Arthrex, a global medical device company in orthopaedics, is expanding in Ave Maria, FL and will create more than 350 jobs. The expansion will create 218,000 square feet of manufacturing facility space. Arthrex currently employs more than 2,000 Florida residents.
“Arthrex is pleased to further increase its economic diversification investments in Southwest Florida of over $47 million in 2016 with the continued expansion of Arthrex Medical Education and two new Arthrex Manufacturing East facilities in Ave Maria,” said Reinhold Schmieding, Arthrex Founder and President. “Assisted by Governor Rick Scott’s dedicated leadership, Arthrex will continue to provide new high-wage, high-tech, non-seasonal career opportunities in Florida as the #3 ranked manufacturing and production company to work for in the United States.”
Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and developed more than 9,500 innovative products and surgical procedures to advance minimally invasive orthopaedics worldwide. The company has additional locations including Munich, Germany as well as several subsidiaries and distribution centers throughout the world.
“I am excited to announce today that Arthrex will create over 350 new jobs at their new Ave Maria location,” said Gov. Scott. “Arthrex is a growing Florida company and hired 260 new employees in just the past year alone. We must make sure Florida has a diverse economy by cutting $1 billion in taxes and creating the $250 Enterprise Florida Fund so companies like Arthrex can expand in Florida.”
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