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COGHLIN COMPANIES SELECTED AS MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR BY MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATIVE MANUFACTURING CAUCUS
Decades of Innovation and Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Recognized at 8th Annual Awards Ceremony at Polar Park WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - Coghlin Companies, a trusted leader in Time-to-Market Services™ including engineering, contract...

Coghlin Companies Named Top 10 Largest Manufacturer by Worcester Business Journal
The company attributes its success in attracting and retaining top talent to its creative recruiting campaigns and passionate culture focus. WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS JULY 11, 2023 - Coghlin Companies, a leading contract manufacturing and engineering services company...

Evolv Technology and Columbia Tech Announce Expanded Partnership
Columbia Tech Named Authorized Distributor of Evolv Express® WALTHAM & WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Evolv Technology (NASDAQ: EVLV), the leader in AI-based weapons detection security screening, and Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin...

Columbia Tech Launches Grant-Funded Skills Training Program as Continued Investment in Caring Associate Growth
Grant Program Allocates More Than $200k to Provide Twenty-Six Courses for Internal Advancement and Skill Development WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS (PRWEB) APRIL 27, 2023 ⏤ Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc. and provider of world-class...

Coghlin Companies Proudly Welcomes Largest Class of Co-Op Students in Company History
Coghlin Companies is excited to welcome its largest class of co-op students in company history. These students will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience working alongside industry experts on a wide variety of innovative technologies. June 16, 2022 -...

Coghlin Companies Selected for 2022 Large Business of the Year Award
Corridor 9/495 Regional Chamber of Commerce recognizes Coghlin Companies for their contributions to the community and their role as an essential manufacturer in the fight against COVID-19. May 24, 2022 - MARLBOROUGH, MASS. - Coghlin Companies has been selected for the...

Collaboration Between Seno Medical and Cogmedix Drives GOLDEN Results for Innovative Medical Breast Imaging System
WEST BOYLSTON, MASS. May 17, 2022 - Cogmedix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., and provider of FDA-compliant medical device engineering and manufacturing services, is proud to share that longtime customer, Seno Medical Instruments,...

Cogmedix Breaks Ground on World-Class Manufacturing Facility in West Boylston
The new state-of-the-art medical device engineering and production facility is expected to create up to 200 job opportunities for the local community. WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. February 24, 2022 —  Cogmedix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., and...

Ricoh and Coghlin Companies help manufacturers bring emerging technologies to market faster
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced it is teaming with Coghlin Companies, a leading product development and contract manufacturing services provider, to accelerate and enhance support and service of manufacturers bringing new and...

Coghlin Companies Prioritizes Culture as Company Continues to Grow
Providing Exceptional Associate and Customer Experiences Key to Company's Success WESTBOROUGH, Mass. May 18, 2021 —  Coghlin Companies and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Columbia Tech and Cogmedix, have experienced significant growth over the past several...

Columbia Tech Announces Sponsorship in Support of Saint John’s High School Robotics Program
A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT STEM EDUCATION THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND REAL-WORLD OPPORTUNITIES WESTBOROUGH, MASS. FEBRUARY 23, 2021 — Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc., is proud to announce a strategic sponsorship in...

Coghlin Companies to Hire Up To 150 Temporary and Full-Time Associates to Support Growing Demand in Robotics, Medical, and Life Sciences Sectors
Coghlin Companies to Hire Up To 150 Temporary and Full-Time Associates Engineering and Manufacturing Service Provider Seeks Assembly, Quality, and Test Technicians to Support Growing Demand in Robotics, Medical, and Life Sciences Sectors WEST BOYLSTON, Mass.,...

Cogmedix Named 2020 Manufacturer of the Year for the Fourteenth Worcester District
Medical Device Manufacturer Recognized for Ventilator Production Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic WEST BOYLSTON, Mass., November 4, 2020 -- Medical device manufacturer Cogmedix was awarded the 5th Annual Massachusetts Legislative Manufacturing Caucus Award for...

Zoll Medical Partners with Cogmedix to Scale Up Ventilator Manufacturing
ZOLL Partners with Cogmedix Medical Device Maker ZOLL Medical Corporation Collaborates with Cogmedix to Rapidly Scale-Up Ventilator Manufacturing October 21, 2020 — WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. — Cogmedix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., and provider of...

