Manufacturing Today Issue - 215 August 2023 | Page 123

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Exactech
we aim to be more nimble , responsive and accessible than larger competitors , drawing on our expertise , and leveraging our surgeonfounded DNA to engage medical practitioners on their level .”
Its company values include integrity , passion , teamwork , accountability , and innovation . Knowing the impact it has on people ’ s lives , Exactech is committed to delivering the highest quality standards . “ We are driven to partner with surgeons , help patients and listen to unsolved challenges to better develop solutions that make a real difference ,” Darin enthuses . “ We operate with a culture of empowered individuals and groups who work together in ways that result in the highest levels of performance , delivering on our commitments and supporting our teammates .”
Chris Geyer , Senior Director of Operations at Exactech , agrees : “ Unlike Darin , who has been with the business for 22 years , I ’ ve been with the company for just over a year . I was inspired by the intrinsic value of our products and the profound impact they have on patients ’ lives .
“ I personally experienced a life changing moment when I broke both my legs in a snowboarding accident , so I know firsthand the value of our products . My existing engineering mindset , combined with a life changing experience , resulted in me joining Exactech to help optimize it for doubledigit growth . My aim is to anticipate the
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