History
Making Quality Medicines For Over 100 Years
Jubilant HollisterStier LLC began over 100 years ago as Hollister-Stier Laboratories, an early leader in the allergenic extract and immunotherapy industry. Founded in 1921 in Spokane, Washington, by Guy Hollister and Dr. Robert Stier, our history provides a strong foundation for our company and continues to shape our values, principles, and commitment to excellence. Our dedication to scientific research propelled us to publish influential studies and achieve significant milestones. HollisterStier has experienced expansions, acquisitions, and name changes over time, ultimately becoming Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in 2011. Today, we remain dedicated to manufacturing innovative treatments and serving the needs of healthcare professionals and patients around the world.
The 1920s
- 1921: Guy Hollister and Dr. Robert Stier prepare their first lot of allergenic extract
- 1926: The laboratory relocated and enlarged, and officially became known as Hollister-Stier Laboratories
- 1927: Hollister and Stier publish an article in the Journal of Laboratory Clinical Medicine on the comparative study of pollen antigens as determined by skin reactions
The 1930s through 1940s
- 1930: Results of Hollister-Stier botanical survey of hay fever plants published in the Journal of Allergy
- 1933: Hired first full-time salesman
- 1941: Purchased Knapp and Knapp Allergy Service with offices and laboratories in California and Pennsylvania
The 1950s
- 1951: Spokane facilities, along with 15 employees, relocate to a new building on South Division
- 1952: Purchased allergy service portion of Arlington Chemical Company
- 1958: Became a subsidiary of Cutter Laboratories
The 1960s
- 1961: Mr. Hollister and Dr. Stier retire
- 1966: Purchased North Regal property
- 1969: The Spokane operation and its 100 employees move to a new 35,000-square-foot location on North Regal, its current location
The 1970s
- 1971: The Ana-Kit emergency insect sting kit is introduced
- 1974: House dust mite (D. farinae) extract is introduced
- 1977: The first standardized allergenic extract (Antigen “E” assayed short ragweed pollen extract) is introduced
The 1980s
- 1980: Spokane facility begins production on sterile vials and diluent; standardized stinging insect venom product is introduced.
- 1981: Completed new research & development expansion
- 1983: Became a division of Miles Laboratories
The 1990s
- 1995: Hollister-Stier becomes Bayer Pharmaceuticals
- 1999: HollisterStier CMO business division created
The 2000s-2010s
- 2007: Acquired by Jubilant Organosys, Ltd., one of the largest custom research, manufacturing, and drug development companies worldwide
- 2007: Montréal site added
- 2011: Company became Jubilant HollisterStier LLC
The 2020s
- 2020-2021: Joined COVID-19 response and produces vaccines, vaccine candidates, and monoclonal antibody treatments
- 2021: Broke ground on 160,000 sq ft expansion project to double Spokane site capacity
- 2022: Announced $100M CAD expansion at Montréal site
- 2024: Opened Line 3, an innovative sterile fill-finish line with fully integrated isolator technology, and advanced lyophilization
- 2024: Awarded Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Manufacturer of the Year
- 2024: Named Manufacturer of the Year award from the Association of Washington Businesses
- 2025: Won Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Award for Operational Excellence
- 2025: Awarded Operational Excellence in Manufacturing Award from the Association of Washington Businesses
- 2026: Phase 2 of site expansion complete with the opening of Line 4
Learn more about HollisterStier Allergy, a sister company to Jubilant HollisterStier.
Learn more about our parent company, Jubilant Pharmova.
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