Arthrex Manufacturing Facility Recycling Project Benefits Immokalee Nonprofits
Where some saw trash, Lead Manufacturing Supervisor Steve Dyal saw treasure.
Dyal, who has a lifetime of experience in manufacturing, knew that the tungsten carbide tools used for cutting and shaping Arthrex’s implements and implants …
Arthrex is giving college students a comprehensive look at the inner workings of the medical device industry during its first collaborative course with Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) this semester.
The class is also the university’s first to …
The Immokalee …
Arthrex collaborated with medical professionals, local …
Each year, the Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) golf tournament raises money for a nonprofit organization through a day of friendly competition among colleagues.
This year’s tournament accommodated six more …
With graduation only a semester away and project deadlines looming, Florida Gulf Coast University public relations students tackled what was, for many of them, their most lifelike assignment to date: presenting mock public …
The Marketing Communications Support Solutions team recently participated in Arthrex’s Volunteer Match Day employee benefit, donating their time to brighten the day for patients at the Golisano …
Medical Education Clinical Specialists Ryan Shamus and Bethlyn Katz recently had the unique opportunity to present to a younger than normal audience – third-to-fifth grade students at the IMAG History and Science Center’s summer camp in …
Arthrex employees helped local foster families prepare for the new school year at the Back to School Bonanza on August 4. The annual event is hosted by Friends of Foster Children Forever (FFCF), an organization …
We’re excited to highlight the Distal Extremities (DEX) team of engineers and project managers and their commitment to Making People Better during a build day with Habitat for Humanity on June 27. The team of 22 split into groups that worked …
We’re proud to highlight our employees’ commitment to the community, like the Shoulder Arthroplasty Development …
What’s better than cooking some delicious comfort food? Cooking some delicious comfort food for a cause! Arthrex Executive Chef William Blum did exactly that during the 2nd annual Make a Wish Mac n’ Cheese Challenge on March 4, where chefs …
Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to its global headquarters in Naples recently as host of the program’s annual Commerce Day, which gave participants a unique glimpse into the current business …
Five Southwest Florida libraries are now home to WGCU Public Media/PBS Reading Nooks thanks to support from …
We're proud to announce that in addition to our "Life is Why" year-round sponsorship of the American Heart Association, Team Arthrex raised a total of $6,388 for the …
Employees celebrated Lee Denim Day on October 6 to show their support for the American Cancer Society and the fight against breast cancer by wearing denim with pink or their favorite jersey. With a $5 donation to the society, employees …
“What can I do to help?” That’s what GIS Business Analyst III Daiane Cabejo-Lopes asked herself after reading about Arthrex's commitment to the dedicated students of the Junior Achievement (JA) Program featured in a recent …
This Memorial Day holds a special meaning for Photography Retoucher Deanna Sakal after taking part in her third Collier County Honor Flight mission on May 13 for 72 WWII and Korean War veterans. Honor Flight provides veterans with a free trip …
Congratulations to the five talented student artists who won this year’s American Heart Association poster contest, sponsored by Arthrex. This year, more than 200 students participated from five elementary schools in Lee and Collier …
Senior Research & Development Designer Jerome Gulvas and Senior Arthroplasty Product Manager Nick Metcalfe paddled their way into first place in the VIP Tippy Canoe one-mile sprint at Naples’ Back to the Future themed 41st Annual Great …
Arthrex recently hosted a group of students with the NAF (National Academy Foundation) Engineering Academy at Palmetto Ridge High School as part of Junior Achievement (JA) of Southwest Florida’s Job Shadow Program. Product Manager Rick Taft (who …
If you’ve ever thought of volunteering, but worry you might not have the time or skills, take it from Senior Product Engineer Kevin Stanton—just do it. He says, “Until you get involved you can’t understand the impact you …
Arthrex welcomed this year's Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN) class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's Commerce Day session last Tuesday. President and Founder Reinhold …
This year, PJ took on the challenge of Event Lead on …
Arthrex is making headlines after Abigail, the pit bull injured in a dogfighting ring, visited its Naples headquarters to meet the Arthrex employees who helped with her recovery. Abigail wagged her tail happily as she jumped up to meet members of the …
We are honored to be recognized as the Healthcare Networker of the Year for our support of the children of Collier County. Arthrex received the award earlier this month from the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida (HCN) for our …
Last week's Collier Citizen feature, "Arthrex Machinist Program Helping The Immokalee Foundation (TIF) Students Realize Their Potential," highlights the Arthrex Manufacturing Apprentice Program (AMAP) and former TIF program participant-turned recent …
Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's "Commerce Day" on Thursday, January 19. President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding welcomed the group of 50 local …
Employees are thrilled to be part of a new charitable initiative this season—the Children's Advocacy Center of Collier County's Adopt a Family Program. Individual employees, as well as teams, donated gifts for families in need. The children …
Did you know a portion of our American Heart Association sponsorship commitment goes toward funding a teaching garden at a local elementary school each year? Recruiting Director Connie Byrne and Recruiting Associate Alyssa Norus recently got the …
While back to school time is exciting for most kids, foster children can often feel overwhelmed about starting out the year without basic necessities like new shoes, clothing, backpacks and school supplies. Each year, Arthrex teams up …
This Independence Day had special meaning for Photography Retoucher Deanna Sakal after recently taking part in Collier County Honor Flight's first all-female veteran mission for 66 "lady heros" ranging in ages from 24 to 95. Arthrex proudly sponsors …
Arthrex was pleased to welcome Youth Leadership Collier to Arthrex Manufacturing East (AMIE) on Thursday, June 16, and Leadership Bonita to Arthrex Logistics Center (ALC) on Friday, June 17.
Youth Leadership Collier is part of The Greater …
On Sunday, June 5, Receiving and Distribution Manager Kristin Jowett, Lab/Exhibits Services Operations Administrator Bonnie Blanchard and Senior Engineering Designer Jerome Gulvas competed in and finished the Naples …
This Memorial Day, Arthrex is proud to honor veterans and the many employees in our company that have served in the military. Each year, Arthrex sponsors the Collier County Chapter of Honor Flight, an organization that provides war veterans a free trip …
Nearly 2,000 Arthrex employees and their family members came out to enjoy the sixth annual Arthrex Summer Family Fun event at the Marco Island Marriott on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. The event provided fun for all ages with …
As part of our corporate community mission of Making People Better, Arthrex is passionate about contributing to a stronger, healthier community. Our community partnerships with organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA) …
Arthrex is pleased to announce Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized the company as one of the 50 Best Workplaces For Giving Back in the country. Arthrex was highlighted in particular for offering employees one PTO day a …
On Friday, April 22, the Shoulder Arthroplasty Engineering and Product Management team participated in a Habitat for Humanity Build Day in Naples, FL. The team had the opportunity to paint the entire inside of the house in an effort that enabled team …
As a company with a global impact, Arthrex is committed to supporting those in need, and our thoughts go out to the victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Ecuador. Arthrex has made a donation of $5,000 to the Red Cross in support of disaster relief …
Dedicated employees were up all night Fighting Cancer with Color at Relay for Life April 15-16! As a proud Power of Relay sponsor, Arthrex raised more than $24,450 to support the cause, surpassing Team Arthrex’s goal of $10,000 as the top …
Arthrex had the honor of being recognized during the Board of Collier County Commissioners (BCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2016 for its tremendous contributions and impact in the Southwest Florida community. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding, …
For the month of February, Arthrex employees donated pet supplies to benefit the Humane Society of Naples, Collier's County's largest no-kill shelter. A truck load of much-needed food and supplies was delivered to the shelter thanks to …
Among Arthrex’s most rewarding associations is Hope for Haiti, an organization that’s of great significance to many employees. As the 2016 recipient of Hope for Haiti's Heart of Gold Award, Arthrex was acknowleded …
On Thursday, January 21, 2016, Arthrex was pleased to welcome this year's Leadership Collier class to the Inc. Medical Education Center as part of the program's "Commerce Day." Scott Sherman, engineering manager for the …
On Thanksgiving morning, several Arthrex employees, like Project Manager of Marketing Communications Lisa Taylor and Advertising Coordinator Taylor Hebble, participated in this year's Gobble Gobble Four …
Arthrex was recently honored as The Salvation Army Naples Regional Coordinate's "Partner of the Year" for consistently contributing to a stronger, healthier community and supporting The Salvation Army and its mission in Collier County.The Salvation …
Pete Russano, Director of Supply Chain, and Hasan Kajtezovic, Supply Chain Buyer/Planner II, recently had a unique opportunity to present to a class of undergraduate business students at Florida Gulf Coast University's Lutgert College of …
Arthroplasty Engineer Zach Ingwer had the unique opportunity to be North Naples Middle School's "Principal for a Day" as part of Collier County's annual event in which community members are invited into schools to live a day in the life of a …
Team Arthrex came out in full force to support this year's Bikers for Babies annual event November 15, 2015 with 68 participants raising more than $4,000 to support the March of Dimes of Southwest Florida!
