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Exactech started off with hip and knee implants and added the shoulder system in 2004 , followed by its ankle line in 2017 . “ We ’ ve built a great team over the years , taking best practices from the process of designing our implants and translating these across the entire company ,” begins Darin Johnson , Exactech ’ s President .
“ We have a rich history and the foundations we established in our early years have paved the way for continued strong growth ,” he elaborates . “ We focus on innovative ideas , high quality products , education , and commitment to service . It ’ s all about focusing on surgeons ’ needs and then working together to engineer innovative solutions .”
A new , exciting era began in 2018 when a merger with TPG Capital ( TPG ) was completed . TPG saw an opportunity to accelerate investment in a company with a strong cultural foundation , great people , and innovative product platforms to drive abovemarket growth .
“ Before Covid-19 , we delivered two years of double-digit growth ,” Darin details . “ During the pandemic , we built up the resilience and grit required to overcome adversity , and we ’ re excited to report that we are back on a double-digit trajectory in 2023 , with what we anticipate will be a record year of sales .
“ We create technology that truly makes a clinical difference and provide data-driven support for our claims , innovation and future predictive tools ,” Darin explains . “ At Exactech ,
I personally experienced a life changing moment when I broke both my legs in a snowboarding accident , so I know first-hand the value of our products
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