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Media Kit: Arthrex’s Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant
11/06/2019

Media Kit: Arthrex’s Thumb UCL InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation
09/19/2019

The 50 Best Workplaces in Southern California
11/01/2017

05/08/2020
Arthrex Invests in Employee Health, Safety with High-Tech Disinfectant Systems

Arthrex is further demonstrating its commitment to the health and safety of all employees with investments in high-tech workplace disinfectant technology.
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04/17/2020
Arthrex Manufactures, Donates Protective Equipment for COVID-19 Response

As Southwest Florida continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arthrex has started manufacturing and donating personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare systems and first responders across the region.
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04/10/2020
Arthrex Manufactures and Donates Personal Protective Equipment for Health Care Workers

Arthrex is demonstrating its core value of Making People Better through the manufacturing and donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers taking care of patients with the COVID-19 virus. Arthrex collaborated with medical professionals, local …
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11/06/2019
Media Kit: Arthrex’s Syndesmosis TightRope® XP Implant

Learn how the Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system is used to repair the syndesmosis, providing stability and allowing for normal motion of the ankle.
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09/25/2019
Arthrex Product Helps Save Abused Dog

Warning: Some of the images and details in this story are graphic and may be upsetting. Arthrex innovation is helping a pit bull who was surrendered to the Miami-Dade County Animal Services in Florida in deplorable condition. On August 20, the severely underweight, …
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09/20/2019
Arthrex Named One of the 2019 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Sr. Communications Manager 239-643-5553 Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex Named One of the …
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09/19/2019
Media Kit: Arthrex’s Thumb UCL InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation

A thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear is a common sports injury in football, baseball, hockey and basketball. With InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation, a flat tape (SutureTape) is placed over the repair and acts like an "internal seat belt."
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09/05/2019
Arthrex and UF Help Lay Foundation for More Diversity in Engineering

Innovation thrives in diverse settings where ideas are welcomed, varied and exploratory. The University of Florida (UF) created the Successful Transition and Enhanced Preparation for Undergraduates Program (STEPUP) …
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08/01/2019
Arthrex Announces FDA Clearance of the Eclipse Total Shoulder Replacement System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Sr. Communications Manager …
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12/27/2018
Arthrex Innovation Featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter

The Syndesmosis TightRope® procedure was featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter in a video focused on Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s rehab as he prepares for the December 29th Orange Bowl. Watch the video. [image tag(alt=ESPN,id=1731,type=png,width=650,style=padding: …
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10/10/2018
Arthrex Inc. in Third Year of NBC Sports Partnership to Provide Educational Animations

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10/04/2018
Arthrex Teams Up with the Florida Everblades for the Second Straight Season!

Arthrex is partnering with the Florida Everblades as the team’s presenting sponsor for the second straight season to highlight how our products and procedures are Making People Better! Sr. Director of Corporate Communications Dennis O’Keefe said, …
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09/18/2018
Arthrex Innovation Helps Olympic Hockey Player Get Back in the Game

Growing up in Plymouth, Minnesota, Danielle Cameranesi took to hockey early. “Minnesota is a big hockey state, and I have an older brother (Tony) who plays. Growing up, I wanted to do whatever he did. So when he put on hockey skates, I was right behind him,” she said. Eventually, playing hockey wasn’t just a pastime, and …
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08/21/2018
Arthrex Intern Recognized on Top 100 List

Congratulations to Software Quality Assurance intern Christian Vazquez, who was recognized on the WayUp Intern 100 list on August 10. WayUp, a job search website for students and recent graduates, accepts nominations from all over the country and uses votes and a panel of judges to determine the 100 best interns in the U.S. Interns are selected …
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08/14/2018
George Rego Honored by the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

Congratulations to Senior Clinical Specialist George Rego, PA-C, MPAS, MPH, who was named the Bob Scully Physician Assistant of the Year at the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants …
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08/14/2018
Arthrex Sets the Gold Standard for Workplace Health

The American Heart Association has recognized Arthrex as a Gold-level company in its Workplace Health Achievement Index, making it one of the nation’s healthiest companies for the second year in …
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07/19/2018
Knee Innovation Named One of the 10 Best Sports Medicine Technologies for 2018

Orthopedics This Week named Arthrex’s minimally invasive quad tendon harvest set and FiberLoop® with FiberTag® fixation as one of the "Ten Best Sports Medicine Technologies of 2018." This annual award honors inventors, engineering teams, physicians and …
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07/11/2018
Arthrex Ranked Among Florida Trend's 2018 List of Biggest Private Companies

Florida Trend has recognized Arthrex as one of the state’s largest private companies as part of the magazine’s annual 350 Biggest Companies in Florida list. Florida companies are ranked based on previous year-end revenues, with Arthrex coming in as #26 on …
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04/30/2018
Arthrex Hosts Commerce Day for Our Area’s Emerging Leaders

Arthrex welcomed this year's Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN) class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's Commerce Day session earlier this month. President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding presented to the group …
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04/20/2018
Running On: InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation Repair Gets Ultrarunner Back on the Trail

Bethany Murray loves a challenge. While preparing to run a marathon in St. Louis, she trained with friends, one of whom was an ultrarunner. “I thought, if she can do it, I can do …
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03/30/2018
Hungarian National Swim Team and Famed Olympian Visit Arthrex