More than 40 employees participated in this year's American Red Cross Stockings for the Troops event held at Arthrex on Friday, November 13, helping to make the holidays brighter for our U.S. military serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other …
As a proud local cause sponsor of the American Heart Association's Collier County Heart Walk once again this year, Team Arthrex's hard work paid off, surpassing its $15,000 goal by fundraising over $16,000 this year on top of our sponsorship …
On October 29, 2015, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida inducted Reinhold Schmieding into the 2015 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County, honoring Arthrex's President and Founder for his more than 30 years in business guiding Arthrex to …
The 9th Annual Arthrex Charitable Championship (ACC) held on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL was a huge success with proceeds benefiting the Parkinson Association of Southwest …
Arthrex was honored to take part in Collier County Schools' 5th Annual iSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Conference once again this year on Saturday, October 3, 2015. Associate Employee Relations Specialist Hayley …
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising events took place at all Arthrex locations this fall leading up to the walk at Cambier Park on Saturday, October 17, 2015. Team Arthrex participated in Painting with a Purpose, Bowl for a Cure, and held the …
As a proud local cause sponsor of the American Heart Association's Collier County Heart Walk, Team Arthrex is hard at work fundraising to meet its $15,000 goal by hosting employee events, holding t-shirt sales and drawings to raise awareness and …
Each summer, a number of our employees serve as ambassadors for Arthrex by hosting high school students for a one-day job shadowing experiences. These students, who represent our future workforce, are provided the opportunity to visit Arthrex, learn more about …
Summer camp has come a long way since days spent doing arts and crafts and learning how to build a fire. Over the past few weeks, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), with support from Arthrex, held a summer camp program called Coding Academy for …
On Saturday, August 1, 2015, Arthrex teamed up with Friends of Foster Children for a special Back to School Fair at the Golden Gate Community Center in Naples, FL, to help local foster children receive school supplies and other …
The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel Island, FL recently submitted an interesting product donation request to Arthrex Vet Systems (AVS) for assistance in aiding in the recovery of an injured sea turtle under their care. While …
Nearly 1,700 Arthrex employees and their family members came out to enjoy the fourth annual Arthrex Summer Family Fun Event at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon on Saturday, June 7, 2015. The event provided fun for all ages with unlimited …
Arthrex hosted 185 orthopaedic fellows for the 6th Annual Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum on May 28-29, 2015 and June 4-5, 2015. The comprehensive medical education meetings presented the latest advancements in sports …
Arthrex proudly sponsored the 2015 Inter-Club Challenge Golf Tournament to benefit The Immokalee Foundation once again this year, helping to raise $115,000 to support the nonprofit's youth programs. Golfers playing on behalf of Arthrex …
Arthrex is pleased to announce it's been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the third year in a row for the company's efforts in creating a culture of health in the workplace through …
This Memorial Day, Arthrex is proud to honor veterans and the many employees in our company that have served in the military. Arthrex sponsors the Collier County Chapter of Honor Flight, an organization that provides war veterans a free trip to Washington …
Arthrex supported the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) 16th Annual Safe and Accessible Playground building program as a silver-level sponsor, and on March 24, 2015, hundreds of volunteers transformed an empty lot in Las …
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Arthrex is committed to charitable giving in our community and throughout the world, and has donated to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief …
Arthrex proudly sponsored the Annual Naples Relay For Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society on April 17-18, 2015, at Gulfview Middle School, along with thousands of participants from throughout Collier …
More than 450 employees and their families enjoyed the Arthrex Family Everblades Hockey Game on Friday, April 3, 2015. Although the 'Blades didn't pull off a win that night, they've now gone on to make the Kelly Cup Playoffs with games 3-5 against …
Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. Engineer Kyle Armstrong recently had the unique opportunity to volunteer at Corkscrew Middle School, helping 6th graders design and construct solar-powered cars. The program, aimed at enhancing STEM education (science, …
On Saturday,
February 14, 2015 Distal Extremities Senior Engineer Designer Jerome Gulvas and Arthroplasty
Engineering Manager Scott Sherman
went “Over the Edge” for Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida (JA).
