Hologic, Hospira, Boston Scientific, Allergan to Participate in Leading …

RAMSEY, N.J., March 31, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Leading medical device producers are supporting MPO Symposium Costa Rica, the leading medical device manufacturing conference series.

Hologic, Hospira, Boston Scientific, Allergan, Siemens, as effectively as the Costa Rican government are active participants in this don’t-miss international event, taking location May 11-13 at the Marriott Costa Rica in San Jose. In addition to the impressive roster of topics and speakers scheduled, a single of the unique—and most exciting—features of attending MPO Symposium Costa Rica is the chance to visit the local facilities of global medtech manufacturers. A select group of firms will open their doors for Symposium attendees to share their understanding about the intricacies of performing enterprise abroad and developing globe-class manufacturing centers offshore.

The plant tours (space is limited, so please register early) are only 1 component of the conference experience, nonetheless. The conference kicks off on May well 11 with one particular-to-a single meetings arranged by the conference coordinators to pair suppliers and contract manufacturers with medical device firms. A welcome reception concludes the very first day. The following day presents conference sessions covering topics such as the supplier good quality evaluation method, contemporary Lean manufacturing tactics and managing international manufacturing relationships. The meeting culminates with a golf outing on the final day. The agenda is created to let conference-goers to understand, actively participate in discussions and make vital business contacts.

“MPO Symposium is the most special event of its type in the medical device space,” mentioned Howard Revitch, group publisher for the Medical Device Group at Rodman Publishing. “This event presents a rare chance to learn firsthand from producers, peers and top-notch speakers.”

MPO Symposium Costa Rica, which is hosted by Medical Item Outsourcing magazine, builds on the good results of the inaugural event held in 2009 and will continue to deliver high quality education and networking opportunities for medical device manufacturers.

Register at www.mposymposium.com, read the full agenda and speaker biographies. Registration is restricted for all conference functions.

MPO Symposium is proudly supported by leading suppliers and contract producers including Helix Medical, Tegra Medical, Vention Medical, Applied Silicone Corporation, ATEK Medical, Beam 1, Cadence, Expeditors, GW Plastics, Modified Polymer Components, Nusil, Polymer Options, Precision Ideas Costa Rica, Specialty Coating Systems, SMC Ltd., CINDE, DHL, Occasion Consulting Group, Medical Devices Group, MedicalDeviceNow.com, and Medical Product Outsourcing magazine.

In 2011, the MPO Symposium also will be held domestically Oct. 19-20 at the Conference Center at Waltham Woods, in Waltham, Mass. The internet site for our annual New England event will be updated right after May’s system has concluded.

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