Pace Analytical

Pace Analytical was founded in 1978 by Steve Vanderboom and Bill O’Connor. The company describes itself as People Advancing Science® and provides laboratory and professional services through a nationwide network, with a mission of protecting the environment and improving health.

Pace was founded in 1978 by Steve Vanderboom and Bill O’Connor. In 1982 it grew into a new laboratory in Golden Valley, MN, and by 1986 it had up to 50 employees and expanded its lab. In 1989 it changed its name to Pace, Inc. In 1994, Pace, ETC and Coast-to-Coast merged into a new company, Pace Incorporated. In 1995, a new Petaluma, CA laboratory had a ribbon-cutting, and the company was incorporated with Rod Burwell to become Pace Analytical Services, Inc. In 1997, it built a new corporate office and laboratory in Minneapolis. In 1998, it entered the Dioxin business with the acquisition of Maxim. In 1999, it entered the dotcom business with the acquisition of labseek.com. In 2001, it opened an aquatic toxicity lab in Frontenac, KS and acquired a new lab in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 2002, it implemented the 3P Continuous Improvement Program. In 2003, it purchased a lab in San German, Puerto Rico. In 2006, it launched PacePort, a 24/7 online data management system, and Pace Analytical Life Sciences was incorporated. In 2007, it introduced Pace Yourself, a first-in-industry learning management system, and acquired P3 Scientific Lab in Oakdale, MN. In 2009, it launched Rapid Response for 24/7 emergency analytical support. In 2011, it added new corporate and LabOps facilities at corporate headquarters.

1. 1People Advancing Science®: Transforming Environment & Healthpacelabs.com
2. 2History and Growth – Pace Analyticalpacelabs.com
3. 3Company – Pace Analyticalpacelabs.com
4. 4About Pace – Pace Analyticalpacelabs.com