Miles Scientific

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Miles Scientific (also known as iChromatography, previously known as Analtech) is a manufacturing firm based in Newark, Delaware. It produces thin-layer chromatography plates and accessories.[1]

The firm was started as Custom Service Chemicals in 1961 by four men. Custom Service Chemicals changed its name to Analtech, a shortening of analytical technologies, on January 1, 1965. Its facility, located in Wilmington industrial park, was destroyed in a fire on May 29, 1965. The company relocated and was able to open its new facility in two weeks.[2] In 1970, the firm moved out of its leased space and into a new facility in Blue Hen Industrial Park.[3]

In 2008, the firm had 20 employees.[1]

In August 2015, the firm was purchased by its general manager, Steven Miles, from the estates of two of its founders.[4] At this time, it had 13 employees.[1] The company subsequently rebranded as Miles Scientific.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Goss, Scott (2015-08-29). "Company's general manager buys Newark manufacturer from owners". The News Journal. pp. A6. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  2. ^ "Firm fights to feet from rubble of fire". The Morning News. 1965-07-09. p. 38. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  3. ^ Knoblauch, Eugene (1970-07-09). "New Newark plant opens: Analtech prospers with concentration". The Morning News. p. 41. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  4. ^ Goss, Scott. "New owner vows to keep Analtech in Newark". The News Journal. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  5. ^ "Buyers Guide - Labmate Online". www.labmate-online.com. Retrieved 2022-10-03.