Thomson Research Associates (TRA), located in Toronto, Canada, are recognised as one of North America’s leading science laboratories. Founded in 1955 to develop anti-bacterial and anti-fungal compounds initially for use in the textile industry, today TRA are world leaders in the development and marketing of antimicrobial technologies for a multitude of end uses worldwide.
The ongoing success of TRA and the Ultra-Fresh* treatment can be attributed to the commitment to intensive and ongoing research and development of antimicrobial technologies to meet the needs and demands of both manufacturers and consumers. The original focus for TRA was for textiles used in clothing, however building on its achievements in the apparel industry, products were developed for more diverse end uses and market sectors. With an ever increasing range of Ultra-Fresh* products, offering a wide choice of chemistries and application procedures the treatment is adding value and performance to home furnishings, healthcare equipment and clothing, automotive HVAC systems, footwear and sportswear. TRA research has developed antimicrobial treatments for products as diverse as spacesuits, fire hoses, air filters, paints, plaster products and materials as different as polyethylene cutting boards and feathers.	TRA maintains fully equipped chemistry and microbiology laboratories at its Canadian headquarters, providing both the facilities for ongoing research and development as well as the testing facilities for the quality control programs utilized by Ultra-Fresh* users worldwide.
	With its 100 percent focus on antimicrobial treatments, TRA is able to continually develop the effective technology that has been the key to the international success and recognition of both the company and the Ultra-Fresh* treatment worldwide. The company remains strongly committed to product innovation and consumer care as it expands its operations throughout international markets from North America throughout Europe and all the way to Asia and the Pacific Rim.

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