Growth Rate of 56 Percent Lands Bethlehem Company on Inc. Magazine's Exclusive List.

BETHLEHEM, PA (August 12, 2009)--What does Bethlehem-based Puritan Products, Inc. have in common with well-known national companies like Vizio and GoDaddy? Inc. magazine included all three on its third annual "Inc. 5000" list of America's fastest growing private companies.

Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan said, "Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate. That's why our list is so eagerly anticipated every year."

"We are extremely pleased to learn that our company's three-year sales growth rate of 56 percent has earned us a position on the prominent Inc. 5000 list this year," said Lou DiRenzo, president and general manager of Puritan Products, noting that the company ranks 227th among U.S. manufacturers. "More importantly, inclusion in this elite group provides well-deserved recognition to the management and employees of our 22-year-old company. It validates that their commitment and dedication to our new vision is paying off and attracting positive attention and visibility to their organization."

Puritan Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-purity, custom-formulated and specialty chemicals. These products are used in research and quality control laboratories, universities, and for manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microelectronics and other industrial markets. Four years ago, the management and employees of Puritan Products set out to reinvent the organization, and committed to substantially grow its market presence by providing precision custom-formulated materials to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. To prepare for future growth, the company is working toward FDA compliance by implementing cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) - which it expects to achieve later this year.

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005. Additionally, they must be U.S. based, privately held, for profit and independent - not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies - as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million.

To learn more about Puritan Products visit us at: http://www.puritanproducts.com

CONTACT: Louis V. DiRenzo, 610-866-4225 x21, ldirenzo@puritanproducts.com

Puritan Products Inc., in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park I, Bethlehem, has donated $2,000 to the Han-Le-Co Volunteer Fire Company of Hanover Township, Lehigh County. The company has directed that the money be used to buy new training materials for the department's firefighters so they can acquire the most current knowledge and skills about responding to and managing fire and hazardous materials emergencies. Puritan Products is a manufacturer of high purity, custom formulated and specialty chemicals. These products are used in research and quality control laboratories, universities and for manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, microelectronics and other industrial markets.

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Puritan Products of Bethlehem has donated $2,000 to the Lehigh County Hazardous Materials Response Team. The company directed that the funds be applied toward calibration and sensor replacement expenses associated with the hand-held gas monitoring instruments used by first responders. The gas meters are used by the response team when managing hazardous materials incidents in confined spaces. The ongoing expense is necessary to maintain the instruments in a ready state and to assist firefighters in managing hazardous materials emergencies. Puritan Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of high purity custom formulated and specialty chemicals that are used in research and quality control laboratories, universities, and for manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, microelectronics, and other industrial markets.

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By EPBJ Staff - Posted on May 27th, 2009

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $567,245 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with six early-stage technology companies, three established manufacturers, and one infrastructure-building initiative.

BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Center staff concentrated their efforts on three key areas:

1. Developing early-stage technology-oriented companies,
2. helping established manufacturers creatively apply new technology and business practices to achieve industry leadership, and
3. promoting an innovative community-wide infrastructure that fosters a favorable business environment for high-growth companies.

Since beginning operation, BFTP/NEP has helped to start 398 new companies, developed 865 new products and processes, created 13,931 new jobs for Pennsylvania workers and retained 20,772 existing jobs. The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania is headquartered on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. It has regional offices in Lewisburg, Reading, and Wilkes-Barre, and operates Ben Franklin TechVentures, an award-winning business incubator/post-incubator facility, in Bethlehem.

Ben Franklin announced the following as one of its established manufacturer company investments:
Puritan Products, Inc., Bethlehem, Northampton County, Ben Franklin Investment: $32,494
University Partner: Lehigh University

Assist Puritan, which custom formulates chemicals to customer specifications, in attaining “Current Good Manufacturing Practices” compliance status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This will allow the company to expand in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets, which require this certification. These industries are experiencing critical and growing needs for raw materials and custom-blended solutions.