News and events for ARCH Precision Manufacturing

“It's been through the hard work and efforts of the ARCH – Philly team that we've been able to make the investment to build this state-of the-art manufacturing facility," said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. "This expansion facility is a representation of our ability to grow our business and expand our operations with the goal of helping our customers support their patients and to provide new jobs to the community. The team here specializes in the manufacturing of medical devices, specifically orthopedic implants for the spine, trauma, extremities markets. These products help patients ranging from young children who have scoliosis to people who had an unfortunate fall, injury or accident and require repair of a fractured joint or bone structure.”

Added Stephen Keil, President of ARCH Medical Solutions – Philadelphia: “We manufacture products you hope you never need, but we're in the business of helping people.”

The new ARCH Medical Solutions facility bolsters the company's precision medical manufacturing capabilities and strengthens its position as a leading, diversified supplier in the medical device contract manufacturing market. The Huntingdon Valley campus now has more than 13,000 square feet dedicated to Swiss machining and finishing services; a staff of 175, an increase of 15 employees with up to 20 more expected to be hired; a vacuum furnace; and an innovative prototype cell supporting internal tooling and fixturing as well external customer projects, among other benefits. The expansion supports the full range of ARCH Medical Solutions departments and initiatives, from tactical planning, purchasing, accounting, human resources and business development to quality assurance, quality control, continuous improvement, information technology, engineering, and 3D printing.

Eli Crotzer, ARCH President and CEO, said the Philadelphia campus is the realization of the ideals of ARCH Medical Solutions as a cutting-edge precision manufacturer always pursuing better solutions for medical OEMs.

“There's a really strong spirit of innovation here and continuous improvement," Crotzer said. "This is going to be a showpiece facility amongst all the ARCH Medical Solutions facilities. It's a place that we can be very, very proud of.”

With this acquisition, ARCH Medical Solutions strengthens its position as a leading, diversified supplier in the medical device contract manufacturing market. The Emerson facility will continue as gSource.

“We are excited to join forces with gSource and have the opportunity to offer this category of high-quality, German-sourced surgical instruments to our existing and new customers," said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. "gSource is a respected brand for both catalog and customized instrumentation, broadening the products and solutions we bring to the surgical instruments market. In working with the gSource team, there is clear cultural alignment between our organizations in quality and customer focus, making this partnership a win-win for our customers and the patients they serve.”

As part of the ARCH family, gSource President Gerd Billmann anticipates growth opportunities for employees and customers.

“We are certain that ARCH Medical Solutions is the right partner for gSource,” Billmann said. “The core values at ARCH are remarkably aligned with ours, and the increased capacity will allow our employees to flourish, our customers to do more, and the patients they serve to receive the highest level of care.”

John Ruggieri, Senior Vice President of Business Development at ARCH Medical Solutions, is excited to have gSource and its expert network of specialists joining ARCH Medical Solutions.

“We are thrilled to welcome the entire gSource team as they become a part of ARCH Medical Solutions," he said. "gSource is a well-respected brand in the medical community, and the reputation of the company is a testament to its commitment and high level of customer service for more than two decades. This partnership is sure to usher in an exciting new era of accelerated growth.”

ARCH Cutting Tools is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. ARCH Cutting Tools has facilities across the Eastern United States and is dedicated to engineering high-performance standard and custom tools that increase efficiencies for end-users. VR Wesson will be consolidated into ARCH Cutting Tools – Orchard Park and will expand the company's existing insert offering via ARCH Specials, as well as our North American Carbide and Ultra-Dex legacy brands.

“ARCH Cutting Tools is proud to announce the acquisition of VR Wesson, whose advanced manufacturing technologies and key accounts will be consolidated into our Orchard Park, New York facility," said Robert Gralke, President of ARCH Cutting Tools – Orchard Park. "We are particularly excited to bring laser PCD finishing capabilities under our roof, which will increase our team's efficiencies and expand our product offering to key industries, including automotive and medical.”

Beamer Laser Marking Systems is based in Flushing, Michigan, and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive, and general industrial markets. As a fast-growing, full-service laser marking machine manufacturer, Beamer has a second facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and manufacturing representatives across the United States. Beamer is dedicated to providing easy-to-use software, support throughout the product lifecycle, and a wide array of standard, in-line, and highly engineered solutions for large and small part marking.

"I am proud to welcome the team at DPSS into the ARCH family!" said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. "We see opportunities for growth in this evolving industry. As we move forward, we hope to learn and share knowledge about the industry, customers, and applications as we work to grow the business together. We are also excited to have an expanded geographic footprint to serve the market," added Cederstrom.

DPSS was established in 1998 by a team of engineers and scientists, who brought the Series 3500 Model UV Laser to the market. The Series 3500 Model was the first UV laser on the market to provide 3 Watts of power, earning many innovation awards and establishing DPSS as the world's leading supplier of quasi-continuous-wave 355 nm solid-state lasers.

