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Onyx Medical Corporation kicks off 20th anniversary year with groundbreaking ceremony for new headquarters

Memphis-based company to open new facility in spring 2011

Memphis/May 21, 2010 – – –Onyx Medical Corporation, a family-owned, Memphis-based manufacturer of medical devices, recently broke ground on a new manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters–the kick-off event for its 20th anniversary year.  The ceremony was held April 7, 2010 at the building site.

Established in 1990 and owned by members of the Gilmore family, Onyx Medical manufactures high-quality precision devices that include drill bits, screws, pins and wires for use in the orthopedic industry. Onyx currently operates out of a 30,000 square ft. facility on Collins Street in midtown Memphis.  The new facility, located on Shelby Oaks Drive, just off of Sycamore View and I-40, will be approximately 53,000 sq. ft., and readily expandable up to 72,000 sq. ft. Designed by Belz and built by Linkous Construction, it is expected to open in spring 2011.

“It’s more than fitting to commemorate Onyx’s 20th anniversary by building the foundation for the next 20 years of strategic growth,” said Jodie Gilmore, vice president strategic business development. “It’s a gift to all of our employees and business stakeholders.”

The new facility represents a $6.5 million total investment, including both the building and capital equipment expansion, and the resulting creation of at least 17 new jobs.  Onyx looked at several options when determining how to best build for the future, and remains committed to staying in Memphis.

A group of more than 100, including Onyx employees (several of whom have been with the company for 15 or more years) and special guests, were treated to a tour of the building site and a commemorative groundbreaking ceremony. The company will continue to celebrate this milestone with mini celebrations for employees as well as community give-back events throughout the anniversary year, all leading up to a grand-opening ceremony for the new facility.


I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to work with a company like Onyx. I wish all my suppliers had such a high level of customer service as Onyx demonstrates on a daily basis.

— K.B., Buyer/Planner, Leading Trauma Company