Presenter says Lehigh Valley a growing hub for medical-device manufacturing

A presenter representing a local medical-device manufacturer told a Community and Economic Development meeting that the Lehigh Valley has become a strong center for medical-device production, citing the company’s long presence in the region and faster shipping capacity.

“We manufacture products that are in the IV therapy,” the presenter said, describing the firm as a long-established maker of medical and pharmaceutical products and noting, “I’ve been at Bebron for over 40 years now.” The speaker said the company’s operations are rooted in the Bethlehem area and called Pennsylvania “an outstanding place” to develop the business.

The presenter said production and logistics have accelerated: “We now ship in a day what we shipped in a year,” a claim offered as evidence of expanded output and distribution capability. Another speaker emphasized the region’s distribution advantages, describing the site as roughly “a 24 hour ride away from 40 of The US population,” and framed that proximity as a strategic asset for reaching national markets.

Speakers credited the Lehigh Valley’s manufacturing culture, local investments and a skilled labor pool—including higher-education programs that emphasize STEM—for attracting life-science professionals. “Pennsylvania gets it done,” presenters repeated, using the phrase as a closing affirmation of the state and region’s role in supporting manufacturing and the company’s mission to “improve the health of people around the world.”

The meeting record contains no formal motions, votes or follow-up assignments tied to the presentation.