1986

• Original company specialist Polymers Ltd is set up.

1987

• Company is renamed Contamac Ltd.

1989

• Contamac moves to first purpose built laboratory complex in Dunmow.

1990

• Contamac purchases GP materials technology from Polymer Laboratories.

1994

• Contamac Ltd moves to larger purpose built production plant, near Cambridge.

1995

• Contamac becomes first contact lens materials company to be accredited to the ISO9002 and EN46002 standards.

1996

• Contamac acquires Wichman Plastic Products

1997

• Contamac creates CI26 foldable acrylic IOL material.

1999

• Contamac acquires IGEL material manufacturing.

2000

• Contamac launches GM3 material
• Contamac expands into 5000 sq ft purpose built facility

2001

• Contamac is accredited to new ISO9001:2000 revised standard, and the EN46001:1996 standard.
• Contamac launches Hybrid FS material

2002

• Contamac introduces Hybrid FS Plus material
• Contamac US Inc. is established as an affiliate company. Hybrid FS and GM3 materials are available in North American market

2003

• Contaflex 38 (Polymacon) and Contaflex 55 (Methafilcon A) available in USA

2004

• Contamac launches OPTIMUM range of innovative GP materials
• Contamac expands into 13,500 sq ft purpose built facility
• Contamac gains accreditation to ISO 13485:2003
• Contamac acquires OPTEQ B.V. - precision machinery

2005

• Contamac launches the Optimum lens case and fitting set system

2006

• Contamac launches the F2 GP range of materials
• Contamac introduce the 49% and 58% GM Advance material

2007

• Contamac launch new corporate website
• Contamac introduces a Contact Lens and Intra Ocular Lens Contract testing facility
• FDA grants new indications use for the Optimum materials
• Optimum gains 510k clearance for Plasma treatment

2008

• Contamac introduce Yellow CI26
• Contamac launches 1st Lathable Silicone Hydrogel - Definitive
• Contamac introduces large diameter Optimum materials for scleral applications
• Contamac globally launch the Optimum High Refractive Index GP materials
• Contamac honoured as a supplier to a winning product in the 2008 Medical Design Excellence awards

2009

• Contamac create a Professional Services Department recognising the need for expanded clinical support.
• Contamac invest £1 million into production and facility expansion and upgrades

2010

• Contamac welcomes its 2000th visitor Queen Mary College, University of London
• Contamac completes expansion into a 17,500 sq ft purpose built facility

2011

• Contamac Launches New Website
• Contamac introduces the Centre of Excellence to the industry
• Definitive patent issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office
• Contamac announces the formation of the Contamac Specialty Lens Institute (CLSI)

2012

• Contamac celebrates its 25th anniversary