OSSIO Inc. opened its U.S. headquarters Tuesday in the City of Palmetto, expanding its manufacturing and training presence in the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n
The 30,000-square-foot facility houses both a product manufacturing plant and a surgeon training center. <\/p>\n
The opening drew business leaders, healthcare executives and state officials, including Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.<\/p>\n
The Palmetto site now anchors OSSIO\u2019s U.S. commercial operations, adding another advanced manufacturing employer to Tampa Bay\u2019s growing life sciences sector.<\/p>\n
Why OSSIO chose Tampa Bay<\/p>\n
Founded in Israel in 2014, OSSIO develops bio-integrative, metal-free fixation implants used in orthopedic surgery. <\/p>\n
CEO Brian Verrier said Florida offered the workforce depth and operating environment needed to support the company\u2019s next phase of growth.<\/p>\n
READ: TAMPA BAY BUSINESS NEWS<\/a><\/p>\n The decision places OSSIO among a growing group of companies in Tampa Bay expanding advanced manufacturing, medical technology and healthcare innovation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe couldn\u2019t feel more welcome in Florida,\u201d Verrier said following the ribbon-cutting. \u201cOur future in the Sunshine State is clearly bright.\u201d<\/p>\n Job growth and workforce impact<\/p>\n OSSIO expects to create about 100 jobs in Palmetto over the next five years. <\/p>\n Positions will span production, commercial and administrative roles, according to the company. Recruiting for the first openings began in January.<\/p>\n State leaders framed the expansion as part of Florida\u2019s broader economic development strategy focused on high-skill industries.<\/p>\n