From the Pasteur Institute to the present …
1918 Foundation of RAL DIAGNOSTICS, specialist of biological staining
Founded in 1918, RAL Diagnostics is a true leader in biological stainings among medical analysis laboratories in France and in French-speaking countries. Its original founders are none other than two collaborators of Louis Pasteur, professors Roux and Legroux and M. Agulhon, Director of Kulhman industries.
1960 RAL DIAGNOSTICS joins Rhône-Poulenc group
Following a number of mergers in the area of chemistry, RAL Diagnostics, known at the time as Réactifs RAL, joined the Rhône-Poulenc group (Aventis) and added its health-care division.
1996 Changing facilities to Martillac
RAL Diagnostics became independent and transferred production facilities to Technopolis Bordeaux Montesquieu in Martillac in South-western France. The Technopolis Bordeaux Montesquieu regroups laboratories and high technology firms in an exeptional natural environment, between Pessac Léognan vineyards and pine forest.
2007 RAL DIAGNOSTICS innovates with Fluo-RAL
Creation of Fluo-RAL, a methanol-free fluorescence test for swift and reliable detection of mycobacteria.
2010 Launch of MCDh (Micro Chromatic detection haematology)
This is the first high definition biological staining in haematology, specifically concepted for the digital image analysis, which in addition is methanol-free. A patent has been filed by RAL Diagnostics for this high-tech product.
2011-2012 RAL DIAGNOSTICS is diversifying with instruments
Réactifs RAL gives way to RAL Diagnostics, a more accurate designation in terms of diversification of our activities. Indeed, in 2011, the company launches a range of instruments featuring the new Fluo-RAL Module and the RAL Stainer, an automated multi-application staining device.
2014 RAL StainBox is marketed
RAL Stainbox, a semi-automatic staining system using a bath technique, is put on the market. This new device, designed for small laboratories or as a support solution for peak production in large laboratories, combines easy-of-use and performance.