The History of Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® — From Then To Now

Timeline featuring some history of Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation


Decades of Disinfection

At Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation®, we’ve spent decades (since 1963) engineering and manufacturing germicidal ultraviolet equipment to prevent disease caused by water, air, and surfaces. Our UV-C lamps make this disinfection possible, producing ultraviolet wavelengths that are lethal to harmful microorganisms. Learn more about our history below.

1963 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® is Established

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation's first building in Long Island City, NY

Atlantic Ultraviolet is established as a New York Corporation on November 22, 1963 — manufacturing germicidal ultraviolet equipment to disinfect air and surfaces. Owners Hilary Boehme and Thomas Dituro operate the business out of Long Island City.

1970 — Our Line of UV-C Lamps

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation owner Hilary Boehme with box of STER-L-RAY lamps

The company begins production of its own line of STER-L-RAY® Germicidal UV Lamps, in competition with Westinghouse and General Electric, who are primary producers at the time.

Today, Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation’s huge stocking inventory contains equivalent replacement lampsopen_in_new for over 250 equipment brands and 5,000 models. Lamps are produced in Amalgam, Instant Start, Cold Cathode and Preheat types, with either Ozone-Producing or Low Ozone-Producing capabilities, and in standard and high output. Shop STER-L-RAY® Lamps on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

1972 — Our First Water Purifier Line

First line of UV water purifiers by Atlantic Ultraviolet

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® releases SANITRON® UV Water Purifiers, a unique and rapid method of water disinfection without the use of heat or chemicals. This trademark name becomes the first in a long line of UV-C water purifier models.

In 2021, a customer sent one of our original SANITRON® models back to the factory for maintenance — a testament to the product’s longevity. Read about the longevity of SANITRON® and other products. Shop SANITRON® on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

1975 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® Moves to Bay Shore

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation second building in Bay Shore, NY

Atlantic Ultraviolet’s corporate offices and manufacturing facilities move to a new location in Bay Shore, NY. The new 5,000 square foot facility is constructed and soon expands to 8,000 square feet in 1980.

1988 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Corp. Exhibits at Trade Shows

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation exhibiting at first trade show

Atlantic Ultraviolet begins exhibiting at trade shows. Here is our SANITRON® on display at EWQA held in Saratoga Springs, NY.

The company currently exhibits at trade shows like: WEFTEC, FIME, MJBizCon, and AHR Expo.

1990 — Large-Scale Water Disinfection

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation manufacturing staff with first Megatron model

MEGATRON® Germicidal UV Water Disinfection System makes its debut, particularly suited to large-scale disinfection of industrial and municipal water and wastewater applications.

In 2023, the MEGATRON® line received a new remote enclosure. Read about the longevity of MEGATRON® and other products. Shop MEGATRON® on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

1992 — A New Purifier in Small Sizes

First Minipure UV water purifier models

The MINIPURE® UV-C Water Purifier line is released for residential use, being well-suited for point-of-use and under-the-sink installation.

Today, this product line consists of 5 models and an even-more-portable design. Read about the longevity of MINIPURE® and other products. Shop MINIPURE® on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

1994 — A New Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® Headquarters

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation Headquarters in Hauppauge, NY

Another move is necessary to house the ever-growing Atlantic Ultraviolet corporate offices, manufacturing facilities and expanding inventory. This 25,000 square foot custom building in Hauppauge, NY is quickly expanded to 37,500 square feet in 1997.

Watch our About Us Videoopen_in_new to learn more about our growth in manufacturing, engineering, sales, and shipping.

1996 — Portable Air and Surface Disinfection

First Sanidyne portable area sanitizer model

Designed for direct disinfection of air and exposed surfaces, the first Sanidyne® UV-C Portable Area Sanitizer model is released.

Today, our Sanidyne product line has received several technological improvements and safety features. Read about the longevity of Sanidyne® and other products. Shop Sanidyne® on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

Watch our Sanidyne® unit demo and lamp installation videosopen_in_new.

1998 — A New Residential UV Water Purifier

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation Bio-Logic UV purifier model

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® releases Bio-Logic® Germicidal UV Water Purifiers for economical, compact, and versatile residential water disinfection.

Read about the longevity of Bio-Logic® and other products. Shop Bio-Logic® on AtlanticUltraviolet.comopen_in_new.

2001 — A Web Presence Acquired

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation owner Hilary Boehme bidding for Ultraviolet.com on ebay

Atlantic Ultraviolet realizes the value of a strong website presence and acquires the domain name Ultraviolet.com after a hard-fought bidding war lasting 10 days.

Ultraviolet.com is now the address of our blog (that you are reading now), where visitors can learn more about germicidal ultraviolet technology.

2010 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® Launches Ecommerce Site

Man using BuyUltraviolet.com on computer screen

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation’s Ecommerce site BuyUltraviolet.comopen_in_new goes live, enabling customers to conveniently purchase products 24/7.

2018 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Receives NSF® Certification

NSF Certified Sanitron Model S2400C

SANITRON® Models S37C, S50C, and S2400C receive certification for NSF®/ANSI 61 and 372.

Read our blog post: NSF Certified vs. Non-Certified Water Purifiers and watch our SANITRON® NSF Videoopen_in_new.

2020 — Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® Weathers Global Pandemic

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation products sold most during the COVID-19 pandemic

Atlantic Ultraviolet remains in operation as an essential business during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In order to meet record-setting demand for UV-C Air and Surface Disinfection models, additional staff are trained in product assembly and packing.

2023 — A New Era of Brand Identity

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation updated visual brand identity

Atlantic Ultraviolet Corporation® celebrates 60 years in business and brings its visual brand identity into a new era. Read about the official launch of our new brand identity.

Learn More & Shop UV Disinfection

Ultraviolet.com is your source for learning about germicidal ultraviolet technology and its many uses for water, liquid, air, and surfaces. Browse the following pages for more information.

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