Tekna signs long-term supply agreement with Marle Tangible
15.6.2022 15:00:00 CEST | Tekna Holding ASA | Non-regulatory press releases
Tekna Holding ASA (Tekna, OSE: TEKNA), the world-leading provider of advanced materials to industry, today announced ithas signed a long-term supply agreement with Marle Tangible, a global medical device contract manufacturer based in the US.
Under the terms of this agreement, Tekna will supply and deliver titanium powder to be used for Marle Tangible's 3D printed
and specialized orthopedic implants. This agreement falls under Medical Additive Manufacturing, where 3D printing enables
the manufacturing of complex medical components. This growing segment currently represents 16% of Tekna's Additive
Manufacturing sales.
and specialized orthopedic implants. This agreement falls under Medical Additive Manufacturing, where 3D printing enables
the manufacturing of complex medical components. This growing segment currently represents 16% of Tekna's Additive
Manufacturing sales.
Luc Dionne, Chief Executive Officer at Tekna Canada, said: "We are excited to have been selected by Marle Tangible as their
preferred partner for titanium powders. With the Marle Group being a leading player in orthopedic implants, we consider
this agreement a testimonial to the high quality of our products. We are delighted to add Marle Tangible to our growing list
of major medical customers and look forward to a long-lasting relationship."
Chris Collins, Chief Operations Officer at Marle Tangible, added: "We are delighted to have signed this agreement with
Tekna. Their high-quality titanium powders are impressive, consistent, and always delivered in a timely manner. We are very
pleased to have secured long-term supply. They have believed in us and supported our success for a very long time. At
Marle Tangible, we aim to continue paving the way for Additive Manufactured Medical Devices with Tekna by our side."
The agreement follows a longstanding partnership between Tekna and Marle Tangible and positions Tekna as a preferred
supplier of metal powders in the field of medical implants and devices.
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About Tekna Holding ASA
Tekna is a world-leading provider of advanced materials to industry, headquartered in Sherbrooke, Canada.
Tekna produces high-purity metal powders for applications such as 3D printing in the aerospace, medical and automotive
sectors, as well as optimized induction plasma systems for industrial research and production. With its unique, IP-protected
plasma technology, the company is well positioned in the growing market for advanced nanomaterials within the electronics
and batteries industries.
Building on 30 years of delivering excellence, Tekna is a global player recognized for its quality products and its
commitment to its large base of multinational blue-chip customers. Tekna’s powder products increase productivity and
enable more efficient use of materials, thereby paving the way towards a more resilient supply chain and circular economy.
About Marle Tangible
Marle Tangible, based in Fairborn, Ohio, is an ISO 13485:2016 certified and FDA registered #3014273501 3D contract
manufacturer, specializing in orthopedic implants. Founded in 2013, the company looks beyond the average and industry
standard in offering end-to-end management of device manufacture, and is committed to customer responsiveness and
engagement, on-time delivery, and quality that exceeds expectations. With decades of experience, market-proven
orthopedic implant expertise and engineering vision, Tangible is the 3D implant manufacturer that delivers unparalleled
medical devices of the highest quality. tangiblesolutions3d.com