Machine Solutions Inc. expands with new Minnesota applications lab and showroom

New facility dedicated to advancing catheter technology and local manufacturing innovation

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Oct. 15, 2024 — Machine Solutions Inc., the leading provider of advanced equipment and services for the catheter manufacturing market, has opened a new applications lab and showroom just minutes away from the Maple Grove, Minnesota, medical device hub.

Located at 9350 W. Broadway, #190, in Brooklyn Park, the new facility provides access to top-of-the-line braiding, coiling, stranding and lamination equipment. The opening of the applications lab and showroom marks a significant investment by Machine Solutions in Minnesota’s growing medical device industry. The new innovation space joins other Machine Solutions labs in Spartanburg, South Carolina; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Hori, Switzerland.

“Our new lab represents our commitment to the future of medical device manufacturing,” said Danny Bogen, chief commercial officer of Machine Solutions. “By investing in advanced technology and fostering a collaborative environment with both customers and local companies in Minnesota, we can help drive catheter innovation.”

Engineers can use Machine Solutions’ Brooklyn Park lab to design and develop catheter components using state-of-the-art equipment from all Machine Solutions brands, including Beahm Designs, BW-TEC, MSI, PlasticWeld Systems, Steeger USA, Crescent Design and Vante. The innovative space offers hands-on demonstrations, tailored applications and collaborative opportunities with expert technicians.

The capabilities offered in Machine Solutions’ new lab include braiding, coiling, lamination, catheter assembly, catheter performance testing (track and leak tests), hydraulic burst and leak testing, balloon compliance testing and training on proper equipment maintenance.

“This lab will be a hub for creativity and excellence, allowing us to develop solutions that meet the complex needs of today’s healthcare challenges,” said Bogen.

The facility, which also houses divisions of other Machine Solutions companies and catheter manufacturing product lines, will also focus on exploring new materials and methodologies to enhance catheter braiding and design. The goal is to develop reliable, effective products for healthcare providers and patients.

Manufacturers interested in scheduling lab time in the new Brooklyn Park applications lab and showroom can call (864) 472-700 or email sales@machinesolutions.com.

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ABOUT MACHINE SOLUTIONS INC.

Machine Solutions Inc. is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services to the medical device industry. The unified brands of MSI, Steeger USA, Vante, PlasticWeld Systems, Crescent Design, Beahm Designs, BW-TEC, Intec Automation, SEBRA and Alpine Laser provide a breadth of products to support customer needs and growth. Machine Solutions provides superior customer experiences by focusing on delivering quality and value, and by dedicating resources to its aftermarket team for technical service and process support. Machine Solutions has been instrumental in automating manual processes in catheter and stent manufacturing operations and the broader medical device industry. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners. For more, visit machinesolutions.com. Machine Solutions Inc. has opened a new applications lab and showroom in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Machine Solutions Inc. expands with new Minnesota applications lab and showroom

ABOUT BW FORSYTH PARTNERS

BW Forsyth Partners LLC is a private investment firm with a long-term investment horizon and evergreen capital base. Forsyth’s investment strategy focuses on building great businesses through people and utilizes a combination of programmatic M&A, strategy deployment, and a people-centric approach to culture. Forsyth is based in St. Louis and was founded on the premise of combining the best aspects of private equity and long-term ownership. Since 2010, Forsyth has completed 50+ acquisitions across 7 different platforms resulting in a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio. Forsyth possesses a single source of evergreen capital through Barry-Wehmiller Group, a global provider of professional services and equipment to a diverse set of end markets. For more information, visit bwforsyth.com.

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