German subcontractor to medtech industry begins €26 million expansion

A contract manufacturer offering extrusion, molding, and assembly services to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, Raumedic AG (Helmbrechts, Germany) has broken ground on a €26 million expansion.

The new building, adjacent to Raumedic's headquarters, will comprise 9000 square meters (96,875 sq ft) of cleanroom, laboratory, logistics, and administrative space for approximately 200 workers.

"This is not only an investment for the future of the region, but also an investment in the future of our employees," said Raumedic Chairman Martin Bayer, during the ceremony. 

A member of the Rehau Group, Raumedic has expertise processing thermoplastic polymers and silicone for a range of medical and pharmaceutical applications. Material science, design, prototyping, toolmaking, engineering, R&D, and regulatory affairs resources are on site, enabling the company to successfully lead projects from the development phase to delivery of the final CE-marked product. Quality systems are certified to ISO 13485.