Cretex Medical’s Dave Novak Shares Industry Insights in MPO Magazine

Cretex Medical’s Dave Novak Shares Industry Insights in MPO Magazine

Cretex Medical’s Dave Novak was featured in MPO Magazine, where he shared insights on outsourcing trends, strategic growth, and the evolving relationships between medical device manufacturers and contract manufacturing organizations.

April 29, 2025

Cretex Medical VP of Corporate Business Development, Dave Novak, was featured in MPO Magazine.

Medical Product Outsourcing (MPO) Magazine recently brought together leaders from across the medtech industry to discuss the evolving dynamics between Medical Device Manufacturers (MDMs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The article, Revisiting Relationships in Full-Service Medtech Outsourcing, explores the state of these partnerships, industry pressures, and the future of medical device outsourcing.

Dave Novak, Vice President of Corporate Business Development at Cretex Companies, was one of the featured voices in this roundtable discussion. Drawing from his extensive experience and leadership at Cretex Medical, Dave shared valuable perspectives on industry trends, customer relationships, and how Cretex is uniquely positioned to support OEMs across a shifting global landscape.

A Growing Market, with Strategic Shifts

When asked about the state of outsourcing in medtech, Dave emphasized that while outsourcing continues to grow overall, the specifics can vary greatly depending on customer needs. “As the largest OEMs devote space to the new products they’re developing, it creates opportunities to win transfer business on their legacy products,” Dave noted. “And where our capabilities offer an advantage over customers’ internal resources, outsourcing remains a strong opportunity.”

Strategic Expansion in Costa Rica

Cretex Medical has embraced global growth opportunities by expanding its footprint. “We are in the process of bringing operations online at our new production facility in Costa Rica,” Dave said. This investment underscores Cretex Medical’s commitment to supporting customers with flexible, responsive solutions - wherever they’re located.

Focused on Long-Term Relationships

Navigating customer cost-reduction requests is a reality in today’s economic environment. Dave explained that maintaining strong, long-term partnerships requires mutual understanding and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. “We support our customers through innovation, operational excellence, and a cost-reduction mindset. Collaboration is key, and design-for-manufacturability is a powerful tool to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality.”

Culture-Driven Talent Strategy

In a competitive labor market, Cretex Medical continues to prioritize its people. “One of our core pillars is Employee Experience,” Dave shared. “We’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates our employees, which plays a huge role in attracting and retaining top talent.”

Investments in professional development and a strong family-owned culture have made Cretex Medical an employer of choice.

Looking Ahead: Innovation in MedTech

Dave also highlighted key trends Cretex is closely following, including the rapid growth of transcatheter-based procedures and robotic-assisted surgery. These advances require micro-manufacturing expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities—areas where Cretex Medical excels. “We’re seeing major impacts in electrophysiology, heart valve repair, and the leadless pacing market. AI and robotics will only accelerate this momentum."

Cretex Medical is proud to have leaders like Dave Novak shaping the conversation around medtech outsourcing. To read the full article, visit MPO Magazine’s website and explore how industry-leading companies are evolving to meet the future of medtech manufacturing.

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