From microfilm, to floppy disk, to CD, to PDF. We`ve transformed as a company to serve the changing needs of our customers and industry, and we wouldn`t be here without you.

1959:IHS founded
IHS started as an information and analytics provider with a mission to provide insights that shape the business landscape.

1990:IHS launches Parts Solutions
Parts Solutions began in 1990, developing into a robust set of technologies that were made stronger with acquisitions of PartMiner, PCN Alert, and Promier from 2007-2012.

1992:IHS launches CIS
The Construction Information Service started on microfilm, eventually evolving to an online tool providing regulations, standards, advice, and news to construction industries in the UK & Ireland.

1997:IHS acquires ESDU
ESDU originated as the Technical Department of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAS) in 1940, bringing together engineers from multiple industries to share and present their knowledge.

2000:IHS launches the Standards Store
Evolving from microfilm to PDF, the retail store partners with over 400 SDOS, offering standards and technical info all in one online place.

2005:IHS launches Haystack Gold
Developed starting in 1988 and merging with USA Information Systems Inc platform to become a standalone product in 2005, Haystack continues to develop and provide users access to critical US government and military data.

2012:IHS acquires Goldfire
Goldfire began in 1990 as Invention Machine, which focused on structured innovation using Al-powered semantic research technology. Acquired in 2012, the tech behind Goldfire is now also used to power Engineering Workbench.

2015:IHS launches Knowledge Collections
Knowledge Collections hosts engineering and technical reference content, complementing the many standards collections we offer. Knowledge Collections is available through the Engineering Workbench platform.

2016:IHS merges with Markit
IHS and Markit merged creating a global leader in information, analytics and solutions. Engineering & Product Design continued to serve users and respond to their needs through customer support and product development.

2017:IHS Markit launches Engineering Workbench
Formerly Standards Expert, Engineering Workbench is a unique technology solution to a set of common engineering problems, powered by Al and standards management features like GetLink, Smart Compare, and Research Assistant.

2021:IHS Markit launches Knowledge Workspace
Knowledge Workspace was launched to provide a new cutting edge platform for OHSIS, which includes occupational health and safety information from 500+ data sources to users in the UK & Ireland.

2022:IHS Markit merges with S&P Global
Engineering & Product Design became Engineering Solutions, continuing to provide competitive technologies, standards and information, and world class customer service to all of our clients.

2023: S&P Global Engineering Solutions becomes Accuris
Now our own company, we have a renewed focus - to invest in our teams, our solutions, our customer experience, and our long-term opportunity to create and innovate. We couldn`t be more excited to kick off this journey, there is so much more to come.

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