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Orthopedic Execs Examine Innovation and Growth Opportunities at OMTEC
BoneZone reports more than 1,400 orthopedic professionals recently gathered in Chicago for OMTEC® 2023 to address the global manufacturing industry’s biggest challenges and largest opportunities.
A fast and fantastic OMTEC is underway
The second post-Covid OMTEC exhibition is underway. The show floor is a sell out and with larger-than-expected-numbers of attendees. A great start to a great show.
OMTEC Day Zero
OMTEC kick off events are underway today in Chicago. Many attendees from around the US and a great representation from around the world. Middle Branch Partners held many one-on-one meetings and attended the kick off event.
MedTechLive with T4M Opened in Nuremberg Germany and Middle Branch Partners was there
Today in Nuremberg Germany was the first day of MedTechLive with T4M. The biggest MedTech event on the European continent that is solely focused on supply chain saw a great turnout.
Middle Branch Partners sponsor MPO Summit 2023
Middle Branch Partners is pleased to be a Bronze sponsor of this year’s MPO Summit. We hope to connect with you in San Diego this fall.
Listen to Larry Barr on this week's episode of McGuireWoods' podcast "The Corner Series"
Listen to Middle Branch Partners’ own Larry Barr in discussion with host Geoff Cockrell on the subject of “Opportunities in MedTech for 2023.” “The Corner Series” is a multiperspective podcast series by McGuireWoods featuring commentaries from lawyers, bankers and a number of specialists about the developments and issues dominating today’s middle-market private equity.
2023 AAOS opens in Las Vegas
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons opened in Las Vegas today to positive vibes from exhibitors and attendees. There were many great interactions on and off the floor with old and new friends and associates.
AAOS Cocktail Reception Tonight at the Venetian
The AAOS Cocktail Reception was a big success in the Canaletto restaurant at the Venetian tonight. Thanks to all those who attended and all the great networking!
March 7: Join us at Capital One's reception during AAOS
The 38th annual meeting of AAOS is coming up. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with Middle Branch Partners at Capital One's gathering of spine and ortho industry executives. Medical startup innovator Ken Gall will speak.
MD&M West Is On!
The venerable MD&M West Show is open at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Beautiful weather and lots of exhibitors and attendees are the hallmarks of the show this year.
We pulled off an M&A triple play in 2022.
Learn how Middle Branch Partners helped facilitate three major transactions in 2022 for clients including UFP Technologies, Acrotec Group, MycoScience, and Ethide Laboratories.
Acrotec Group agrees to acquire Axial Medical
Middle Branch Partners initiated this deal, and advised our client Acrotec Group, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, during its agreement to acquire Axial Medical, a precision MedTech manufacturer in Warminster Pennsylvania.
BIOMEDevice Silicon Valley 2022
BIOMEDevice is underway in Santa Clara, formerly the BIOMEDevice San Jose show. Larry Barr of Middle Branch Partners reports good attendance in the new venue.
MBP Closed: Millstone Medical Outsourcing Acquires MycoScience and Ethide Laboratories
Middle Branch Partners sourced and advised our clients Mycoscience and Ethide Laboratories as they were acquired by Millstone Medical Outsourcing, the industry's leading partner of choice for medical manufacturers' post-manufacturing and aftermarket services.
Medica / Compamed is on in Düsseldorf
Middle Branch Partners in Germany at Medica / Compamed. Lots of activity, lots of networking. The world's premier MedTech show is showing its stuff post-covid.
MD&M Minneapolis is underway
MD&M Minneapolis is back under the big domes of the Minneapolis Convention Center. A good show with a decent turnout this year. Opportunities abound.
NASS 2022 Begins in Chicago
NASS 2022 begins. The mood is positive but cautious among exhibitors as adjustments post Covid and uncertainty in the economy makes themselves felt.
Middle Branch Partners was at the Capital One NASS reception- and it was a blast!
114 sign ups for the Capital One NASS reception tonight before the NASS show in Chicago.
BIOMEDevice underway in Boston
BIOMEDevice show started today with a great talk by Erika Cheung, the Theranos whistle blower. Middle Branch Partners is there at the show.
Medical Technology Ireland
One of the best attended of the European shows is Medical Technology Ireland. It is underway this week and Larry Barr is there.