Institute of Gas Technology (IGT) has been active in catalysis research since the late 1940s. At least eight IGT Research Bulletins deal with catalysis research. In the past, as is the case now, the work focuses on both the development of new catalysts and the testing of commercial catalysis in new applications. IGT has recently developed greater expertise in the formulation of catalysts that are customized for particular applications and in long-term (up to 10,000+ hours) testing to determine catalyst life under conditions simulating actual operation. IGT has four laboratory areas devoted to catalysis research. In addition, a separate laboratory has been set aside exclusively for catalyst preparation.