The Hungarian National Swim Team visited Arthrex in February during their month-long stay in Southwest Florida. The team learned about Arthrex through Donald Bajzat, a machinist at Arthrex …
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03/22/2018
Arthrex to Invest More Than $5 Million in U.S. Employees

Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding announced that the global medical device company will make a $5.2 million investment in its employees.
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03/05/2018
Arthrex Inc.’s Synergy Matrix™ Integration Solution Helps Austria’s Vinzenz Gruppe Win Prestigious 2018 InAVation Award

The Vinzenz Gruppe (Vienna, Austria) along with integration partner Jones AV Ltd., won the prestigious InAVation award which recognizes the best integration projects in the world within the audiovisual industry. Vinzenz Gruppe won the award for implementing Arthrex’s Synergy Matrix 4K video integration system in multiple hospitals in …
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03/02/2018
Arthrex Announces New Vice President of Strategic Development

Arthrex Announces Laurence Higgins, MD, as New Vice President of Strategic Development
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02/27/2018
We're Teaming Up With The Florida Everblades and Boston Red Sox

We’re proudly partnering with the Florida Everblades and the Boston Red Sox this season to highlight how our products and procedures are Making People Better! Our presenting sponsorship …
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02/19/2018
Arthrex Innovations Help Olympic Athlete

Arthrex is proud to have helped an Olympic skier get back to her sport less than five months after injury, just in time to make a 2018 Olympic comeback. When Slovakia’s World Cup star and Olympian Veronika Velez Zuzulova tore her right ACL in …
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11/17/2017
Community Praises Arthrex's Global Headquarters Expansion Plans

Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding, Sr. Director of Operations David Bumpous, Florida Governor Rick Scott …
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11/09/2017
Arthrex Honored for Excellence in Industry

Arthrex was honored at The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Industry Awards on November 8. The company received the Business Expansion Award for its $47 million expansion at Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. East (AMIE), which …
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11/09/2017
Arthrex Announces Plans for Expansion of Global Headquarters

Arthrex announced details of its planned expansion for its North Naples global headquarters on Thursday in an event with Florida Governor Rick Scott and other state and local elected officials.
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11/01/2017
The 50 Best Workplaces in Southern California

Source: Fortune.com, October 31, 2017
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10/31/2017
Arthrex Named One of the 2017 Best Workplaces in Southern California

Arthrex has been named a Best Workplace in Southern California by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®.
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10/27/2017
Arthrex Inc. in Second Year of NBC Sports Partnership to Provide Educational Animations

Arthrex is now in its second year of a partnership with NBC Sports to provide specially-created custom animations of orthopedic human anatomy for use during NBC’s Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football telecasts during the 2017 NFL season.
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10/16/2017
Arthrex Announces Plans for New Surgical Device Manufacturing Facility

Construction on the $30 million, 200,000-square-foot surgical device and implant manufacturing facility in Anderson County, South Carolina is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2018 with completion by early 2019.
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10/16/2017
Arthrex Hosts the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants

We welcomed the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA), a statewide professional association, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the profession last week. FAPA has more than 8,000 members and helps PAs accomplish professional goals through continuing medical education, communications and legislative advocacy. [image …
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10/13/2017
Arthrex Leads the Way to Advancements in Life Sciences With Industry Partners

We recently hosted the Southwest Chapter of BioFlorida, an advocacy group with the purpose of advancing the life sciences industry in the state. Brian R. Dorn, PhD, Senior Intellectual Property Counsel and member of the …
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10/05/2017
Arthrex of North Naples on Fortune list for women in workforce

Source: Naples Daily News, October 3, 2017
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09/26/2017
Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Name Arthrex One of the Nation’s Best Workplaces for Women

We’re proud to announce Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have recognized our company as #43 out of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S.
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09/14/2017
Arthrex Returns to Full Operations Following Irma

Due to the tireless and dedicated efforts of Arthrex employees and the leadership of our state and local officials, our Southwest Florida facilities resumed regular business operations yesterday with the reopening of our Global Headquarters, logistic center and manufacturing facilities. This is an incredible achievement given the devastating …
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09/12/2017
Arthrex Remains Strong After Hurricane Irma

We are pleased to report a direct hit by category 4 Hurricane Irma has caused little damage to our hurricane resistant facilities in Southwest Florida with no reported serious injuries to our employees or their families.Power has been restored to all Southwest Florida Arthrex facilities. The Global Headquarters and Logistic Center offices will …
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08/29/2017
We're Teaming Up With NBC Sports Again This Football Season

We’re excited to kick off the second season of our partnership with NBC Sports this fall! As part of this partnership, custom versions of our OrthoIllustrated animations will be shown during Thursday Night and Sunday Night Football game broadcasts throughout the season.
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06/26/2017
“Meaningful Work” Helps Make Arthrex a Best Workplace for Millennials

We’re excited to announce Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have recognized Arthrex as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Millennials in the country for the third year in a row. Arthrex now employs 1,023 millennial-aged employees born in …
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05/30/2017
Arthrex helps firefighter get back to action

Source: Naples Daily News, May 29, 2017
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03/31/2017
Have You Seen Arthrex.com's Newly Redesigned Homepage?

