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Hartley, Iowa-based physician and surgeon Ivan E. Brown, Sr. launched Brown Manufacturing in 1965 after receiving a U.S. Patent for his invention, the Plastalume® Finger Splint. When sales of this new product increased, Dr. Brown moved operations from a workroom in his basement to a small building behind his residence. This expansion included three additional employees by the time of his death, in 1982.
Under the leadership of Ivan’s son, Ivan E. Brown, Jr., the company continued to expand. The SEAL-TIGHT® Cast and Bandage Protector, introduced in 1989, was instrumental in the evolution of BMI, as the product’s success resulted in considerable sales and jobs growth – and the need for increased manufacturing space. Since 1992, BMI has introduced more than 100 new medical devices into the global healthcare marketplace.
Honors and Distinctions:
Ease of Use Commendation Arthritis Foundation 2010
Buzzillions Reviewer's Choice finalist 2010
Monsters of Design (Cool Stretch) Award 2008
Global Iowa Conference (Governor's Export Award) Excellence in Exporting Award 2008
Inc. 5000 list (fastest growing U.S. companies) 2007
Commercial News USA Exporter of the Year 2006
U.S. Commercial Service Export Achievement Certificate 2005
Iowa Governor’s Volunteer of the Year 2004
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finals 2003
Iowa Governor’s Export Award 1997
Iowa Governor’s Export Award 1987
In addition, BMI is ISO 9001 Certified and its products are CE Marked, reflecting its commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction.
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