Calibrate, Inc., now known to over 15,000 labs as The Pipet People,™ was founded by Mike Hartke in 1983 when he discovered that laboratories were dissatisfied with their only option for calibrating and repairing their pipettes... sending the equipment back to the manufacturer. This impractical procedure was not only time consuming, but it was also expensive. Mr. Hartke's unique and innovative approach was to provide on-site service for laboratories, saving time and money while increasing the level and quality of service. The obvious benefits were not lost on pipette users across the nation, and remarkable growth has followed. Satisfied customers across the U.S. and Canada attest that The Pipet People™ is an invaluable resource for their laboratories.