Steri-Tek to boost sterilization capacity of its Texas-based center fivefold with IBA’s X-ray irradiation system
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, June 18, 2025 – IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), the world leader in particle accelerator technology and electron beam and X-ray solutions for industrial advanced irradiation, announced today it has signed a contract with Steri-Tek, a growing irradiation services provider, to install a fully-integrated Be Wide X-ray Solution.
IBA’s solution will be installed at Steri-Tek’s service center near Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area, Texas, which was opened in 2023. This strategically located facility is positioned to serve a growing customer base, as well as creating logistical efficiencies. The addition of the Be Wide solution to their existing X-ray sterilization offering will increase Steri-Tek’s processing capacity fivefold, by enabling the sterilization of full pallets with a wider range of product densities, significantly improving throughput and scalability.
The system provided by IBA will enhance Steri-Tek’s service offering to medical device manufacturers across North America. It will also help the company to ensure a seamless transition to IBA’s Rhodotron®-based X-ray technology in line with their growth strategy. It is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027. The typical price for a Be Wide X-ray Solution with customization ranges from EUR 16 million to EUR 19 million, depending on the configuration and options. A first payment has been received by IBA.
Larry Nichols, Chief Executive Officer of Steri-Tek, commented: “The integration of IBA’s Be Wide X-ray Solution into our newest facility is a transformative step, enhancing our ability to serve customers with a high-volume sterilization capacity while strengthening our presence in North America.”
Thomas Servais, President of IBA Industrial, added: “This collaboration with Steri-Tek underscores the increasing demand for scalable, high-capacity sterilization solutions. We are proud to support their expansion with cutting-edge technology and extensive service support, ensuring they stay ahead of industry demands.”
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