In 1970 Afton Ware (a forensic chemist/criminalist), formed the NARTEC company and began manufacturing the NARTEC Drug Detection and Identification Kit. Later the company began marketing the basic kit for smaller needs. The Meth-1 ampule was developed in 1990, closely followed by the CO-2 cocaine kit. Others followed and are still being created with the purpose of being easy-to-use. NARTEC has always believed in quality products at the lowest possible price.