It’s easier than ever to get the latest information about our orthopedic innovations on Arthrex.com’s newly redesigned homepage. The enhanced layout, created with surgeons' needs in mind, includes consistently refreshed information with new …
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03/14/2017
Arthrex® Welcomes Mark Ferguson, MD, as Director of Medical Education, Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region

Please join us in welcoming Mark Ferguson, MD, to the Arthrex Medical Education Team! We are excited to announce Dr. Ferguson will be assuming the role of Director of Medical Education, Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region. Dr. Ferguson will be responsible for …
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03/03/2017
Arthrex Achieves Blue Zones Worksite Designation

Well-being is reaching new heights at Arthrex, a global leader in orthopedic product development and medical education for orthopaedic surgeons. The Naples-based company recently became a Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksite, joining more than 54 …
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02/22/2017
Arthrex in the Spotlight for Role in Injured Dog’s Recovery

Arthrex is making headlines after Abigail, the pit bull injured in a dogfighting ring, visited its Naples headquarters to meet the Arthrex employees who helped with her recovery. Abigail wagged her tail happily as she jumped up to meet members of the …
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02/22/2017
Arthrex Partners with MSU College of Engineering and Medicine

With a focus on exploring and defining collaborative innovation initiatives, the Michigan State University College of Engineering department visited Arthrex Inc. earlier this month to highlight the university’s commitment to advancing science in orthopaedics. Over their two-day visit, MSU Provost, College of Human Medicine Dean, …
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02/17/2017
Arthrex Named Healthcare Networker of the Year

We are honored to be recognized as the Healthcare Networker of the Year for our support of the children of Collier County. Arthrex received the award earlier this month from the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida (HCN) for our …
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02/09/2017
Injured bait dog visits Arthrex team who helped in her recovery

Source: Naples Daily News, February 8, 2017
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02/06/2017
Game On: Team Physicians Huddle Up For Educational Event at Arthrex

If you watched this year's Super Bowl and are a sports fan, you would be interested to know that close to 150 team physicians attended an educational event at Arthrex, held February 3-4. It was the first time Arthrex hosted the "Team Physician Controversies" (TPC) …
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02/06/2017
Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program Featured in the News

Last week's Collier Citizen feature, "Arthrex Machinist Program Helping The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) Students Realize Their Potential," highlights the Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program (AMAP) and former TIF program participant-turned recent …
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01/24/2017
Arthrex Hosts the Orthopedic Technology & Innovation Forum (OTIF)

Arthrex welcomed 360 world-renowned orthopedic surgeons for presentations and product demonstrations on the company's latest advances in sports medicine during the Orthopedic Technology & Innovation Forum (OTIF) on January 22-23. [image …
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01/18/2017
"She's Completely Healed!" Abigail Recovers from Dogfighting Injury

Good news for Abigail, the three-year-old pit bull mix used as a bait dog in a Miami dogfighting ring—her wounds have completely healed! Dr. T.J. Jackson says “Abigail has healed up quite nicely. All of the stitches are out and there will be no …
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12/13/2016
Arthrex Victorious in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Smith & Nephew

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John W. Schmieding, General Counsel 239-643-5553 John Schmieding@Arthrex.com NAPLES, FL – December 12, 2016 – On Friday, December 9, 2016, a jury in the United States Eastern District of Texas …
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12/09/2016
Arthrex Named One of the Best Workplaces for Latinos

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com NAPLES, …
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12/09/2016
Habitat for Humanity Homeowner Gets a Boost From Coworkers

Source: Naples Daily News, December 8, 2016
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12/02/2016
Arthrex Product Helps Jump-start Dog's Recovery

An innovative Arthrex product is helping Abigail, a three-year-old pit bull mix, in her recovery after she endured horrific facial injuries in a Miami dogfighting ring. Clinical Specialist Michelle Chargot saw Abigail’s story on the news earlier …
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10/24/2016
A Most Distinguished Honor for Arthrex

As one of Michigan State University’s (MSU) most distinguished alumni, the university recently recognized Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding at its annual Alumni Grand Awards Gala held in East Lansing, MI. The awards honor MSU Spartans who strive to address the world’s most pressing problems each and every day, and …
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09/15/2016
Arthrex Inc. Enters Into Partnership with NBC Sports to Provide Educational Animations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com NAPLES, FL – October 4, 2016 – Arthrex has entered into a partnership with NBC Sports to provide specially-created custom animations of orthopaedic human anatomy for use during NBC’s Sunday Night Football …
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08/19/2016
Arthrex Named One of Florida's Top 100 Best Companies To Work For in 2016

Arthrex was recently named to the prestigious list of Florida’s Top 100 Best Companies To Work For 2016. One hundred companies were recognized in small, medium and large company categories; Arthrex was named 26th in the …
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07/01/2016
Arthrex Named a Best Workplace for Millennials For the Second Year in a Row

Arthrex is honored to announce Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have recognized the company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Millennials in the country once again, leaping up the ranks from #91 to #28 this year! Millennials are …
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06/13/2016
Arthrex Recognized by American Heart Association as a Platinum- Fit-Friendly Worksite for 4th Year in a Row

