Celebrating 50 Years of TriContinent Scientific!

TriContinent, a global leader in precision liquid handling solutions for the life sciences and medical industries, is celebrating its 50th anniversary!

Starting as a pioneering provider of manually operated precision dispensers in 1975, TriContinent has become a respected player in the industry, continually adapting to meet changing needs and technologies with a commitment to excellence. As the industry has evolved, TriContinent has played a significant role in shaping it, launching dependable products and services from the early positive displacement pumps to the innovative OEM syringe pumps, always prioritizing progress and customer satisfaction.

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Thank You!

Celebrating our 50th anniversary, we express profound thanks to everyone in the TriContinent family for their dedication, which has been vital to our success. Our representatives and customer champions have been essential in promoting our mission worldwide, and we are deeply appreciative of their commitment. Our staff's relentless energy and passion have been the foundation of our company culture and progress.
We also thank our suppliers for their consistent support and quality materials, which are critical to our customers' satisfaction. Our loyal customers drive us to improve and innovate. As we look forward, we do so with confidence built on strong relationships and collaboration. We are grateful to all who have been part of our journey and excited for the future milestones we will achieve together. Thank you for being crucial to our past, present, and future.

Here's to the Next 50 Years!

TriContinent is poised to enter a new era, building on our 50-year legacy with plans for ambitious expansion into new markets and product development. We aim to extend our reach and continue offering life-improving solutions, with our talented team leading the way in innovation.
Our partners will remain central to our growth as we explore the potential of our industry and strive to meet our customers' changing needs. We are dedicated to leveraging our collective skills to foster progress and efficiency.
As we embark on this journey, we are grateful for the support and look forward to a future of opportunity and advancement with our community. Join us as we step into the next chapter of our story.


Celebrating 50 Years of Milestones

1975: Humble Beginnings

Established as TriContinent Scientific, the company focused on producing high-quality manually operated precision reagent dispensers for the medical and life sciences industries. They introdudced their first line of precision glass dispensers which would later become essential in blood-banking instruments during the HIV epidemic.

1978: Positive Displacement Pumps

The company introduced its range of positive displacement pumps, enhancing its product offerings for precision liquid handling.

1983: Air Displacement Pipettes

TriContinent expanded into manually operated air displacement pipettes, providing high-precision and cost-effective solutions for laboratory and kit diagnostics.

1986: Microplate Processors

The company introduced highly reliable microplate processors, combining motor-driven syringe pumps and robotics, marking another innovation that catered to the needs of laboratory automation.

1989: OEM Syringe Pumps

TriContinent expanded its product line to include single and multi-channel OEM syringe pump designs used in lab equipment and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) instrumentation, which would become a cornerstone of its product line.

1995: ISO Certification

The company achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to quality management.

2000: Lab Automation Robotics

TriContinent ventured into lab automation robotics, developing OEM XYZ robotic systems for automated liquid handling that are still relied upon in oncology and molecular diagnostics.

2009: Consumable Syringes and Valves

The company introduced consumable precision syringes and innovative long-life rotary valves, further diversifying its product range.

2010: Additional ISO Certification

TriContinent achieved ISO 13485 certification, an internationally recognized quality management system standard for medical devices, demonstrating its commitment to quality and regulatory compliance.

2013: OEM Workstations

The company launched OEM workstations, providing comprehensive solutions for laboratory automation.

2015: Acquisition

TriContinent was acquired by Gardner Denver, integrating into its Medical Group.

2017: Air Displacement Pipette Pumps

The company introduced a new line of innovative air displacement pipette pumps, enhancing its offerings for liquid handling applications.

2020: Innovation Continues

The company continued to innovate, focusing on customizable syringe pump solutions for various applications, including CTC isolation and PCR techniques as well as numerous genomics applications.

2021: Merger

Gardner Denver merged with Ingersoll Rand, integrating into its Precision and Science Technologies segment.

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2025: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we reflect on our journey from a pioneering provider of precision liquid handling solutions to a global leader in the life sciences and medical diagnostics industries. We honor our past, celebrate our present achievements, and look forward to shaping the future together with our valued customers and employees.

 

At TriContinent Scientific, we honor Ingersoll Rand's "Make Life Better" ethos by engineering precision liquid handling solutions that have profoundly improved life sciences and medical diagnostics for 50 years. Our relentless pursuit of innovation and quality echoes this commitment, ensuring that each advancement we make contributes to the well-being and progress of our global community. As we celebrate our golden anniversary, we stand as a proud testament to a legacy that truly embodies the spirit of making life better.