1978
Bill Linton founds Biotec, later named Promega
His vision was to create a place where biotechnology would lead to the cure and prevention of disease; a dynamic environment for the individual to be individual, and a path of discovery that would change the way researchers did their work.
1980
Biotec moves into new facility
The 900 sq. ft. building gives employees more space to innovate and grow.
1981
RNasin® is introduced
Analysis of RNA allows researchers to ask questions about which genes are expressed during development or in a particular cell type or tumor. RNasin has become the laboratory standard.
1983
Biotec becomes Promega Biotec
Riboprobe® System launched
1985
pGEM® Cloning Vectors created
1st issue of Promega Notes published
1988
Taq DNA Polymerase is introduced
Promega Technical Services department established
This department is a resource for customers to contact when they challenging research questions arise. Technical Services is there to support you for all your research needs.
1989
Research and Development Center opens in Madison
Madison campus expands with new headquarters and labs (6400 sq. meters)
First US Field Application Specialists employed
First Protocols and Apps Guide published
Forensic professionals gather at the first International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI)
ISHI remains the largest conference on DNA analysis for human identification, enabling experts to learn about emerging forensic DNA practices.
Promega opens in the United Kingdom
1990
Luciferase biosensor technology is obtained
Bioluminescence allows scientists to study undetected activity in living cells, and is an alternative to radioactivity.
1993
The BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTC Institute) forms
The institute offers thousands of students the opportunity to learn about molecular biology through hands-on experiences in a laboratory.
First STR multiplex system introduced
1994
First luciferase patent granted
The patent was issued on Feb 1, 1994.
TNT® SP6 Coupled Reticulocyte Lysate System is named Top 100 Product by R&D Magazine
Biopharmaceutical Technology Center (BTC) manufacturing facility opens and adds 19,000 sq. meters to Madison campus
The BTC building houses manufacturing, the BTC Institute, quarterly art exhibits open to the public and spaces for rent to the community.
1995
Promega opens in Japan
Scientific Training Team is established to provide technical-product training for both employees and customers
pGEM® T-Vectors introduced
www.promega.com is launched
1996
CellTiter®96 Cell Viability Assay offered
Dual-Luciferase® Assay System launched
The Scientific Applications Team explores customer ideas on new applications for existing products
1997
First Profiles in DNA published
1999
Promega registers for Class 1 medical devices made available in the US
Molecular biology tools continue to play a role in supporting faster and more precise methods in human care and diagnosis.
Quality System certified to ISO 9001
CellTiter-Glo® Cell Viability Assay launched
2000
RFID-enabled on-site stocking introduced. “Promega Express” is the only “intelligent” on-site service in the industry
The 900 sq. ft. building gives employees more space to innovate and grow.
2001
Caspase-Glo® 3/7 Assay created
2002
DNA IQ™ and AluQuant™ Human DNA Quantitation Systems are named Top 100 Technologies by R&D Magazine
Protein production facility opens in Madison
2004
The P450-Glo™ CYPP450 Assay System is featured in the Top 100 Most Technologically Significant New Products by R&D Magazine
2005
Terso Solutions, Inc. opens in Madison, Wisconsin
HaloTag® Technology is introduced
2006
Quality System certified to ISO 13485
ISO 13485 represents the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices.
Trypsin Gold launched
GloMax® 96 Luminometer for sale
2007
Maxwell® 16 instrument and reagents for benchtop purification first offered
2009
First Promega iPhone® App
Online chat available for Technical Support
Promega BioSystems Sunnyvale, Inc. Joins the company
Field support scientists provide on-site support of protocol development for HT instrument/reagent systems
2010
Promega joins the United Nationals Global Compact
An initiative to encourage businesses worldwide to adopt sustainable and socially responsible policies, and to report on their implementation (our annual Corporate Responsibility Report).
R&D begins offering Custom Assay Services.
2011
Direct amplification compatible STR multiplex system launched
Crime labs can now eliminate DNA purification and amplify samples directly from buccal or blood samples, saving hours of time in data-basing workflow.
2012
Field Support Scientists begin to troubleshoot at customer labs
Nanoluc™ luciferase technology launched
Nanoluc™ named Top 10 Innovation by The Scientist
2013
Feynman Center, state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility, opens in Madison
“Capitalist with a Soul” article is published
Bill’s 100-year vision for Promega is highlighted in the Isthmus Magazine feature article.
2015
Kepler Center, Promega global processing center opens
Designed for efficient operations and incorporating the latest technology in cold storage material handling, the center will assure a continued high level of customer service.
2016
ESI Initiative Takes Shape (Emotional and Social Intelligence)
ESI Core Principles and programs foster employee growth and support a strong future.
2017
Promega is first to achieve third-party certification of published ISO 18385 manufacturing standard.
ESI Core Principles and programs foster employee growth and support a strong future.
