11.18.13
Medical Murray, a medical device development and contract manufacturing company, hosted an open house and ribbon cutting event recently, showcasing the firm's new design and development facility located in Charlotte, N.C.
The open house provided guests the opportunity to meet with the Charlotte team and key personnel from the company’s development and contract manufacturing facilities located in suburban Chicago. The company is based in North Barrington, Ill.
“The open house was a tremendous success and many company business leaders and supporters of the life science community were in attendance,” said Tanner Hargens, regional vice president and head of the operation. “We look forward to fostering relationships and working with medical device companies in supporting our mission of developing complex disposable medical devices to advance the betterment of patient care.”
Hargens has more than a decade of experience in medical device engineering and specializes in implants, biomechanics, biomaterials, and minimally invasive procedures. He also provides expertise related to commercializing medical products.
Jane Kearns, account manager for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, along with president and owner of Medical Murray, Phillip Leopold, facilitated the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Medical Murray is also working closely with North Carolina Biotechnology Center to foster growth of the life-sciences community in North Carolina, including biotechnology research, business, education and strategic policy. Key staff members from N.C. Biotech welcomed guests during the event.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Research Triangle Park, with regional offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington,and Winston-Salem. Founded in 1984 by the North Carolina General Assembly, it was, according to its founders, the first state-sponsored biotechnology initiative in the United States, merging the interests of the academic private and public sectors.
“We were delighted to be a part of this event and are fortunate to count Medical Murray among our newest assets in Greater Charlotte,” said Corie Curtis, executive director of N.C. Biotech. “The company has extensive knowledge in bringing intricate medical device products to market.”
Founded in 1996, Medical Murray specialized in developing and contract manufacturing unique complex catheter systems, permanent implants, and bioabsorbables for less-invasive vascular, urologic and surgical applications. The company's nano-molding capabilities feature patented molding technology of parts weighing less than 1 gram, according to company officials. Medical Murray also offers contract manufacturing facilities featuring four ISO 13485 class 7 clean rooms, and FDA registration to handle full sterilization, packaging and final distribution needs.
The open house provided guests the opportunity to meet with the Charlotte team and key personnel from the company’s development and contract manufacturing facilities located in suburban Chicago. The company is based in North Barrington, Ill.
“The open house was a tremendous success and many company business leaders and supporters of the life science community were in attendance,” said Tanner Hargens, regional vice president and head of the operation. “We look forward to fostering relationships and working with medical device companies in supporting our mission of developing complex disposable medical devices to advance the betterment of patient care.”
Hargens has more than a decade of experience in medical device engineering and specializes in implants, biomechanics, biomaterials, and minimally invasive procedures. He also provides expertise related to commercializing medical products.
Jane Kearns, account manager for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, along with president and owner of Medical Murray, Phillip Leopold, facilitated the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Medical Murray is also working closely with North Carolina Biotechnology Center to foster growth of the life-sciences community in North Carolina, including biotechnology research, business, education and strategic policy. Key staff members from N.C. Biotech welcomed guests during the event.
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Research Triangle Park, with regional offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington,and Winston-Salem. Founded in 1984 by the North Carolina General Assembly, it was, according to its founders, the first state-sponsored biotechnology initiative in the United States, merging the interests of the academic private and public sectors.
“We were delighted to be a part of this event and are fortunate to count Medical Murray among our newest assets in Greater Charlotte,” said Corie Curtis, executive director of N.C. Biotech. “The company has extensive knowledge in bringing intricate medical device products to market.”
Founded in 1996, Medical Murray specialized in developing and contract manufacturing unique complex catheter systems, permanent implants, and bioabsorbables for less-invasive vascular, urologic and surgical applications. The company's nano-molding capabilities feature patented molding technology of parts weighing less than 1 gram, according to company officials. Medical Murray also offers contract manufacturing facilities featuring four ISO 13485 class 7 clean rooms, and FDA registration to handle full sterilization, packaging and final distribution needs.