AVNA Newsletter • Q2 2025

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A Milestone for Medtech

On April 22nd, we officially opened our new, expanded manufacturing plant in Costa Rica’s Evolution Free Zone. This new facility dramatically increases our capacity and breadth of manufacturing technologies. It’s a testament to our ongoing growth and commitment to innovation in the Medtech industry.

Welcome New Board Members

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two accomplished professionals, David Bonvenuto and Aaron Mambrino to our Board of Directors.  Their diverse backgrounds and strategic expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities, scale globally, and meet the evolving needs of our customers.  Welcome, David and Aaron!

AVNA hires Robert “Chip” Harvill as Senior Business Development Executive

Chip brings a wealth of MedTech experience and a proven track record in driving growth across key markets. His expertise will be vital in cultivating new partnerships and opportunities as we continue to expand our medical device manufacturing capabilities.

INDUSTRY UPDATE

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Supporting Hunger Relief in Our Community

Despite the rain during the event, the “AVNA Pacemakers” showed up in force to Connecticut’s Annual Walk Against Hunger in Hartford! Our employees and their families raised over $8,000 to help fight hunger in our local communities. Thank you to all our walkers and contributors for their help in supporting CT Foodshare and their amazing work!

Jim DeVecchis – Director, NPI

Kemar French – Manufacturing Engineer – NPI

AVNA engineers recognized for education partnership

Congratulations to two of our engineers on receiving the Outstanding Alumnus Awards from the Central CT State University School of Engineering, Science, and Technology. This award recognizes excellence in innovation, leadership, and service.

Through their mentorship and guidance, they have helped shape curriculums that prepare and support past, present, and future generations for successful careers in highly technical manufacturing and engineering careers.