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Cadence, Inc., a leading provider of vertically integrated contract manufacturing solutions to the MedTech and Pharma markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pete Scharber as Vice President of Sales.  In this role, Pete will lead the company’s commercial strategy and sales organization, with a focus on expanding global customer relationships and driving continued growth. Pete brings almost 30 years of experience in the medical manufacturing sector, including a decade in executive leadership roles.  He has an exceptional track record of building and leading high-performing sales teams, executing go-to-market strategies, and scaling commercial operations.  His background includes key leadership roles at Nypro, SMC Ltd., MGS Healthcare Manufacturing, and Comar, where he consistently delivered strategic growth and business transformation. "Pete’s deep understanding of the medical contract manufacturing industry, along with his ability to align commercial strategy with customer needs, makes him a tremendous asset to our team," stated Rob Werge, President and CEO of Cadence.  "His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale our operations and expand our customer...

Cadence, Inc., a leading provider of contract manufacturing solutions for the MedTech and Pharma industries, proudly celebrates our 40th anniversary in 2025. Established in July 1985 by engineer Martin Lightsey, Cadence has grown into a vertically integrated global partner, committed to advancing patient outcomes in collaboration with its OEM customers. The company offers comprehensive contract manufacturing services from initial design and development through manufacturing and full supply chain management of medical devices worldwide. “Forty years ago, Cadence began with a simple yet powerful vision to provide custom solutions to OEMs through engineering and innovation,” stated Cadence’s President and CEO, Rob Werge. “Today, we are a highly differentiated provider to MedTech and Pharma OEMs because of our commitment to supporting our customers’ success; however, nothing would be possible without the great team of people at Cadence.” The company now operates eight facilities across the U.S. and Costa Rica and employs approximately 800 people. Cadence delivers a wide range of capabilities from finished device assembly and packaging to nearshore operations, CNC grinding, precision...

Cadence, Inc., a leading provider of vertically integrated contract manufacturing solutions to the MedTech and Pharma markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat McCarty as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. Pat brings a wealth of experience in financial leadership with a proven track record of driving strategic transformation across both public and private equity-backed manufacturing organizations.  His background includes senior financial roles at global, multi-site medical device manufacturing companies such as Paragon Medical and Merit Medical. Throughout his career, Pat has led key initiatives to enhance forecasting, procurement, pricing, and manufacturing efficiency.  He is known for building scalable financial infrastructure and improving operational performance, delivering a disciplined and strategic approach to financial management.  His leadership will be instrumental as Cadence continues to expand its capabilities and footprint to support our customers' evolving needs. “We are excited to welcome Pat to the Cadence leadership team,” said Rob Werge, Cadence’s President and CEO.  “His expertise aligns well with our strategic direction, and we...