Nalgene has been around for over 100 years. They have been in the business of creating high-quality products for the outdoors since 1913. The company was founded by John B. Nalley in Leominster, Massachusetts. His son, Edward R. Nalley, Jr., later took over the company in 1942 after the passing of his father. This family-run business was then relocated to Worcester, MA under Edward's leadership. By the early 1970s, Nalgene had expanded into other similar areas such as health care and water filtration systems. It is now one of the largest small businesses in the country with over $500 million in annual revenue and a global footprint that includes China and Japan. Nalgenes' popularity and success led to their expansion into other areas such as sports and fitness accessory manufacturing in 2008. Nalgene's mission is to "inspire people to live their passion" and they hope to inspire people through their sport and fitness accessories. Their motto is "Quality Products, Active Lifestyles," which reflects on their mission of providing high-quality products for all types of lifestyles. One of their most popular items is their wide-mouthed sports bottles with an on-the-go spout that enables users to drink on the move without the risk of spilling liquid on themselves or on their equipment. Another popular product of theirs is their wide mouth hydration and nutrition system that is used for long-distance running, hiking, cycling, and camping trips among others.