West Michigan is filled with a diverse mix of companies involved in the life sciences and medical device industries. The list below is a snapshot of the companies throughout West Michigan that contribute to our growing life sciences cluster.

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Pfizer Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Pfizer Inc., founded in 1849, is committed to better health and greater access to healthcare for people and their valued animals. The mission of Pfizer Inc. is to help people live longer, more healthy and enjoyable lives through innovation in pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health products. Pfizer is focused on discovering and developing breakthrough medicines, consistently manufacturing high-quality medicines and consumer products and providing information on prevention, wellness and treatment. The company's dedication to its position of global leadership in corporate responsibility is second to none. Pfizer's product line includes over 50 prescription medicines and products and more than 40 over-the-counter medicines and products that improve the lives of 38 million patients daily.
Van Andel Institute Grand Rapids, MI	The Van Andel Institute endeavors to impact medical science and education on a worldwide level by affording its researchers the freedom and funding to follow the scientific and educational paths that they deem necessary. The Van Andel Institute is the foundation for both the Van Andel Research Institute and the Van Andel Education Institute. The Van Andel Research Institute conducts biomedical research, focusing mainly on cancer and Parkinson's disease, with an emphasis on translating scientific research results into clinical applications. The wide range of study pursued by the Van Andel Research Institute includes flow cytometry, xenotransplantation, mass spectrometry, gene targeting and embryo cryopreservation. The Van Andel Education Institute is dedicated to strengthening science education and encouraging students to pursue science and science-related professions from the elementary to graduate school levels.
Perrigo Company Allegan, MI	Perrigo Company is a leading global health-care supplier and the world's largest manufacturer of over-the-counter pharmaceutical and nutritional products for the store-brand market. Perrigo believes in providing high-quality products and superior service at affordable prices to purchasers, providers, pharmacists and patients. The company also develops, manufactures and markets prescription generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and consumer products. With its 2005 acquisition of Agis Industries, a developer and manufacturer of specialized generic pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients, Perrigo now offers an extensive and growing line of topical and oral solid dose prescription products. Perrigo's product line includes analgesics, cough and cold remedies, gastrointestinal and feminine hygiene products, as well as vitamins, dietary supplements and nutritional drinks.
MPI Research Mattawan, MI	MPI Research is a privately held company that focuses on the nonclinical research needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, agricultural and related industries. Their success is attributed to the mastery of effective teamwork and to being the very best in their field. Sound science and complete customer service, along with accelerated program development, are all certainties at MPI Research and its divisions. MPI Research takes great pride in assuring thorough and timely support of all customer research programs by providing top quality and accurate studies, extensive GLP experience, the most comprehensive historical control database in the industry and extensive toxicological and analytical capacity.
West Michigan Science and Techology Initiative Grand Rapids, MI	The West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative (WMSTI) is a Grand Rapids area partnership formed to bring together the product development tools, amenities and community assets an innovator, entrepreneur or small business needs to make their ideas a business reality. WMSTI was formed in 2003 by the Right Place, Inc., Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Valley State University, the City of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Community College. The partnership recently expanded to include Spectrum Health, Saint Mary's Health Care, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and the Grand Angels. WMSTI is dedicated to growing and diversifying the community economy by creating an environment that inspires innovation and supports the commercialization of science and technology. The partnership offers state-of-the-art, wet lab incubator space and collaborative opportunities for researchers and entrepreneurs.
Core Technology Alliance centered in Ann Arbor, MI, with various statewide locations	The Core Technology Alliance (CTA) is a collaborative network of advanced technology service facilities and major research institutions that includes the Van Andel Research Institute, University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Grand Valley State University. CTA enables coordinated scientific leadership, marketing, strategic planning, and decision-making across the facilities, scientists and life science companies. CTA facilities support advanced biomedical research in the areas of genomics, proteomics, structural biology, animal models, bioinformatics, bio-imaging, high-throughput screening and antibody technology.
Kalexsyn Kalamazoo, MI	Kalexsyn provides medicinal chemistry services to scientific customers engaged in the drug discovery process. Kalexsyn offers expertise in all aspects of medicinal chemistry, including organic synthesis, physical property modification, analog strategies and diversification of compound collections. Their services can accelerate a client's drug discovery program at all stages, including early SAR studies of screening hits, optimization of leads and synthesis of intermediates and building blocks. Their client list ranges from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to academia, especially universities located in Michigan.
Pfizer Animal Health Kalamazoo, MI	Pfizer Animal Health is a core business of Pfizer Inc. that is dedicated to pharmaceutical research and development for animal health. Pfizer Animal Health is committed to serving the total health-care gamut that runs from simply ensuring animal wellness to supplying the most sophisticated medicines deliverable to veterinarians and their animal patients. This division of Pfizer offers a broad range of products for both companion animals -- dogs, cats, and horses -- and livestock, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, poultry and swine. Pfizer Animal Health has built the most encompassing research capability in the global animal-health industry with the goal of filling their customer's need to protect the health of pets and farm animals and to improve the safety, quality and productivity of the food supply.
Bayer Crop Science Muskegon, MI	Bayer Crop Science is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. They offer an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. With locations in more than 120 countries, their Muskegon, Michigan location provides support in their research and development activities. In the area of crop protection, Bayer Crop Science develops and markets high-performance, trusted and innovative fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and seed treatments. Their Environmental Science division offers solutions to control pests and weeds efficiently and to improve the quality of life of non-crop professional users and consumers. Finally, the Bioscience unit at Bayer Crop Science uses plant biotechnology and conventional breeding to offer sustainable, high value solutions for agriculture, nutrition, health and biomaterials.
Apjohn Group, LLC Kalamazoo, MI	Apjohn Group, LLC, is an accomplished team of experienced business and pharmaceutical professionals skilled in launching life science companies. The focus of this business accelerator is on early stage life science opportunities, with a primary concentration on biopharmaceuticals, which hold the promise of new medical treatment or diagnostic breakthroughs. The partners comprising the Apjohn Group have extensive knowledge and networks in all phases of the drug development process, from discovery to commercialization to operational leadership. Their objective is to accelerate and enhance value for their portfolio companies by bridging the management and financial gap between innovators and the marketplace, as well as to achieve key early stage milestones in the product development process. The preferred business arrangement for Apjohn Group is to take on substantial upfront risk by assuming an equity position in newly formed company in exchange for management leadership and services. Opportunities are often obtained by referrals or through interactions with University Technology Officers and Academic Scientists. The Apjohn Group is connected with local and national angel investors, venture capital firms interested specifically in life sciences and the Apjohn Ventures Fund. For additional information on the Apjohn Group, please contact Donald R. Parfet (269.349.8999).
Jasper Clinical Research & Development Kalamazoo, MI	Jasper Clinical Research & Development, Inc. is an independent phase I clinical pharmacology service provider specializing in innovative early clinical research studies. Lead assessment, exploratory development, pharmacokinetic analyses and clinical pharmacology R&D planning are services provided by their consultants. Experienced project management specialists provide such services as protocol and study report writing, clinical trial monitoring and study management. In addition, Jasper Clinic, Inc. is a 50 bed unit that not only excels in human, cardiac safety and PK/PD drug interaction and methodology studies, but also has proven expertise incorporating pharmacogenetics and biomarkers into exploratory and proof of concept studies.
Southwest Michigan Innovation Center Kalamazoo, MI	The Southwest Michigan Innovation Center is a 58,000 square-foot incubator/accelerator designed to provide wet-lab space, access to venture funding, proximity to Western Michigan University resources and business services to emerging companies in life science industries. The facility is located at the Western Michigan University Business Technology Research Park in Kalamazoo, a state-designated SmartZone. Tennants in this state-of-the-art and advanced facility share space, equipment, common areas, managerial and technical assistance. A few of the common equipment amenities include a range of autoclaves, a Scotsman flake ice machine, a Barnstead Nanopure water purifier, various centrifuges, a UV/VIS Spectrophotomer, a spectrofluorometer and a 2ABI 9700 thermal cycler.