Representing Arthrex in this new …
As a proud local cause sponsor of the Go Red For Women® movement, Arthrex showed its support by participating in the 11th Annual National Wear Red Day on February 6, 2015. This year, more than 200 employees from Naples, Ave …
Arthrex was a proud sponsor of the 2015 Face Awards once again this year. The Face Awards, sponsored by Gulfshore Business and D'Latinos magazines, recognizes local businesses and individuals for their commitment to …
Champions
for Learning (CFL), formerly the Education Foundation of Collier County,
celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Night of Champions event January 28,
2015 to honor companies like Arthrex and individuals who have made an …
On
Friday, January 23, 2015, Arthrex was pleased to host Leadership Collier (LC)
as part of the program's Commerce Day. Arthrex President and Founder Reinhold Schmieding spoke to the group about Arthrex's history, …
On Saturday, October 25, Collier County Honor Flight (CCHF) will take off on its fourth mission, bringing 50 WWII and Korean War Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the monuments erected in their honor with help from Arthrex. Arthrex, along …
Arthrex was honored to take part in Collier County's 4th Annual iSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Conference once again this year on Saturday, October 11, 2014 with presentations from Arthrex …
As a long-standing supporter of the Naples Equestrian Challenge (NEC), Arthrex is proud to announce it has recently become the nonprofit organization's Champion Sponsor with a three-year commitment to NEC's existing
programs and events. In …
The award is given to school district partners across the state who are truly …
On June 9, 2014, Arthrex California Technology (ACT) employees attended the 18th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament at La Cumbre Country Club in Santa Barbara, CA. The tournament, organized by the
Executive Women’s Golf Association, benefits …
Nearly 1,800 Arthrex
employees and their family members came out to enjoy the fourth annual Arthrex
Summer Family Fun Event at the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The
event provided fun for all ages with unlimited …
During the …
Power" themed canoe once …
event's mission is to better educate women about …
Once again this year, the Animal Refuge Center's (ARC) Pet Donation Drive was a huge success with multiple pallets collected of various pet supplies to support the largest no-kill shelter in Southwest Florida, thanks to the dozens of Arthrex …
Arthrex was presented the 2014 Outstanding Corporate Philanthropy Award by the Community Foundation of Collier County during the Celebration of Philanthropy event on Friday, February 28, 2014. The annual event recognizes honorees for …
Arthrex employees with an FGCU connection Arley Perez, associate project engineer for Knee/Hip Team; James Jacque Garcon, research lab technician; Kara Faulkner, arthroplasty intern; and Valeria Ferrer, associate engineer pose with FGCU …
Holidays Without Hunger More than 2,000 volunteers, including 20 Arthrex employees
and family members, donated their time on Christmas Eve to Meals of Hope's
Holidays Without Hunger, a food packaging event that successfully surpassed its
goal of …
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Collier County
named Arthrex Business Partner of the Year for 2013 and presented
Arthrex's Connie Byrne and Alyssa Norus with an award in gratitude for its continued support. 
Arthrex employees Tim
and Teresa Hoover attended the Starlight Auction for the
Animal Refuge Center (ARC), the largest no-kill animal shelter in Florida,
over the 2013 Thanksgiving weekend and shared details about the great work ARC is
doing for our …