Sterling, Mass.– BMP Medical announced today that it is expanding within its Sterling, Massachusetts facility. The 25,000 sq. ft. expansion will benefit customers by providing additional warehouse space for growing inventory needs, which will accelerate time to market. Previously, this space was occupied by a tenant. This is all part of a long-term strategic plan to address future growth. The total 80,000 sq. ft. facility offers: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product Design & Development Services, R&D Tooling, and Sterilization Services.
This all sits on the doorsteps of their 45-year anniversary as they look back on how fortunate they have been to have long-term customers that grow and continue to grow with them. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies.
Michael Faulkner, CEO and President of BMP Medical, commented, “When we purchased the new facility in 2018, it was with the understanding that we would require that space down the road as part of our strategic growth plan. Customers will benefit from our larger warehouse capacities as well as the extra drying hoppers we purchased for resins. The facility allows for BMP Medical, our existing customers, and future customers to experience continued growth.”
About BMP Medical
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic customers in need of injection molding and injection-blow molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis. Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; and FDA registered. Services Offered: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product design & development services, R&D tooling, and Sterilization services.
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Sterling, MA – January 13, 2023 – BMP Medical announces their 45th anniversary today. They are a global contract manufacturer servicing the medical device and medical diagnostic markets in all areas. Their services include; but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample- preparation devices, and lateral flow technologies.
While BMP Medical honors this milestone, they would also like to take a moment to recognize all of the dedicated employees and their tireless commitment to the company. BMP Medical would like to thank each member of their team for maintaining their commitment to excellence and striving to meet the highest quality standards for the critical applications within the medical industry that they manufacture for.
BMP Medical would also like to thank their loyal customers and the state of Massachusetts for their ongoing support. If not for the trust and support from their team and their customers, BMP Medical would not be the leading custom plastic manufacturer that they are today.
To mark this milestone, BMP Medical is launching a campaign to support these areas within the manufacturing industry as well as to support Veteran services.
“Leading OEM partners and innovators have placed their trust in our manufacturing facility and services since 1978,” explained Michael Faulkner, CEO and President of BMP Medical.
“What better way to celebrate 45 years of business than by giving back to our community and supporting a veteran service program. After all, the company was a veteran-founded business. BMP Medical is proud to mark this special occasion by partnering with local colleges who work tirelessly to support the education of students and enhancing veterans’ lives: UMass Lowell, Mount Wachusett Community College, plastic manufacturing training program.”
The campaign will conclude on Monday, January 10th with an employee-appreciation 45th anniversary event at the Sterling, Massachusetts facility. We will also have individual customer appreciation visits throughout the year.
About BMP Medical
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic customers in need of injection molding and injection-blow molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis. Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; and FDA registered. Services Offered: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, Product design & development services, R&D tooling, and Sterilization services.
December 13, 2022
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November 16, 2022
BMP Medical is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Carignan as Programs and Engineering Manager for BMP Medical.
Michael joined BMP Medical at its Sterling, Massachusetts plastic manufacturing hub facility, recently, as Programs and Engineering Manager. Prior to joining us, he was President of Wachusett Precision Tool, Inc. for five plus years, which he sold in 2022. Before that, he held Senior Engineering, Program Management, Director of Sales, as well as Business Development positions at formerly Nypro Healthcare Inc. (now Jabil) during his eighteen plus years with the company.
As a native to the New England area, Michael brings to his new position over thirty-three years of experience working across a large array of areas within the plastic manufacturing industry. He has been a part of several innovative programs for the healthcare and packaging industries that have helped to enhance everyday lives.
Michael Faulkner, CEO and President of BMP Medical, commented, “Michael Carignan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this important position, and has a successful background in the plastics industry. His experience in growing businesses and delivering excellent customer experience for demanding medical programs is second to none.
His appointment reflects BMP Medicals’ ambition to further develop and enhance programs and engineering solutions for our global customers. The appointment of Michael’s new position is all part of our continued commitment to deliver the highest level of quality for our strategic customers. On behalf of the BMP Medical team, I am delighted to welcome Michael to his new role.
In addition, I want to thank the exceptional involvement of our employees, that never stop working to drive the innovation that is crucial to the healthcare industry.”
Michael Carignan, Programs and Engineering Manager of BMP Medical commented, “Custom plastic contract manufacturer BMP Medical is a well-known family-owned business that I have worked with for over six years as a supplier, before joining the team full time. The company has a strong foundation of talented people and additional facility square footage with considerable opportunity for future growth. I’m happy to part of the BMP Medical team!”
About BMP Medical
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic customers in need of injection molding and injection-blow molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis. Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; and FDA registered. Services Offered: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product design & development services, R&D tooling, and Sterilization services.
