Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

The story of Pall Corporation is a testament to the power of a single, revolutionary idea. It began in 1946, not in a sprawling corporate campus, but in the humble garage of Dr. David B. Pall in Queens, New York. Armed with his invention of a porous stainless-steel filter, a technology he had honed while working on the Manhattan Project, Dr. Pall founded the Micro Metallic Corporation. His vision was to provide industries with a filter material far superior to anything that existed, one that could withstand the higher temperatures and corrosive fluids of modern chemical processes. In its early years, the company, renamed Pall Corporation in 1957, focused on supplying filters for the aircraft and chemical industries. These innovations were not just components; they were critical advancements that enhanced aircraft safety and enabled new chemical breakthroughs. A pivotal moment came in 1958 when Pall's filters were used to protect the hydraulic systems of the Jupiter C booster, and a year later, their Rigimesh® filter media was developed for the iconic Boeing 707.

The 1960s and 70s marked a period of significant expansion and diversification. Pall's expertise found new applications, from providing filtration for the Apollo 11 mission's lunar module and spacesuit heat exchangers to playing a crucial role in the cleanup of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident in 1979. The company also made significant inroads into the healthcare industry, introducing blood filters that improved the safety of transfusions and open-heart surgeries. This era saw Pall transform from a niche supplier into a global leader in filtration and separation technology. The company's growth continued through acquisitions and a relentless focus on quality, with an unwavering commitment to solving the most complex contamination challenges for its customers. In 2015, this journey of innovation and growth led to its acquisition by Danaher Corporation, a global science and technology innovator. Today, as part of Danaher, Pall Corporation continues its founder's legacy, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to advance health, safety, and the environment across a vast spectrum of industries, from aerospace and microelectronics to biopharmaceuticals and food and beverage.