Gerson

About Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc.

Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Louis M. Gerson Co., Inc. has spent nearly seven decades building a reputation as one of the most trusted names in respiratory protection and paint finishing supplies. As a privately held, vertically integrated manufacturer, Gerson designs and produces its own proprietary equipment, manufactures its own melt-blown filter media, and controls quality at every stage — a level of dedication that sets it apart from companies that merely assemble or rebrand components.

Respiratory Protection Built for Real Work

Gerson’s respirator lineup spans the full spectrum of air-purifying protection, from disposable N95 filtering facepieces to reusable half-mask and full-face cartridge respirators. All respirator products carry NIOSH approval, and many are also FDA cleared, making them suitable for industrial, automotive refinishing, medical, and construction environments. The brand’s Signature Professional Series and QuickDrop respirator kits are particularly well regarded among auto body technicians and professional painters, combining organic vapor protection with P95 or P100 particulate filtration in ready-to-use packages.

Whether you’re sanding body filler, spraying basecoat, or working around solvent-borne primers, a properly rated Gerson respirator provides a critical layer of defense. Pair your respirator with a Gerson painter’s hat to keep hair and debris out of fresh finishes — a small detail that makes a big difference in a professional spray booth environment.

Paint Prep: Where Gerson Really Shines

Beyond respiratory protection, Gerson is globally recognized as a leader in paint finishing consumables. Gerson tack cloths are manufactured in Middleboro on proprietary automated equipment, and the company is consistently ranked among the world’s largest tack cloth producers. Their tack cloths come in multiple substrate styles — cotton gauze, synthetic non-woven, and apertured dry-tack varieties — to match the specific demands of waterborne or solvent-borne paint systems. A properly wiped surface free of dust nibs is the foundation of any quality finish, and Gerson’s tack cloths are engineered to pick up and trap particulates without leaving residue behind.

Equally impressive are Gerson paint strainers, widely considered the world’s leading brand in this category. Available in cotton mesh and synthetic options across multiple micron ratings, Gerson strainers keep contaminants from reaching the spray gun cup and ultimately the substrate. Their Elite™ paint strainer line is a staple in professional body shops and collision repair facilities worldwide.

Rounding out the paint prep workflow, Gerson also offers masking tape and paper solutions alongside other spray gun accessories, helping painters achieve crisp lines and clean coverage without bleed-through or residue.

American Manufacturing, Global Reach

Much of Gerson’s product lineup — including its N95 respirators, paint strainers, and tack cloths — is proudly manufactured at its Middleboro, Massachusetts facility. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and its products serve the automotive refinishing, aerospace, industrial coatings, construction, and medical industries worldwide. For professionals who demand consistency and traceability in their supplies, Gerson’s domestic manufacturing heritage is a meaningful differentiator.