NanoVir, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	NanoVir, Inc. is a drug discovery company dedicated to finding treatments for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a primary cause of both abnormal pap smears and cervical cancer. NanoVir focuses on studying DNA-targeted therapies that treat disease. Its Kalamazoo site at the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center of Western Michigan University conducts cell-biology and virology studies, while its University of Missouri-St. Louis site houses the firm's chemistry labs. The firm is currently concentrating on a topical treatment that could eliminate existing conditions of HPV. Nanovir expects the treatment to advance to animal testing by next year, while human clinical trials are possible in two to four years.
Borgess Research Institute Kalamazoo, MI	The Borgess Research Institute is a strategic resource of Borgess Health to advance and complement the clinical strengths of Borgess Medical Center. It offers a wide range of activities, including device development and testing and clinical drug trials. Experienced medical directors guide research activities and conduct inpatient and outpatient research. Pursuing its vision with the highest integrity and financial accountability, these medical experts are as committed to patient care as they are to research. Research areas pursued by the Borgess Research Institute are cardiovascular services, neurosciences and trauma research.
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine East Lansing, MI and Grand Rapids, MI	Michigan State University's (MSU) College of Human Medicine is expanding to Grand Rapids with the opening of the Secchia Center. The Secchia Center, which will partner MSU with Spectrum Health, Saint Mary's Health System and the Van Andel Institute, is MSU's model vision for 21st-century medical education. This new facility is poised to position MSU's College of Human Medicine as an international leader in biomedical research and a national teaching paradigm emphasizing an effective primary-specialty care relationship that benefits patients and improves the health care organization. The university plans to unveil a medical school curriculum of the future that integrates basic science, molecular, clinical and research education and experience with biomedical science training. Study will begin in Grand Rapids in 2008 with second year students in a leased facility. The first class of 100 students will enter in 2010 when the new facility opens.
ADMETRx Kalamazoo, MI	ADMETRx exists to assure that its pharmaceutical and biotech customers achieve their drug discovery goals through novel data integration and preclinical profiling methodologies. Whether it is to assist in managing capacity issues or to develop sophisticated multi-criteria optimization approaches, ADMETRx can meet a client's ADME research needs with its high quality data integration. The advanced techniques and technologies used by ADMETRx enable their customers to make informed decisions that save money and dramatically improve the effectiveness of their drug discovery process. ADMETRx uses a wealth of scientific expertise and industry experience including HTS methodology as well as customized ADME problem solving.
Center for Molecular Medicine Grand Rapids, MI	At the Center for Molecular Medicine, an FDA-approved GMP lab, molecular technologies are combined with the XenoBase-BioIntegration Suite, a central informatics solution, and systems biology to identify and validate diagnostic signatures for evaluation. Potential therapeutic intervention strategies are also identified and validated in the laboratory using ribonucleic acid interference and/or existing therapeutic agents in the appropriate preclinical models. Molecular-based technologies are also being applied in the area of personalized medicine, with an initial focus on adult and pediatric patients with aggressive or refractory cancers. While the lab's research is focused in oncology, it can be and has been applied to other diseases with a concentration in the molecular networks at play within the specific disease and the affected individual.
Vertellus Health and Specialty Products, LLC Zeeland, MI	Vertellus is a leading provider of specialty chemicals for the agriculture, nutrition, pharmaceutical and medical, personal care, plastics, coatings and industrial markets. The company was formed in July of 2006 with the merger of Reilly Industries and Rutherford Chemicals. The company's distinct product lines position it as a leading global supplier of chemical specialties that support growing trends in life science, health and wellness and natural and green chemistry. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Vertellus' Health and Specialty Products business produces an array of complex technologies manufacturing biomaterials, CPC biocides, pyridine derivatives, DEET, Sulfones, EMA co-polymers, Alkenyl Succinic Anhydrides, reducing agents and a host of other fine chemicals tailored to meet customer needs.
Innovative Analytics Kalamazoo, MI	Innovative Analytics provides high-value analytical and knowledge building services for life science research.  The company supports exploratory studies and development programs with innovative study designs, data management and statistical methods.  Innovative Analytics combines extensive experience with validation of biomarkers and emerging technologies, as well as implementation of data integration, laboratory information management systems and warehousing for optimal efficiency.  Services are offered in the areas of clinical study, animal health data analysis support, statistical and informatics services, novel clinical technologies informatics/statistics and process implementation consulting.
Charles River Laboratories Portage, MI	Charles River Laboratories provides research models and laboratory animal support services, preclinical services, and clinical services to the biomedical market. Their focus is on improving human and animal health by becoming the premier global company advancing the search for drugs -- from discovery through market approval. For over 55 years, the company has provided quality research models and support services to the global biomedical community. In addition, Charles River Laboratories Research Animal Diagnostic Services offers assays and products designed for accurate and reliable laboratory animal testing. The specialized surgical services offered by Charles River Laboratories include vascular catheters, device implants and non-vascular catheter, soft tissue, neurological and cardiovascular procedures.
Business Technology and Research Park Kalamazoo, MI	The Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park is a high-tech business development that shares Western Michigan University's Parkview Campus with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The park's location gives private-sector partner firms in the life sciences, advanced engineering and information technology arenas regular opportunities to interact with the faculty, research staff and students of one of the nation's top public universities. The focus of the BTR Park is on the development of mutually beneficial relationships that involve resident businesses, the University and the Kalamazoo community. The collaborations that result from these relationships can range from nanotechnology and environmental research to initiatives in manufacturing engineering or to the development of new products in the pharmaceutical arena.
SPI Pharma Grand Haven, MI	SPI Pharma is a registered FDA cGMP toll manufacturing facility specializing in inorganic chemical and pharmaceutical preparations. SPI Pharma services the pharmaceutical, food and other select industrial markets. Processing capabilities include re-packing, blending, milling, screening, drying, extrusion and various forms of granulation. Services include custom development or co-development, product scale-up, commercial manufacturing, pure toll manufacturing, custom manufacturing and materials sourcing. In addition to meeting high quality standards for pharmaceutical or food processing, Kosher certification is also available for most products.
NanoMed Pharmaceuticals Kalamazoo, MI	NanoMed Pharmaceuticals is an early-stage specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing improved therapeutic and diagnostic products to treat and detect cancer and other serious diseases. The company's core technology, Nanotemplate Engineering, is a nanoparticle manufacturing technology used to formulate small molecules, peptides, proteins, plasmid DNA and diagnostic agents. Nanotemplate Engineering technology is used to routinely and cost-effectively produce nanoparticles that mask the delivery-limiting characteristics of given drugs and enable targeted delivery of drugs to specific tissues and cells. The company is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan with research and development operations located at the University of Kentucky's Advanced Science & Technology Commercialization Center.
Eurofins AvTech Laboratories, Inc. Portage, MI	Eurofins AvTech Laboratories, Inc. is a full-service contract research organization serving the prescription pharmaceutical industry. A commitment to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance is paramount to the company. Utilizing state-of-the-art analytical technology, the company supports clients' needs as they discover and develop new pharmaceutical candidates for approval by regulatory agencies. The company works in support of pharmaceutical development every step of the way -- from animal to human testing -- developing analytical methods, measuring drug levels in plasma or tissue samples, and performing finished product testing. In-house techniques have the ability to use mass Spectrometry equipment and include HPLC utilizing both fluorescence and UV detection, dissolution testing, immunoassays, small molecule X-ray crystallography, radioanalysis (sample oxidation and liquid scintillation analysis), GC, GC/MS and LC/MS/MS.
CeeTox, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	CeeTox, Inc. is a contract research organization focused on in vitro toxicity screening of potential drug candidates and chemicals. CeeTox provides a unique and robust in vitro toxicity screening approach designed to improve the drug discovery process. Since its foundation in 2003, the company has developed a proprietary algorithm that incorporates multiple-endpoint analysis, dose-response profiles, Pgp interaction, solubility, metabolic stability and in vivo validation to provide an estimate of the sustained blood concentration in a rat 14-day repeat dose study where toxicity would first be expected to occur. CeeTox can improve the efficiency of early discovery research by providing data that allows teams to optimize safety and drug attributes simultaneously. The result is a reduced development time, a higher probability of success in preclinical animal testing and safer drugs.
Global Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Lawton, MI	Global Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. provides research and development assistance to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. The company has experience and expertise in all phases of pre-clinical, clinical, regulatory compliance and human resources. Global Pharmaceutical Services specializes in clinical development training, auditing, consulting, technology and product transfers. In addition, their specialization in assisting all companies, both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical, wishing to market and distribute products and technology in the major Far Eastern countries is highly sought after.
