Our History
Nothing is Ever Achieved Without Passion
Founded in 1922, Trudell Medical International has spent nearly a century learning, refining and offering innovative products that make our customers lives better.
Over the last few decades in particular, our work to meet the previously unmet needs of our patients and caregivers has found Trudell Medical International receiving both acclaim and trust.
A Century of Care
June 10, 2022 is Trudell Medical Group's 100th Anniversary
Our rich history includes growth, accolades, awards and victories large and small. Since started by George Trudell in 1922, the company has been on a steady trajectory to where we are today – more than 900 employees, six major companies and proudly, one of the greatest Canadian companies to work for.
Groundbreaking Innovation at a Glance
1922
George Stewart Trudell establishes G. S. Trudell Co., Importers in London, Ontario to import religious articles and medical supplies.
1925
G. S. Trudell & Co., Importers moves to 83 Dundas Street, London, ON.
1948
By 1948, G. S. Trudell & Co., Importers employed 5 people including George Otto Trudell.
1967
Mitchell A. Baran purchased the company after George Otto Trudell passed away. The company was renamed George S. Trudell Company Limited.
1974
George S. Trudell Company Limited builds and moves to 269 Colborne Street, London, ON. George T. Baran started working as a summer student in the warehouse.
1978
Northgate Research, who develops and manufactures electrohydraulic lithotripters in New York State, USA is acquired.
1980
Monaghan Medical is acquired in Plattsburgh, USA.
1981
Canadian Monaghan and Professional Respiratory Home Care Services Corp. are established in London, ON.
1983
The AeroChamber* product line of valved holding chambers is developed and brought to market.
1984
George S. Trudell Company Limited moves to 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON.
1992
Canadian Monaghan moves to 220 Adelaide Street, London, ON.
1996
Canadian Monaghan name is changed to Trudell Medical International.
1998
Canadian Monaghan/Trudell Medical International develops the AEROECLIPSE* breath-actuated nebulizer.
2001
Trudell Medical UK Limited™ established in Nottingham, UK.
2003
Trudell Medical Marketing Limited (formerly George S. Trudell Company Limited) builds and moves to 758 Third Street in London, ON.
2008
AEROCOUNT* / TMAI - ALVESCO drug product approved by the FDA for the treatment of Asthma.
2010
The AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* product line of anti-static valved holding chambers is developed.
2012
Mitchell A. Baran is appointed Member of the Order of Canada and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
2014
Monaghan/Trudell Medical International’s AerobikaTM OPEP device wins Gold at Medical Design Excellence Awards in New York City, USA.
2015
George T. Baran takes over as Executive Chairman of Trudell Medical Group after the passing of the late Mitchell A. Baran in August, 2015.
2019
In honour of the late Mitchell A. Baran, Third Street, where two of the Trudell Companies are located, is renamed Baransway Drive.
2020
World Health Organization announces the COVID-19 global pandemic.
2020
Trudell Medical Marketing Limited name changes to Trudell Healthcare Solutions Inc. Trudell Medical Group acquires Aetonix. The AEROCHAMBER2GO* chamber was developed to deliver inhaler medication on the go.
2022
100 years of Trudell Medical Group of Companies.
