Founded in 1992, Nutramax Laboratories researches, develops, and manufactures science-backed supplements for people and their pets from its facilities in Lancaster, South Carolina. The company stands out for keeping research, manufacturing, and rigorous quality control under its own roof, with more than 80 quality checks and more than 125 quality experts supporting its products. Its faith-centered culture also shapes a strong tradition of community service through the 4:10 Initiative.
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NOW FoodsSince 1968, NOW Foods has made natural products and dietary supplements, growing into a family- and employee-owned company based in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Its manufacturing is controlled from raw-material sourcing through finished goods, with in-house laboratories performing about 31,000 tests each month. NOW also holds Intertek certification for the Supplement Safety & Compliance Initiative benchmarks and has been recognized for exposing bogus supplements sold online.BUCYRUS, OH
JopeBorn from veterinarian Christine’s search for help after her dog Pepsi developed severe joint problems, Jope makes science-backed supplements for dogs and cats. Co-founded by practicing veterinarians Christine and Jeremy, the company formulates products such as its UC-II collagen hip-and-joint chews and GB-01 gut-balance capsules after reviewing clinical research, with manufacturing in the USA and third-party testing for every batch.
MTC IndustriesEstablished in New York in 1994, MTC Industries is known for pioneering nutraceutical ingredients and supporting the manufacturers who bring health-focused products to market. Its 5,000-square-foot laboratory provides in-house quality control, while warehouses in New York and California support just-in-time supply.HAUPPAUGE, NY
ProCaps LaboratoriesFounded by biochemist and athlete Andrew Lessman in 1979, ProCaps Laboratories manufactures its own vitamins and nutritional supplements rather than outsourcing production. Its Henderson, Nevada facility runs on rooftop and parking-structure solar power, and the company remains founder-owned while producing additive-free formulas and donating prenatal vitamins through Vitamin Angels.HENDERSON, NV