April 8, 2025
Northfield, NH – EPTAM Precision Solutions (“EPTAM” or the “Company”), a leading outsourced manufacturer of high-precision medical device components and finished devices, announces the appointment of Steve Cardin as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective March 31, 2025. In his new role, Steve will lead all aspects of Operations, Greenfield Businesses, and Supply Chain across EPTAM’s growing manufacturing platform.
Steve brings more than two decades. of global operations leadership with deep expertise in Lean (a systematic approach to improving efficiency and reducing waste), continuous improvement, and low-cost-region manufacturing. He previously served as VP & Chief Operating Officer at UFP Technologies, where he oversaw the design and manufacture of medical devices, sterile packaging, and robotic surgical drape systems. During his tenure, he integrated multiple acquired operations and drove a company-wide Lean Enterprise Initiative. His extensive experience in the medical device industry also includes senior roles at Viant Medical, Vention Medical, and ATEK Medical.
“Steve Cardin is a world-class operations leader with a long-standing track record of scaling complex global manufacturing organizations and delivering exceptional results,” said Mark Kemp, CEO of EPTAM Precision Solutions. “His deep experience in medical device contract manufacturing and commitment to Lean operational excellence will be critical as we continue our strategic growth.”
Steve added, “I’m excited to join EPTAM at such a pivotal time. The company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success is truly inspiring. I look forward to working with this talented team to build on that foundation as we further scale our platform, embrace new technologies, and add even more value to our customers.”
About EPTAM Precision Solutions
EPTAM is a leading high-precision outsourced manufacturer of complex components and devices with particular expertise in plastic, metal, and injection molded applications. The company provides its custom machining solutions to leaders in the Medical Devices, BioPharma, and Diversified Industrials sectors. Please visit https://eptam.com/ for more details about the company and its diverse portfolio of services.
About Frazier Healthcare Partners
Founded in 1991, Frazier Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. Since its inception, Frazier has raised over $11 billion of capital for private funds and co-investment opportunities and has invested in more than 200 companies over 33 years. Frazier has a philosophy of partnering with strong management teams while leveraging its internal operating resources and network to build exceptional companies. Frazier is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with an office in New York City (opening June 2025), and invests broadly across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. For more information about Frazier, visit www.frazierhealthcare.com/home.