Corning has been a trusted supplier of laboratory products to scientists since 1915, when Corning introduced its patented Pyrex® (borosilicate) laboratory glassware, the first in a long series of innovative research breakthroughs. These first high performance beakers and flasks revolutionized the way chemists work, and were soon found in laboratories around the world. Since then, Corning has continued developing innovative products used in chemistry and life sciences laboratories.
In the early 1970s, Corning added plastic labware to its growing line of laboratory products. Corning’s innovative plastic cell culture flask and roller bottle designs quickly became an industry standard. By the 1980s, amidst rapid growth and breakthroughs in the areas of biotechnology and molecular biology, Corning expanded its cell culture, filtration, and liquid handling product lines to support these developing technologies.
In 1993, Corning acquired Costar Corporation to become Corning Costar (and later Corning Science Products). Costar’s design engineering and applications expertise complemented Corning’s strong manufacturing and commercial capabilities. With expertise in surface chemistry and both glass and plastics, the combined company has become a leading manufacturer of high quality, high performance lab tools for the life sciences -- especially in the areas of drug discovery and genomics.
In 2000, Corning Science Products was renamed to Corning Life Sciences to better reflect its business goals and vision. It is now a leader in surface-treated products (microplates) for cell culture and drug discovery. By leveraging our strength in glass and plastics manufacturing, process engineering, and surface technologies, Corning continues to develop innovative solutions to keep our products in the forefront of scientific research. |
Our first catalog featured our Pyrex® glassware | | | 
Our orange branded plasticware
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