For over 40 years, I have been in the business of providing vitamin, mineral and nutrtitional supplements to major wholesale and retail outlets throughout the United States and to numerous countries around the world.

   My previous company, Vita-Fresh Vitamin Company, Inc. was founded in 1970. Over the next 20 years, Vita-Fresh became one of the top 3 vitamin companies in the U. S. I am proud of Vita-Fresh's innovations in:

• Product Development (first to use aqueous coating for tablets and first to introduce the "Hingard" tamper-evident cap to vitamin packaging),
• Marketing (the use of licensed characters for children's multivitamin branding), 
• Merchandising (color-coded vitamin categories, UPC bar coding and full disclosure ingredient listing)...all of which are commonplace today.

   In 1990, the company was sold. I then founded MarTec Industries, Inc. with a focus on international opportunities, initially with our Vita-Basics brand of nutritional supplements. MarTec is poised to comply with the strict requirements imposed by governmental regulatory agencies and Ministries of Health in countries like Japan, China, Mexico, Czech Republic, Canada and the Middle East.

   The Vita-Basics brand was also expanded to allow local customers interested in purchasing directly through catalog sales the opportunity to have convenience and selection.

   In 2005, MarTec purchased TheraTech Vitamin Company. This company was known for two brands, each with a strategic focus on high standards and unique selection catering to specific markets:

• The Simply Natural brand includes products formulated with natural ingredients that appeal to the Health Food Industry.
• The TheraTech brand with formulas uniquely positioned to support health care practitioners and their dietary programs and recommendations.

   As we look toward the future, and growth into new emerging opportunities, we are very excited to have been granted licensing rights to develop a new brand of vitamins and minerals with the adorable Military Mascots depicted right on the label! Service personnel will recognize their favorite mascot with pride. "Chesty" the Bulldog, for example, will be a big hit with US Marine Corps personnel and their families. Stay tuned for more information and availability as we go to market with this fun, new line!

  My vision for MarTec is to continue to service all of these markets with quality products and continued growth; and to be ready to implement new and improved products and services, as necessary. Please take a moment to review our SERVICES section for more detail. The door is always open to build new business relationships...and I invite you to contact us to discuss your potential new opportunity!

   Remember, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and take MarTec nutritional supplements!

   Good health and long life,

   Jim Martin, President & CEO