At a Glance: SMB Medical SA (“SMB Medical”), located in S. Antonino (CH), is a leading independent contract manufacturer for the orthopaedic industry. SMB Medical supplies fully finished orthopaedic implants, anatomical trauma products and medical instruments. The customer base is international and consists of the world’s largest orthopaedic OEMs and mid-sized Challenger OEMs . SMB Medical is one of the leaders in the market for forged hips and achieves a global market share in this segment of about 9%. SMB Medical’s history in the manufacturing of components for medical devices reaches back to the 1980s; orthopaedic implants are forged at its new facility since 2005. SMB’s Core Competencies and USPs: Deep know-how in metallurgy and engineering and finishing of orthopaedic implants. Fully certified ISO 13485 compliance with demanding quality requirements and standards of the medical contract manufacturing industry. EN 17025 accredited laboratory for metallurgical testing. Balanced customer structure consisting of the TOP 3 major orthopaedic OEMs and more than a dozen growing European and emerging mid-sized OEMs. Dedicated and committed international management team with deep industry knowledge. Early-on involvement in customer projects.