Published: August 04, 2009
After 50 Years, GML Changing Company Name to Innovize
ST. PAUL, Minn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - GML will soon be known as Innovize. Owner and CEO, John Ledy,
whose father Scott Ledy founded
the company in 1958, notes that there are no changes in the ownership or
management structure. "The GML name has earned a strong reputation in
the market and served us well for over 50 years. As we celebrate our 50
year mark, we've decided to embrace a new name to carry us forward for
the next 50 years and beyond. The Innovize name is more memorable, and
it signals our differentiation and value in the custom development and
manufacturing market."
About the "Innovize" Name and Identity
The name "Innovize" has its roots in the words "innovate" and
"customize," both of which reflect the company's role contributing to
new product development and custom manufacturing solutions.
The logo features a "molecule" graphic dotting the "i" symbolizing
connections and suggesting the idea of scientific discovery and
innovation. In the chemistry world this graphic element signals a stable
connection held together by very strong bonds; this also symbolizes the
company's relationship with customers, suppliers and associates.
The logo is paired with the tagline "let's make it better," which
invites customers, suppliers and associates to work with Innovize to
improve products and manufacturing processes. This also supports the
company's and many medical clients' vision to improve people's lives.
50+ Years in the Making
GML was founded in 1958 by Scott and Gail Ledy, who named the
company using Gail's initials (Gail M. Ledy).
Since that time, through a combination of organic growth and
select acquisitions, the company has grown to serve product design,
development, manufacturing and assembly clients as well as materials
manufacturers. In 2003 GML created a separate company for the retail
business, named Immedia, which produces in-store displays and graphics.
GML continued to evolve its custom product development, converting and
manufacturing services for customers in the medical, electronics and
assembly markets. More than 80% of Innovize business is in the medical
consumable products for personal care, patient care and diagnostic
applications. As a privately-held company, Innovize does not release
revenue figures; however, the company has experienced an average 15%
annual growth rate.
Innovize offers new thinking in custom development and
manufacturing for the full product lifecycle, from early stage concepts
to full-scale manufacturing and next-generation product planning.
Innovize is a GMP-compliant, FDA-registered, and ISO 9001:2000-certified
partner for innovative solutions in personal care, patient care,
diagnostics, and electronics markets. From product concept and
development through packaging, Innovize produces subassembly components
and turnkey disposable devices from short runs to full-scale production.
Development support capabilities include design validation, process
development, materials sourcing, cost targeting, prototyping, clinical
trials, inventory systems and supply chain management. Manufacturing
capabilities include slitting; laminating; die and laser cutting;
flexographic, digital, and screen printing; and clean room/dry room
production and packaging.
For more information about Innovize, visit www.innovizesolutions.com
or call 1-800-344-8899
Innovize (formerly GML)
Dave Jessen,
651-486-3660
Owner, Vice President - Sales & Marketing
news@innovizesolutions.com
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