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Cretex Medical | rms is proud to announce that we were honored with the Minnesota Governor’s Workplace Safety Silver Award at the 2025 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference. This recognition, presented by the Minnesota Safety Council, highlights our continued dedication to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all employees.

At Cretex Medical, giving back is a team effort, and our Brooklyn Park employees took that spirit to the next level this April during our Spring Basket Display Fundraiser. Through creativity, collaboration, and community support, teams assembled themed baskets filled with donated goodies, raffled them off, and raised an impressive $6,950 for charity!

Cretex Medical is proud to celebrate Ryan Kircher, Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Cretex Medical | rms, for receiving the Distinguished INnovator Operators Award (DINO) at the 2025 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference. The DINO is one of the most prestigious honors in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, awarded annually to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, leadership, and contributions to the AM community.

The machining sector in the orthopedic device industry is highly specialized, especially for the production of precise technologies such as orthopedic drills, guidewires, and fixation pins. The demand for high-quality, high-precision parts continues to grow as medical devices become more intricate and patient-specific. With minimally invasive surgical procedures increasing in popularity for an ever-growing range of applications, the ergonomics and design of instruments play a crucial role in enhancing surgical techniques. Well-designed instruments improve precision in the operating room (OR), as well as operating efficiency and enhanced patient outcomes.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - a time to shine a light on the struggles faced by survivors of domestic violence and to show support through active involvement. At Cretex Medical | rms, we value the importance of contributing to our community and supporting meaningful causes. This month, rms employees volunteered at The Dwelling Place, a local organization offering safe transitional housing and supportive services for women and children escaping domestic abuse.

As more orthopedic device manufacturers exhibit interest in Additive Manufacturing (AM) for even more products, the challenges increase further. Aspects such as scalability come into play, as well as the need to affordably produce an array of technologies with these machines. As a result, companies are seeking experienced suppliers who maintain expertise with AM for orthopedic implants, instruments, and other devices.

Fortunately, Troy Olson, Director of Additive Operations at Cretex Medical | rms, has offered insights on a variety of inquiries surrounding this topic in the following Q&A. He provides clarification on what medical device firms need to keep in mind when working with a supplier on additively manufactured products, the benefits of working with an experienced partner, and some often overlooked factors.

At Cretex Medical | rms, giving back to the community is woven into our fabric. Our amazing team at the Anoka and Coon Rapids locations recently came together for a heartwarming evening of blanket-making and card-crafting, all with the mission of bringing comfort and joy to the elderly in our community.

On September 21, 2024, Cretex Medical proudly participated in Thumbs Up’s 11th Annual 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike event. This highly anticipated event, held in Elk River, MN, brought together participants of all ages for a day of community engagement, fitness, and support for mental health awareness.

As a long-time supporter of Thumbs Up, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health advocacy, Cretex Medical not only showed up with a strong team of employees but also made a significant financial donation. This commitment is a reflection of our values and dedication to giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports are becoming an essential way for companies to communicate their values, achievements, and goals with various stakeholders. At Cretex Companies, our CSR is built on five pillars that define who we are and guide how we operate every day: Our People, Our Culture, Our Customers, Our Environment, and Our Governance. When you view or download our CSR report, you’ll see how our accomplishments across these pillars demonstrate our strengths and prepare us for future successes.