Our Story: A Journey of Purpose, Protection and Partnership
30 Years of Protecting with Purpose
Founded in 1995 with a clear vision to protect those who care for others, PRIMED has grown into a global leader in medical manufacturing. Proudly Canadian and 100% privately owned, we serve healthcare professionals in more than 40 countries, delivering reliable, high-quality protection they can count on. Our growth has been shaped by entrepreneurial trailblazers, dedicated employees and fearless leaders who turn challenges into progress. For every customer we serve, our story is reflected in our shared promise: protecting with purpose.
1995
- Founded in Edmonton, Alberta, with a clear vision: to innovate and elevate standards in personal protective equipment.
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1998
- Formed two joint venture manufacturing plants in China.
2003
- Began development of our proprietary face mask line.
- Expanded into global markets, laying Canadian manufacturing roots internationally.
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2005
- Opened first wholly owned facility in Liyang for isolation gown manufacturing.
- Refreshed logo with a teal sans serif design and the tagline: MANUFACTURE, DELIVER, PROTECT.
2006
- Awarded first direct contract with a Canadian health region (Capital Health).
2007
- PRIMED Liyang Grand Opening.
- Awarded national face mask contract with HealthPRO.
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2010
- Introduced new innovations in PPE design, reinforcing our commitment to quality and safety.
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2012
- PRIMED Gushi Grand Opening.
- Awarded HealthPRO’s national nitrile glove contract.
2016
- PRIMED Xiushui Grand Opening.
- Fifth consecutive year as U.S. private label market share growth leader for isolation gowns.
2017
- Updated logo to navy with revised tagline: MEDICAL PRODUCTS.
2018
- Opened PRIMED Mosaic Centre, northernmost LEED Platinum-certified commercial building.
- Earned ISO 13485:2016 MDSAP certification.
- Recognized among Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
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2020
- Broke ground on manufacturing facility in Laos.
- Responded rapidly during COVID-19, delivering millions of PPE products.
- Completed full rebrand featuring the butterfly icon.
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2021
- PRIMED Cambridge Grand Opening, boosted domestic production capabilities.
- Achieved Gold Standard in Canada’s Best Managed Companies program.
- Donated 38 million masks, one for every Canadian, to support global COVID-19 relief efforts.
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2022
- PRIMED Laos Grand Opening.
- Reached 100 million mask milestone at Cambridge facility.
- First year recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers.
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2023
- Strengthened commitment to Reconciliation through partnership with MSS.
2024
- Launched Sustain, our biodegradable nitrile exam glove.
- Achieved Platinum status with seven consecutive years as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
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- Celebrating 30 years of protection with the launch of our brand promise: Protecting with Purpose. Our Shared Promise.
Our 30th Anniversary logo honours the past while looking ahead. Designed within PRIMED’s brand system, it features a reversed butterfly that serves as an intentional nod to our journey so far. When paired with the butterfly in our core logo, the two symbols frame and bookmark our story, from where we began to where we’re going.
