Micro Machine Appoints New CEO

KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo-based Micro Machine Co., a manufacturer of complex medical instruments, this week announced the appointment of Clive Scott as its new CEO.

Scott, who brings over 20 years of diverse leadership experience in the orthopedic market, will succeed Larry Dehart, who will remain on the company's board of directors.

Scott will build upon the growth, success and reputation the company achieved under Mr. Dehart's leadership. Scott brings more than 20 years of operations, quality, sales and product development experience to Micro Machine.

As senior vice president of R&D and operations at Ascension Orthopedics, Scott launched several new innovative products and led product development, quality and operations, as well as managed research efforts in the development of new materials applications.

"Clive brings a breadth of experience that will benefit our customers and employees as we continue to grow," said Rajesh Kothari, chairman of Micro Machine.  "He combines extensive industry expertise with global leadership experience, while maintaining a hands-on approach to meeting customer needs. We have every confidence that he will continue to build on the strong platform for growth created by Larry Dehart."

Said Scott: "I am excited by the opportunity to lead the company through its next stage of development. I look forward to working closely with the team to continue to grow the business and set the industry standard."

Micro Machine is a precision contract manufacturer  of medical products principally to the orthopedic and spinal industries. The company specializes in the production of high-quality, close tolerance instruments, tools and implants used by orthopedic, spinal and medical device industry.

Micro Machine serves as a full service supplier with wire-edm, CNC machining, PEEK machining, finishing, and marking as well as vendor managed inventory support all within its ISO 13485:2008 certified facility.

It is a portfolio company of Seneca Partners Inc., a private equity firm with offices in Birmingham, Ann Arbor and Bannockburn, Ill.

More at www.micromachineco.com.