After Chemist Emanuel Goldberg developed the first plastic pipette holder in 1949, he founded the Nalge Company headquartered in Rochester, New York. Nalgene went on to make a wide range of BPA free reusable water bottles and containers to suit all lifestyles. So whether you're looking for a virtually indestructible water bottle or you want a clean, green way of storing your dry pasta, you'll find a Nalgene product that does the job.