MVP Robotics Partners with Columbia Tech for World-Class Product Development & Manufacturing Services
MVP SELECTS COLUMBIA TECH FOR SECOND GENERATION OF INNOVATIVE SELF-RIGHTING TACKLE DUMMIES WESTBOROUGH, MASS. SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 — Columbia Tech is proud to announce their manufacturing partnership with MVP Robotics, the creators of the world’s first robotic...

Medical Device Manufacturer Cogmedix Receives Grant from Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund
MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER EXPANDS TRAINING AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASSOCIATES WEST BOYLSTON, Mass., September 15, 2020 ― Cogmedix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies Inc. and provider of world-class medical device engineering,...

Medical Device Manufacturer Cogmedix Successfully Earns Recertification to ISO 13485:2016
Company’s robust and efficient quality management system leads to recertification in virtual audit WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (PRWEB) August 11, 2020 ― Cogmedix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc. and provider of world-class medical device...

Columbia Tech successfully Earns Recertification to ISO 9001:2015
Coghlin Companies subsidiary overcomes pandemic challenges to earn recertification with top marks WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (PRWEB) August 04, 2020 ― Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc. and provider of world-class engineering,...

Cogmedix Takes Home Silver for Central MA in the 2019 MassEcon Economic Impact Awards
Cogmedix has been chosen to receive the silver award for central MA in the 2019 MassEcon Economic Impact Awards for their recent expansion in West Boylston.

Columbia Tech Expands Large Scale Capital Equipment Integration Capabilities with New Facility in Westborough, MA
Columbia Tech has expanded into a new integration facility to accommodate the manufacturing growth of large scale capital equipment customers in the semiconductor, MOCVD, and industrial automation industries.

Cogmedix Selected as Finalist for Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards
Cogmedix has been named one of nineteen companies from across the state selected as finalists for the 2019 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards.

Columbia Tech Completes Successful ISO 9001:2015 Audit
Columbia Tech successfully completed its most recent ISO 9001:2015 audit which evaluates quality standards based on a number of Quality Management Principles.

Medical Device Manufacturer Cogmedix Expands to New, World-Class Headquarters
Cogmedix, the wholly-owned medical device product development and manufacturing subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, is pleased to announce their expansion into an 80,000 square foot, world-class facility located in West Boylston, MA.

Columbia Tech Receives 2018 Innovation Award from the Westborough Economic Development Committee
Columbia Tech was recently honored at the EDC’s Fifth Annual Celebratory Event, along with other companies and local business leaders.

Coghlin Companies Extends Strategic Marketing Arrangement with Boston Red Sox
Coghlin Companies is pleased to announce a three-year contract extension with the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management.

Columbia Tech Completes Successful ISO 9001:2015 Audit
Columbia Tech has received their ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 9001 standards are based on eight Quality Management Principles, which are incorporated within the requirements of the standard, and can be applied to improve organizational performance.

Coghlin Companies Takes an Innovative Approach to Corporate Culture Development
As Worcester manufacturer, Coghlin Companies, continues to expand at a record pace, their close-knit company culture remains intact thanks to several innovative initiatives designed to engage their Caring Associates and the surrounding community.

Cogmedix Welcomes David Fraser as New Senior Vice President of Operations
Cogmedix is pleased to announce that David Fraser has joined the team as their new Senior Vice President of Operations.

Bionik Laboratories Corp. Launches New Commercial Generation InMotion Arm Robotic System to Improve Rehabilitation for Stroke Survivors
Bionik Laboratories Corp. partnered with Cogmedix for the production of its new InMotion Arm systems. The initial agreement is for turnkey, compliant manufacturing, with the possibility for increased volume as the Company continues to receive positive feedback on the technology.

Columbia Tech VP Alexis Vallejos Receives 2017 WBJ 40 Under Forty Award
Columbia Tech’s VP of Program Management and Scaled Product Launches, Alexis Vallejos, has been nominated for the 2017 WBJ 40 under Forty.