Arthrex is pleased to announce it's been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the fourth year in a row for the company's efforts in creating a culture of health in …
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06/13/2016
Arthrex Hosts 7th Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum

Arthrex hosted 91 orthopaedic fellows for the 7th Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum June 2-3, and welcomed 83 more to the Medical Education Center at its corporate headquarters in Naples, FL for the second forum on June …
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06/10/2016
Growing gains: Arthrex expanding its campuses again in North Naples and Ave Maria

Source: Naples Daily News; April 2, 2016
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05/02/2016
Orthopaedic Technology Innovation Forums Educating Surgeons Around the World

In the month of April, Arthrex welcomed hundreds of surgeons from throughout the world to specialized Orthopaedic Technology Innovation Forums (OTIF) for Foot & Ankle, Hip Preservation and Arthroplasty. Many attendees included team physicians …
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04/26/2016
Arthrex Named One of 50 Best Workplaces for Giving Back

Arthrex is pleased to announce Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized the company as one of the 50 Best Workplaces For Giving Back in the country. Arthrex was highlighted in particular for offering employees one PTO day a …
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04/04/2016
Arthrex Launches Surgeon App for Android - Access to Hundreds of New Surgical Technique Videos, Animations and Related Science!

Arthrex is excited to announce the launch of the Arthrex Surgeon App for Android. Developed and optimized for the latest Android devices, surgeons can now access medical education content anywhere and anytime. The app assists orthopaedic …
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03/15/2016
Arthrex Honored at Collier County Commissioner's Meeting

Arthrex had the honor of being recognized during the Board of Collier County Commissioners (BCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2016 for its tremendous contributions and impact in the Southwest Florida community. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding, …
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03/07/2016
Arthrex Animation Featured in National Baseball Hall of Fame

It’s a whole new ballgame when it comes to the treatment of sports-related injuries, and now Arthrex is part of America’s favorite pastime’s history with a surgical technique animation featured in the Baseball Hall of Fame …
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03/02/2016
Arthrex Named on the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex is one of the 2016 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine. This list, now in its 19th year, recognizes companies that have …
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02/29/2016
Arthrex's Inspirational Story Exemplifies "Spartans Will"

As one of Michigan State University’s (MSU) most distinguished alumni, the university recently invited Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding to speak at its Winter University event, Empower Extraordinary, held at Artis in …
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02/18/2016
Florida Governor Rick Scott Visits Arthrex to Recognize its Contributions to Economic Growth and Job Creation

On Thursday, February 18, 2016, Florida Governor Rick Scott and Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding announced exciting manufacturing and job expansion plans during a press conference held at Arthrex Inc. The 218,000 square feet of …
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02/18/2016
Arthrex Ranked as Third Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production

Once again this year, Arthrex has proudly been chosen as one of the 15 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production, moving up the ranking to #3! To rank on this list, employees evaluated Arthrex through Great Place to Work’s …
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01/04/2016
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Recognizes Arthrex for its Support

Arthrex was honored to receive recognition from the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) at the society's 2015 annual meeting held in St. Petersburg, FL. Southeast Associate Regional Manager Brent Amburn accepted two awards recognizing Arthrex's …
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12/17/2015
2015 What's New Year in Review Top Trending Videos

In celebration of the past year of Arthrex innovations, our third annual anniversary editions of our "What's New" email newsletters will highlight the top 12 features over the past year, including our most popular surgical technique videos, …
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12/01/2015
Arthrex Spain & Portugal Opens New Office

Arthrex EMEA is pleased to announce that Arthrex Spain & Portugal SLU opened a new office on November 10, 2015, growing from a Marketing office to a now fully-operational subsidiary based in Spain’s capital city, Madrid. The new …
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11/09/2015
Fortune Names Arthrex One of the 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity

Arthrex is pleased to announce Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized the company as one of the 50 Best Workplaces For Diversity in the country. Arthrex was highlighted in particular for its diverse …
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11/06/2015
International Partners Summit 2015 Brings 70 Latin American Distributors to Arthrex

On November 3-4, 2015, Arthrex hosted the International Partners Summit at its Naples, FL corporate headquarters for 70 Latin American Arthrex distributors from 16 different countries. Distributors learned the latest innovative …
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08/24/2015
Arthrex Named One of the Gulf Coast's Top Companies

Gulf Coast Business Observer magazine released its annual list of the top 500 companies in a nine-county area from Tampa to Naples, and Arthrex has proudly been ranked #17! Click here to see the list's top 20 companies.
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08/19/2015
BreakThrough with Chris Adams, MD - SCR

Hundreds of surgeons from around the world took part in the inaugural BreakThrough with Chris Adams, MD webcast on August 18, a novel web program that brought leading surgeons together to present and discuss how the most medically significant technology …
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07/27/2015
GmbH Department of Research Established With Opening of New Research Laboratories

The GmbH Department of Research has been established in collaboration with a team of Arthrex scientists, engineers, and others from varying teams such as facilities, finance, and marketing within the new Arthrex GmbH Munich headquarters. "The purpose …
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07/02/2015
Great Place to Work® and Fortune Name Arthrex as One of the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials in the US

Arthrex is honored to announce Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized the company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces For Millennials in the country. Millennials are considered the generation that is currently in the 18 to early 30s age …
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06/04/2015
Arthrex Receives Teradata Award

