Today's guest is Charles Tang, the dynamic CEO, and Founder of AP Technologies. Charles discusses how AP Technologies evolved from an extruder of IV catheter tubing to a full service supplier of technical extrusions and catheter assemblies.

AP Technologies is a medical device contract manufacturer that specializes in tight tolerance, precision medical components using the latest extrusion and molding processes. They utilize their comprehensive quality control system, state-of-the-art facility, and advanced statistical methodologies to maintain the highest quality standards in the industry.You can learn more about them at www.ap-tech.com

In this episode, we delve into Charles's journey from a recent graduate with a vision to the head of a successful operation, discussing their growth strategies, both organic and inorganic, and explore their future plans.

We also look at the global landscape of MedTech trade shows, examining the most active and opportune regions for new development programs. We'll probe into nearshoring and reshoring trends, discussing how AP Technologies navigates scalability for volume production.

Lastly, we tackle the pressing issue of supply chain challenges in the MedTech industry, focusing on high-quality, high-performance materials such as fluoropolymers and other technical polymers and compounds. We also discuss 'Just-In-Time' solutions and how AP Technologies' unique logistics and stocking solutions can benefit customers.

Host/ Producer: Steve Maxson | Innovation & Business Development Manager | US Extruders

Guest: Charles Tang| CEO/ Founder | AP Technologies

Announcer: Bill Kramer | President | US Extruders

Editor/ Original Music: Eric Adair | Marketing Manager | US Extruders

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