Salaera Honored as Halma's Healthcare Company of the Year for Outstanding Innovation in Respiratory Care

Salaera Honored as Halma's Healthcare Company of the Year

Salaera, a leading innovator in respiratory care and gas delivery technologies, has been recognized as the "Healthcare Company of the Year" by Halma plc during the Accelerate Halma 2026 Conference. This prestigious award acknowledges the remarkable performance of Salaera within the international group of life-saving technology firms represented by Halma, reinforcing its expanding role in the healthcare and environmental sectors.

The recognition comes after a year marked by significant achievements for Salaera, including the consolidation of its Perma Pure and Maxtec brands into a unified corporate identity. The company now focuses on next-generation technologies for gas delivery, conditioning, and analysis, catering to crucial sectors such as medical, life science, industrial, and environmental applications. These innovative solutions are widely used in hospitals and diagnostic environments, showcasing Salaera's commitment to improving healthcare technologies.

Included in Salaera's advanced product lineup are proprietary Nafion™ tubing, oxygen analyzers, and sensors, which have earned the trust of healthcare professionals globally. "Our customers work in environments where precision, reliability, and speed are of utmost importance," remarked Megan Young, Chief Commercial Officer of Salaera. "That's why we've purposefully combined robust technologies with our extensive application expertise to enhance support for complex breath and gas applications."

Steve Brown, Sector Chief Executive for Healthcare at Halma plc, highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating, "Winning Halma's Healthcare Company of the Year is a tremendous achievement against very tough competition. Salaera has delivered outstanding growth, developed a highly capable and diverse board, and successfully unified its offerings, establishing a powerful market proposition."

Kathy Ouellette, Salaera’s CEO, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing that the award reflects the talent and dedication of her team. She stated, “Each member of our team contributes significantly to our mission, driven by a clear strategy and a focus on operational excellence. Above all, we prioritize our customers, as they rely on our innovative technologies for critical applications every day."

Founded in 1972, Salaera has continually advanced in the field of gas and respiratory technology for over five decades. It operates under well-respected brands including Perma Pure, Maxtec, Clayborn Labs, and Baldwin. The company is known for engineering high-performance technologies that enhance gas delivery, conditioning, and analysis for various applications in healthcare and beyond.

Being part of the Halma group, Salaera leverages global manufacturing capabilities alongside operational excellence and deep expertise, allowing it to engineer technologies that support critical systems around the world.

As healthcare continues to evolve, Salaera is poised to lead with innovative solutions, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of technology advancements in respiratory care and gas delivery.

For more information about Salaera and its groundbreaking products, visit salaera.com. Additionally, explore Halma's impact on the healthcare sector at halma.com.