"I am extremely excited about the newly formed partnership between Beamer and DPSS," said Nicholas Kaczmarski, National Sales Manager of Beamer Laser Marking Systems. "This merger will broaden our collective laser marking portfolio, allowing DPSS to provide more tailored solutions and Beamer Laser Marking Systems to add lower-powered UV technology to its repertoire of standard machines. We will leverage the knowledge base from both organizations to provide leading-edge technology in high- and low-powered UV, as well as industrial IR solutions."

"DPSS Lasers and I are very happy and eager to become part of the ARCH organization," added Alex Laymon, President of DPSS Lasers, Inc. "We believe there will be great synergies between Beamer Laser and DPSS, and that we will be able to provide a greater breadth of products and processes to customers with both IR and UV lasers."

About Beamer Laser Marking Systems
Beamer is an American manufacturer of laser marking systems, serving the medical, aerospace, defense, firearms, automotive, and general industrial markets. The company offers a wide range of standard, engineered, and inline solutions, all providing an industry-leading 100,000+ hour lifespan. And with an adaptable, easy-to-use, point-and-click interface, Beamer's solutions are extremely simple to use. beamerlasermarking.com

"We are excited to have APC join the ARCH Medical Solutions group of companies, adding an important group of products that play a critical role in enabling affected patients to enjoy increased mobility and enhanced lifestyles," said Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions. "APC is a market leader with a reputation that is consistent with our strategic mission of providing world-class products and services to our customers while building a diverse platform of medical device manufacturing businesses."

As part of the ARCH family, APC President and CEO Jeff Braun foresees growth and a more defined future for employees and customers.

"This is the appropriate time to partner with a larger company that can offer ongoing financial stability as well as additional resources and financing to support our continued growth," said Braun, who will remain the company's president. "For our employees and our customers alike, this is the right opportunity and timing for planning the future of American Prosthetic Components."

Eli Crotzer, ARCH President and CEO, is proud to have APC and its team of prosthetics manufacturing specialists as part of the ARCH Medical Solutions family.

"The APC team has carved out an impressive niche of providing highly engineered componentry for prosthetics," he said. "It was also evident to our ARCH team during our site visit to APC that the team has developed a real competence around efficient machining of exotic metals in support of the products that they supply to the marketplace."

Paul Barck, Divisional President of ARCH Medical Solutions, said the BCM acquisition brings impressive engineering and 5-axis programming expertise to ARCH, enhancing the company's support of surgical robotic and other highly engineered complex machined components.

"BCM being local to our Sonora facilities, we have successfully worked together with Tony and his team on numerous projects over the years," Barck said. "With this long-standing and established relationship, joining forces will allow us to quickly capitalize on the combined expertise and scale to broaden resources available to meet the growing supply chain needs of our OEM customers."

Tony Bettanini, founder of BCM, is excited about the partnership.

"We know this is the right decision for BCM and our customers," Bettanini said. "The ARCH platform broadens our offering and will be very beneficial to our customers. Joining forces with ARCH provides us with added resources, skills, and capabilities. We especially like the culture at ARCH, as it matches our core values, and we look forward to growing together."

John Ruggieri, Senior Vice President of Business Development at ARCH Medical Solutions, welcomed BCM as the right move, not only for ARCH Medical Solutions but also for its customers.

"BCM is an excellent addition to our ARCH – Sonora team," Ruggieri said. "ARCH is gaining more than talented people with deep experience and expertise. We're gaining a company with a trusted reputation for quality that advances our capabilities to provide industry-leading OEMs with precision manufacturing of their components and subassemblies."

ARCH Cutting Tools is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and serves the medical, aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, agriculture, and general industrial markets. As a mid-sized, full service cutting tool manufacturer, ARCH has facilities across the United States, and is dedicated to engineering high-performance standard and custom tooling.

"I am proud to announce the addition of Custom Carbide Cutter to the ARCH Cutting Tools Team," said Jeff Cederstrom, Divisional President of ARCH Cutting Tools. "Custom Carbide's experience in specialty carbide micro tools and high-performance burs, sets them apart in the industry and compliments the ARCH offering."

"We are excited to offer these additional domestic manufacturing capabilities to the growing ARCH customer base, especially the micro tool application expertise, as this is a rapidly expanding segment of the industry. Steve and Dena Long have assembled a talented team, and we look forward to building on Custom Carbide's longstanding customer relationships with additional products and services," added Cederstrom.

CCCI was established in 1983 to provide high-quality cutting tools for local companies in the Cincinnati area but now services customers around the world. They specialize in serving the automotive and aerospace industries along with shipyards and medical facilities. CCCI is known for using the latest in state-of-the-art technology and for their decades of experience.

"The acquisition by ARCH Cutting Tools will help us keep pace with this ever-changing industry," said Steve Long, President of CCCI. "It will give us access to additional support and guidance for our highly-skilled employees and help us continue developing our manufacturing processes."

Dena Long, Vice President of Operations at CCCI added, "We hope to become part of a bigger family, and to give our employees access to additional resources that will help them excel."