Covance Research Products Kalamazoo, MI	Covance Research Products is an industry leader providing purpose-bred research animals and related services to the biomedical research community. Covance Research Products offers Specific Pathogen Free rabbits, canines and nonhuman primates. The company also provides antibody products and services, transgenic colony management services and performs Innovative Surgery and Investigative Services medical device studies. Their AAALACi accredited production facilities, located throughout the continental United States, are overseen by attending staff veterinarians and AALAS-certified technicians. Covance Research Products has successfully established a pedigreed commercial rabbit colony and a Caesarean-derived rabbit colony, introduced a purpose-bred Mini-Mongrel and provided for commercial use timed-mated rabbits for teratology studies.
Honeywell Burdick & Jackson Muskegon, MI	Honeywell Burdick & Jackson produces a wide range of high purity solvent lines and DNA reagents for application in a variety of industries. Beginning in 1959, the company then known as Burdick and Jackson Laboratories began by manufacturing lab instruments, analytical reagents and fine organic chemicals. The company later transitioned its focus to develop high purity solvents and discontinued manufacturing fine organic chemicals. Burdick & Jackson brand products are now part of Honeywell Chemicals which also provides active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and fluorine chemistry. Honeywell Burdick & Jackson prepares solvents for HPLC, gas chromatography, pesticide residue analysis, biosynthesis and other applications requiring extremely low water content and reagents specifically processed and purified for oligonucleotide synthesis. Industries served include academic, biotechnology, chemical, environmental, food, industrial, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and research.
Michigan High Throughput Screening Center Kalamazoo, MI	The Michigan High Throughput Screening Center offers state-of-the-art High Throughput Screening (HTS) technology to public research institutions and biotechnology companies to identify potential leads for drug discovery and develop chemical research tools to explore biochemical and metabolic pathways.  The have experience in developing, validating and implementing HTS assays for a broad range of drug targets in central nervous system disease, inflammation, infectious diseases and oncology. A not-for-profit contract research laboratory, the center works on a fee for service basis. The center is a member of the Michigan Core Technology Alliance, a consortium of research laboratories with the goal of developing technologically sophisticated core facilities to enhance life sciences research and product development throughout Michigan.
KAR Laboratories, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	KAR Laboratories, Inc. was established in response to a need for a variety of environmental laboratory services not available to area companies.  Early work at KAR Laboratories emphasized industrial formulations, quality control, forensic investigations and agricultural chemicals. It has since expanded to include clinical and environmental analyses and pharmaceutical testing services using FDA GLP protocols.  Services are provided to all types of industry, municipalities, consultants and commercial establishments, as well as to individuals and regulatory agencies.  KAR Laboratories supports laboratory cooperation and competition, and embraces other laboratories to use their services as a subcontractor.
PharmOptima Portage, MI	PharmOptima provides clients with multidisciplinary input to solve research and development issues. PharmOptima focuses on the mid to late phases of drug discovery between target identification and selection of lead compounds, helping clients choose the best candidates to accelerate drug development and increase chances for clinical success. They also provide consultation and laboratory support for target selection and HTS assays. They help their clients save time and money by selecting the best drug candidates and identifying potential problems early. PharmOptima's scientists have a successful research and development track record in cardiovascular, central nervous system, cancer, dermatology, and infectious diseases.
Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center Kalamazoo, MI	The Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) of Western Michigan University is a commercially focused and science-driven translational research center. BRCC dedicates its pharmaceutical expertise and resources to the commercialization of promising life science discoveries and the growth of Michigan's life sciences business sector. The services offered by BRCC include startup and gap funding assistance, biolaunch and pharmaceutical development services and the networking support of the Core Technology Alliance.
Radio Frequency Identification Technology Center Kalamazoo, MI	The Radio Frequency Identification Technology Center's focus is to explore ways that West Michigan can become a center for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) by enhancing the growth of existing technology companies as well as starting new ones. RFID is a business sector heralded as a quantitative force on world industry, particularly in manufacturing and distribution industries. Today, many firms are investigating RFID as an alternative to other automated identification and data collection technologies such as barcodes. The RFID Center is positioned to be the facilitator in educating businesses, illustrating upcoming opportunities, exposing staff and executives to the potential of RFID and helping these individuals and companies successfully implement their RFID initiatives.
Proteos, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Proteos, Inc., provides expertise in three areas of protein science: Custom Services in Protein Expression and Production, Protein Products and Translational Research for Commercialization. A service-oriented company, they offer customers input ranging from consultation on strategies covering all aspects of protein expression, production and purification to service and research that produces high quality proteins and peptides. Proteos applies a battery of analytical procedures to assure the quality of its products, including protein sequencing and mass spectroscopy. They also aid in assay development and application of given protocols as part of quality assurance. The company has now begun to develop protein products, the first being recombinant human renin. Proteos partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as with universities and government agencies, to explore new protein therapeutic products.
Micromyx, LLC Kalamazoo, MI	Micromyx, LLC is a microbiology services company specializing in anti-infective discovery and development for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and animal health industries. A unique contract research organization, Micromyx offers clients documented, top-of-the-line laboratory services from experts who have successfully gained FDA approval of new antibiotics. Micromyx gives customized client services -- either stand-alone assay services or collaborative discovery programs for exploratory projects. The services supplied by the company include microbiology laboratory, biochemistry and molecular biology and consulting services for all areas of antimicrobial discovery and development.
AureoGen Biosciences Kalamazoo, MI	AureoGen Biosciences' principal goal is the development of innovative genetic engineering technologies for the discovery and production of cyclic peptide-based drugs. Utilizing recent advances in the understanding of the biology and genetics of cyclic peptide producing organisms, AureoGen is developing a set of genetic tools that will greatly reduce the production cost of cyclic peptide-based drug molecules requiring structural modifications. AureoGen's technology allows for efficient and cost-effective in-depth exploration of the pharmacological properties of virtually any cyclic peptide, as well as simple and economical generation of entirely novel cyclic peptides. In addition, a recent partnership with a Japanese biotech firm has enabled AureoGen to work on genetically engineering anti-fungal drugs that are hoped to attack infections developed by people undergoing treatment for diseases such as cancer and AIDS.
S & J Laboratories Portage, MI	S & J Laboratories, Inc. is an independent, privately owned laboratory that specializes in the analysis of foods, feed, ingredients, pharmaceutical samples, textile materials and environmental samples. They are committed to providing the highest quality and most cost effective product testing, in-depth research and consulting services. Using state-of-the-art technology, professionally trained scientists and technicians work hard to meet the demands of their customers. S & J Laboratories serves a diverse range of clients located throughout the United States, including companies of all types and sizes and in various industries.
Bridge Organics Vicksburg, MI	Bridge Organics specializes in the design, development and engineering of chemical processes for production plant introductions. This research company is engaged in the preparation of complex organic compounds and development of chemical process for plant introduction. Bridge Organics' services are offered to companies who would like to develop a new process or would like to improve their particular process for manufacturing a chemical (primarily to increase capacity or reduce costs), but who do not have R&D personnel available for such a task.
NephRx Kalamazoo, MI	NephRx is a biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of therapeutic products for the treatment of kidney failure/disease and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including mucositis, Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Their portfolio of kidney and gastric growth factors is well covered by patents and patent disclosures in the United States and key countries throughout the world. The company has made significant progress demonstrating the efficacy of its lead product, a kidney growth factor peptide, in two animal models for acute renal failure. NephRx's second lead product, AMP-18, is a gastric growth factor that has been demonstrated in studies to repair the gastrointestinal tract of animals with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, mucositis or gastric ulcers and possibly chronic wounds. NephRx is interested in the possibility of co-development relationships, by drug delivery or indication with other pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
Intertek Etl Semko Grand Rapids, MI	Intertek Etl Semko is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. The global company manages over 250 laboratories and 510 offices in more than 99 countries. Local services support its worldwide efforts through product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance/benchmark testing. Intertek Etl Semko's manufacturing and retail clients rely on them to test their products to specific market requirements in order to provide global certification marks of proof of compliance to market or industry standards. Products tested are not limited to but include medical devices, telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, household appliances, HVAC, lighting and building products.
