Memry Corp., Bethel, Conn., announces that it will expand its U.S. headquarters in Bethel by 15,000 ft2, enhancing its precision manufacturing of Nitinol components for the medical device industry. This expansion and related investments in new equipment and human resources will be an important step in strengthening and expanding Memry’s capabilities in manufacturing advanced Nitinol components.
Memry specializes in Nitinol, a specialty metal alloy of nickel and titanium with unique properties. With vertically integrated production, starting with the melting of the material, Memry offers a full portfolio of Nitinol products and technical know-how to support the medical device industry.
“This expansion is a strategic investment to maintain our leadership in the manufacture of complex Nitinol components and address the growing needs of the medical device industry. We are excited by the prospect of creating an even more competitive offering to our customers and a state-of-the art building for our employees,” notes CEO Nicola Di Bartolomeo.
“Bethel has provided an ideal home for our growing business. We currently employ 200+ people who possess a wide variety of skills, including process and product engineering, laser engineering, metallurgy, quality control, and skilled assembly,” says Marcy Macdonald, VP Human Resources. “We are proud of the fact that 37% of our workforce has been with Memry for more than 10 years. This expansion will result in significant training and advancement opportunities for our current employee base and add more jobs over the coming years.”