Last December, Arthrex launched a new project management software called Teradata as well as a new digital asset management (DAM) system called ADAM to provide solutions for managing marketing project requests and the review process and storage of …
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06/03/2015
Arthrex Hosts Inaugural Arthroplasty Faculty Forum

On May 1-2, 2015, close to 75 healthcare professional attendees from around the world came to Arthrex's Medical Education Center in Naples, FL for the Inaugural Arthroplasty Faculty Forum, a two-day medical education …
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06/03/2015
Arthrex Recognized by American Heart Association as a Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite

Arthrex is pleased to announce it's been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the third year in a row for the company's efforts in creating a culture of health in the workplace through …
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05/29/2015
Top-Notch Employees Make Arthrex a Best Company

Employees from locations throughout Southwest Florida and California recently gathered for special employee appreciation parties to celebrate Arthrex being named one of the 2015 FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For®." …
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05/15/2015
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Recognizes Arthrex

Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart recently visited Arthrex to tour the manufacturing facilities at Arthrex Manufacturing North and congratulate the company on being named a FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work …
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04/30/2015
Arthrex’s unique office design fosters team collaboration and innovation

After a year’s worth of researching, planning and designing, the new state-of-the-art Digital Media workspace has arrived at Arthrex. A room filled with modern office design concepts is now available to a cross-functional team of software …
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03/18/2015
Arthrex Launches Virtual Surgery App – An Interactive Surgical Technique Learning System

The Arthrex Virtual Surgery app is a novel interactive surgical technique learning system that allows surgeons, OR staff and students to reinforce their knowledge, practice their decision-making skills and document their level of expertise of …
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03/05/2015
Arthrex Named on the 2015 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex Named on the …
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03/03/2015
Florida Department of Environmental Protection Recognizes Arthrex for 52.5 Percent Recycling Rate

On March 2, 2015, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognized Arthrex Inc. for achieving a 52.5 percent recycling rate in 2014. This is the second consecutive year that Arthrex has been recognized for a recycling rate exceeding …
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02/23/2015
Live from Arthrex Studio - Now Open!

DaDaDa...DaDaDa —the iconic melody from ESPN’s “Sports Center” is what comes to mind for most as they enter the new Arthrex Studio, now officially completed and in use by the Photography and Audio Visual teams at Arthrex's …
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02/10/2015
Arthrex Proudly Supports 2015 Southwest Florida Face Awards

Arthrex was a proud sponsor of the 2015 Face Awards once again this year. The Face Awards, sponsored by Gulfshore Business and D'Latinos magazines, recognizes local businesses and individuals for their commitment to …
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01/29/2015
Arthrex Hosts Leadership Collier and Greater Naples Leadership Classes

On Friday, January 23, 2015, Arthrex was pleased to host Leadership Collier (LC) as part of the program's Commerce Day. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding spoke to the group about Arthrex's history, …
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01/22/2015
Arthrex Hosts 2015 Sports Medicine Faculty Forum

On January 9-10, 2015, nearly 200 orthopaedic surgeons from around the world came to Arthrex's Medical Education Center in Naples, FL for the 2015 Faculty Forum, a two-day medical education …
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01/22/2015
Arthrex Great Rated as One of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production

Arthrex has been chosen as one of the People’s Picks: 15 Great Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production by Great Place to Work®’s Great Rated!™ survey. Employee satisfaction is essential to our company and is a key …
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01/22/2015
Arthrex recognized by Gov. Rick Scott for contributing to job growth and technical programs

While growing up in Immokalee, FL then attending Florida Gulf Coast University, Data Coordinator Daniel Reyna always imagined he’d begin his career and one day raise a family in his home state. But when Danny graduated and wasn’t able …
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01/13/2015
Arthrex Hosts BioFlorida's 2015 Kickoff Event

On January 12, 2015, Arthrex hosted the Southwest Chapter of BioFlorida, an industry group with the purpose of advancing the business of life sciences. Director of Orthobiologics David Shepard spoke to the group about the nearly …
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12/03/2014
Arthrex Hosts Florida Governor Rick Scott’s “Jobs Jamboree” Inauguration Event

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Arthrex was proud to host Florida Governor Rick Scott’s “Jobs Jamboree” inauguration event outside of its corporate offices in Naples, FL. More than 300 Arthrex employees, …
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11/13/2014
Arthrex is Great Rated!

Last summer, more than 950 randomized Arthrex employees participated in the Great Place to Work® survey, and based on these results, Arthrex has been Great Rated! This online review tells the story of workplace culture to job seekers from the viewpoint …
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10/17/2014
Arthrex and Osiris Announce Exclusive Partnership

Arthrex has entered into an exclusive partnership with Osiris for the commercialization and development of the cartilage product Cartiform®. Osiris is the leading cellular and regenerative medicine company focused on developing and …
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09/08/2014
Better healing for torn Achilles' tendon with minimally-invasive surgery