MedElute Kalamazoo, MI	MedElute is developing a drug-eluting product to treat post-surgical adhesions (scars that form abnormal connections between tissue surfaces) using a highly novel anti-platelet approach.
Michigan Animal Models Consortium Grand Rapids, MI	The Michigan Animal Model Consortium (MAMC) at the Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) provides mouse modeling outsourcing resources. A member of the Core Technology Alliance and VARI Germline Modification lab, MAMC services include mouse model development for the study of human diseases, mouse and rat cytogenetics for the study of chromosomal abnormalities, mouse embryo cryopreservation and mouse transgenics. In addition, robotic DNA extraction from tail biopsies is performed.
BioMedPharmIS Kalamazoo, MI	BioMedPharmIS provides customized information solutions to make companies stand apart and gain recognition as leaders in their biomedical or pharmaceutical niche. Their team of physicians, Pharm.D.'s, Ph.D. scientists, research librarians and highly trained literature researchers offer the expertise that only veteran professionals can provide. Areas of BioMedPharmIS' research support includes pharmaceutical discovery and development, clinical trial conduct and expert reports, technical, technical assessment and evaluation of licensing opportunities and creation of product databases. In addition, BioMedPharmIS also provides marketing advice to ensure that companies have the most comprehensive information to make the right marketing decisions.
OtoMedicine, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Founded in 2006 and based on over two decades of research at the University of Michigan, OtoMedicine, Inc. aims to become the leading provider of medicines to prevent, treat and cure hearing loss. The company's lead product, AuraquellTM, a proprietary combination of micronutrients, significantly reduces noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) suffered by individuals continually exposed to loud noise in their work or recreational activities.
zuSyn, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	zuSyn, Inc. concentrates on the development of anticancer drugs. zuSyn is a subsidiary of zuChem, Inc., an Illinois-based venture-backed company that works on sugar technology for the food and pharmaceutical industries. zuSyn focuses on specific drug discovery opportunities. More specifically, the company uses proprietary glycochemistry in order to modify known natural product scaffolds with the intention of producing new drug candidates with enhanced solubility, bioavailability and broader indications.
ProNAi Therapeutics, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	ProNAi Therapeutics, Inc. is an emerging biopharmaceutical company that is leveraging its novel and proprietary nucleic acid-based interfering technology, DNAi, to advance a next generation of therapies that target DNA for patients with cancer and other complex genetic diseases. Their research has resulted in molecules that are employed to isolate compromised DNA and thereby silence and destroy diseased genes. ProNAi has a robust product pipeline of DNA-related therapies with the potential to treat multiple diseases. While the Company's initial clinical focus is in oncology, ProNAi believes its DNA-related therapies also have potential in other disease categories such as diabetes, Alzheimer's and inflammatory disease.
DSC Laboratories Muskegon, MI	DSC Laboratories manufactures pharmaceutical preparations, cleaning and polishing preparations and soaps and detergents. Their specialized pharmaceutical preparations center on prescription, over the counter, cosmetic and nutreceutical products. DSC Laboratories pharmaceutical product line includes, activated charcoal, analgesic creams, cough syrups and topical creams and lotions. Their services include an analytical lab, cGMP manufacturing facility, in-house testing and a microlab.
BioSTAT Consultants, Inc. Portage, MI	BioSTAT Consultants, Inc. is a contract statistical services organization devoted to providing customized statistical services to the toxicology and animal health industry. Their experienced staff of statisticians and network of skilled professionals understand the unique issues associated with the toxicological and animal health sciences. Studies of reproduction and development, safety pharmacology and long-term carcinogenicity, among others, provide distinctive issues that are not common to other fields of statistics.  Devoted to a single industry, BioSTAT is an expert in the unique statistical issues associated with toxicology and its regulatory guidelines. On a project specific basis or as a supplement to current resources, BioSTAT's comprehensive services are tailored to meet the specific needs of individual clients.
Northern Biomedical Research Muskegon, MI	Northern Biomedical Research, Inc. (NBR) is a state of the art laboratory mandated to supply in vivo support to the pharmaceutical industry for pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacokinetic evaluation of potential neuropharmaceuticals. NBR has been an innovator in the emerging field of central nervous system delivery of pharmaceuticals under GLP guidelines. Research is conducted in a variety of animal species including non-human primates, sheep, canines, swine, rabbits, guinea pigs, mice and rats. The facility's capabilities include a clinical pathology laboratory, a computerized tomography unit, a state of the art operating theater, electrophysiological testing, whole body perfusion and prosection facilities and a test article preparation suite with a Laminar Flow Hood.
Gene Markers, LLC Kalamazoo, MI	Gene Markers, LLC offers comprehensive gene expression research services along with research project design, data acquisition, analysis and presentation. The group is comprised of research scientists experienced in neuroscience and cell and molecular biology. Services provided include microarray expression profiling, Q-PCR analysis, nucleic acid isolation and advanced bioinformatics. Gene Markers performs their work at Western Michigan University's Genomics Facility.
AzoRx, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	AzoRx, Inc. is a leader in the development of novel small molecule pharmaceuticals to treat human disease and has lead programs currently focused on the development of therapeutic treatments for oncology. Current AzoRx programs address disease targets that are already validated in humans, have clear clinical development paths for significant unmet markets, and demonstrate AzoRx's capability to address side effects and/or enhance the therapeutic profile of current drug treatments. AzoRx's discovery process utilizes a number of technologies, including AzoRx's Aµ-Rx platform. This discovery platform involves scientific experience and knowledge as one key component providing a significant competitive advantage to other drug discovery approaches.
Michigan Antibody Technology Center Grand Rapids, MI and Ann Arbor, MI	The Michigan Antibody Technology Center (MATC) consists of two individual core locations - the Monoclonal Antibody Technology Core at the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids and the Hybridoma Core at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The MATC has extensive capabilities in generation, characterization, scale-up production and purification of a variety of mAbs using comprehensive cutting-edge technologies. The MATC strives to provide state-of-the-art antibody technologies and services to research scientists, to make human antibody fragments for clinical diagnostic and therapeutic applications and to advance bio-medical research and development. In addition, the facilities generate, characterize, produce and purify a wide variety of monoclonal antibodies.
Venomix, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Venomix, Inc. is a developer of the next generation of proprietary insecticide products. Based on spider-venom peptides, the company creates unique products that are highly effective against insects and related pest species, yet harmless to vertebrates, such as humans, cats and dogs. Its target markets include the agricultural, specialty non-crop and animal health sectors. Venomix has an ongoing development and licensing agreement with Chemtura.
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. Kalamazoo, MI	Metabolic Solutions Development Co. is developing innovative therapeutics for the treatment of diabetes and progressive cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in their early state. Their differentiated approach utilizes a different pharmacological path in treatment of diseases in the Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes.
Aursos, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Aursos, Inc. is working on the development of the black bear parathyroid hormone (PTH) for the treatment of osteoporosis which afflicts up to 40 million Americans, with post-menopausal women being the group most affected.
Emiliem, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	Emiliem, Inc.'s development strategy involves molecularly targeted therapies for specific cancers combined with biomarkers (diagnostics) to select patients most likely to respond to the innovative treatments and to monitor the mechanism of action of the drugs. The company also focuses on reducing the toxicity of its drugs through both a targeted design and patient selection process and closely monitoring patient response with safety biomarker assays.
MuciMed, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI	MuciMed, Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing mucin proteins for the treatment of gastrointestinal disease. MuciMed's objectives are to develop novel protein therapeutics for the important treatment of Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, and other colitides collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Manufacturing
Medbio, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Medbio, Inc. focuses on innovative manufacturing solutions to produce medical and surgical disposables for the healthcare and biomedical industries. Their services include design for manufacturing, tool design and build, project management, specialized injection molding and assembly.  The Medbio team has vast experience working for both large and small medical OEMs and healthcare companies. Their facility has the capability to not only injection mold high tolerance parts in a clean room environment and under inert gas conditions, but also provide final assembly services in their class 10,000 clean room.  Medbio offers inventive techniques, unsurpassed customer service and aggressive turnaround on both tooling and molding projects for their clients.
