Company History

SOTAX was established in 1973 and over the past 50 years, we have grown from a small regional business to a world-class global organization. Read about the surprising origins of today's SOTAX Group, milestones in our history, anecdotes and other highlights.

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1948 - 1960

Our origins - Reinhard Benz Feinmechanik.

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1960 - 1973

First steps into Pharma with prototype development.

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1973

The foundation of SOTAX AG in Basel, Switzerland.

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1978

Our first product line – Tablet Dissolution Tester.

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1991

Integration of Flow-through method in USP.

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1993

Pioneering work in the field of automation.

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1995

Go west – the foundation of SOTAX USA.

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2000

Empowering the next generation of leadership at SOTAX.

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2002

Tablet Hardness Tester product line.

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2005

Foundation of SOTAX Pharma Services (SPS).

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2006 - 2008

How we became the #1 in Automation.

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2011

Foundation of SOTAX India in Mumbai.

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2013

Acquisition of Dr. Schleuniger® Pharmatron.

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2014

Introduction of the new Xtend™ Dissolution Line.

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2020

Expansion in the field of data management.

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2022

The expansion of SOTAX Pharma Services.

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2023

We are celebrating our 50th anniversary.

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