120 Years of PARI – Innovation Built on Tradition

Vintage-Inhalationsgerät mit Aufsatz und Verbindungskabel auf einem Tisch, im Hintergrund ein gerahmtes Bild.

Our history – Together for every breath

PARI was founded in Wuppertal, Germany in 1906 and has evolved during its more than 100 years of company history from a small manufacturer to a globally respected specialist in respiratory therapy. In 1992, PARI was established in the US and shortly after began marketing the PARI LC Jet Nebulizer in a market that was historically focused on disposables. PARI led the way with reusable nebulizers by educating physicians on patient benefits such as speed of treatment and high respirable output in a device lasting 6 months. Today, PARI is a leader in aerosol therapy and trusted partner to patients, healthcare providers, and clinical partners with a worldwide distribution network.

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Historisches Firmengebäude mit der Aufschrift Paul Ritzau Pari-Werk und angeschlossenem zweistöckigem Wohnhaus in Schwarz-Weiß.

PARI is founded as a small manufacturing workshop in Wuppertal, Germany.

Development of the PARI large-capacity nebulizer – a group of people stands around a table and looks at a device from which steam is emitted.

Development of the “PARI large-volume nebulizer”

The system was designed for use by several people within a shared space and already generated aerosols with clinically relevant particle sizes – an early milestone in modern aerosol therapy. 

Co-founder of the Board of Trustees for Aerosol Research – Several specialist books and journals on the topic of aerosols and inhalation are located in one area.

PARI promotes scientific collaboration between medicine and physics

Co-founding of the Aerosol Research Council. PARI strengthens scientific collaboration between medicine and physics and promotes fundamental research in aerosol technology.

Patenting of the first PARI nozzle

Patenting of the first PARI nozzle

Its fine atomization enables applications that can specifically reach the lower airways.

Market launch of the first PARI BOY – Medical device for inhalation is on a table, in the background a person in white clothing.

Market launch of the first PARI BOY

It makes inhalation therapy feasible at home for the first time and becomes a widely used device in families for many years.

Compendium of Inhalation Therapy – Book cover with the title 'Compendium of Inhalation Therapy' and pictures of sea foam and inhalation device.

“Compendium of Inhalation Therapy”

With its “Compendium of Inhalation Therapy,” PARI is publishing well-founded information on respiratory therapy that is accessible to laypeople for the first time. A quality standard that continues to this day.

Mehrstöckiges Gebäude hinter kahlen Bäumen, umgeben von parkenden Autos, in einer Schwarz-Weiß-Aufnahme.

Establishment of the company headquarters in Starnberg.

The PARI Universal enables mobile inhalation and expands the range of possible applications.

The PARI Universal* enables mobile inhalation, expanding the use of inhalation therapy beyond the home environment.

*Product reference was developed/launched outside the US and are not available in the US market

Establishment of branches in the USA, France, and Great Britain

Establishment of subsidiaries in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom to better support patients and healthcare professionals locally.

Frau arbeitet an einem Laborgerät mit mehreren runden Metallkammern und Lochplatten auf einer Halterung.

Founding of the Aerosol Research Institute (ARI) – later PARI Pharma GmbH – in Munich.

The in-house research institute strengthens internal aerosol research and opens new pathways in inhalation technology.

Market launch of the PARI BOY N family – Three inhalation devices in black and green with mouthpieces, one with a child-friendly figure as an attachment.

Market launch of the PARI BOY N family* – with modernized technology, improved ease of use, and enhanced performance.

*Products reference were developed/launched outside the US and are not available in the US market

The PARI SINUS makes it possible for the first time to perform inhalation targeted at the paranasal sinuses.

With PARI SINUS, inhalation specifically targeting the paranasal sinuses becomes possible for the first time.

In the same year, PARI expands its portfolio with the first VORTEX® valved holding chamber for use with pressurized metered-dose inhalers.

The eFlow® inhalation system sets new technological standards

The eFlow® inhalation system sets new technological standards

Vibrating membrane technology enables significantly shorter inhalation times and a more everyday-friendly application.
The eFlow eRapid and eFlow Altera are launched in the US.

Introduction of the PARI BOY S family as a logical further development

Introduction of the PARI BOY S family* as a consistent evolution of the proven device generation.

*Products reference were developed/launched outside the US and are not available in the US market

Market launch of Kitabis® Pak (Tobramycin Inhalation Solution)

Market launch of Kitabis® Pak (Tobramycin Inhalation Solution)

Kitabis® Pak is PARI Respiratory Equipment, inc’s first proprietary inhaled medication.

Market launch of PARI Hypersal® Sodium Chloride Solution.

Market launch of PARI Hypersal® Sodium Chloride Solution.

Introduction of the current PARI PRONEB® generation with modernized technology and further improved ease of use.

Introduction of the current PARI PRONEB® generation with modernized technology and further improved ease of use.

Establishment of branches in Japan and China

Establishment of subsidiaries in Japan and China.

With the acquisition of Nortev Ltd., PARI enters the Animal Health sector.

New, optimized VORTEX

New, optimized VORTEX® masks for babies and children provide a more comfortable application for families with infants and young children.

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