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Resonetics Opens New Manufacturing Operation in Brookfield, Connecticut

Resonetics has opened a new manufacturing operation at Berkshire Corporate Park in Brookfield, Connecticut. Town officials and Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce leadership toured the site at an August 5 grand opening, according to the Brookfield Economic Development Office.

Applied Plastics Names Brian Hanley President as Barrett Transitions

Applied Plastics appointed Brian Hanley as president, the PTFE coating specialist said on August 13, 2026. Tom Barrett will remain chief executive through the end of 2026, and the two will work together on the handoff.

Corvention Clears FDA for UHP Balloon

Corvention Clears FDA for UHP Balloon

Corvention, a structural heart medical device company based in Flagstaff, Arizona, received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its KardiaPSI Balloon Catheter on May 11, 2026. The device is indicated for balloon aortic valvuloplasty and delivers 24 atm in a 2.5 cm working length, intended for dilation of calcified stenotic aortic valves.

Fort Wayne Metals Announces $18.5M Investment and 150 New Jobs Post-Acquisition

Just days after Axel Johnson Inc. officially completed its acquisition of Fort Wayne Metals, the specialty wire and tubing manufacturer announced an $18.5 million capital investment and plans to add 150 new jobs at its Fort Wayne, Indiana headquarters.

Junkosha Names 2026 Technology Innovator of the Year Award Winners

Junkosha has announced the winners of its 2026 Technology Innovator of the Year Award, recognizing device developers pushing the boundaries of catheter and minimally invasive device design.

Zeus Launches XpanCore Mandrels for Hypotube Assembly

Zeus Industrial Products has launched XpanCore, a heat-activated mandrel technology designed for hypotube assembly in catheter manufacturing. The product was covered by both Medical Design & Outsourcing and Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry in June 2026.

Ulbrich Invests $9M in Wallingford Facility Expansion

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals is investing $9 million in new equipment at its Wallingford, Connecticut headquarters. The expansion, covered by both CBIA and the Hartford Business Journal, signals continued growth for the precision metals manufacturer.

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