Matthew Lapoint
East Coast & International Territory Manager
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Built on Expertise. Driven by Innovation.
For over 47 years, Strainrite has partnered with industry leaders to engineer custom filtration solutions that deliver purity, performance, and long-term value.
Company History
For over 47 years, The Strainrite Companies has designed and manufactured an extensive selection of top-quality liquid filtration products, becoming an industry leader with a global presence. Incorporated in 1978, the family-owned company has grown and flourished: with customers throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Strainrite's worldwide reach continues to broaden. Strainrite's filtration products are used to ensure final fluid product quality, protect equipment, and improve process yields in just about every industry: paints, coatings, inks, beverages, biopharmaceuticals, electronics and more. Strainrite's success can be attributed to an unwavering commitment to innovation, paired with expertise in high-quality, timely manufacturing. We manufacture in silicone free, ISO9001 accredited facilities, and many of our products are manufactured for use in accordance with GMP.
Our Goals
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Our Mission and Value
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Sustainability Propositions
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Current Openings
Applications Engineer – Filtration Systems
Location: Auburn, ME (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
Department: Engineering
We're looking for a technically minded Applications Engineer to support our sales team and clients in selecting and configuring the right filtration solutions. This role bridges engineering and customer service—ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges and working directly with customers in industrial markets.
Production Technician
Location: Auburn, ME
Type: Full-time
Department: Production
Join our manufacturing floor building the filter bags, cartridges, and housings that keep industries running clean. No experience required — we provide hands-on training and flexible shift options.
Strainrite's Staff
Meet the team behind our world-class filtration solutions — from engineering and sales to customer service and administration.
Sales & Marketing
Mark MacKenzie
West Coast Territory Manager
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Monica Harris
Midwest U.S. Territory Manager
IL · IN · KY · MI · OH · WV · WI · Michigan · MA
Dale Calkins
Southeast Territory Manager
FL · GA · NC · SC · TN · VA
Elliot Gordon
South Territory Manager
AL · AR · FL · GA · MS · TN · VA
Administration
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Case Studies
September 27, 2025
Innovative Filtration Solutions for Vitamin E Production
In October 2024, a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients, including natural vitamin E, faced significant supply chain delays in obtaining their usual filtration products for vitamin E oil processing — threatening to disrupt their production schedule.
Case Studies
September 20, 2025
Achieving Crystal Clarity for Chemical Coatings
A leading industrial coatings manufacturer developing an innovative isopropyl alcohol-based product required absolute optical clarity in their formulation. During lab-scale development, an unexpected haze — later identified as suspended salts 1–5 microns in size — threatened the launch and prompted a search for a reliable filtration partner.
Why Choose Strainrite
Consultative Application Support
Over 47 years of experience serving highly regulated and demanding industries; family-owned and operated since 1978.
U.S. Manufacturing Excellence
All products are manufactured in our 81,000 sq. ft. ISO-certified facility in Maine - ensuring consistent quality, short lead times, and rapid customization from pilot to production.
Comprehensive Filtration Portfolio
A full range of filtration solutions across every stage of the process, including sterile liquid filtration and gas/vent technologies.
Industry Leadership
Over 47 years of experience serving highly regulated and demanding industries; family-owned and operated since 1978.
Engineered Systems & Assemblies
Custom manifolds, specialty vessels, and integrated filtration systems designed to meet unique operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
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