SMC expands its Somerset location

• PHOTO: Construction

The expansion, currently underway, is expected to more than double existing production capacity at the Somerset location.
• PHOTO: Expansion

Pictured is a draft of what SMC’s new expansion will look after construction is complete.

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SMC Ltd., a medical device contract manufacturer with locations in California, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Ohio, Costa Rica and India, announced plans for a significant expansion to its global headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Somerset, Wis.

The expansion, currently underway, is expected to more than double existing production capacity at this site, adding more than 100,000 square feet of device manufacturing and engineering space to the location in Somerset. The new space will add significant device manufacturing and assembly space as well an expanded area for thermoplastics and silicone (LIM) molding. The expansion will allow SMC increased production of medical devices currently produced in Somerset. The expansion is scheduled to be completed by November of this year.

“We are pleased that we have the ability to expand at our Somerset, Wis. facility. The expansion will provide additional clean room space for molding and full device assembly. By synchronizing operations within the facility we will improve efficiency and reduce lead times for our customers,” said Chetan N. Patel, SMC president and founder.

SMC Ltd. is a global contract manufacturer offering complete design, molding services, and finished devices for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. With locations in

Wisconsin, Ohio, Massachusetts, California, Costa Rica and India, SMC’s facilities provide more than 600,000 square feet dedicated to high and low volume medical manufacturing.

The Company’s medical operations offer ISO 13485, quality systems, white room, class 7 and 8 clean rooms with services including; design, engineering, thermoplastic molding (including 2-shot), LIM (liquid injection molding), project management, secondary operations, validation, micro molding, assembly, and kitting and packaging of finished devices. www.smcltd.com.

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