New leadership for building manager Knight Watch Inc.
KALAMAZOO–Knight Watch Inc. announced Ryan Bailey as CEO, Darren Cobb as president, and founder Eric Lindsley as chairman of the board. Bailey has a career of more than 20 years …
Stryker’s Pangea Systems receives FDA clearance
KALAMAZOO–The medical device and technology manufacturer Stryker Corp. (NYSE: SYK announced that its Pangea Systems bone implant plates, including Femur, Fibula, Tibia, Humerus and Utility, have received 510k clearance from …
Stryker launches autonomous guidance system
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. (NYSE:SYK) announced the launch of its Ortho Q Guidance system, the only fully autonomous system in the industry, easily controlled by the surgeon from the sterile field. The system combines new optical tracking …
Stryker completes acquisition of Cerus Endovascular
KALAMAZOO–The medical equipment maker Stryker Corp. (NYSE:SYK) announced it has completed the acquisition of United Kingdom-based Cerus Endovascular Ltd., a privately held commercial-stage medical device company engaged in the design …
Austin promotes two in Kalamazoo office
KALAMAZOO–The Cleveland, Ohio-based contractor-builder Austin Co. announced two key promotions for members of its Western Michigan office. Brian Green (above left), formerly project manager, has been promoted to operations manager …
LTU study offers steps to boost construction safety with PPE
SOUTHFIELD—Many construction occupational injuries can be prevented with the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). A new study by Lawrence Technological University’s Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) outlines several …
Quintree, C2Dx partner to launch telemedicine to integrate with providers’ current equipment
KALAMAZOO—C2Dx Inc., a medical device company, announced a partnership with another Michigan startup, Farmington Hills-based Quintree. Quintree claims to be the first telemedicine platform that integrates with existing diagnostic equipment. …
Flint healthcare accelerator names six new clients
FLINT—Officials at the Louisville, Ky.-based healthcare business accelerator XLerateHealth (XLH) announced the selection of six startup companies to participate in the 2021 cohort of startups at its Flint office. This year’s …
Consumers Energy Foundation gives $500k to groups protecting Michigan environment
JACKSON—Four environmental organizations around Michigan are the recipients of the Consumers Energy Foundation’s second annual Planet Awards. “Consumers Energy is dedicated to ensuring Michigan has world-class natural resources, and this …
Stryker launches T7 personal protection system for operating room staff
KALAMAZOO—The medical device maker Stryker Corp. announced the launch of the T7, its next generation personal protection system. T7 and T7plus create a personal protection system that’s tailored to each …