ABOUT BGS

The market leader in radiation sterilization has expanded to serve the US market.

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THIS IS US

EXPERTS IN INDUSTRIAL RADIATION STERILIZATION

Since our founding in Germany in 1981, BGS has been a pioneer in the use of accelerated electrons (beta rays) and gamma rays for sterilization applications. Over the past 40+ years, we have pioneered the development of systems for sterilizing medical products and more. For example, we have played a key role in shaping and developing groundbreaking processes that are now considered technological standards. Those advances have allowed us to establish a state-of-the-art US facility in Pittsburgh.

Our medium-sized company remains privately owned. This business structure gives us the flexibility and reliability we need to offer a full range of electron beam (E-Beam) radiation sterilization services and related capabilities.

Our expertise related to capacity utilization allows us to run highly automated processes that help to ensure the necessary speed to meet customers’ delivery schedules and adherence to the highest quality standards.

WHAT WE DO

OUR BUSINESS AREAS

E-BEAM STERILIZATION

KEY FACTS

AT A GLANCE

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More than 40 years of technical experience
Since its founding in Germany in 1981, BGS has been a recognized expert in the use of beta rays for radiation sterilization.

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Most modern Electron accelerator technology
Highly developed E-Beam units with an energy of 
10 MeV.

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Fully automated 
handling system
State-of-the-art product processing system.

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High capacity
100,000+ square-feet facility with an option for further expansion.

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Highest quality standards
Pending: Certified quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 11137 standards.

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Service and guidance
Customer-focused support right from the start, from material selection to determining the optimum packaging configuration 
for the most efficient irradiation process.

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Dedicated team onsite
A close-knit group of highly motivated professionals.

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Integrated, optimized material handling
Innovative process layout for efficient material handling and quick turnaround.

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Excellent logistics
Easy access to transportation routes for freight forwarders due to our facility’s proximity to interstate and state highways, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).

mission and values

Our mission

We use the energy of ionizing radiation to offer our customers comprehensive solutions that make their products safer and more efficient.

Our values

We are an organization that acts together, courageously, and responsibly, to benefit our customers!

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our vision

PREFERRED PARTNER
We are the preferred partner for using ionizing radiation to achieve material optimization and the destruction of harmful germs.

SOLUTIONS PROVIDER 
We offer our customers worldwide expertise and solutions that precisely meet the challenges they face.

HIGHEST STANDARDS
As a quality leader, we adhere to the highest standards in developing optimal, customer-focused solutions that are reliable and innovative. 

INNOVATIONS  

OUR MOTTO: IDEAS PLUS ENERGY

Innovative ideas and shared energy: Strategic partnerships with universities and leading research institutes, as well as strong customer relationships, are crucial for innovation, including the development of new applications for our services. We collaborate with customers on various R&D projects, and we were recognized as a TOP 100 Innovator by Hamburg, Germany-based Compamedia for three consecutive years from 2019-21.

    OUR PRINCIPLES

    FLEXIBILITY AND service orientation

    Thanks to state-of-the-art process technology and IT systems, we offer the highest quality standards without losing the flexibility to develop custom solutions. Our systems are adaptable to serve a wide range of customer requirements.

    WHY BGS?

    THIS IS WHAT SETS US APART

    Experience over more than four decades
    We have been recognized as experts in ionizing radiation for the optimization of materials and medical device sterilization since 1981.

    Valuable consulting
    Our customers particularly value our specialized knowledge and our team members’ many years of experience.

    Industry experts
    We are a valued partner of many leading companies in the medical device, pharmaceutical, packaging, and industrial manufacturing sectors, among others.

    Highest quality
    Our adherence to the highest quality standards ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. We also support and advise you to fulfill your sterilization requirements.

    Research & Development
    Our organization continually focuses on innovation. We work with our partners to develop  solutions for long-term economic success.

    Stable ownership
    We offer the stability of an independent, medium-sized, privately owned company.

    CLOSE TO THE CUSTOMER

    Our Pittsburgh location is convenient to customers throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and South. The 100,000+ square-foot facility is near the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and major highways.

     

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    Are you interested in joining BGS? See our list of open positions.

     

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