Biomerics Opens First European Facility

Biomerics, a contract interventional device manufacturer, has opened a new 2,000-square foot “Balloons & Balloon Catheters Centre of Excellence” in Galway, Ireland, the company’s first facility in Europe and second outside the U.S. after Costa Rica.
 
The new facility will be dedicated to balloon and balloon catheter development and manufacturing and extends the company’s Athens, Texas operations. The facility is expected to create about 40 jobs over the next five years.
 
“I am delighted to welcome Biomerics to Ireland and indeed to Galway where it has chosen to establish its Balloons & Balloon Catheters Centre of Excellence,” Galway-based Minister of State in the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton told the press. “This move brings with it the creation of 40 jobs providing new opportunities for people to work and live in Galway, which has a proven track record when it comes to providing a rich pool of talent with a highly skilled and educated workforce. Today’s announcement is a great achievement for the West of Ireland and signals a bright future for businesses across the country.”
 
Biomerics’ commercial director of interventional balloons Jhovanny Ortega will lead the new R&D facility dedicated to designing and developing complex balloon components. It will be equipped with multiple balloon-forming machines, state-of-the-art test equipment, and an ISO 13485:2016-certified cleanroom.
 
“Biomerics strongly believes in fielding teams with excellent skillsets. We think it is essential to use an exploratory approach to designing and developing balloon components for a variety of critical medical device applications,” said Biomerics CEO Travis Sessions. “Jhovanny and his team will be the key to success for this facility, and we have every belief that he will thrive. We are always looking for new ways to innovate as it is the lifeblood of any company and adding a location here in Ireland helps us magnify our efforts and strengthen our vision.”