Ever wonder how scientific research adapts to urgent global needs? Modular Lab 2 embodies adaptability. This lab is part of a bigger story. It involves CERTEK, a company founded by James Grantham. He was a board member of the American Biological Safety Association.
In 1996, CERTEK started its modular laboratory division. The concept? To create labs that can be easily moved and reconfigured. CERTEK designed and developed the concept of modular containment laboratories.
One year later, in 1997, CERTEK achieved a milestone. They placed the world’s first modular BSL-3 laboratory on a five-story building’s roof in New Orleans for LSU. Imagine the logistics. It was across from the Mercedez-Benz Superdome. CERTEK claims, “When it comes to modular laboratories, we made it first, we make it best.”
Modular labs are now global. They provide safe research and diagnostics facilities. Institutions use them when working with dangerous organisms. The National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention require these labs. Their requirements are in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories publication. Labs also meet Canadian or World Health Organization standards.
CERTEK operates under D.W. Evans Electric, Inc. This parent company has been around since 1979. The merger allows CERTEK to expand and innovate. D.W. Evans Electric handles all electrical installations for CERTEK labs. Since 2010, they have maintained a reputation for high-quality products.
CERTEK’s history includes interesting facts. Since 1977, CERTEK has supported biosafety. Besides labs, they develop other containment products. These protect communities. CERTEK has placed modular labs at Army base hospitals globally. You can even find CERTEK labs at the Pentagon. Seven CERTEK labs support the United States Select Agent network.
Modular Lab 2 stands as a testament to innovation. It is an example of how labs can adapt to different environments. It allows crucial research to occur safely anywhere. Think of it as a rapid-response unit for science, ready to tackle emerging threats.