Cogmedix Successfully Passes ISO 13485:2016 Recertification Audit
Medical device manufacturer, Cogmedix, has successfully passed their 2017 audit for ISO 13485:2016 recertification.

Coghlin Companies and Its Subsidiaries Chosen As Best Places to Work 2017
Coghlin Companies, Cogmedix, and Columbia Tech have been announced as winners in the Telegram & Gazette Best Places to Work 2017.

Cogmedix Wins Top Honor in Worcester Business Journal’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Cogmedix is proud to announce that it was recently awarded the top honor in Worcester Business Journal’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

Cogmedix Expands Medical Device Engineering Service Offering
Cogmedix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., announces expanded medical device engineering and compliance services.

The Westford Conservation Trust Chosen as the First Beneficiary of Coghlin Companies’ New 5C Charitable Donation Program
The new 5C program by Coghlin Companies will choose one charitable organization a year to donate to based on employee recommendations.

Cogmedix Announces Sales Growth and Major Business Systems Investment
Cogmedix attributes its growth to new medical device clients, and the growth of existing customers that has led to increased production.

Cogmedix Expands Medical Device Engineering and Manufacturing Space
Cogmedix, a medical device engineering and manufacturer, announced that their renovation of their Worcester, Massachusetts facility is nearly complete.

Cogmedix Welcomes New VP of Engineering
Paul Dunleavy joins the team of caring associates at Worcester medical device manufacturer, Cogmedix as the new VP of Engineering.

Columbia Tech Receives Grant from Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund
The Workforce Training Fund awards grants of up to $250,000 to businesses in Massachusetts to pay for workforce training over a two-year period.

Medizone International Selects Cogmedix as Medical Device Manufacturing Services Provider
Medizone International selected Cogmedix as their turnkey manufacturing services provider for AsepticSure® Generation III.

Mark Baker Joins Columbia Tech Leadership Team as Senior VP of Printed Circuit Board Assembly Operations
Mark Baker has joined the Columbia Tech leadership team as Senior Vice President of Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Operations.

Columbia Tech Helps Entrepreneurs Realize Visions
Columbia Tech provides engineering and manufacturing services for clients in fields from pharmaceuticals to homeland security.

Columbia Tech Accepts Innovator of the Year Award from Westborough Economic Development Committee
Columbia Tech is pleased to announce that they have received the prestigious Innovation Award from the Westborough Economic Development Committee for 2015.

Scott Cook Promoted to Vice President of Quality and Compliance at Cogmedix
Over the last five years, Scott Cook has built the Quality System and a great team at Cogmedix, making it an organization from which all can learn and grow.

Sarah Fisher Promoted to Manager of Marketing and Communications at Coghlin Companies
Sarah is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the organization’s marketing and communications strategies.

Matt Giza Promoted to Executive VP and GM of Medical Device Manufacturer
Matthew will be responsible for guiding and reporting all aspects of Cogmedix operations, including sales, program management, and general administration.

Coghlin Companies Hiring to Fill 30 New Engineering and Manufacturing Jobs
Coghlin Companies has announced they will be hiring to fill more than 30 new engineering and manufacturing jobs.

Coghlin Companies Completes Merger of Subsidiaries Columbia Tech and DCI Engineering
Coghlin Companies, Inc. recently completed the merger of two of its wholly owned subsidiaries – Columbia Tech and DCI Engineering.

Cogmedix Announces Record Growth in 2014
The launch of several new products as well as the expansion of several existing programs was credited for record company growth for the year.

Cogmedix Growth Leads to New Headquarters in Worcester, MA
In a move to better serve the needs of its growing customer base, Cogmedix has relocated its world headquarters to Worcester, Massachusetts.

Laura Deming Named Senior VP of Engineering at Columbia Tech
Columbia Tech has announced that Laura Deming has joined its team as Senior Vice President of Engineering.

Cogmedix Selected to Manufacture Convergent Dental’s Revolutionary CO2 Laser System
Cogmedix partnered with LensAR to manufacture a significant subassembly for the company’s refractive cataract surgery laser system.

