Shrader & Associates

read morePuritan is now in our 100th 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. 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.

read moreThe world and the industries we serve have changed in ways people from 1919 could never have imagined. Here's a look at some of the bigger moments down through the years. Lloyd Cartwright establishes the Minto Toothpick Company in Saginaw, MI where he produces and sells mint-flavored toothpicks. 1920 brought a change of plan when toothpicks became difficult to find in Saginaw. The production operation was moved to Guilford, Maine where the needed white birch was plentiful. This move allowed for an expanded product line and soon thereafter a name change as well, to Hardwood Products Company.

read moreHealthcare professionals trust the Puritan brand because we've been producing quality medical products for nearly 100 years. Whether you need single-use applicators such as cotton, polyester, and rayon-tipped swabs; cytology collection devices; OB/GYN and proctoscopic applicators and wooden scrapers; applicator sticks, tongue depressors and medical spoons; or pre-filled Popule Self-Saturating applicators, we can help. Can't find what you need in our catalog? Let's talk about customization.