Corporate Center

MEDRAD Global Center Officially Opens

MEDRAD celebrated the grand opening of its new Global Center on Tuesday, June 5. The event began with a procession of flags that represented MEDRAD's 17 global locations. Students from Marshall Middle School led the procession. Luanne Radermacher, director of corporate affairs at MEDRAD, kicked off the presentation by welcoming guests to the event. John Friel made remarks, followed by Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, Department of Community and Economic Development, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and also, Dennis Davin, director, Allegheny County Economic Development.

MEDRAD Employees, public figures, and press gather in the MEDRAD Global Center Great Hall In his remarks, John Friel said, "We are celebrating MEDRAD employees. No matter what a company makes, no matter how many buildings it has, the heart and soul of any company is its people. And boy, do we have heart and soul. Let me recap what MEDRAD’s 1,700 employees have accomplished in recent years:

They have introduced 15 innovative medical devices, improving quality of healthcare for millions around the world.
They have broken almost every production record in the history of the company.
They have doubled our revenues to $500 million.
Their efforts have made it necessary for us to add 600 employees, most in the Pittsburgh area.
They have added direct operations in Australia, Brazil, Japan and Belgium.
They brought the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award back to Pittsburgh in 2003, and we will be eligible to re-apply for the award again in 2009.

It is my privilege to work with this incredible team. In a few moments we will dedicate this building in their honor, but for now join me in a rousing round of applause for their efforts."

John Friel dedicated the new facility to the MEDRAD employees, while unveiling a commemorative stone that will sit in a landscaped area alongside of one of the park's walking trails.

MEDRAD’s new Global Center incorporates energy-saving, earth-sensitive technologies as well as many onsite amenities including natural light, a three-story great hall, a product showcase, artwork by local artists, walking trails and training facilities. The building design and construction is focused on saving energy and reducing the company's carbon footprint while providing excellent function and comfort.

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Official Opening Ceremony, June 5, 2007 (click photos to enlarge)

MEDRAD President and CEO John Friel addresses the public and press to open the MEDRAD Global Center, Warrendale, PA.	John Friel, MEDRAD President and CEO, explains the "green" features of the Global Center.	Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, Department of Community and Economic Development, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania speaks in the Great Hall of the MEDRAD Global Center.

(l to r) Dennis Yablonsky, secretary of PA Department of Community and Economic Development, MEDRAD President and CEO John Friel, and Dennis Daven, director, Allegheny County Economic Development, dedicate the Global Center to MEDRAD employees with this marker.	MEDRAD President and CEO John Friel says, "No matter what a company makes, no matter how many buildings it has, the heart and soul of any company is its people."	Students from Marshall Middle School start the MEDRAD Global Center opening ceremony by delivering flags from 17 nations in which MEDRAD has locations.
Official Announcement, November 17, 2005

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato	Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell	Gov. Rendell presents check to John Friel

John Friel speaking	John Friel speaking	John Friel speaking

Gov. Rendell accepts MEDRAD shirt	Gov. Rendell and John Friel	MEDRAD employees in attendance

MEDRAD, INC. announced that it will build a new Corporate Center in the Tech 21 Research Park in Marshall Township, 18 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. Facility construction is targeted for completion in early 2007.

"Growth is a good problem. We owe our history of growth to all MEDRAD employees, who continue to deliver innovative, high-quality products and create loyal customers. The new facility will be dedicated to them."
- John P. Friel, President / CEO MEDRAD, INC.