Columbia Tech Completes Successful ISO Reassessment Audit
Columbia Tech, a wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in manufacturing and global fulfillment services, has completed a successful ISO reassessment audit.

Coghlin Companies’ DCI Engineering Selected as an Exhibitor for the Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India
DCI Engineering will be an exhibitor at the Reinvent the Toilet Fair: India event hosted by the Department of Biotechnology & the Gates Foundation.

Columbia Tech Broadens Capabilities with Referral Alliance Network
Columbia Tech launched their Referral Alliance Network (RAN) to strengthen their offering as the “global leading” concept to commercialization provider.

Columbia Tech to Hire nearly 40 Caring Associates for Expanded Facilities
The hiring opportunity comes as a result of Columbia Tech’s continued growth with existing clients, as well as the addition of several customer contracts.

Gerald L. Burns, Jr. Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager
Coghlin Companies promoted Gerald L. Burns, Jr. as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Columbia Tech and DCI Engineering Services.

Coghlin Companies Tier 1 Supplier Strategy Aiding Customer Competitiveness
Coghlin Companies announced that the strategic supply chain summit held earlier this year with Tier 1 suppliers are yielding returns for customers.

Coghlin Companies Builds Explosives Detectors Used at Queen’s Birthday Celebration
Coghlin Companies manufactured the Quantum Sniffer QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detector to be used at Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday celebration.

Coghlin Adds Capabilities to Help Clients Meet Market Demand
The Coghlin Companies announces they have developed significant capabilities to provide time to market services in order to respond to increased demand.

Movers and Shakers in Tech
In an effort to expand the company’s contract manufacturing and engineering services functions, Coghlin Companies made several strategic hires recently.

Coghlin Companies Hold Record-Breaking United Way Campaign
Coghlin Companies, Inc. associates have shown they “Live United” by holding a record-breaking campaign for the United Way.

Strategic Hires Further Enhance Coghlin Companies Time to Market
Coghlin Companies, Inc. made several strategic hires to broaden their contract manufacturing and engineering capabilities to enhance customer experience.

Coghlin Companies Certified as a Google Verified Supplier
Coghlin Companies has joined Google’s business-to-business marketplace, Google Shopping for Suppliers, as a Verified Supplier.

Columbia Tech Streamlines Supply Chain Management with New VP
Columbia Tech is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Johnson as Vice President of Supply Chain and Inventory Management.

Coghlin Companies to Hire more than 75 Employees for New Facility in Devens, MA
Coghlin Companies has announced they will be adding over 75 manufacturing and engineering positions at their new Devens, MA facility.

68,000-SF Facility Opens in Familiar Neighborhood
Columbia Tech moved into the 27 Otis St. building in December, and consolidated the operations in Shrewsbury and Westborough into it.

Columbia Tech Associates Receive Honorable Mention for Prestigious 2012 GINA Award
Geraldine St. Jean and Richard Schulman received honorable mentions for the GINA Awards recognizing their outstanding contribution to export compliance.

Columbia Tech Commits to Environmentally and Socially Responsible Manufacturing
Columbia Tech has stated that they are committed to social and environmental responsibility in their supply chain of minerals and the Conflict Region.

Coghlin Companies Announce Intertek as New ISO Registrar
Columbia Tech engaged with Intertek to become their new ISO registrar. Intertek is the industry leader in testing, inspecting, and certifying products.

Cogmedix Expands To Support Laser Based Medical Devices
To meet the growing demand for manufacturing capabilities to support laser based medical devices and dental devices, Cogmedix is expanding their facility.

Columbia Tech Opens State-of-the-Art Contract Manufacturing Facility
Columbia Tech opened its 68,000-square-foot state-of-the-art contract manufacturing facility at 27 Otis St. on Jan. 1, 2013.

Coghlin Companies Invests in Enhanced ERP System to Increase Client Success
Coghlin Companies have made a substantial investment in a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system by upgrading to Epicor E9.

Scott Cook of Cogmedix is Named President of Society of Quality Assurance
Coghlin Companies’ Cogmedix is proud to announce that Scott Cook, Director of Quality and Compliance, has been named Society of Quality Assurance President.

