EPTAM Precision, Mendell Join Forces

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EPTAM Precision Solutions, a Frazier Healthcare Partners portfolio company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mendell Machine and Manufacturing. Mendell is a medical component manufacturer located in Lakeville, MN that specializes in precision CNC micro-machining of implantable devices for the orthopedic, structural heart, cardiovascular, and endovascular markets. The transaction allows the companies to combine complementary capabilities, providing customers a one-stop shop for Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), and Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) components.

Founded in 1981, EPTAM is an outsourced manufacturer of medical device, implants, single-use medical disposable devices, and other high-precision components. The Company has expertise with polymer machining, precision metal machining, and injection molding, and offers a range of value-added services such as process validation, design-for-assembly, cleanroom assembly, and technical program management solutions. EPTAM has over 450 employees with operations in New Hampshire, Colorado, and New Jersey.

With the acquisition, EPTAM expands and diversifies its portfolio of capabilities, offering customers a single partner of choice to solve all their high-precision metals and plastics manufacturing requirements. Mendell’s core focus in precision CNC micro-machining for medical applications brings industry-leading expertise to the EPTAM team.

EPTAM’s CEO Mark Kemp said, “By welcoming the professionals from Mendell to our team, EPTAM adds world-class micro-machining and automation expertise, while also expanding our implant manufacturing offering and benefiting from Mendell’s proximity to many of the leading OEMs located in the greater Minneapolis metro area.”

Bryan Bartz, CEO of Mendell, said, “We are excited to partner with EPTAM to increase our reach and enhance the capabilities and services we offer to our customers. We will continue to provide the same quality and service to our customers with the added benefit of leveraging EPTAM’s capabilities, footprint, industry expertise, and customer relationships.”