Source: Houston Methodist. "Better healing for torn Achilles' tendon with minimally-invasive surgery." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 4 September 2014. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140904183556.htm>.
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08/26/2014
Arthrex Inc. and Parcus Medical, LLC Settle Trade Secret and Patent Infringement Litigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Schmieding, VP Legal Counsel 239-643-5553 John.Schmieding@Arthrex.com Arthrex Inc. and Parcus Medical, LLC Settle Trade Secret and Patent Infringement Litigation NAPLES, FL – August 26, 2014 – Arthrex and Parcus have been involved in litigation in which Arthrex has asserted the unlawful taking of …
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08/11/2014
Arthrex Welcomes New Medical Education Director Christopher Adams, MD

Arthrex is pleased to officially welcome Dr. Christopher Adams as Director of Medical Education. Adams completed his orthopaedic residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and his sports medicine fellowship …
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08/07/2014
Educating Our Young Minds and Future Workforce

Arthrex is proud to support educative programs with schools and organizations in the community that provide our young minds and future workforce with positive experiences to learn and grow. As part of this commitment, we …
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08/07/2014
Arthrex Agency Ranked in the Top 500 Businesses in Canada

Tribe Medical Group, Arthrex’s Canadian agency in London, Ontario, was recently named to the 2014 PROFIT 500, an exclusive annual ranking of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. The …
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07/29/2014
Arthrex Named One of Florida's Top 100 Best Companies To Work For in 2014

Arthrex was recently named to the prestigious list of Florida’s Top 100 Best Companies To Work For 2014. One hundred companies were recognized in small, medium and large company categories; Arthrex was named 27th in …
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07/14/2014
Arthrex’s Leadership Collier and GAIN Graduates

Arthrex Arthroplasty Engineering Manager Scott Sherman, a 25th Anniversary Leadership Collier Class of 2014 graduate, has been elected to serve on the Leadership Collier Foundation’s (LCF) board for the next three …
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07/09/2014
Arthrex Ranked Among Florida Trend's 2014 List of Biggest 225 Private Companies

Arthrex is prominently ranked among Florida Trend’s prestigious 2014 Biggest 225 Private Companies list. As an industry-leading orthopaedic medical device company headquartered in Naples, FL, Arthrex is the …
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06/30/2014
Arthrex Ranked as one of Top Companies by Gulfshore Business

Arthrex has been ranked in the top five of Gulfshore Business' annual list of the top 50 Southwest Florida companies.To read Gulfshore Business' "The Fab 50" article, click here.
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06/11/2014
Arthrex Received Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award

On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Arthrex was presented with the Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award by Florida’s Commissioner of Education. The award is given to school district partners across the state who are truly …
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06/05/2014
Arthrex Recognized for Job Creation and Economic Impact in State of Florida

On June 4, 2014, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced that Area Development magazine awarded Florida, through its primary economic development organization, Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI), the Silver Shovel award for significant job creation and economic impact. As part of this award, Arthrex was recognized as one of the top …
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06/04/2014
Arthrex's First Lead Development Program Participants Graduated

Arthrex's first Lead Development Program (LDP) participants graduated on June 3, 2014. The four to six-month program was introduced to Arthrex Manufacturing's Packaging and Boxing Departments to allow personnel an additional opportunity for professional growth and development and to potentially obtain production coordinator …
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05/15/2014
Arthrex's Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

As a global company that designs and manufactures orthopaedic medical devices, Arthrex is committed to making people's lives better around the world. We are passionate about developing quality products that help surgeons treat their patients better, and the …
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04/03/2014
Arthrex's First Apprentices Graduate

In late 2009, the Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program (AMAP) was introduced and the program has now reached a significant milestone: the inaugural apprentices have graduated and are now full-time machinists at Arthrex! …
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03/13/2014
Arthrex Supported the 2014 AAOS Safe and Accessible Playground Build

Arthrex supported the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Safe and Accessible Playground building program once again this year as a silver-level sponsor, and on March 11, 2014, hundreds of volunteers transformed Arthur Ashe Charter School’s playground in New Orleans into a safe and accessible place for all of its …
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03/11/2014
Arthrex Launches New Surgeon App - 24/7 Mobile Access to Hundreds of New Surgical Technique Videos, Animations and Related Science!

Arthrex is excited to announce the launch of the new Arthrex Surgeon App. Developed and optimized for the latest iOS devices, surgeons can now access medical education content anywhere and anytime - including in the OR setting where WiFi is not …
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02/21/2014
Facility Expansion Continues at Arthrex Manufacturing East

Site preparation has begun on what will soon become the newest addition to Arthrex's family of facilities in Southwest Florida – a state-of-the-art "finishing" facility at Arthrex Manufacturing East (AMIE). This facility will allow …
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02/21/2014
New Surgical Skills Labs in Miami and Hawaii Now Open

Arthrex continues its commitment to medical education by expanding surgical skills lab locations to Miami, FL and Honolulu, HI. The new 1,950-square-foot Arthrex Surgical Skills Training Center in Miami has seven wet labs as well as an …
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02/04/2014
Leadership Collier Visits Arthrex

On Friday, January 24, 2014, Arthrex was pleased to welcome Leadership Collier to the Medical Education Center at Inc. Scott Sherman, engineering manager for the Knee/Hip Arthroplasty Team, who is also a member of this year's …
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02/03/2014
Arthrex Employees Attend the FGCU President's Celebration

Arthrex employees with an FGCU connection Arley Perez, associate project engineer for Knee/Hip Team; James Jacque Garcon, research lab technician; Kara Faulkner, arthroplasty intern; and Valeria Ferrer, associate engineer pose with FGCU …
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01/17/2014
TKA Femoral Packaging Receives Global Recognition

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Femoral implant packaging continues to receive recognition for its innovative packaging materials and designs in the U.S. and now worldwide. Since Arthrex's TKA Femoral implant packaging won the AmeriStar Award in …
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01/13/2014
2014 Sports Medicine Faculty Forum

Arthrex hosted nearly 200 orthopaedic surgeons from around the world for the 2014 Faculty Forum, a three-day medical education event in Naples in January. Faculty surgeons in attendance represented 37 U.S. states and 15 different countries, and …
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10/31/2013
Arthrex What’s New Goes Live on Twitter - Follow us!

