Journey back in time with Vaportek, a company that got its start supplying medical products to hospitals. It’s now a top choice for odor elimination. Today, Vaportek produces eco-friendly, chemical-free odor control solutions used across the globe.
William T. Ross was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1888. But his path to entrepreneur started with a fight for his life.
In the 1890s, he contracted tuberculosis, a deadly disease that sent him to The Pines Sanatorium for years of bed rest.
In 1914, inspired by his own healing journey, Will founded Will Ross Inc., a medical supply company. By 1928, Will brought on his brother-in-law, Charles Pain, to manage day-to-day operations.
Together, they built Will Ross Inc. into a top medical products supplier. After Will passed away in 1951, and Charlie in 1966, G.D. Searle acquired the company in 1968.
But the spirit of innovation lived on. Just a decade later, Jack Bryson, vice president of Will Ross Inc., acquired its specialty odor control division and founded Vaportek.
Vaportek’s road to mastering odor elimination can be traced back to the 1960s, when an Evinrude chemist and a self-employed chemical engineer teamed up to tackle barnacles on boats. They developed a process that emitted gas through a membrane to create a protective film. However, the process didn’t work well in water.
Jack Bryson spotted a new opportunity for the technology. He refined the system to neutralize odors using dry vapor from a replaceable membrane. This breakthrough became the foundation of Vaportek.
At Vaportek, we are proud of our rich history and continued innovation in odor control solutions.
After graduating from law school, John Bryson Jr. joined his father at Vaportek, bringing fresh ideas and a shared commitment to excellence. In 1989, John took on the role of President, where his vision and leadership propelled the company to new heights.
In 1990, John led the launch of our groundbreaking impregnated fiber pads infused with a proprietary formula — an innovation that redefined odor control. This cutting-edge solution quickly gained global recognition, and today, top businesses around the world rely on Vaportek’s trusted products to tackle even the toughest odors.
Under John’s guidance, Vaportek has continued to expand its product line and global reach, earning a reputation for quality, reliability, and environmentally friendly solutions.
With decades of expertise and a steadfast commitment to innovation, Vaportek remains dedicated to providing effective and sustainable odor management solutions for our loyal customers and new partners alike.
Vaportek delivers ozone- and hydroxyl-free odor elimination using the following methods.
Vaportek uses essential oils to neutralize, not mask, odors through dry vapor delivery systems
Vaportek diffusers control the distribution of dry, fragrant essential oil vapors to eliminate odors
Vaportek products are odor-pairing, encapsulating malodor molecules that reduce and remove unsightly smells
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