By BMP Medical
July 14, 2022
BMP Medical; a US-based, global end-to-end custom plastic contract manufacturing partner in the medical device industry, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Faulkner to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. After holding several management positions since joining the team, John will now assume responsibility for all sales and marketing activities for the company.
“John brings a wealth of experience to the BMP Medical management team,” said Michael Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer & President. “We have long relied on John’s expertise in developing new strategic business and management programs, strengthening existing customer relations, and establishing new ones. His appointment reflects BMP Medical’s ambition to further develop our position globally, so we look forward to his contributions as the company continues to grow."
John knows BMP Medical inside and out because of his years with our tightly knit, family-owned business in the medical device industry. His past positions have given him a strong working knowledge of all program management aspects for medical device contract manufacturing within BMP Medical.
“I am excited in my new role with the BMP Medical team,” said John Faulkner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “BMP Medical has a successful track record of global growth. I look forward to collaborating with the team, expanding the company’s capabilities, and delivering improved productivity and performance for our customers into the future.”
John attended the University of Lowell, Southern New Hampshire University, and Lasell University, where he focused exclusively on Business Administration and Management. He also holds several licenses and certifications, such as a Managerial Leadership Professional Certificate, Leadership Development Program Certificate, Industrial Design and Plastic Product Design Certificates, Injection Molding Essentials License, and Math for Molders License.
About BMP Medical
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic customers in need of injection molding and injection-blow molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis. Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; FDA registered; and MedAccred certified. Services Offered: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product design & development services, R&D tooling, and Sterilization services.
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In 2021, BMP Medical began the process of implementing an DelmiaWorks manufacturing ERP execution MES/data-collection software. By mid-2022, the implementation is expected to be completed. DelmiaWorks real-time monitoring, project management, and cloud-based key features will allow BMP Medical to better serve leading medical device OEMs. For Real Time Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Financial Management, MFG Manufacturing & Scheduling, CRM & Sales Order Management, Quality & Compliance Management, Distribution & Warehouse Management, and every operation in between, DelmiaWorks will assist in the automation of our facility and shop floor processes. DelmiaWorks is considered the gold standard and has been exclusively focused on the manufacturing industry for almost 25 years.
Employees have been engaged in the training phase of the process in our new, on-site training facility. DelmiaWorks will eliminate manual processes and redundancies, reduce inventory carrying costs, increase operational efficiencies, protect brand integrity, and produce concise and accurate accounting.
“We are excited to expand our commitment to ensuring customers’ success with the launch of the DelmiaWorks program,” said Michael Faulkner, Chief Executive Officer & President of BMP Medical. “We are eager to optimize the DelmiaWorks software so we can maximize growth and profitability for our customers. The insights and efficiencies gained from DelmiaWorks will help us remain a global leader in customer plastic manufacturing.”
“The DelmiaWorks process is helping us to further streamline our program management systems and company-wide processes, and also to strengthen customer relationships and create new customer opportunities,” said John Faulkner, Sales & Program Manager.
About BMP Medical
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic customers in need of injection molding and injection-blow molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis. Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; FDA registered; and MedAccred certified. Services Offered: Class 7 Assembly, Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8), Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class 8), Custom Assembly & Packaging, Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM), Custom Injection Molding, DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing, FDA Registered Facility, Product design & development services, R&D tooling, and Sterilization services.
This plastic injection molding process guide is intended to provide useful information about injection molding considerations, processes, the primary work leading up to getting a mold on a press, and the many caveats that go into producing a finished molded part. We hope you find this guide useful. It is intended for potential customers, engineers, designers, and outsourcing purchasing professionals.
What is plastic injection molding?
Simply stated, the plastic injection molding process injects heated plastic substrates into a metal-tooled cavity of the desired shape and it is allowed to dry, cure, and set.
But not so quick—let’s do a deeper dive into the step-by-step processes and the caveats evolved throughout the entire process to manufacture a finished plastic injection-molded medical device.
The plastic injection molding manufacturing process is ideal for consistently producing finished components or parts in a cost-effective manner. The up-front tooling process can be rather costly, so it is really only suitable for medium- to large-volume manufactured parts. This manufacturing process produces very little material waste, and the leftover thermoplastics can be recycled.
SIM
Scientific injection molding (SIM) is a data-driven, scientific approach. Cycle times are minimized, machine efficiencies are improved, and productivity is increased. Scientific injection molding is a strong tool supporting the objectives and practices of a lean manufacturing culture. SIM reduces or eliminates many of the forms of waste by providing a robust, predictable molding process.
Plastic injection molding guide process:
First, based on your CAD drawings and 3D printed prototype, a decision needs to be made on which injection molding process is best.
