New Medical Manufacturing Partner Evevo Launched to Focus on Start-Ups

Privately owned medical device company, Visura Technologies and YKK Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japan-based YKK Corporation announced the launch of Evevo Manufacturing LLC, to serve start-up medical device companies in the Minnesota region. Evevo is a jointly owned venture by YKK and Visura.
 
“Evevo Manufacturing’s focus will be on supporting start-up and emerging medical device companies that often have a difficult time finding and keeping attention of the contract manufacturing partners,” said Evevo VP of operations Irvin Pierskalla. “The entire Evevo team has extensive experience in the start-up world; we’ve ‘been there.’ When clients come to us, we understand the stage they’re at and will be able to work with them to form a manufacturing partnership that meets their goals.”
 
Start-up companies in the Minneapolis area and companies associated with the Minnesota Medical Alley companies will be able to find manufacturing support through Evevo.
 
“The launch of Evevo Manufacturing is extremely exciting and truly bridges the gap in our ecosystem. It is an important advancement for both YKK and Visura to invest in this joint venture and commit to further supporting Minnesota’s economy and emerging ventures,” said head of Medical Ally Starts, Frank Jaskulke.
 
President of YKK Corporation of America Jim Reed commented, “based on a proven technology and leadership team, YKK initially invested in Visura’s Series B financing round. Those discussions led to a unique opportunity for a joint partnership that brings YKK’s strong manufacturing history to the world of medical device contract manufacturing.”
 
“The opportunity to have YKK as a new investor in Visura and then partner to build a new manufacturer to serve start-up and young companies like us is incredible, “said Visura Technologies president and CEO Christine Horton.