Stephenson & Lawyer, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Stephenson & Lawyer, Inc. is a full service distributor and fabricator of flexible plastic foams. The company is well renowned for maintaining high quality standards in their fabrication of products made from a variety of flexible foams. The company manufactures both simple and complex designs -- from prototype to high volume production. Dating back to the 1920s, Elmer E. Stephenson and Edward L. Lawyer began their business supplying natural fills for furniture. With the backing of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Stephenson & Lawyer began to distribute an Airfoam, an innovative product in 1946. Since then, the company has grown to become one of the top foam fabricators in the United States, serving a variety of markets ranging from aerospace and electronics to medical products.
AFTECH, Inc. Rockford, MI	AFTECH, Inc. provides top quality products and services that meet or exceed their customer's expectations. AFTECH adheres to a documented quality system while achieving continuous growth and improvement. Services include die cutting, stamping plastic components, fabricating and assembly. AFTECH carries materials for various industries, including the medical and chemical industries. Materials offered provide dimensional stability, bio-compatibility, sterilization and corrosion resistance.
Unifab Corp. Portage, MI	Unifab Corporation focuses on light metal manufacturing, including animal care and biomedical equipment, cabinets, enclosures and contract manufacturing and fabrication. The company originally began as a manufacturer of 16-18 passenger buses but has withstood the test of time by branching into other industries. While still making aluminum steps for commercial delivery vehicles, the company also fabricates auto industry components, missile system components, cabinets and enclosures for electronics, refrigeration recovery equipment and RV industry components. For animal clinical care and biomedical research, the company manufactures cages, cage accessories, racks, carts, feeders, restraints and replacement casters.
Cytec Corp. Kalamazoo, MI	Cytec Industries is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals and materials companies. A major competitor in all of their principal specialty product lines, they are frequently the technology leader in the markets they serve. Cytec is dedicated to helping their customers achieve their business objectives by developing high-quality products that improve their products and manufacturing process performance. The diverse portfolio of products offered by Cytec Industries is supported by vertical integration, which distinguishes them from most other specialty chemical companies. Its growth strategies are based on developing technologically advanced customer solutions for global markets, including aerospace, coatings, mining, plastics and water treatment.
Eimo Technologies Vicksburg, MI	Eimo Technologiesis a research and development engineering facility that offers custom injection molding services and tool manufacturing capabilities. The facility is able to produce prototype parts, low and high production volumes and complicated assemblies.
Ottawa Plastics, Inc. Wayland, MI	Ottawa Plastics, Inc. provides custom molded components and engineering services to the plastics industry. They operate under sound quality systems, world class molding principles and solid engineering disciplines. The company's focus lies on the process development and testing of injection molds for tool and die companies. This allows their customer's die shop to validate and correct the constructed mold before the customer takes delivery. Ottawa Plastics mainly focuses on automotive and consumer products, but also makes industrial, agricultural and municipal goods.
Komodo Pharmaceutical Services, LLC Kalamazoo, MI	Komodo Pharmaceutical Services, LLC specializes in the manufacture and distribution of over-encapsulation products call CT Caps. The patented product is a tablet-shaped gelatin capsule, used to disguise research medications, and is particularly effective for blinded studies comparing new medication to either a placebo or comparative product. CT Caps reduce the number of doses required for patients in clinical studies, lower the cost of clinical studies and significantly reduce clinical trial time.
Action Packaging Caledonia, MI	Action Packaging provides customized packaging solutions. Beginning with a comprehensive analysis of customer needs, their packaging solutions go beyond protecting the customers' product to increasing their bottom line. Located in the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area, they are geographically positioned to service the Midwest with a variety of products and services. Their packaging experience is as diverse as the industries served -- from automotive to chemical to metal working to pharmaceutical.
Burke E. Porter Machinery Company Grand Rapids, MI	Burke E. Porter Machinery Company is synonymous with worldwide leadership in the development of advanced electrical, mechanical and software solutions for automotive test systems. Burke E. Porter Machinery Company has built test systems and test standards for over fifty years. These systems cover the gamut of automotive testing -- ranging from alignment, brake test and tire assembly production machines to dynamometers -- to a variety of specialty machines. Each test system is individually designed to their client's application and quality control system.  Burke E. Porter Machinery is committed to meeting the demands for comfort, safety, quality, and efficiency of customers and government agencies alike.
Grand Rapids Foam Rubber Company Grand Rapids, MI	Grand Rapids Foam Rubber Company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing the highest quality flexible foam products available. They offer reduced overall supply chain costs by coupling their unique brand of quality and design expertise with just-in-time delivery throughout the United States and Mexico. Products available service a multitude of industries -- from entertainment to transportation, to consumer to medical. Specifically, for the healthcare industry, Grand Rapids Foam Rubber Company is a FDA approved manufacturer that supplies its customers with everything from hospital mattresses and cervical pillows to wheelchairs and other personal products.
ThermoForms, Inc. Kentwood, MI	ThermoForms, Inc. is a full service manufacturer that specializes in vacuum forming, plastic fabrication, assembly, die cutting, pressure forming and multi-out computer numerical control fabrication. They offer material selection and development, design, prototyping, production and after market service. Industries served include contract office furniture, healthcare, packaging, general industrial and consumer. ThermoForms' products include the microscope elevation stacker, bicycle locker end panel, mobile medical cart tray top and various office amenities.
Welch Laboratories Holland, MI	Welch Laboratories concentrates on tolling services for the pharmaceutical industry. The company boasts a current good manufacturing practice facility to meet the growing demand for high volume chilsonation. By remaining focused on their core competency, they have developed and refined processing techniques for more efficient cleaning and product changeover, resulting in a higher, more responsive service level. Today, Welch Laboratories has grown to become a global leader in high quality roller compaction and serves an increasing number of Fortune 500 and middle market consumer packaged good companies. Welch Laboratories produces prescription and over the counter medications, vitamins, starch-based products, detergents, minerals, nutritionals, supplements, foods and selected specialty compounds.
Enterprise Tool & Die Grandville, MI	Enterprise Tool and Die consistently produces quality tool and die which precisely meet its clients' requirements for design, quality, delivery and service. Enterprise offers their customers a unique combination of experience and tradition with technical innovation. From machinist to designer to diemaker, employees exemplify workmanship and a commitment to customer service.
Amerikam Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Amerikam Inc. designs, develops and manufactures industrial valves, industrial fittings, precision machined components and assembled products. Their work is primarily completed in brass and stainless steel, but they also have experience in a wide range of other materials including carbon steel and non metals. Amerikam designs and develops flow solutions for industrial and retail applications, applies precision machining complicated geometry to metals and specializes in patented ceramic valve applications. Amerikam's products are ceramic valve technology, retail valves and diverters, pressure balancing and medical products which include cannula components and assemblies.
Rapid Die & Engineering, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Rapid Die & Engineering, Inc. supplies tools that are tailored to the needs of the injection molding and die casing industries. Their products include plastic molds, die cast dies, deep hole drilling, duplicating and compression molds and are used by customers who supply parts to the world's leading automotive, appliance, furniture, electronics and other cutting-edge manufacturers. Rapid Die & Engineering, Inc. provides a level of performance, workmanship and responsive service that is uncommon in the industry.
Cascade DieCasting Grand Rapids, MI	Cascade DieCasting provides superior quality aluminum and zinc die castings, assemblies and other non-ferrous products. Each die casting is created by experienced engineers employing the latest technologies to establish the most efficient and effective ways to meet their customers' specific needs. The Cascade DieCasting team of experts utilizes quality systems and non-ferrous processes while continually upgrading their capabilities. As a result, they are recognized as one of the most progressive die casting companies serving manufacturers located throughout North, Central and South America.
PureFlex, Inc. Kentwood, MI	PureFlex, Inc. is a world leading manufacturer of high performance fluoropolymer and composite products and technologies. PureFlex specializes in the manufacturing of fluid handling and sealing products specifically designed for the chemical, pharmaceutical and ultra-pure related industries. Their specific products include a large selection of high-purity hoses, fittings and advanced composite valves. The company's products are viewed as technically innovative, safe and dependable by their customers.
Hilco Plastic Products Co. Grand Rapids, MI	Hilco Plastic Products Co. is a leading custom injection molder of high-temperature thermoplastics. The company is often commissioned to perform prototype moldings of initial parts samples. Hilco is also able to provide material that combines tensile strength with elongation properties. Hilco offers axial and torsional vibration tests, continuous bench endurance tests and accelerated engine and endurance test on parts.
