1970 - TOC Systems Team initiated; organized/owned Astro International Corp.
1971 - First truly continuous TOC
1972 - First non-catalytic High Temperature Combustion TOC
1973 - First “salt trap” in combustion TOC
1976 - First TOC specific NDIR
1981 - First NDIR explosion-proof hazardous gas detector
1982 - First UV/Heated Persulfate process TOC
1984 - First TOC analyzer to use desktop computer
1985 - First TOC analyzer for NASA space program
1997 - First TOC analyzer to use onboard PC
1998 - First dual-NDIRs / dual Reactors in a TOC
1999 - First combination (5-method) Benchtop TOC
- First Microsoft Windows-CE computer use on Process TOCs
- First to have ALL Methods of TOC analysis in Single Analyzer
2000 - First pump-less process TOCs
2002 - Introduced Bench-Top Semi-Automatic TOC
2003 - Introduced line of OEM NDIRs
2004 - Acquired El Paso Stripper Company (VOC)
2005 - Introduced Windows-CE based Phosphate analyzer
2006 - Introduced NeSSi compatible NDIRs
2008 - Introduces first truly continuous Ozone Promoted/Hydroxyl Radical TOC
- Introduces first Process Dual Oxidation Methods TOC.
Present - Only company with integral Microsoft Windows-CE Computer & all
TOC methods PLUS connectivity with other water & gas analyzers