Coghlin Companies and Jabil Develop Strategic Alliance to Provide Total Product Lifecycle Solution
Coghlin Companies and Jabil signed an agreement to provide manufacturing lifecycle solutions for healthcare and other product based innovators.

Columbia Tech Recognized for Exponential Sales Growth
Since 2009, in a time when many businesses were struggling, Coghlin Companies have grown sales by 281%, and doubled their workforce to over 300 employees.

octoScope Announces Columbia Tech, A Coghlin Company, as a Strategic Manufacturing Partner
octoScope, Inc. announced strategic manufacturing partnership with Columbia Tech for the turnkey production of octoBox series of small anechoic chambers.

Worcester Chamber to Court Biomed and Tech Manufacturing
Columbia Tech supports the Worcester Chamber of Commerce initiative to recruit and retain biomedical firms, including high-tech manufacturers, in Worcester.

Walleye Technologies and Coghlin Companies Sign Manufacturing Deal
Walleye Technologies announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive agreement with DCI Engineering and Columbia Tech.

BiOM Ankle Honored as Winner in the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Award
West Boylston, MA - May 30, 2012 Cogmedix announced that it is a named supplier to BiOM Ankle, the Silver Winner in the rehabilitation and assistive-technology product category of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition. The 2012 MDEA winning...

BiOM Ankle Prosthetic Named as Finalist in the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards
Worcester, MA - April 26, 2012 Cogmedix today announced that it is a named supplier to the BiOM Ankle Prosthetic, a device chosen as a finalist in the rehabilitation and assistive-technology product category of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA)...

Coghlin Companies Announces Promotion of Bill Johnson to Vice President and General Manager of DCI Engineering
Worcester, MA - April 9, 2012 Further strengthening its value as a leading partner for companies seeking multi-phase product development, prototyping and engineering for controlled production, DCI Engineering, a division of Coghlin Companies, has promoted Bill Johnson...

Coghlin Companies Promotes Matthew Giza to Vice President and General Manager of Cogmedix
Worcester, MA - April 9, 2012 Cogmedix, an ISO13485-certified, U.S. - based, FDA compliant contract manufacturing and services company promotes Matthew Giza to Vice President and General Manager. In his new role, Giza will report to President and CEO Chris Coghlin,...

Coghlin Companies at Forefront of Quality Assurance Development, Education and Training
Worcester, MA - March 22, 2012 Members of the Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) recently elected Cogmedix Director of Quality and Compliance Scott Cook to Vice President of the organization. In his role as VP, Cook will leverage experience from over ten years of...

Cogmedix Provides Medical Device Storage and Order Fulfillment Services for Telcare Medical Supply
Worcester, MA - March 14, 2012 Continuing to meet the complex needs of medical device companies, Cogmedix, a US-based, ISO13485-certified, FDA compliant contract manufacturing and services company, will provide Massachusetts-based Telcare Medical Supply with FDA...

Sarah Fisher Promoted to Handle Sales and Marketing Communications at Coghlin Companies
Worcester, MA - March 5, 2012 Coghlin Companies, a concept to commercialization product development and manufacturing services company announces the promotion of Sarah Fisher to lead all Sales and Marketing Communications. Fisher will be responsible for coordinating...

Columbia Tech Wins Prestigious 2011 Evolutions in Business GINA Award
Worcester, MA - Februrary 1, 2012 Coghlin Companies, a privately held firm specializing in engineering design, contract manufacturing, global fulfillment, and aftermarket service solutions, has announced that its Columbia Tech subsidiary was selected as a GINA Award...

Coghlin Companies Continues Growth Trend with Addition of Vice President of Sales and Strategy
Worcester, MA - January 26, 2012 Driven by its goals of business expansion and broader market penetration, Coghlin Companies appointed Bill Laursen to execute the company's strategic relationship development and geographic expansion initiatives. Laursen joins Coghlin...

Cogmedix Provides High-Precision Subassembly for LensAR Revolutionary Refractive Laser
Worcester, MA - January 5, 2012 Cogmedix , a US-based FDA compliant contract manufacturer helping medical device companies cost effectively improve their time-to-market, partnered with LensAR to manufacture a significant subassembly for the company's refractive...