About Us
We believe every medical product is a lifeline, and every lifeline deserves a partner who treats it with human care and technical rigor.
Partners in the Journey
For over 25 years, Pliant Medical has been a trusted supplier of medical components and devices to some of the world’s leading healthcare organizations.
With a foundation in precision manufacturing and a commitment to quality, we’ve built a reputation for delivering innovative, scalable solutions that meet the rigorous demands of the medical industry. Our journey began with a vision to combine advanced technology with human-centered collaboration, and today, we continue to push boundaries, helping our partners bring life-changing products to market.
Journey of a Lifeline
What sets Pliant Medical apart isn’t just equipment or certifications. It’s people—engineers, operators, quality leaders, and partners who treat every project as if it were helping somebody they love.
We join the journey early, partnering with startups, established device companies, and innovators who don’t just need a molder, but a trustworthy guide. From first design conversations through tooling, molding, and assembly, we make sure every component is worthy of the role it will play in someone’s care, recovery, or survival.
Our roots in demanding automotive work taught us to live and breathe precision, documentation, and on-time delivery. Our future in medical demands even more. That’s why we’re investing in Class 7 cleanroom environments, ISO 13485 systems, and the kind of quality discipline that stands up to regulators, clinicians, and patients alike.
From the belief in your idea to the body it reaches, this is more than injection molding. It’s the journey of a lifeline.
Leadership
Impressive technology.
Exceptional people.
Behind every cleanroom, press, and laser welder is a team that treats your product like it’s going to someone they know. Our culture is built on loyalty, teamwork, and pride in problem-solving. Customers feel it in how we collaborate, how we communicate, and how we go above and beyond when the stakes are high. That’s why our partners describe us as responsive, approachable, and genuinely invested in their success. Meet the team that makes it all possible.
Jeff McMartin
President
Joe Russell
Business Development Manager
Steven Johnston
Southeast, Regional Account Manager
Tom Higbee
Account Manager
David Chartrand
Launch & Quality Manager
Tony Luce
Operations Manager
Tina Zellman
Human Resource Manager
Our MISSION
Through precision manufacturing, disciplined quality, and human-centered collaboration, we help medical companies turn complex ideas into reliable, scalable products.
Where Precision Meets Purpose
At Pliant Medical, our mission is simple: to help medical companies turn complex ideas into reliable, scalable products through precision manufacturing, disciplined quality, and human-centered collaboration. But our commitment doesn’t stop there. We believe in giving back to the communities we serve, which is why we were honored with the Community Builder Award from United Way of the Lakeshore in 2024. Whether through our innovative solutions or our community involvement, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact.
Testimonials
Our team members take pride in the partnerships they help build every day.
Jess Getz
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER for leading medical bed/device company
"I often receive reassuring feedback about how Pliant shows up. Most recently, a customer shared, 'Our engineers love working with Pliant Medical. From product development to launch, they understand the importance of ensuring there are no unresolved issues prior to production and work relentlessly to make sure that happens.'"
Joe Russell
Business Development Manager
"Over two decades of collaboration with Thermo Fisher have delivered measurable results, from seamless scaling of production to innovative solutions that support critical scientific work around the world."
Grant Kruger
CEO & Founder, Veracron Wellness Systems
"Pliant Medical is a full-service partner that truly understands what it takes to bring life-critical technology to market. Their exceptional engineering engagement and cleanroom contract manufacturing capabilities provided the structural backbone Veracron needed to commercialize the VERABAND™. They have seamlessly bridged the gap between our vision and a scalable, market-ready medical device."