You can now receive Arthrex's "What's New?" updates in your inbox every day via Twitter. Our NEW Twitter profile, @ArthrexWhatsNew, is set up for an approved surgeon-only audience and beginning this week, will contain exclusive access to all of the latest innovations in Arthrex orthopaedics, including the newest cutting-edge …
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10/09/2013
Arthrex Celebrates Grand Opening of New Manufacturing Facility

Arthrex welcomed Florida Governor Rick Scott and about 400 community leaders and employees last Thursday at the official grand opening of Arthrex Manufacturing East, our newest manufacturing facility in eastern Collier County. The design of the new facility …
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10/09/2013
Arthrex Goes Live on Twitter - Follow us!

Arthrex has officially gone live on Twitter. We encourage you to follow @Arthrex for public updates on corporate news, community events and more. In the coming weeks, we will also begin tweeting out our daily "What's New" features. This will be a …
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06/14/2013
Arthrex Releases Univers Revers™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System in the United States; First Surgery Successfully Performed in Chillicothe, OH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.comArthrex Releases Univers Revers™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System in the United StatesFirst Surgery Successfully …
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05/23/2013
Arthrex Readies Plant for Summer Production

Source: aveherald.com; May 23, 2013
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03/19/2013
Arthrex Enhances SynergyHD3 Endoscopic Visualization System with Innovative Web-Based Software Platform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.comArthrex Enhances SynergyHD3 Endoscopic Visualization System with Innovative Web-Based Software PlatformNAPLES, FL – March 19, …
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02/26/2013
Arthrex Plant Preparing to Open in April

Source: aveherald.com; February 26, 2013
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12/12/2012
Arthrex Receives Florida Top Job Producer Award from Florida Governor Rick Scott

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex Receives Florida Top Job Producer Award from Florida Governor Rick Scott NAPLES, FL – December 12, 2012 – …
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12/12/2012
Arthrex honored as a top job producer in Florida

Source: aveherald.com; December 12, 2012
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09/04/2012
Arthrex Named One of Florida's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex Named One of Florida’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work For NAPLES, FL – September 4, 2012 – Arthrex was recently named to the prestigious list of Florida’s Top …
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08/10/2012
Arthrex Renews Pledge for AAOS' Safe and Accessible Playground Build Program

Arthrex has pledged $5,000 to support the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Safe and Accessible Playground building program once again this year. This annual, award-winning program provides an opportunity to visibly support playground safety and give something back to deserving communities by helping with the …
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07/02/2012
Arthrex Named in Top Five of Southwest Florida's Top Companies

Arthrex was named to the Gulfshore Business annual ranking of Southwest Florida’s top companies in the magazine’s July 2012 issue. Gulfshore Business noted that Arthrex, which broke the billion dollar mark, was among the list’s top tier of companies that reported growth and higher revenues in 2011.Gulfshore Business compiles the Top Companies …
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07/02/2012
Arthrex Ranked Among the "Top 200 Private Companies" by Florida Trend

Arthrex is prominently ranked among Florida Trend’s prestigious 2012 Top 200 Private Companies. The industry-leading orthopaedic medical device company is Florida’s 24th largest privately-owned company based on 2011 revenues surpassing $1 billion. The Top 200 Private Companies is part of the annual Florida Trend 350, which also includes …
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06/18/2012
Arthrex Announces Employee Promotions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.comArthrex Announces Employee PromotionsNAPLES, FL – June 18, 2012 – Reinhold Schmieding, President and Founder of Arthrex, has announced the promotions of 17 …
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05/30/2012
Local Business Leaders Tour the New Arthrex Logistics Center in Lee County

On May 30, 2012, Arthrex hosted a group of Lee County business leaders for a tour of the new Arthrex Logistics Center (ALC). Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah and representatives from the Horizon Economic Development Council enjoyed learning more about Arthrex and the positive contributions the company is making to medicine and the …
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04/25/2012
Arthrex Hosts the Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance for Medical Tourism Presentation

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, Arthrex hosted the Collier County Lodging & Tourism Alliance (CCTLA) for a breakfast meeting and medical tourism presentation at the Medical Education Center of its corporate headquarters in Naples, FL. Arthrex Founder and President Reinhold Schmieding presented to the group about Arthrex’s rich history and …
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04/16/2012
Arthrex officially breaks ground on new Ave Maria plant

Source: aveherald.com, April 16, 2012
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04/16/2012
Arthrex Breaks Ground for New Surgical Device Manufacturing Facility Near Ave Maria, FL

Arthrex marked yet another milestone in the company’s history with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 16, 2012 to kick off construction for Arthrex Manufacturing East (AMIE) near Ave Maria, FL. The support for Arthrex was overwhelming as more than 180 community and government leaders attended the event. During …
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04/16/2012
Arthrex Kicks Off Construction for New Surgical Device Manufacturing Facility

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.comArthrex Kicks Off Construction for New Surgical Device Manufacturing Facility More than 180 community and government leaders attend groundbreaking ceremonyNAPLES, FL – April …
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04/13/2012
Arthrex Celebrates 10 Years of Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc.

