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Able Medical Devices makes a mark in Marquette

MARQUETTE, MI--   Invest UP is touting an addition to the region’s medical device businesses.

A new holding of Longyear, Able Medical Devices of Marquette began production early this summer. The company develops and produces precision medical components, such as orthopedic implants and surgical instruments.

During a visit to the Upper Peninsula, Governor Rick Snyder visited the 10,000 square-foot facility. He noted the talent pipeline from Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech will allow Able to continue growing.

Able currently employs 12 people and expects to add more.

Longyear has more than 140 employees in the region.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.