Commonly used plastic manufacturing techniques
The most commonly used plastic manufacturing techniques are injection molding, injection blow molding, two-shot molding, insert molding, rotational molding, compression molding, extrusion molding, and thermoforming. The requirements and specifications of your finished product will determine which injection molding process is best for your finished part.
What is plastic injection molding?
Injection molding is ideal for many small precision medical and large automotive part applications. This is the most commonly used plastic manufacturing process, and it offers a great deal of flexibility in material choices that can change the appearance of the final product.
What is plastic injection blow molding?
Injection blow molding is used in manufacturing parts that need to be hollow and maintain a uniform wall thickness. This process utilizes the blowing of air into the thermoplastic cavities until the desired shape is formed. Bottles are a common product manufactured by this method.
What is plastic two-shot molding?
Two-shot molding has a few names, it is also known as 2-shot, dual-shot, and double-shot molding. This process combines two parts into a single molded part by combining two machining processes. It offers flexibility for combining different resins materials together.
What is plastic insert molding?
This is a single-step process where two parts are formed together. This process is best suited for parts that need to form together tightly.
Plastic injection molding guide considerations:
Key considerations for the manufacturing process selection and thermoplastics material choice:
• Overall design
• Functionality
• Shelf life of the product
• Cost
• Tensile strength
• Shock absorbance
• Impact tolerance
• Scratch resistance
• Heat resistance
• Performance
• Stability
• Chemical resistance
• Final product weight
• UV protection
Plastic injection molding guide Thermoplastic Material Selection
Which medical-grade thermoplastic should be used for manufacturing the medical product?
• Polyethylene
• Polypropylene
• Polystyrene
• Polymethyl methacrylate
• Polyvinyl chloride
• Polyamides (nylons)
• Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
• Polycarbonate
Our blog Common Thermoplastics in Injection Molding (https://www.bmpmedical.com/blog/common-thermoplastics-in-injection-molding/) provides an in-depth review of the different thermoplastics used in medical products, their key benefits, and their tensile strength in psi. Given the precision required in most medical devices, it is generally best to avoid resins that have asymmetrical shrinkage.
Injection Molding Tooling
Mold tooling is essential in producing an accurate and cost-effective manufactured product.
These key tool-making considerations need to be made before the injection molding process can begin:
• Cooling compensation
• Tool mold size and material selection
• Designing, building, and debugging the mold
• Gate placement
• Polishing process, mold fitting, and assembly
• Mold fitting and trial prototyping
How the injection molding press works
The Injection molding manufacturing process
Injection molding is a very complex process. The actual machine has three major parts: the injection unit, the mold section, and the clamp. Thermoplastic pellets are fed into the hopper of the unit and then pushed into the barrel. A turning screw pushes the thermoplastic pellets forward. Heater bands surround the injection unit, melting the thermoplastic pellets. The screw continues to turn, pushing the molten into the open cavity area of the mold. It opens and the part is ejected. The mold closes and the process repeats.
Injection molding monitoring is an ongoing process
The machine operator and engineer continuously monitor the following predetermined parameters to deliver a quality product:
• Injection plasticizing pressure
• Mold, nozzle, air, melt, and cooling temperature
• Filling time
• Packaging and holding time
Why BMP Medical should be your next plastics manufacturing partner
Located in the United States, BMP Medical is near Leominster, Massachusetts, where Pioneer Plastic City was founded, and the region has many thriving plastic manufacturing companies.
BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic OEMs in need of injection molding, injection blow, two-shot, and insert molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is located in Sterling, Massachusetts. We foster strong trust-driven relationships to develop inventive solutions tailored to customer and end-user needs.
From concept through commercialization, BMP offers in-depth problem-solving backed by deep industry knowledge and operational excellence.
BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. Headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts, BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis.
Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; FDA registered; MedAccred Certified
Services Offered:
• Class 7 Assembly
• Clean Room Manufacturing (Class 8)
• Clean Room Packaging and Assembly (Class8)
• Custom Two-shot Molding
• Custom Assembly & Packaging
• Custom Injection Blow Molding (IBM)
• Custom Injection Molding
• Custom Insert Molding
• DNase- and RNase-free manufacturing
• FDA Registered Facility
• Pad printing
• Product design & development services
• R&D tooling
• Sterilization services
Have a question for our technical team on the plastic injection molding process?
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Over the past several years, the United States has seen a growing demand for reshoring medical device and component manufacturing. The past year has done much to prove that reshoring manufacturing is even more critical than we ever thought. With businesses quickly pivoting and supply chains being pushed like never before, there is a greater need for companies to better control many aspects of their medical devices and components, such as design, development, manufacturing, and assembly.