Surefil LLC Grand Rapids, MI	Surefil LLC is a privately held contract manufacturer providing custom filling solutions to the personal care and medical products industries. Their manufacturing facility is pharmaceutical grade and can produce medical gels, liquids, lotions, mouthwash, shampoos and conditioners. Surefil's services include product formulation, raw materials procurement, manufacturing, order fulfillment and product testing. Their state-of-the-art facilities are approved by the FDA and are alcohol registered with the State of Michigan.
Cascade Engineering Grand Rapids, MI	Cascade Engineering is a leader in engineered plastic systems and components. The company provides innovative expertise and intelligent solutions for the automotive, materials, solid waste and industrial markets. Their capabilities range from compounding and testing, integrated design analysis and prototyping to large tonnage molding and plastics processing. Cascade Engineering's participation in global partnerships enables them to provide leading-edge products and services, while maintaining a strong commitment to lean manufacturing and environmental standards.
Pliant Plastics Corporation Spring Lake, MI	Pliant Plastics Corporation is a custom injection molder of engineering grade thermoplastic resins. The company provides exceptional customer service and high quality products, utilizing a wide range of press sizes and rapid tool change systems. Pliant exists in a synergistic association with the Shape Corporation family of companies that includes: Shape, Finish, Light, Track, BR Metal, Bio-Solutions and Pliant Plastics. This symbiotic relationship networks services and manufacturing to maximize combined strengths, minimize costs and reduce development timelines for their customers. Pliant serves the automotive, furniture, medical and leisure industries.
LDI Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	LDI Inc. is a manufacturer of electromechanical devices utilized in every major industry, including automotive, all terrain vehicle, appliance, furniture, industrial, medical and aerospace. Research and development, design, engineering and manufacturing are integrated vertically to meet their customers' specific project needs. LDI manufactures motorized actuators, solenoids, electromechanical clutches, brakes, sensors, switches, lighting and injection molded components used in various applications around the world. Working closely with their customers, LDI has received numerous awards for quality, cost effectiveness and on-time delivery.
G&T Industries Grand Rapids, MI	G&T Industries is a collection of four successful manufacturing and distribution businesses: G&T Foam Products Group, World Resource Partners, Decorative Surfaces, Inc. and Marine Specialties Group. Through their diverse subsidiaries, G&T Industries offers a multitude of products and services, each embracing the quality and tradition of the company's heritage. For example, G&T foams are used in seating for homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals and theaters and boast the most innovative foam pouring advantages.
Precision Aerospace Grand Rapids, MI	Precision Aerospace Corporation performs machining, stamping, welding, assembly, testing, extensive layout and inspection of medium to high complexity mechanical aircraft components and assemblies. The company serves over two dozen aircraft customers and approximately ten non-aerospace customers, including medical instrument consumers. Precision Aerospace's services include machining of all aerospace alloy materials, Computer Numerical Controlled Swiss and multi axis turning, thermal cycling stress relieving and reverse engineering. Products include the stamping and machining of high permeable magnetic alloys, gyroscope rotors, exotic alloys, port caps, mounting flanges and obsolete legacy product.
The Tech Group Walker, MI	The Tech Group is a global custom injection molder offering contract manufacturing solutions for the healthcare and consumer industries. The Tech Group has a reputation for providing a competitive advantage with their continual technical commitment to improve each phase of new product development. Their services range from design conceptualization to scale-up in support of full commercialization. With 14 world-class manufacturing facilities around the world, including Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Tech Group is positioned to handle the most complex projects. Their facilities are FDA registered, 9001/9002/14001 ISO certified, EN46002 and cGMP compliant. In the healthcare market, they are a Class II and Class III medical devices manufacturer who produces the highest quality injection molded elastomeric components and devices for injectable drug delivery and designs and manufactures superior pharmaceutical seals.
Kent Manufacturing Grand Rapids, MI	Kent Manufacturing Company, a family-owned corporation operating in West Michigan since the 1940's specializes in the conversion of pressure sensitive adhesive and flexible materials for applications across a wide range of industries -- automotive, medical, electrical, open office furniture and general industrial.  The ISO/TS 16949:2002 compliant company offers laminating, specialty converting, die cutting, custom slitting and laser cutting/prototype services.  Committed to quality, Kent Manufacturing has invested in fully deployed ERP software, Intranet and Extranet applications for their business partners and state of the art production equipment.  For the medical industry, Kent Manufacturing offers certified materials and everything needed for fast precision assembly. Products are specifically designed for skin contact, joining, sealing, gasketing, vibration damping and surface protection solutions.
Dienetics Jenison, MI	Dienetics provides high quality steel rule dies. Cutting service is also available. Dienetics has the experience and production capacity to satisfy any company's needs -- small or large. Dienetics services a worldwide distribution area that includes Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Wright Coating Company Kalamazoo, MI	The Wright Coating Company, located in Kalamazoo, is an applicator of specialty coatings and value-added services for metal formers and end use customers. Their customers include the auto/transportation, office furniture and medical equipment industries. Founded more than 26 years ago, the quality system used by the company is ISO 9001:2000 registered.
Michigan Good Manufacturing Practices facility (Grand River Aseptic Pharmaceutical Packaging) Allendale, MI	In 2006, two members of the Core Technology Alliance (CTA), Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and the Van Andel Institute, established the Michigan Good Manufacturing Practices facility (MGMP), which will operate under the business name Grand River Aseptic Pharmaceutical Packaging. Slated for completion during the summer of 2007 on the campus of GVSU, the MGMP will help meet a nationwide need for sterile filling and packaging of drugs used in small scale clinical trials. The CTA plans to market and promote the new facility's operations as aseptic fill/finish services for small pharmaceutical firms, educational institutions and government entities.
Medical Device
Stryker Corporation Kalamazoo, MI	At the forefront of medicine's most promising solutions, Stryker Corporation is a leader in the worldwide orthopaedic market. Stryker Corporation is one of the preeminent medical products and services companies in the world. They continually endeavor to achieve superior clinical results and push the frontiers of medical research while maintaining uncompromising clinical integrity. Dr. Homer Stryker, an orthopaedic surgeon from Kalamazoo, Michigan, founded the company in 1941 to manufacture his inventions that met his patients' needs and made surgery and recovery simpler, faster and more effective. Today, Stryker Corporation is a worldwide leader in the medical device industry. Company growth has come from offering an unparalleled variety of high quality, innovative products and services and from the dedication of each of the Company's employees to help people around the world lead more active and satisfying lives.
Stryker Medical Portage, MI	Stryker Medical manufactures medical beds and stretchers for the comfort and security of patients. Stryker Medical is an undisputed industry leader in patient handling equipment. They are also innovators in creating hospital beds, stretchers and furniture products that are easier on caregivers by enhancing their designs with smart ergonomic and advanced mobility features.
Medtronic Grand Rapids, MI	Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, provides lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. Their technology, products, therapies and services are used to treat conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders and vascular illnesses with the goal of alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Medronic has manufacturing facilities not only in Grand Rapids, Michigan but throughout the world. Their cardiac products include implantable pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac ablation catheters, monitoring and diagnostic devices, cardiac resynchronization devices and heart valve products for replacement and repair. Vascular products include coronary, peripheral and neurovascular stents, stent graft systems for diseases and conditions throughout the aorta and distal protection systems.  For neurological conditions, Medronic offers neurostimulation, drug pump and infusion therapies for chronic pain, Parkinson's disease and other common movement disorders and diagnostics and therapeutics for gastrointestinal and urological conditions. Medronic is also a world leader in diabetes management and offers products that treat a variety of disorders of the cranium and spine.
Herman Miller, Inc. Zeeland, MI	Herman Miller, Inc., creates great places to work through the design, manufacture and distribution of furnishings, interior products and related services. Through problem-solving research and design, the company seeks to develop innovative solutions to real needs in working, healing, learning and living environments. Herman Miller offers furniture management services, strategic facilities consulting and leasing options. Their products include office and healthcare furniture systems and accessories; freestanding furniture products for office, healthcare, and learning environments; office and institutional seating; small office, home office and residential furniture; and filing and storage products.
