FLAGSTAFF, AZ--(Marketwired - Nov 2, 2015) - Machine Solutions Inc. ("Machine Solutions") announced today that it has acquired PlasticWeld Systems ("PlasticWeld Systems"). The acquisition boosts Machine Solutions' ability to serve the medical device manufacturing market. PlasticWeld Systems, headquartered in Newfane, NY, manufactures turnkey, precision production equipment for disposable medical products.

Machine Solutions continues to expand its range of products and services across its four brands: MSI, Steeger USA, Vante and PlasticWeld Systems. PlasticWeld's variety of innovative products strengthens Machine Solutions' current tipping and bonding portfolio. Customers now have a single source for diverse equipment that meets their development and production needs.

"We are excited to have PlasticWeld Systems join the Machine Solutions family. Their equipment, technical know-how, customer service, and fantastic team members and culture are a great fit with our organization. This addition strengthens our current portfolio and enables us to offer a wider range of solutions to better serve our customers and increases our ability to develop next generation offerings to address current and future needs within catheter manufacturing," said Machine Solutions President, Brian Strini.

"Machine Solutions is comprised of technically strong, ethical and passionate people. Joining the Machine Solutions family enables PlasticWeld Systems to create a sustainable infrastructure that benefits our employees, our customers and the individuals who rely on the devices produced with our machines. We have always held Machine Solutions' team and technology in high regard and are honored to now join forces to offer the most comprehensive catheter tipping and bonding solutions in the industry," said PlasticWeld Systems General Manager Scott DeWitt.

About Machine Solutions Inc.
Machine Solutions Inc. is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services to the medical device industry. The unified brands of MSI, SteegerUSA, and Vante provide a breadth of products to support customer needs and growth. Machine Solutions provides superior customer experiences by focusing on delivering quality and value, and by dedicating resources to its aftermarket team for technical service and process support. Machine Solutions has been instrumental in automating manual processes in catheter and stent manufacturing operations and the broader medical device industry. For more information, visit www.machinesolutions.com.

About Vante Inc.
Vante is the global leader in radiofrequency thermal forming equipment. Vante designs, develops and manufactures process systems for the disposable medical device and biopharmaceutical industries. Products include their catheter manufacturing systems for tipping and bonding, industrial tube sealers, and plastic sealing and welding technology. Vante's dedicated research and development team designs all of its products and has been awarded more than 50 patents to date. For additional information, visit www.vante.com.

About PlasticWeld Systems
PlasticWeld Systems designs a wide variety of innovative production equipment for catheter and medical disposables manufacturing. Major OEMs, subcontractors and start-up companies rely on their experienced team. PlasticWeld equipment functions include catheter tipping, catheter eye forming, catheter soft tip bonding, catheter eye drilling, catheter eye skiving, tube cutting and welding, and one-of-a-kind applications. PlasticWeld systems is based in Newfane, NY. It was founded in 1992. For additional information, visit www.plasticweldsystems.com.

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