5 Questions for Interpower at Medica/CompaMed 2019

Once again, I find myself wandering the many halls of the Medica and CompaMed trade events. Between checking out the latest and greatest from the medtech elite, discovering new firms displaying their first products at the show, or catching up with those I’ve met before, I took a moment to reach out to representatives at several companies exhibiting at the medical device gathering this year. Hopefully, these questions provide useful information for anyone unable to meet with them at the event or those who are not headed to Germany this year. With that in mind, Ralph Bright, vice president—marketing at Interpower, shared the following insights to help you determine if the firm is a potential services partner for you in 2020 or beyond.
 
Sean Fenske: What technology or service are you emphasizing at Medica/CompaMed this year?
Ralph Bright: Interpower will be emphasizing our hospital grade international and North American power cords and cord sets. We manufacture in Iowa, U.S.A., and have a one-week manufacturing lead time. Any quantity, length, plug, connector—one week. We offer power entry modules, socket strips, accessory power strips, jumper cords, and more.
 
Fenske: What’s the most common challenge customers inquire about and how do you address it?
Bright: Customers are usually challenged with the requirements globally for hospital grade cords and exporting all over the world.
 
Fenske: If you could give one piece of advice to companies seeking a manufacturing partner before they make a decision, what would it be?
Bright: Make sure they are researching not only the standards and testing agency requirements for the country they are exporting to, but also look at the testing and quality of the product the manufacturer is conducting before selling it to you.
 
Fenske: What are the forces driving medical device manufacturers to seek your technology/services over doing it in-house?
Bright: The benefits of doing business with Interpower includes quality of the product and service that delights fast. We offer a one-week U.S. manufacturing lead time, same day shipments, and no minimum order quantity or dollar amount.
 
Fenske: In what ways is your company able to aid in getting a product (project) to market faster?
Bright: Being fast is in our mission statement as a company and we truly live it every day. We strive to make it easy and fast for all of our customers. With a one-week U.S. manufacturing lead time and same day shipments, we can live up to that mission!
 
Interpower is located at Medica/Compamed in Hall 8A, Booth/Stand C06.