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Autocam Medical, a global leader in precision-machined medical devices, announced plans Monday to construct a 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Warsaw.
This expansion strengthens the company’s long-term commitment to high-tech job creation, technical innovation and deep partnership with the city of Warsaw, commonly known as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World,” according to a news release from Autocam Medical.
Construction is expected to begin this year, with anticipated completion and occupancy within 12 to 18 months of groundbreaking. The facility, which will be built on a 15-acre parcel at the Northeast corner of North CR 200W and U.S. 30, represents a capital investment of over $70 million in building and advanced manufacturing equipment, the release states.
"Warsaw offers a workforce with technical excellence in the medical device space and unique industry leadership. That’s exactly the kind of environment where we want to invest," said John C. Kennedy, chief executive officer of Autocam Medical. "We are thrilled to expand in the Warsaw community and contribute to its continued leadership in orthopedic innovation."
The company currently employs 10 people at the Medtronic building in Warsaw, but is expected to create up to 300 high-skill jobs with the expansion. This includes CNC machinists, engineers and a wide range of technical and manufacturing roles. At Autocam Medical’s Michigan location, the average machinist’s salary exceeds $74,000 annually, and the company is looking at similar wage levels in Warsaw.
Autocam Medical selected Warsaw for its renowned expertise in orthopedic manufacturing, proximity to key customers and suppliers, and vibrant workforce culture. The facility is designed to maximize visibility and brand impact, as its location on a high-traffic corridor will serve as both a production hub and a recruitment tool for future talent.
Autocam Medical is a global contract manufacturer of precision-machined drill bits, drivers, screws, plates, cutting tools, and other complex, highly engineered surgical implants, instruments and handpieces, as well as other device components. The company is a key supplier to the world’s leading medical device manufacturers, specializing in orthopedics, spine, robotics, ophthalmology, vascular, ENT, general surgical equipment and diagnostics. They offer a value-added approach to high-precision manufacturing, specializing in CNC milling, turning and cutter grinding, according to the release. The company has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification and is a registered facility with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition to its facilities in Kentwood, Mich., Autocam Medical has operations in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Plymouth, Mass.; Suzhou, China; and Indaiatuba, Brazil.
More information can be found online at www.autocam-medical.com
