Edwards Lifesciences has been manufacturing catheters in Añasco, Puerto Rico, since 1972. Manuel Palma, general manager, explains the importance of the Añasco plant for Edwards’ global supply chain, and his modernization and vertical integration strategy to position the site as a centre of excellence for materials science and machine & automation engineering. Moreover, he talks about the crucial role the site played for recovery efforts during Hurricane Maria, and what makes Edwards the best place to work in Puerto Rico.
All Swan-Ganz PACs used in hospitals throughout the world are produced at this facility