Stryker Instruments Kalamazoo, MI	Stryker Instruments, a division of Stryker, is a leader in creating surgical instruments that make surgery more efficient, reduce trauma and improve techniques. Stryker Instruments is known for a wide range of innovative operating room products, from leading power tools to advanced systems for waste management, irrigation, personal protection and pain management. Stryker Instruments, the leader in cordless power, produces heavy duty surgical power tools, including surgical handpieces and drills, that advance orthopaedics with the power, speed, versatility, reliability and performance. Operating room products include orthopaedic saws, cast removal equipment, pulsed irrigation for ultimate bone cleaning and bone cement systems. Pain management systems are designed to continuously deliver a controlled amount of pain medication directly to the surgical area for post-op pain management. The goal at Stryker Instruments is to improve the surgical experience by developing medical surgical instruments that are more reliable, more intuitive and less complicated to use.
ATEK Medical Manufacturing Grand Rapids, MI	ATEK Medical Manufacturing is a complete solutions provider for contract manufacturing needs, including product launches, assembly, supply chain management and distribution. ATEK offers rapid and customized solutions and prototypes, manual assembly of low-volume specialty items, high-volume automated production and cost reduction in the supply chain and manufacturing process. ATEK specializes in medical devices, primarily bypass accessories. Other services offered are mechanical and electrical assemblies, wire assemblies, control boxes, electronic wired assemblies, communications products, instrumentation, firearms and more.
Phadia US, Inc. Portage, MI	Phadia AB holds the world leadership position in research and development of blood testing products and instrumentation to aid in the accurate diagnosis of allergy. Phadia AB is headquartered in Uppsala Sweden, with United States' operations based in Portage, MI. Phadia AB has made testing for allergies safe, simple and accurate with groundbreaking technology that puts the latest generation of automated ImmunoCAP instrumentation into laboratories of every size, including those in physician offices, to aid in the management of common childhood disease, upper respiratory disease and lower respiratory diseases. Phadia AB allergy test systems, along with all their components, are standardized against World Health Organization reference preparations for reproducible, reliable results.
TEKNA Kalamazoo, MI	TEKNA is a full service product design consulting firm offering extensive product development, industrial design, analytical engineering, materials, process development, rapid prototyping and assembly. TEKNA's ability in industrial design has helped them to launch numerous products since their foundation in 1988. The engineering staff at the firm has a broad range of experience in the medical product, packaging, consumer products and office furniture industries. TEKNA offers complete OEM manufacturing in-house assembly and distribution services. In addition, TEKNA is FDA registered and TUV certified for medical electrical assembly.
Stryker Interventional Pain Kalamazoo, MI	Stryker Interventional Pain Management specializes in early pain management treatment that uses less invasive solutions yielding more effective management of pain. They offer a wide range of innovative products, from minimally invasive surgical tools to unique pain management systems. The Radiofrequency Lesion Generator by Stryker is a universal device for minimally invasive pain treatment that uses a thermosensor in the probe to control tissue temperature. The DEKOMPRESSOR helps patients suffering from low back and leg pain due to contained disc herniations, especially for those who have failed conservative treatments and are interested in trying minimally invasive options prior to considering traditional back surgery. Other products include the Discmonitor Discography System, the Oste-Mend Vertebral Access and Biopsy System and the Spineplex.
Micro Machine Company Kalamazoo, MI	Micro Machine Company is a certified contract manufacturer of close tolerance components, instruments and devices for the medical, orthopedic, aerospace, transportation, equipment manufacturing and pump and fluid control industries. The company offers a wide spectrum of precision machining and finishing operations and specializes in lower volume complex assemblies. Micro Machine Company's capabilities encompass EDM, CNC Milling and CNC Turning. Turning and finishing operations include polishing, passivation, laser etching, heat treating, packaging and vendor managed inventory.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Kalamazoo, MI	Fisher Scientific's global service brands provide a complete portfolio of high-end analytical instruments, as well as laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services for research, safety, healthcare and science education. Along with Thermo Scientific, Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, enabling their customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their customers include pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. From complex research and discovery to disposable laboratory glassware to laboratory software products, their industry-leading instruments and analytical tools help answer their clients' questions of "what is it?" and "how much is there?."
Envirotronics, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Envirotronics is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and modification of environmental test chambers, controllers, vibration tables, test fixtures and more. Their environmental test chambers provide test capabilities for temperature, humidity, vibration, altitude and thermal shock. Models include portable shock chambers, burn-in chambers, custom equipment, fluid chillers, air burn-in systems, SAE dust chambers, combustion air units, automotive test systems, drive-in chambers, conditioned rooms and forced air ovens. All Envirotronics equipment is manufactured in compliance with the appropriate military standards, ASTM specifications and customer requirements.
Alliant Engineering Kalamazoo, MI	Alliant Engineering provides turnkey product development services to the automotive, medical and furniture markets. Services are provided in each phase of the product development cycle. The Alliant team consists of licensed professional engineers, multiple patent holders and a Certified Solid Works Professional. Keystone Product Development, a business unit of Alliant Engineering, is dedicated to providing development, supply chain management and contract manufacturing services for products and has extensive experience and resources in medical device development and manufacturing.
Davis Dental Laboratory Wyoming, MI	Davis Dental Laboratory is positioned on the leading edge of evidence-based dentistry. They possess outstanding technical capabilities in both crown/bridge and removable oral restorations. Their commitment to dental education and participation in dental study groups provides an opportunity to closely interact with dentists across a wide spectrum of specialties. Davis Dental Laboratory is experienced in fixed and removable prosthetics, cosmetics orthodontics, implants and snoring/sleep appliances. As part of the Dental Service Group network of laboratories, Davis Dental Laboratory is positioned to exchange ideas and lead the industry in technological advancements.
Stryker Osteosynthesis Portage, MI	Stryker Osteosynthesis is a division of Stryker Corporation, specializing in traumatology and craniomaxillofacial products. Stryker Osteosynthesis products are sold worldwide through sales subsidiaries and distributors. As demonstrated by their wide range of quality products, Stryker Osteosynthesis is a highly innovative company that responds rapidly to market needs through its modern production technologies, maintenance of the highest quality standards and constant improvements to all internal processes. Through close collaboration with worldwide renowned surgeons, Stryker Osteosynthesis has gained a well-earned reputation as one of the market leaders for all trauma-related and craniomaxillofacial products.
Thierica Equipment Group Grand Rapids, MI	Built on a manufacturing tradition of high quality decorative painting equipment, Thierica Equipment Group has evolved into being the world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and service of custom finishing systems. They are a single source of integrated and automated finishing equipment and technologies. Their services include custom turnkey system designs and builds, individual equipment sales and services and short run production painting. The line of custom finishing systems produced by Thierica Equipment Group includes conveyors, spray booths, robotic turntables, ovens, air make-up systems, clean rooms and mask washers.
Jackson Products Belmont, MI	Jackson Products designs, manufactures and distributes a complete line of personal safety products for head, eye and face protection for the welding, construction and industrial markets. A worldwide distributor of innovative safety systems, Jackson Products prides itself in producing quality American-made safety products. Since 1924, their Huntsman welding helmets and products have set the industry standard for innovation, quality, comfort and reliability. Jackson Products also makes precision layout and measuring tools that simplify and economize the layout of pipe and structural steel joints. From personal protective products to tools that make your job less complicated, Jackson Products helps its customers get the job done.
Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. designs and manufactures rigid gas permeable contact lenses for worldwide distribution. Art Optical maintains the highest manufacturing standards, strives to lead the industry in innovative product design and is committed to increased automation and leading-edge research & development. Product designs include back toric, front toric, bi-toric, bifocal and multifocal.
Steelcase Grand Rapids, MI	Founded in 1912, Steelcase began their distinct line of furniture with their patented steel wastebasket. Almost a century later, their product line has spread to not only individual furniture pieces but to complete room solutions for everywhere from the laboratory to government facilities. Today, Steelcase employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and runs over 30 manufacturing facilities. Based in Grand Rapids, Steelcase offers a wide array of architectural solutions, office furnishings, lighting options, worktools and storage units. Steelcase has been the recipient of numerous awards, most recently receiving the 2006 Industrial Designer Society of America and Businessweek magazine IDEA Award, six 2006 Best of Neocon awards and a 2006 Neighborhood Environmental Partners Gold Award from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. At Steelcase, a long tradition of quality and innovation is combined with a strong commitment to integrity in all of their products and services.
