# Ionisos acquires Stermed, a low-temperature sterilisation specialist

Ionisos, the leader in cold sterilisation in France and Spain, acquired Stermed, a French sterilisation solutions specialist based in Civrieux d'Azergues, with support from its shareholder Ardian.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-09-18
- Where: Civrieux d'Azergues, France
- Status: completed
- Products: low-temperature sterilisation using ethylene oxide, decontamination and sterilisation of medical devices
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Ardian](https://endata.com/companies/4607.md) (investor)
- [Ionisos](https://endata.com/companies/26985.md) (acquirer)
- [Stermed](https://endata.com/companies/26986.md) (target)

## Sources

- [nsmedicaldevices.com](https://www.nsmedicaldevices.com/pressreleases/pressionisos-acquires-stermed-a-specialist-in-low-temperature-sterilisation-with-the-support-of-ardian/), 2017-09-18: "The acquisition of Stermed reinforces our position in this promising market segment by expanding our geographic reach towards the south of France"

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