Governor Reynolds and Lt. Governor Gregg Visit CIVCO Medical Solutions
April 19, 2018 | News & Press Releases
Kalona, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg visited CIVCO Medical Solutions, a leading manufacturer of ultrasound guidance devices and infection control products, as part of their “Unleashing Opportunity” tour around the state. CIVCO designs, manufactures, and distributes specialty medical devices for use in ultrasound procedures in over 80 countries and for leading ultrasound equipment manufacturers such as GE, Philips, Siemens, and Canon.
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor met with CIVCO’s executive leadership team, including CIVCO President Robin Therme, at the Kalona production facility in Washington County. The visit included a tour of the production facility, discussing and demonstrating CIVCO’s ultrasound guidance, infection control, prostate treatment equipment, and high-level disinfection product lines.
The group also talked about opportunities CIVCO expects as a global medical device manufacturer in Iowa, including the continued growth of ultrasound in the United States and internationally; partnering with the community to attract and retain employees and skilled labor; and supporting education and training through job shadowing, internships, and co-ops.
“Our meeting with Governor Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Gregg allowed us to show CIVCO’s products and capabilities, share examples of success and where we have opportunity to grow, and discuss ideas to enhance our local and state partnerships,” said Robin Therme, CIVCO President. “We appreciate the Governor and Lieutenant Governor taking time to visit with our team and hear the ways we are contributing to economic growth and development within the Corridor, as well as where we need support at the state and federal levels to continue our growth.”
About CIVCO
CIVCO Medical Solutions has over 35 years of experience offering cutting-edge medical technology to a diverse group of medical professionals. CIVCO designs and manufactures accessories for use in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging and interventional procedures with a strong focus on ultrasound. CIVCO’s specialties include: infection control (from ultrasound covers to high-level disinfection systems for ultrasound probes), needle and device guidance, and electromagnetic needle tracking. Corporate information is available at www.civco.com.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Erin Dougherty
CIVCO Medical Solutions
Tel: 319.248.6510