Michigan Instruments Grand Rapids, MI	Michigan Instruments, Inc. designs and manufactures specialized medical equipment specific to the fields of cardiovascular medicine, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and respiratory therapy. The products are reputed to be of unparalleled quality by customers, associates and medical professionals throughout the world. Michigan Instruments operates under a ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, which provides continuous control over all activities that affect the quality of their products and services.  Records and documentation are maintained to provide complete device specification and history, demonstrate the achievement of product quality and prevent the occurrence of product deficiencies. Principal products include the Thumper CPR resuscitation system, training test lung with PneuView software and a CPR training mannequin.
Dill Instruments Kalamazoo, MI	Dill Instruments is an original equipment manufacturer of three unique product lines. The company's product line includes the Dill Linear Temperature Device, the Dill Flowmaster Flowmeter and the Dill UV Irradiator. The Dill Linear Temperature Device is an industrial temperature measurement sensor with all of the linearization and conditioning circuitry built into the probe. The Dill Flowmaster Flowmeter is a hand-held battery-operated flowmeter with no moving parts, utilized primarily in the pest control and lawn care industries. The Dill UV Irradiator is a thin-film ultraviolet irradiator, used to kill bacteria and inactivate viruses in biological fluids in the manufacture of vaccine and blood plasma products. Based upon these three product lines, Dill Instruments is seen as an innovator in its field.
Thermotron Industries Holland, MI	Thermotron Industries, a subsidiary of Venturedyne Ltd., is one of the world's premier manufacturers and suppliers of environmental testing, test system integration, screening, simulation equipment and vibration control systems. Thermotron focuses on identifying customer needs, producing superior testing equipment, customization, improving system efficiency, complimentary software and offering the most comprehensive service in the industry. Their product line spans from analytical laboratory instruments to electronics and automotive components to military hardware and sophisticated telecommunications equipment. Thermotron offers everything you need to utilize accelerated testing, including a full line of chambers and vibration systems that can be used for a variety of extreme stress testing and screening methods, including Highly-Accelerated Life Testing and Highly-Accelerated Stress Testing, consulting services and a Reliability Lab in Holland, Michigan.
Biotec Dental Zeeland, MI	Biotec Dental, a product line of the Royal Dental Group, is designed and manufactured for leading dental practices in Zeeland, Michigan. Biotec designs and manufactures a complete line of modular dental furnishings for dental operatories and sterilization areas. The product line's reputation is built on the ability to respond with custom dental cabinet solutions for individual needs. Biotec Dental designs treatment centers, divider and central consoles, accessory cabinets, sterilization centers, dental units and mobile cabinets.
Altus Industries Grandville, MI	Altus Industries specializes in the engineering, design and development of ergonomic products and proprietary ergonomic mechanisms. Altus' portfolio of products include point of care technology carts for the healthcare industry; adjustable tables, carts and seating for office use; and instructor's desks, lecterns and wheelchair accessible tables for use in the education field. Their products are designed and engineered with only the finest selection of materials, manufacturing processes and craftsmanship. Quality, reliability and customer satisfaction are Altus' primary objectives, along with consideration to aesthetics, comfort, adjustability and ergonomic disciplines.
Rose Technologies Grand Rapids, MI	Rose Technologies services medical device design, manufacturing and assembly automation needs. Rose Technologies partners with its clients for both short-term pilot runs and long-term production in their class 10,000 clean rooms. Their machine design staff offers their customers fully automated assembly equipment and simple fixtures and gauges. Rose Technologies can turn out a single piece prototype or a complete turnkey package of a new product. Rose Technologies is a registered FDA contract medical device manufacturer. They specialize in full cannula production, catheter tip formation, silicone encapsulation, tube drilling and punching, and wire reinforced tubes.
Conceivex, Inc. Saranac, MI	Conceivex, Inc. manufactures and distributes the Conception Kit ? a safe, effective and reasonably priced method to help couples overcome infertility in the privacy of their own homes. The Conception Kit is FDA cleared and CE approved.
Haworth, Inc. Holland, MI	As a leader in office furniture and architectural interiors, Haworth, Inc.'s products are marked by a lifetime of involvement in global trends and learning. Their corporate culture is determined to provide superior customer service, environmental responsibility and engineering innovation. After nearly sixty years in business, Haworth is lead by the people and principles that has made it one of the top manufacturers in the business. Haworth's lab testing exceeds the industry standard for performance and durability and has garnered the company the designation of being the industry's only Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award finalist, the only industry manufacturer to receive the Michigan Quality Leadership Award and the first in the industry to be certified in ISO 9000: 2000 and 14001. Haworth serves a variety of industries, including the healthcare industry.
Corium International Grand Rapids, MI	Corium International develops, engineers and manufactures drug delivery products and devices that utilize the skin and mucosa as a primary means of transport. Using its proprietary CORPLEX hydrogel technology, Corium develops and manufactures products that include prescription transdermal systems, over the counter (OTC) drug delivery systems, personal care and wound care products, products requiring pressure-sensitive adhesives and medical diagnostics and devices. With their manufacturing base located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and technological base in Menlo Park, California, Corium International is positioned to partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, OTC, cosmeceutical, medical device, diagnostic and wound care companies.
Vital Concepts, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI	Vital Concepts, Inc. is a world-wide developer, manufacturer and distributor of disposable medical devices world-wide concentrating on improved patient care and clinical effectiveness. Their products are marketed to the United States' domestic and international markets on a private label, OEM and contract manufacturing basis. The company was founded on the "R & D through listening" principle of establishing a close relationship with surgeons and operating room staff at a local hospital. As a result of this relationship, numerous products were developed, including one of the first disposable "trumpet valve" aspirator-irrigators which remains one of the best on the market today. Their product line includes laryngoscope blades for airway management, laparoscopic, filtration and fluid delivery products and surgical knives.
INRAD, Inc. Kentwood, MI	INRAD, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices serving the radiology and biopsy markets worldwide. The company's mission is to help reduce the uncertainty in diagnosis by providing devices that offer increased precision to the practitioner. Their products include core biopsy needles, FNA needles, guidewire introducer needles, tissue markers, echogenic needles, ultrasound covers and needle guides, an IV decanting set and an aspiration gun.
tesa tape, inc. Sparta, MI	tesa tape, inc. has been the pioneer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape technologies for over a century. Their tradition began in 1882 with a patent for the manufacture of medical adhesive dressings. With this invention came the knowledge and innovative thinking that has further developed numerous advanced adhesive tape solutions. Today, tesa tape produces and markets double-sided fastening tapes, masking tapes and associated products, packaging tapes and duct and specialty tapes. In addition to the medical industry, tesa tape services the appliance, automotive, defense, marine, painting and printing industries.
Clean Rooms International Grand Rapids, MI	Clean Rooms International designs and builds a wide variety of cleanroom components, workstations and air handling equipment. Their product line includes the Legend Cleanroom System, Supply Air Module (SAM) Fan Filter Units, ceiling systems, terminal diffusers and custom isolation systems and workstations. In addition to their standard product line, the company possesses the ability to conceptualize and customize an individualized cleanroom application. Clean Rooms International serves a broad industry base that includes aeronautics, automotive, healthcare, pharmaceutical, plastics and incubator companies.
American Seating Grand Rapids, MI	Founded in 1886, American Seating's first product was an innovative design of the combination desk/chair that positioned the company as an industry leader for over a century. American Seating continues to be a leading furniture provider for the education industry as well as for the sports, entertainment, transportation, health, commercial and government industries. Their product offering includes solutions for fixed seating, lecture halls, auditorium seating, sports stadiums, arenas and performing arts centers. American Seating stays ahead of emerging trends and provides its customers with an expanding product portfolio.
RX Optical Kalamazoo, MI	Rx Optical is a privately owned, Michigan-based company with over half a century of optical dispensing experience. Rx Optical offers products that are up-to-date with the newest technology available and that meet the needs of their patients. This is proven with the extensive collection of frames, lenses, contact lenses, sunglasses and safety glasses offered in every office, all of which include models offering the latest technological advances. Rx Optical also provides value-added services, such as co-management for laser vision correction, in order to be a complete eye care provider. Their network includes 41 office locations serving customers, as well as a full-service laboratory which produces hundreds of pairs of eyeglasses daily.