Officials and investors detailed plans this week for a new medical contract manufacturer to begin production in a New Hampshire facility later this year.
Granite Forge LLC, according to the Union Leader, plans to supply orthopedic implants to companies in both the U.S. and overseas, particularly for trauma surgery procedures and wrist and ankle operations, as well as total hip, knee and shoulder replacements.
The company’s initial facility, a 24,000-square-foot plant in Hudson, New Hampshire, is expected to hire 25 employees in CNC machining, metal finishing, quality inspection and press operations. Granite Forge reportedly invested about $6 million in the factory, which is in the same complex as Protolabs fabrication and machining subsidiary Rapid.
Company officials said they hope to help meet rising demand for forged orthopedic implants worldwide. They credited a strong talent pool for medical device production in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, and said the company is discussing potential workforce development programs with nearby Nashua Community College.
“We have invested significantly in the latest technology in order to provide the highest-quality products and service to our customers,” said Pat O’Neill, the company’s chief commercial officer.
