Vero Beach, Fla. (May 18, 2026) — Kessel Medical is expanding its operations in Indian River County through a relocation and facility expansion that will significantly increase production capacity and strengthen the region’s growing position in advanced medical device design and manufacturing.
The move represents the next phase of growth for the company and reflects continued momentum within Indian River County’s target industries, including life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
Kessel Medical’s new facility, located along U.S. Highway 1 in Vero Beach, more than doubles the company’s operational footprint within Indian River County while tripling available cleanroom capacity, expanding capabilities for Class I and Class II medical device development and commercialization.
Company leaders said the expansion will provide greater flexibility to scale operations while supporting continued innovation and customer growth.
Jack Griffis, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kessel Medical, said: “This move strengthens our ability to scale operations, increase production capacity and continue delivering the quality and reliability our customers expect.”
Griffis added: “We look forward to welcoming partners, customers and suppliers to our new facility as we enter this next phase of growth.”
The expansion was supported through collaborative efforts involving the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and county officials who worked closely with company leadership throughout the relocation process.
Economic development leaders noted that Kessel Medical’s continued investment reinforces the strength of Indian River County’s business environment and workforce ecosystem.
Andrea Beam, President of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, said: “Kessel’s expansion further strengthens our base of target-industry employers and reflects the long-term economic development efforts that continue to support quality job creation and investment in Indian River County.”
Community leaders also highlighted the project’s broader impact on regional economic growth and industry diversification.
Deryl Loar, Chairman of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, said: “This expansion strengthens our community’s position as a hub for advanced medical device design and manufacturing. We look forward to the innovation, high-quality jobs and economic impact this investment will bring.”
John Titkanich, County Administrator for Indian River County, added: “Kessel Medical’s expansion reflects both the company’s success and the strength of Indian River County as a location for advanced manufacturing growth.”
Titkanich noted that increased cleanroom capacity and continued investment in medical device development align with the county’s broader strategy of attracting and retaining high-value technical industries.
Founded in 2021, Kessel Medical provides design, development and commercialization support for medical device startups, helping bring emerging technologies from concept to market.
The company’s expansion further supports Indian River County’s efforts to strengthen its advanced manufacturing and life sciences ecosystem while creating opportunities for long-term economic growth and workforce development.
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