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Invacare Grows at Its Northeast Ohio Headquarters
The production of advanced oxygen therapy solution will create new jobs
Company Name: Invacare Corporation
Location: Elyria
Industry Sector: Healthcare
Company Profile: Invacare Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor in its markets for medical equipment used in non-acute care settings. At its core, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes medical devices that help people to move, breathe, rest, and perform essential hygiene.
Company Website: www.invacare.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: Approximately 45, with opportunities for more
- Jobs retained: 450
Company Need:
Invacare launched a new product to address the rising global demand for respiratory equipment. The company needs to enhance its manufacturing capabilities to produce the Platinum NXG, a new stationary oxygen concentrator.
Testimonial:
Why Ohio?
The global manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment plans to grow at its Elyria headquarters. In its existing facility, the company will build a 10,000 square-foot clean room, a controlled environment with a low level of pollutants.
Invacare cited talent and a business-friendly environment as a reason for choosing Ohio for its expansion. Ohio’s manufacturing talent has the skills to produce the Platinum NXG, while healthcare professionals can continue to oversee design and production.
The company is also evaluating other opportunities which are anticipated to result in approximately 100 additional jobs in its Elyria/North Ridgeville campus over the next three years.
Collaborators:
Team NEO, JobsOhio, Lorain County, the city of Elyria, and the Ohio Development Services Agency