Our history

Our history

  • STEROP was established in 1947 by the pharmacist Joseph Eykerman at the back of his pharmacy, with the task of delivering essential injectable drugs on the local market.
    In the ’60, the company was taken over by his son, Luc Eykerman, industrial pharmacist.
    In the early ’80, development of the production of dry form products (tablets, powders).
    Over the last 70 years, STEROP has built up an unrivalled track record in the manufacturing and development of essential drugs at competitive price and excellent Belgian made quality as part of an effective customer oriented solutions.

Corporate information

  • STEROP is a family owned business with its head office and production facilities located in Brussels, at the heart of Europe.
  • STEROP’s team is composed by 100 full-time employees. Highly trained, committed, the team assures you a professional expertise.

Major milestones

Timeline

2022
1947

Creation of Laboratories STEROP in Brussels by Joseph Eykerman

1972

Acquisition of Laboratories PHARMACOBEL

1977

Acquisition of Laboratories OPTIMA

1982

Foundation of STEROP OVERSEAS

1980

Acquisition of Laboratories BIERGON & MEDI-LABO

1987

New range of hygiene products and medical devices

2001

CE Certification for Medical Devices

2003

Acquisition of PHARMETHIC product portfolio

2010

Acquisition of DENOLIN product portfolio

2006

Acquisition of Laboratories STELLA & BIOGAM product portfolio

2007

Extension of the manufacturing zones (2 new lines for ampoules filling)

2011

Extension of the manufacturing zone (2 new lines for ampoules and 1 for pre-filled syringes filling)

2018

Extension of the manufacturing zone (new line for vials)

2019

Extension of the manufacturing zone (new line for vials)