Medical Devices, Yankee-Style

Even with a total population of less than 2 million, New Hampshire has made its presence known. It was the first state to sign the Declaration of Independence and is the first state to hold presidential primary elections. Nashua resident John Gage is considered to be the first machinists' tool manufacturer. And-my personal favorite-the first female magazine editor in the nation, Sarah J. Hale , was from Newport.

The state also has a strong presence when it comes to medical manufacturing. Extrusion firms are scattered throughout the southern region. Suppliers of molding, machining, and sterilization services and makers of testing and packaging equipment can all be found in New Hampshire.

Surprised? I know I was. As it turns out, the New England region is rich with medical device OEMs, suppliers, and vendors. The area ranks in second place for total number of residents working in medical device manufacturing. (California is first.) And those Yankee workers are very proud to produce components and materials that end up in everything from catheters to ultrasound equipment.

If you'd like to read more about all the medical manufacturing that's going on in New England, and what companies have to say about life, liberty, and the pursuit of a good plastics vendor, take a look at our regional focus on New England in the September issue of MPMN. And if you get a little hungry while you're reading, I recommend a nice Maine lobster, or maybe a slice of Boston cream pie.

Corinne Litchfield
Associate Editor, MPMN

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