 About IBACON
Since 1994 the Institute for Biological Analysis and Consulting (IBACON) has been an
active partner of the global chemical industry. We have gained a reputation for commissioned research and
the realisation of environmental risk assessment studies. Most large scale enterprises have placed their
trust in us - for a good reason!
IBACON´s History (1994-2010) |
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2010
Approximately 100 employees are working now at IBACON
- Expansion of laboratory space for Terrestrial Ecotoxicology studies (soil organisms, non target plants)
- New test system established: Myriophyllum spp. (higher aquatic plant)
- New flow-through test design realised for tests with Daphnia magna
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2009
15. anniversary of our company
- 90 employees
Ca. 2.500 sqm of laboratory space and
more than 1.000 sqm of office space
- 12.000 GLP projects performed so far
- Successful completion of our GLP inspection
- Installation of two additional LC-MS/MS Systems (API 4000 and 3200)
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2008
Start of operation of the new E-Fate laboratory complex for studies with 14C labelled test items
Installation of an API 4000 Q-Trap LC-MS/MS System
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2007
Expansion of laboratory space (analytical chemistry) by conversion of former office space
Appointment of Dr. Heiner Albus as 2nd CEO of Ibacon, still keeping his position of Head of Marketing and Sales
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2005 - 2006
Establishment and continuous growth of the E-Fate team
Expansion and technical enhancement of the aquatic laboratories and the study director
team adding special expertise (e.g. tests with Chironomids, Higher Tier Fish studies)
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2004
10th Anniversary
48 employees with focus on:
- Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecotoxicology (Laboratory and Field Studies)
- Physical-Chemical Properties
- Analytical Chemistry
Establishment of the Marketing & Sales team at IBACON with Dr. Heiner Albus as Head.
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2002-2003
Further expansion
…of testing and office capacities and acquisition of 1st LC-MS/MS system
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2001
Further development of business segments:
Our customers come now from all these industrial segments:
- Plant Protection Products
- Industrial Chemicals (Reach)
- Biocides
- Veterinary Medicinal Products
- Medicinal Products for Human Use
New test systems:
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1999
IBACON expands
…and moves into a new facility with 650 sqm lab space
5th anniversary
26 employees
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1997/1998
IBACON continuously expands its range of services:
- Biodegradation studies
- Aquatic Ecotoxicology
- Establishment of the Analytical Chemistry Department
- Physical-Chemical Properties
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1995/1996
Acquisition of regular customers in Germany, the European Union and Overseas
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December 1st, 1994
IBACON GmbH starts business
- 5 shareholders
- Main shareholder and CEO: Dr. Ralf Petto
- 6 employees
- 200 sqm lab space
Main activities:
- GLP compliant ecotoxicological studies for plant protection products with focus on terrestrial test systems
- Biological determination of environmental contaminations (brownfields, dumpsites)
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