MEMPHIS, TN (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 30, 2015–In’Tech Medical SAS (http://www.intech-medical.com), a world leader in Contract Manufacturing of surgical instruments in Orthopedics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new production-equivalent prototype division in the United
States, The Prototype Garage (http://www.ThePrototypeGarage.com), now serving the US and European orthopedic markets with local solutions for faster turnarounds.
The Prototype Garage, part of the In’Tech Medical Group, was established at In’Tech Medical’s headquarters in France earlier this year as a standalone prototyping cell. The Prototype Garage team is 100% dedicated to manufacturing production-equivalent prototypes in a rapid delivery setting. The new US platform, embedded in the heart of the Turner Medical production facility in Athens, AL., has been designed to serve the US market and provide highly personalized customer care.
“The global demand for surgery-ready prototypes of instruments and implants is growing exponentially,” said Laurent Pruvost, President of In’Tech Medical. “Our one-stop-shop approach helps our customers to accelerate time-to-market of instruments and implants, and our mission is to provide them with timely, cost-effective solutions. The acquisition of Turner Medical, Inc. in June 2015 made the Prototype Garage USA expansion possible, to the delight of our current and forthcoming US customers.”
“The creation of the Prototype Garage division at the heart of our manufacturing facility here in Athens, Alabama, combined with the integration of the In’Tech Medical expertise and know-how in prototyping, is a competitive advantage that addresses a growing need in the marketplace,” added Bill Turner, President of Turner Medical, Inc. “The new US Prototype Garage Division further connects us to our customers as we strive to continuously manufacture high quality devices, while saving them time and money.”
In’Tech Medical will exhibit their extensive line of Global services at the North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting (http://www.spine.org), October 14-16 in Chicago, IL. Visit In’Tech Medical at Booth #1633.
About In’Tech Medical
Founded in France in 2000, In’Tech Medical is a global leader in orthopedic contract-manufacturing. With the company’s recent acquisition of Turner Medical, Inc., In’Tech is now the world’s largest provider of surgical instruments to the Spine Industry. Powered by a diverse product portfolio, an ability to find solutions to complex engineering challenges, and with close to 500 employees globally, In’Tech Medical is ideally positioned for sustainable growth and personalized customer care.
About Turner Medical
More than 35 years ago, John Turner started Turner Machine with the mission to build a national reputation in the tool and die industry. Indeed, Turner made a name for himself in fabricating high-quality machine products that saved his clients time and money. For the past six years, under the leadership of John’s son, Bill, the company focuses solely on medical instruments and implants for orthopedics. Turner Medical’s wealth of focused experience—including its ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration—ensures that the company continues to achieve John Turner’s original goal of supplying innovative machined products that not only meet, but exceed clients’ specifications and standards.