Exec Chat: M Holland's Josh Blackmore On Plastics' Hard Impact On Medtech Innovation
Executive Summary
Josh Blackmore recently joined M Holland Co., a leading distributor of thermoplastic resin, as its global healthcare manager to help expand the company's participation in the medical device industry. He provides insight on the importance of plastics and how this material plays an important role in helping to drive medical device-makers innovate.
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