Arthrex marked a significant milestone in the company’s history with the 10-year anniversary celebration of Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. (AMI). In conjunction with the celebration, Arthrex also recognized 50 AMI employees with 10 years of service.“Arthrex is keeping our country competitive by exporting our quality products, that are …
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04/02/2012
Arthrex Vet Systems Partners with Naples Equestrian Challenge

Two very special horses at Naples Equestrian Challenge (NEC) are feeling much better thanks to Arthrex’s Vet Systems division. Dynamite, a 29-year-old Mustang gelding, has a soft tissue injury in his left hind knee, and Buddy, an 18-year-old American Paint/Quarter Horse gelding, has arthritis in both hind hock joints. Arthrex Vet …
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03/29/2012
Arthrex Named Employer of the Year and Family Friendly Business in 2012

Arthrex has been named the Naples Alliance for Children (NAFC) Employer of the Year 2012, as well as a Family Friendly Business for the third year in a row. Businesses that receive the Family Friendly Business designation truly exemplify a family friendly workplace that supports employees and their families. Arthrex …
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03/15/2012
Arthrex Hosts the Collier County Medical Society

On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Arthrex hosted the Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) at the Medical Education Center of its corporate headquarters in Naples, FL for the Spring General Membership Meeting. More than 150 CCMS members and guests attended the event and learned more about Arthrex as a global medical device industry leader with …
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02/29/2012
Arthrex Announces Opening of Logistics Center in Lee County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex Announces Opening of Logistics Center in Lee CountyNAPLES, FL – February 29, 2012 – Arthrex has announced the opening of the Arthrex Logistics Center (ALC) in …
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02/14/2012
Arthrex Makes Significant Statement at the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting

Arthrex just returned from the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Meeting in San Francisco, CA. The AAOS Meeting is the largest annual educational/tradeshow event for orthopaedic surgeons with more than 15,000 surgeons and over 500 exhibiting companies from around the world in attendance. This year, Arthrex made a significant to …
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02/06/2012
Arthrex SynergyHD3 Revolutionizes the Endoscopic Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Lisa Gardiner, Communications Manager 239-643-5553 ∙ Lisa.Gardiner@Arthrex.com Arthrex SynergyHD3 Revolutionizes the Endoscopic MarketNAPLES, FL – February 6, 2012 – Arthrex launched its new imaging platform, SynergyHD3, at the American Academy …
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12/19/2011
Arthrex Victorious in Dismissing $85 Million Verdict

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: John W. Schmieding, General Counsel 239-643-5553 ∙ John.Schmieding@Arthrex.comArthrex Victorius in Dismissing $85 Million VerdictNAPLES, FL -- December 19, 2011 -- The Federal District Court in Portland, Oregon reversed an $85 Million jury verdict …
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11/30/2011
Arthrex Featured in Gulfshore Business Magazine

Arthrex is featured in the December 2011 issue of Gulfshore Business magazine. Read an engaging interview with President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding where he speaks on several topics, including Arthrex’s rich history, the value of its employees, and the company's significant impact on the Southwest Florida community.
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08/22/2011
Arthrex Named One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Private Companies

Arthrex was named to Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list for 2011, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent entrepreneurs. Arthrex joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio and Dunkin …
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08/11/2011
Arthrex Announces Expansion Plans in Southwest Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Cindy Obrecht, Director of Marketing Communications 239-643-5553 ∙ Cindy.Obrecht@Arthrex.comArthrex Announces Expansion Plans in Southwest FloridaNAPLES, FL – August 11, 2011 – Arthrex Inc. is pleased to announce a commitment to build a first …
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06/20/2011
Arthrex Innovation Triumphs as Company Wins Appeal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: John W. Schmieding, General Counsel 239-643-5553 ∙ John.Schmieding@Arthrex.com Arthrex Innovation Triumphs as Company Wins AppealNAPLES, FL – June 20, 2011 – Today, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. overturned an …
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06/02/2011
Arthrex Wins Technology Award for Surgical Outcome System

On Thursday, May 26, 2011, Arthrex's web development team received the “Innovention Award” for the creation and development of the Surgical Outcome System™ (SOS) at the third annual Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) dinner in Fort Myers, FL. The Innovention Award recognizes a …
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02/02/2011
Florida Governor Rick Scott Visits the Medical Manufacturing Facility at Arthrex Headquarters

Florida Governor Rick Scott visited Arthrex to announce a new proposal that he says would save the state of Florida $2.8 billion over the next two years. After a personal tour of the medical device manufacturing facility at Arthrex's Corporate Headquarters in Naples, FL, Governor Scott explained the changes he wants to make to public pension …
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