ATEK Medical to Present at Symposium

For Immediate Release

MINNEAPOLIS (October 10, 2007) – ATEK Medical announced today their participation in Medical Product Outsourcing magazine’s new educational and networking event, which will provide a forum that addresses issues affecting the OEM-supplier relationship. Roger Brink, vice president and chief quality and regulatory officer, ATEK Medical, will be co-presenting during the event with John Castellano, quality assurance manager, Medtronic. They will present their case study on how to effectively manage the quality process with an outsourcing partner.

Brink and Castellano’s presentation will focus on how to best define the quality process between OEM and contract manufactures, including how to enhance and manage the process through various stages. ATEK Medical manufactures cardiac surgery devices for Medtronic and attributes their successful relationship to a solid foundation of communication and collaboration.

The goal for the new Medical Product Outsourcing symposium is to introduce start-up and emerging device manufacturers to the many business building resources available. The event will feature in-depth conference sessions specific to the industry and include speakers from leading manufacturers and suppliers. For more information on the event, visit www.mposymposium.com.

About ATEK Medical

ATEK Medical, based in Minneapolis with manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, Mich., and San José, Costa Rica, is the preferred manufacturing solutions provider serving the medical device and biotechnology markets. ATEK Medical capabilities include disposable and electro-mechanical medical device development, launch, assembly, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, microbiology services, sterilization management, supply chain management, and distribution services. ATEK Medical has developed and launched more than 350 unique products and specializes in product/program management and full-service manufacturing. ATEK Medical is part of the privately held ATEK Companies, which distinguishes itself from the competition through its 60-year history, breadth of capabilities, long-term strategic partnerships with customers and suppliers, responsive culture, global presence, and regulatory expertise. ATEK Medical is ISO 13485:2003 certified, IPC-A-610 certified, UL-registered, and FDA registered to design, produce and launch Class I, II and III medical devices. For more information on ATEK Medical and ATEK Companies, visit www.atekmedical.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lisa Spencer
ATEK Companies
763/392-5717

posted 10-10-2007