Our History

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Since 1989, Soutron Global has been satisfying the needs of special collections libraries and archives, providing librarians, archivists, knowledge, and information managers with simple, customisable, cloud-based and feature-rich information management software solutions. 

In 2024, Soutron acquired MINISIS Inc., an organisation renowned for its comprehensive library, archive and museum collection management software offerings. This strategic move brought together two industry innovators, marking a significant milestone in our respective journeys to provide unparalleled services and innovative solutions to our valued clients.

By combining our strengths, we are poised to deliver even more robust, flexible, and user-friendly solutions. Together, Soutron Global and MINISIS will be even better positioned to deliver a comprehensive suite of tools for libraries, archives, museums and information centres of all sizes by leveraging our combined expertise to drive further growth and industry innovation.

Timeline
1989
Soutron Limited founded in the UK
1991
Soutron is approached by Inmagic, Inc. and is appointed Authorised Inmagic Partner
1992
100th Soutron Library System solution installed
1994
Soutron named Inmagic’s Number One Reseller Worldwide
1994
Soutron agrees to sell SydneyPLUS in the UK on behalf of International Library Systems
1995
First installation of Web Publishing technology at Health Education Board Scotland
1997
C2 introduced by Soutron as first Windows NT Library application
1998
Soutron moves to Charlotte House, purpose built 8,000 square foot premises
1999
Soutron creates 2020 Library Management software for smaller organisations
2002
We celebrate 35% year on year growth
2004
Soutron awarded Microsoft Certified Gold Partner status
2007
Graham Partridge joins Soutron Limited from Allen & Overy as R & D Director
2007
Soutron commits to develop a new fully web based Library Management System
2007
Soutron Library Management System launched to serve multi-national organisations
2008
EUROCONTROL becomes the first corporate client to order Soutron
2008
HM Revenue & Customs and National Blood Service are first government clients to order Soutron
2012
Soutron announces opening of USA reseller Soutron Global in California, USA
2014
Soutron adds new solutions, ILL/CLIO and Total Resource Information Management (TRIM)
2015
Soutron adds new solutions, Soutron Archive & Soutron Knowledge Core
2018
Soutron adds completely new & re-engineered Acquisitions & Serials modules
2019
2021
Soutron adds new on page PDF reader and advanced Facet Search features
2022
2023
2024

A Unified Vision for the Future

With a combined history spanning over 80 years, MINISIS and Soutron provide world class accessible and affordable technology solutions, globally. Our commitment to technological innovation has made both organisations trusted partners for various institutions, including governmental, public, educational, corporate and historical organizations.

The history we can recount puts the company in the position of knowing our roots and where our focus is and should be.