Spine and orthopedic device manufacturer and medtech company Medtronic plans to close more than five manufacturing sites and six distribution centers by the end of April, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Star Tribune.
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Westfield, N.J.-based Genesis Orthopaedic and Spine has opened its fifth facility in Morristown, N.J., according to a Jan. 11 report from Tap Into Morristown.
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