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Our History
A tradition of excellence
Puritan is now in our 104th year of business. We founded our company on the principles of pride in achieving excellence and determination to succeed. Our customers know us for quality, consistency, outstanding customer service, and our commitment to partnering with them in their pursuit of these same principles.
Customization at Puritan
Equipped to create your ideal product
Looking for a cutting-edge solution? You can get a new product designed, configured, and manufactured specifically for your unique needs.
Our Standards
When you've been around since 1919, change is inevitable. While we've certainly grown, one thing that's never changed at Puritan is our incredibly high standards. This commitment and attention to detail are why we have a worldwide reputation for consistent quality. In fact, we regularly go beyond for our own QC satisfaction because it is extremely important to us that every product we make is the best of its kind.
Quality
Our manufacturing facility is ISO certified and CE mark registered, so you can be certain we adhere to the strictest quality guidelines.
Consistency
We'll deliver excellent products and services across our organization every time, on time. That's our promise to you.
USA Made
Order with confidence, knowing our products are manufactured, packaged, and shipped from our state-of-the-art facility in Maine.
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Upcoming Events
ADLM 2025, Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine
Jul 27 - 31, 2025 / Chicago, IL | Booth 422
Northeast Laboratory Conference
Oct 22 - 23, 2025 / Portland, ME | Booth 64
AMP 2025, Association for Molecular Pathology
Nov 11 - 15, 2025 / Boston, MA | Booth 1129
Past Events
Apr 11 - 15, 2025
ESCMID Global 2025
Vienna, Austria
Nov 21 - 23, 2024
AMP 2024 Annual Meeting
Vancouver, British Columbia
Oct 07 - 10, 2024
ASM Clinical Virology Symposium (CVS)
Long Beach, CA
Sep 23 - 24, 2024
NACMID
Nashua, NH
Jul 28 - Aug 01, 2024
May 06 - 09, 2024
APHL
Milwaukee, WI
Apr 30 - May 01, 2024
ASCP Knowledge Lab
San Antonio, TX
Apr 27 - 30, 2024
Apr 09 - 12, 2024
AMMI Canada - CACMID Annual Conference
Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 12 - 15, 2024
HIDA Executive Conference
Amelia Island, FL
Blog
The Ideal STI Swab for Testing Needs
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are an important issue in our country, showcasing the need for heightened STI awareness now more than ever. In 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were over 2.4 million reported STI cases in the United States alone.
May 9, 2025Measles in the US: How to Stay Informed and Protected
Measles, a virus that was eradicated in 2000, has made a resurgence over the last few years and has resulted in an outbreak that continues to grow. Multiple factors, including declining vaccination rates, increased international travel, and the spread of misinformation about vaccine safety, have contributed to the resurgence of measles in the US. To counter this growing threat, it’s critical to focus on proven measures that slow the spread and protect public health.
May 7, 2025Women’s Health Month: Supporting Your Patients with Crucial Conversations
Women’s health extends far beyond reproductive care—it encompasses overall well-being, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and access to high-quality healthcare tools. Women’s Health Month – also known as Women’s Health Awareness Month – serves as a key opportunity to promote education, screening, and proactive healthcare measures for women of all ages.
Apr 28, 2025The Complete Guide to Rayon Swabs
Rayon swabs are a widely used alternative to cotton swabs, offering superior performance in medical and diagnostic applications. While rayon is a spun fiber and looks and feels similar to cotton, it is actually a synthetic material derived from purified cellulose. This gives it unique properties that make it ideal for diagnostic specimen collection and laboratory work, and healthcare applications.
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