenyl LC columns named as a finalist in the Laboratory Equipment’s<\/em> Reader’s Choice Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Winning<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2010s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Advancing our offices, certifications, and product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ProFLOW 6000 Flowmeter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This portable electronic meter features a wide range of capabilities, including measuring volumetric flow for most gases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Laboratory Equipment’s<\/em> Reader’s Choice Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both Restek PLOT columns and ProFLOW 6000 flowmeter win in the Laboratory Equipment’s<\/em> Reader’s Choice Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Restek purchases Glastron, Inc.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bringing liner manufacturing expertise in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"An<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek Achieves ISO 17025 & Guide 34 Accreditation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now known as ISO\/IEC 17025 & ISO 17034, these certifications further demonstrate our commitment to quality and continual improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Restek's<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2012<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pro EZ<\/em>GC Online Chromatogram Modeler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Create and optimize GC methods in minutes with this powerful modeling software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pro<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restek acquires MicroQuartz GmbH (Germany)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bringing fused-silica manufacturing expertise in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2013<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek China Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our second office in Asia opens, helping Restek become available to more customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flag<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Raptor SPP LC columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Raptor LC columns feature superficially porous particle technology, which provide fast separations with lower back pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Raptor<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restek Acquires Superchrom, S.r.l. in Italy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now known as Restek Italy, this office is our fourth in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flag<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2016<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Force UHPLC Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This incredibly rugged and consistent column line is the culmination of our twenty-plus years in LC column development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Force<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Topaz GC Inlet Liners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The culmination of years of deactivation expertise led us to this innovative liner technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Topaz<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2018<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

European Distribution Center Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Simplifying shipping and procurement for customers in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Stocked<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SelectScience<\/em> Reviewers’ Choice Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Restek Wins the Analytical Science Company of the Year award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2020s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Achieving global employee ownership and onto the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pro EZ<\/em>LC Method Translator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Powerful software to help scale down and speed up your current LC methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pro<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restek Espa\u00f1a (Spain) Opens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our fifth European office opens in Spain, expanding our footprint across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flag<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pro EZ<\/em>LC Chromatogram Modeler<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Building on our success of Pro EZ<\/em>GC, this powerful chromatogram modeling software is now available for LC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pro<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SelectScience<\/em> Scientists’ Choice Award for Best New Separations Product<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rxi-SVOCms GC columns win SelectScience Scientists’ Choice Award for Best New Separations Product<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"An<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Employee Ownership Expands to Restek’s Global Offices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

More employees get to enjoy the benefits of employee ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Inert LC Hardware<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A premium inert coating applied to our LC hardware helps improve analysis of metal-sensitive compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"An<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restek Acquires KinetoChem<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bringing advanced technical expertise in-house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Glastron Joins Employee Ownership Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every employee is now an employee owner, making Restek 100% employee-owned worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restek’s 40th Anniversary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Four decades of innovation with no plans on slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Continue exploring Restek by learning more about us<\/a>, our corporate philosophy and culture<\/a>, and what employment opportunities<\/a> are available. You can also contact us<\/a> to let us know how we can use our forty years of experience to serve you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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