European Grant: a Springboard for the Construction of Our X-Ray Sterilization Center in Henriville
Aug 05

European Grant: a Springboard for the Construction of Our X-Ray Sterilization Center in Henriville

We are pleased to announce that the construction of our X-ray sterilization site in Henriville, Moselle (France), has been made possible thanks to the support of the European Union and the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund).

Project name
Construction of the first industrial X-ray sterilization center for medical devices in France by Ionisos

Purpose of the project
Ionisos is investing in an innovative sterilization technology based on X-rays. This new site, located in Henriville (Moselle), aims to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in the healthcare sector, while complementing existing sterilization technologies (gamma, electron beam, ethylene oxide).

Expected outcomes

  • Commissioning of the first industrial X-ray sterilization site in France

  • Strengthening national and European sterilization capacity

  • Development of an efficient and sustainable technological solution

  • Job creation and contribution to regional industrial activity

Total project cost
Over €50 million

Amount co-financed by the ERDF
The process part of the project, amounting to €24.5 million, was co-financed by the European Union up to €2.5 million.