Key Factors to choosing a medical device manufacturing partner
When choosing a U.S.-based medical device and component manufacturing partner, several key factors determine the right fit for your product and business, such as quality control/quality assurance (QMS), the complexity of the product, IP protection, better supply chain management, lower shipping costs, mitigation of risk, avoidance of unanticipated import challenges and taxes, better communication, lower travel and communication costs, greater market appeal, and more jobs for the U.S. economy.
Things to consider with selecting a medical device contract manufacturer
Medical device manufacturing • Quality control/quality assurance (QMS)
Quality control and quality assurance are paramount in medical device design, development, and manufacturing. An important first step is being able to visit the contract manufacturing company that you’re considering partnering with. Virtual tours are another good option. It is crucial to understand the detailed quality control and quality assurance tactics that will be put into place to deliver a flawless, well-documented finished product throughout each stage of the design, development, and manufacturing process.
Both quality control and quality assurance fall under QMS. Making sure your medical device manufacturing partner is embracing real-time data QMS procedures will help with evolving compliance and regulations requirements. Finding out what robust QMS they have in place is important, and it is imperative to mitigate risk at every stage of your product lifestyle. Several certifications and accredited programs, including MedAccred, FDA-compliant, ISO-certified, and adherence to cGMP practices, should be taken under consideration to mitigate risk.
Complexity of product
It is vital to find a design, development, and manufacturing medical device contract manufacturing partner that has the proper equipment, technology, and expertise, and is capable of meeting your production levels throughout the entire product life cycle while maintaining outstanding production of high-quality throughput. Very important also is asking the right questions and developing a cohesive understanding as to what resources would be readily available to deliver a high-quality medical device or component on time, on budget, and on schedule.
Medical device manufacturing • IP Protection for your innovations
Protecting your medical device is an important action that should be considered at the inception of the development cycle. The medical device industry is a crowded space with a lot of pending patents and registered designs. You must engage with a patent attorney early on and obtain a signed NDA with any manufacturing company you engage in discussions with. Many OEMs have expressed some concerns around IP protection when working with an international medical device manufacturer.
Medical device manufacturing • Better supply chain management
Consider the resources needed to manage a global supply chain from a sourcing and logistics standpoint when selecting a medical device manufacturing partnership. These additional internal resources should be calculated into your overall project cost. How will a global supply chain affect your lead time? Could unexpected shipping delays affect your product deliverable dates?
Unanticipated import challenges and taxes
China has seen seeing rising labor rates over the past several years and has also experienced importing challenges that delay delivery times. China is also hampered by additional shipping costs, uncertainty around tariffs, and rising taxes. Many U.S.-based manufacturers have been able to bridge the cost-efficiency gap with investments in automation, technology, and enhanced operational programs, all with a keen eye on delivering a higher-quality product.
Mitigating risk
Greater regulatory requirements have put more importance on mitigating risk in order to deliver safer and more effective medical devices. Companies have put greater emphasis on developing a risk management plan that analyzes, evaluates, controls, and monitors risks. Does your potential medical device manufacturer have a robust QMS? Do they hold the needed certifications? How will audits be performed? Does your potential manufacturing vendor have a crisis response plan that ensures manufacturing continuity?
Better communication, less travel, and lower communication costs
Working with a medical device manufacturing vendor in the same hemisphere that can respond to production changes in a time-sensitive and responsive manner is an added advantage. Even in our digital age, human interaction is a vital component to delivering great customer service.
Over the past seven years, more and more OEMs are returning their medical device design, development, manufacturing, and assembly work to the United States, which provides greater market appeal and adds jobs to the U.S. economy.
Why BMP Medical should be your next plastics manufacturing partner
Located within the United States, BMP Medical provides plastic contract manufacturing services to leading medical device and diagnostic OEMs in need of injection molding, injection blow, two-shot, and insert molding. BMP Medical’s 80,000 sq. ft. facility is located in Sterling, Massachusetts. We foster strong trust-driven relationships to develop inventive solutions tailored to customers and end-user needs. From concept through commercialization, BMP offers in-depth problem-solving backed by deep industry knowledge and operational excellence. BMP Medical is a global contract manufacturer servicing the Medical Device and Medical Diagnostic markets in all areas, including, but not limited to, IVD, IV access, sample-preparation devices, and lateral-flow technologies. Headquartered in Sterling, Massachusetts, BMP Medical can service our partner requirements on a worldwide basis.
Certifications: ISO13485:2016; FDA registration #1220502; ISO Class 8 injection molding; ISO Class 8 assembly & packaging; 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulation; FDA registered; MedAccred Certified
Services Offered:
It is time to bring design, development and manufacturing back to the United States. Get to know BMP Medical today.
